Tequila is a terrific choice for a tipsy time, and Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers all of the top tequila picks, including the all-time favorite, Patrón tequila! Versatile in use, tequila makes an excellent cocktail base, shot, or sipper (neat or on the rocks).
As you elevate your bar inventory, choose Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits for guidance in selections as well as a highly impressive stock of spirits, wines, and beers from all over the world.
About Tequila
A distilled spirit created from the blue agave plan, tequila production is limited to specific Mexican areas. Tequila production involves art and science, as well as adherence to legal regulations that define allowed production parameters.
Tequila flavors run the gamut from smooth to bold, with a wide range of flavor profiles in between.
Tequila Types
- Blanco – unaged, clear, pure tequila; often used in cocktails; also referred to as silver tequila
- Reposado – aged between two months to one year in oak barrels, light golden color
- Añejo – aged between one year to three years; two types: añejo cristalino and extra añejo
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- Añejo cristalino – aged for at least one year in white oak barrels, filtered to remove color, smooth and mellow flavor
- Extra añejo – aged for at least three years in American oak barrels, well-rounded and easily enjoyed tequila.
Top Sipping Tequila
An añejo or extra añejo tequila allows the sipper to relish the smooth sweetness of a well-crafted drink. We at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits suggest you try Herradura Ultra Añejo or Casamigos Añejo tequilas.
Top Margarita Tequila
For making margaritas, choose a Blanco tequila. Patrón Silver, Don Julio Blanco, and El Jimador Blanco tequilas are stellar choices for making margaritas – and any other tequila-based cocktails.
Top Shot-Taking Tequila
Blanco, aka Silver, is also the way to go for tequila shots. From Patrón to Jose Cuervo, Casamigos, and Don Julio, a tequila shot is an effective way to start the night.
Top Five Tequila Brands
Number One – Patrón Tequila
- Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo styles of Patrón tequila are available
- Handcrafted in Jalisco, Mexico at Hacienda Patrón
- Uses juice from the tahona rolling process
Number Two – Casamigos
- Launched by George Clooney and Rande Garber, the spouse of supermodel Cindy Crawfod
- Developed over many years under the supervision of a master tequila maker in Jalisco, Mexico
- Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo styles of Casamigos tequila are available
Number Three – Don Julio
- Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo styles of Casamigos tequila are available – and more
- Don Julio 1942 – award-winning, aged for at least 2 ½ years, small batch production
Number Four – Clase Azul
- Beautiful handcrafted decanters
- Various tequila options including Reposado, Añejo, and Gold
Number Five – Jose Cuervo
- Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo styles of Casamigos tequila are available – and more, including pre-made cocktails
- 250 year history
Patrón Tequila Recipes
Paloma
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Patrón Silver
- 3 oz. grapefruit soda
- ½ oz. lime juice
- ⅛ tsp salt
- Grapefruit slice
- Rim salt
Instructions:
- Prepare a serving glass with rim salt and ice.
- Add the Patrón Silver, grapefruit soda, lime juice, and salt.
- Stir.
- Garnish with the grapefruit slice.
Patrón Ranch Water
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz. Patrón Silver
- ¾ oz. lime juice
- 12 oz. sparkling mineral water
Instructions:
- Prepare a serving glass with ice.
- Add Patrón Silver and lime juice.
- Stir.
- Top with mineral water.
- Stir gently.
From Patrón to Jose Cuevo, all of the top tequila picks await your purchase from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits on the Cayman Islands, either online at this link or by phone at (345) 949-0277.
