Key Differences between Normal Tequila and Best Extra Añejo Tequila
Introduction Tequila is a highly regarded alcoholic beverage served all around the world. With Mexico holding the legal rights for manufacturing Tequilas, all of the Tequila in the world is shipped from Mexico. Just like with other beverages, Tequila also comes in basic and premium variants. Basic tequilas are Blanco and Reposado tequilas. Premium Tequilas are Añejo and Extra Añejo tequilas. The following slides showcase the major differences between basic tequilas and premium tequilas.
Difference 1: Manufacturing Basic tequilas such as Blanco and Reposado tequilas are initially distilled the same way premium tequilas are made, but that is where the similarities stop. Blanco tequilas are not aged at all and no other ingredients are added to them. They are the purest form of spirit and generally used for making cocktails and margaritas. Reposado tequilas are aged for a few months up to a year. Premium tequilas such as Añejo tequilas and Extra Añejo tequilas are aged for at least a year in oak barrels, ranging up to 5 years or more depending on the variant.
Difference 2: Pricing Basic tequilas usually cost less and perfect for daily consumption. Reposado Tequilas are slightly expensive than Blanco tequilas but they are still in the normal alcoholic beverage price range. Premium tequilas like Añejo tequilas cost more, whereas the ultra-premium extra Añejo tequilas cost even more, making them perfect for popping out only on special occasions.
Difference 3: Drinking Style ď‚´ Blanco tequilas are specifically used for mixing in other kinds of drinks, although some of them are referred to be drunk as raw tequila shots or sipped. ď‚´ Reposado tequilas are generally preferred to be consumed as tequila shots and other such styles that involves gulping the drink in one go, with a few preferring them for sipping. ď‚´ Premium tequilas are exclusively preferred to be consumed by sipping, for the aged drinks contain rich tastes that cannot be fully enjoyed if gulped down in one go.
Availability Every bar or shop that sells tequila has some variant of Blanco and Reposado tequilas on offer, whether that place is in Mexico, in USA or in some other country. Añejo tequilas are also quite commonly available, but not as common as basic tequilas because of their high price. Extra Añejo tequilas are somewhat uncommon in bars and shops outside Mexico because of their higher price tag and the drink not being targeted towards the common man.