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Casa Dragones - Blanco Tequila with Presentation Box - Pure Blue Agave Silver Tequila - 70cl

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Seat Tube Length: dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. Taylor, Elise (11 November 2019). "28 Chic Hostess Gifts That'll Make You the Shoe-In For Best Guest". Vogue. Adrian-Diaz, Jenna (21 June 2019). "Chef Daniela Soto-Innes on Community, Success, and Sourcing the Freshest Ingredients". Vogue. One of the newest offerings from this celebrated brand and their first entry into what they have christened their “prestige” category—reflecting their tequila’s style and pricing—this tantalizing reposado is primarily crafted with extra añejo and then blended with añejo and reposado tequilas. But even though reposado comprises the smallest percentage of this blend—with the primary expression being extra añejo—reposado is the youngest tequila used and therefore is El Alto’s legal classification. Its slightly tannish hue belies its complexity, which is the result of more than 300 different tastings over a period of four years by master distiller David Rodriguez and his team and represents tequilas that have been aged in 11 different types of barrels, which were mostly hybrids made of American oak, with French oak heads. The result is a crisp, wet grassy aroma that gives way to a deep, spicy symphony of figs, honey, caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla.

In the 19th century, the Dragones Calvary of San Miguel de Allende was instrumental in winning the war against Spain for Mexican independence. González Nieves chose the name Casa Dragones in an effort to pay homage to the rebellious nature of the cavalry, which helped earn Mexico its freedom in 1810. And while production occurs in Jalisco, the brand chose San Miguel de Allende as its “spiritual home,” with its headquarters taking up residence in the 17th-century stables that were once used to house the calvary’s horses. We have a 7-day return policy for items that have been despatched, which means you have 7 days after receiving your item to request a return, please note that this only relates to items that are defective or damaged. Its exceptionally pure character is enriched by the perfect balance of minerals that nourish the land of the region. Its journey is a descent from the top of the volcano to the natural water wells 70 meters deep.

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We move to the uppermost part of the top of the glass. “Incline the glass as much as you can and close your eyes,” she says. While the first aroma was sweeter, and the second was zestier, this one reveals spice. “Traditionally, the wooden notes go to the top of the glass, whether it’s in spirits or in wine,” she explains. In terms of taking in the aroma, there are two ways. The first: mouth closed. The second: mouth opened. With my mouth open, I notice a wider range of aromas — like smaller melodies weaving through a harmony. May 2013, Wine Enthusiast rated Tequila Casa Dragones Joven a 96/100 – the magazine's highest tequila rating, saying, "The end result is extraordinarily smooth, with a very sweet, fruity, almost wine-like nose but a bold, pure peppery flavor that finishes cleanly". [25] Release, Press (July 18, 2018). "The Napa Valley Wine Train Announces Partnership with Tequila Casa Dragones to Celebrate National Tequila Day on July 24". Wine Industry Advisor.

After a decade spent working for Jose Cuervo, González Nieves left to start her own tequila brand — Tequila Casa Dragones — and was named a Maestra Tequilera, the top recognition from the Mexican Academy of Tequila Tasters. In an interview with Katie Couric Media, the co-founder revealed that when she got the news of her certification from the organization, she had no idea she was the first woman to be bestowed with the title. Now, many in the industry fondly refer to González Nieves as “the First Lady of Tequila.” A chance meeting at a house party made Casa Dragones a reality. It is worth noting that Oprah’s endorsement could be attributed to her connection with Robert Pittman, the owner of Casa Dragones and CEO of iHeart Media. Where is Casa Dragones Tequila made? Ryan Seacrest listed Casa Dragones in his 2017 "multi-tasking must-haves", [41] and gave away Casa Dragones at the Grammys. [42]Casa Dragones is one of the most lauded ambassadors of Mexican luxury. Chosen as the "Best White Tequila" by Epicurious magazine, Casa Dragones Blanco is a 100% pure Blue Agave Tequila, produced in small batches through an innovative process that focuses on the purity of the agave. How to enjoy Casa Dragones Tequila Blanco I like to drink this over a two-inch square ice cube in a tumbler. It has a slower melt, so you have a more consistent sip over time. Add a little twist of grapefruit. I think lemon or lime is overused. Fresh, herbaceous, with notes of grapefruit and green apple, the taste is a unique balance of semi-sweet notes of agave, warmed by hints of pepper and cloves. The finish is crisp and light with hints of almonds and a bright, open aftertaste.

This tequila is special because it’s only made in small, limited batches to ensure quality in terms of taste and enjoyability. When tequila is mass-produced, it becomes difficult to preserve the quality. Casa Dragones solved this problem by committing to small-batch production so that the quality never falters. Lopez, Isabel. "Introducing Bertha González , the "First Lady of tequila" ". Nbclatino.com. Archived from the original on 2018-08-08 . Retrieved 2017-06-22. Though Casa Dragones uses the hotly debated diffuser method of production, its commitment to lowering its carbon footprint has been celebrated by fellow tequila professionals. In fact, Casa Dragones is recognized by the Tequila Regulatory Council as being the most efficient and sustainably produced tequila in the industry. By utilizing steam and water for liquid extraction, the distillery is able to use less water and less energy during production while simultaneously producing less waste. The solid waste produced is then recycled to use as a fertilizer in the agave fields, while the process’s liquid waste is refined and used for irrigation. The tequila is beloved by award-winning chefs and celebrities. Casa Dragones Blanco was released in 2014 [5] [6] and is a 100% Blue Agave silver tequila, produced without aging, to deliver the unaltered taste of agave. [9] Forbes named Casa Dragones as their Tastemaker's Top Tequila, and noted the Joven tequila as "smooth, fresh and inviting tequila meant for sipping". [11]Casa Dragones’ Tasting Room and CEO Bertha González Nieves featured in luxury travel magazine, Departures. [18] In 2020, Lily Aldridge added drinking Casa Dragones Joven to the list of things she was doing to stay sane, in the Vogue article 'Lily Aldridge Shares the 7 Ways She's Staying Sane at Home". [37]

Casa Dragones is engineered to provide a smooth and approachable drinking experience, catering to those new to Tequila. Released in 2009, [11] Casa Dragones Joven is a blend of 100% Blue Agave new silver tequila and extra-aged tequila, rested in new American Oak barrels to naturally create a complex taste for sipping. [8] Casa Dragones Añejo Barrel Blend, is 100% Blue Agave Añejo tequila matured in two different custom-made wood barrels, new French Oak and new American Oak, and then blended together at the end of the aging process. [10] [7]

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Travel + Leisure magazine, described Casa Dragones Joven as "likely the best sipping tequila made". [24] My education and training include a thorough knowledge of agave spirits creation from planting agaves to bottling, including distillation.

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