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The Lowdown: Storywood is a tequila with the heart of Mexico and the soul of Scotland. 100% agave liquid is expertly aged in single malt whisky casks from Speyside, creating the world’s first sipping tequilas. Storywood is the creation of Scotland-born and Texas-raised gourmand Michael Ballantyne who wanted to combine the most famous expression of his homeland with the favourite drink of his adopted home. Ballantayne is a drinker of darker spirits and loves whisky – he wanted to find a way to combine the complexity of tequila with the beauty of a good aged whisky. In 2016, he moved to Mexico and after meeting with master distiller Luis Trejo of La Cofradía he decided to embark on a journey of spirit ageing in wood, and to introduce whisky drinkers to the delicious joy of tequila. Storywood Tequila does not only stand out for its remarkable flavours but also for its commitment to sustainability and tradition. The agave is harvested by Jimadores, skilled agricultural labourers who have mastered the art of identifying and harvesting ripe agave plants. The spirit is then created using a combination of traditional and modern methods, ensuring a tequila that respects its roots while boldly stepping into the future.
For spirit lovers who crave a taste of something new, Storywood Tequila might provide the delicious answer. This tequila is crafted from the finest 100 per cent blue weber agave and is processed according to the most carefully executed traditional techniques. To create something completely new, however, the resulting spirit is then matured in whisky or sherry barrels. Founder Michael Ballantyne, inspired by his adventures in both Scotland and Mexico, envisioned a spirit that married the rich, smoky notes typically found in whisky with the vibrant, sunny character of tequila. This inspiration led to the creation of Storywood, which tells a tale of two countries, two cultures, and two beloved spirits intertwined. Named after the spirit’s birthplace, El Tequileño has been producing tequila for over 60 years. Since its launch in 1959, sustainability has also been at the heart of El Tequileño, constantly adapting to optimise their process and positively impact local conservation efforts. Having rested in American Oak barrels for three months, the brand’s Reposado tequila is made using agave cooked in steam pressure autoclaves. The full agave flavour is complemented by further hints of vanilla, oak and a dry finish. Best sipped neat or enjoyed in a margarita.
Award-winning Storywood Tequila is delighted to announce a new distribution partnership with Proof Drinks in the UK. Proof Drinks will take on all sales and distribution responsibilities for the Storywood Tequila range, which will increase Storywood’s exposure to the UK market. The Lowdown: Newly launched, artisanal small batch Tequila from the highlands of Jalisco, made with 100% agave and the best possible materials embracing traditional methods resulting in a complex tequila with a silky long finish. This unique, super premium spirit, distilled by Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero, is carefully crafted with a commitment to environmental sustainability and support for the local community. Born in Scotland and raised in Texas, the founder of Storywood Michael Ballantyne ended up in Mexico, where he came across Master Distiller Luis Trejo. Storywood tequila was born when the pair realised that by ageing tequila in a variety of used oak barrels they would be able to create unique flavours. By taking 100% agave and using the same ageing techniques more normally associated with single malt whisky, they have produced a range of ‘sipping’ tequilas. My sample, Storywood Speyside 14 Añejo was aged over 14 months in single malt Scotch whisky casks. But, ‘Old Fashioned’ with Tequila?
If it’s not your style, Storywood has a range of tequilas to choose from. Produced and aged in Mexico they use 10-year-old mature 100% blue weber agave which is grown slowly for between 10 and 12 years. With the natural spring waters from Volcan de Tequila, it’s twice distilled in copper pot stills, then matured in a range of cases – Speyside whisky cask and Oloroso Sherry casks. The range is intended to tempt whisky lovers to try something different. Jeremy Hill, Managing Director of Proof Drinks and part-owner of the brand says: “I thoroughly enjoy working with people and brands to transform the fortunes of drinks businesses and love working with visionaries. I thought Michael’s concept of ageing Storywood Tequila in Speyside oak casks was innovative and I wanted to become involved with its journey.” Garnish with the orange peel twist and a couple of cherries. If you like drizzle in some of the cherry syrup for a dramatic effect
Aged for at least 7 months in Speyside single malt whisky casks this tequila delivers a tantalizing two-sided tequila
When Patrón announced plans to discontinue its coffee tequila, the news was followed by an outcry from fans: testament to the style’s popularity. Blending its Blanco tequila with luxury arabica coffee from the coastal region of Soconusco in Mexico, Cazcabel Coffee has a rich sweet taste, with roasted coffee joined by chocolate, vanilla and pronounced agave notes, while the finish is smooth and dry with plenty of rich coffee. It also works as an excellent espresso martini base, with no need for added sugar syrup. The Lost Explorer Mezcal is a handcrafted artisanal spirit made from 100% agave, cultivated in the sun-soaked Valles Centrales, Oaxaca in Mexico. It is a toast to empowering sustainable Mexican enterprise, whilst protecting the ancient artisanal craft, heritage and biodiversity of Mexico. Harvested in harmony with the elements and in tune with the rhythm of nature, the three uniquely profiled expressions, Espadín, Tobalá and Salmiana, seek to inspire people to celebrate the earth and live curiously, exploring the wonder and diversity of the sacred agave plant.
Caramel, subtly oaky with hints of vanila and honey on an earthly, lowland agave base, its the best of both worlds. Taste Aged for seven months in Scottish Speyside whisky casks. Tasting notes include caramel, oak, vanilla and honey on an earthy agave base. Delicious served neat or mixed with ginger beer or coca-cola in a highball glass with ice and lime wedge.
Aged for seven months in Speyside whisky casks with hints of oak, vanilla and honey. Perfect neat, on ice or in a Tequila Sour. Produced in one of the world’s most environmentally friendly distilleries, Tequila Enemigo (meaning ‘enemy’) is designed to be sipped, not shot – ideally from long-stemmed Champagne flutes. Pure, complex and unmistakably smooth, the 00 Extra Añejo expression is aged in custom new American Oak barrels, distilled using a clean, environmentally-conscious method, fuelled using reused agave rather than fossil fuels. Vanilla and charred oak notes join green apple, honey and nuts. An extremely easy-drinking super-premium tequila.In my glass: Storywood Tequila Añejo Speyside 14 is aged for 14 months in American oak barrels which were originally used for Speyside single malt Scotch Whiskey … nice blend of earthy agave and oak whiskey … it’s got a salty nutty oak finish with some vanilla hanging around. Our mission is to bring new flavours to tequila through oak. We work with distilleries, wineries, and cooperages from around the world to hunt for the freshest casks that we can get our hands on. Our oak and flavours are what we love, but its the places we go and the people that we meet along the way that becomes our story. Storywood is our chapter one with many more to come. For spirit drinkers, the Storywood range is a true masterclass in combining expertise across continents to create something that feels new and familiar at the same time. And most importantly, it tastes delicious. London-Unattached - London Lifestyle » Tequila Old Fashioned – A Twist on a Classic with Storywood Tequila Old Fashioned – A Twist on a Classic with Storywood
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