Casamigos Blanco Tequila | 40% vol | 70cl | Hints of Citrus | Vanilla & Sweet Agave | Crisp & Clean | Tequila Blanco | Made from Hand-Selected Blue Weber Agave

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Adam Levine’s Calirosa mashes up classic tequila-making techniques and California wine know-how for a bottle of tequila that tastes as unique as it looks. The brand’s Añejo expression begins with 100% blue weber agave, which is double distilled and then aged 18 months in ex-California wine barrels. These wine barrels let the spirit age in a different direction (don’t worry; it doesn’t taste like wine), and impart the unique rosy glow that gives Calirosa its name. A silky and savory tequila, Chamucos goes as well with Baja fish tacos as it does with a simple lime slice. A carefully handcrafted tequila produced in small batches, the Chamucos Blanco features notes of vanilla, citrus, cinnamon and fennel. It’s fresh and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice and a hint of earthiness. The tequila finishes with a little heat before going down smooth. Silver (or “Blanco”) tequila is probably the most well-known, and it typically appears perfectly clear in the bottle. This is tequila that’s only aged for a few weeks, so it doesn’t have time to develop the color and characteristics that come from a longer aging process. Silver tequila is great to drink on its own, but it’s great for mixed drinks as well. It will typically taste sweeter and more refreshing, with a smooth, silky finish. Casamigos was in fact ‘accidentally’ founded in 2013 by George Clooney alongside bar and restaurant tycoon Rande Gerber and property developer Mike Meldan. Some years before, Clooney and Gerber were at a bar one night reflecting on how they still hadn’t found their ‘perfect tequila’ despite all the bottles and brands they’d tasted, so doing what any sane tequila-drinking multimillionaire would do, they decided to create their own.

Casamigos Blanco is approachable, sweet, and smooth on our first sip. It has the right balance of sweetness that we look for in Blancos. We like the Maestro Dobel 50, a smooth and complex Extra Añejo Cristalino that’s aged in American and Eastern European oak barrels, then twice-distilled in copper pot sills. A final proprietary filtration process gives the cristalino the sparkling crystal-clear appearance from which it gets its name. Casamigos is a favorite among the Hollywood crowd, thanks to its co-founder George Clooney, but it’s actually got a lot of substance to go with its style. One of the smoothest, most natural tasting tequilas on our list, Casamigos is made in the Jalisco highlands from 100% agave. Clooney, and co-founder Rande Gerber, say they wanted to make, “the best-tasting, smoothest tequila that didn’t have to be covered up with salt or lime.”Don’t be fooled by the “gold” label on gold tequila. These are often referred to as a “Mixto,” where colors and flavors are added prior to bottling. These young tequilas are less expensive and typically used in bars and restaurants for making mixed drinks. In fact, in the summer of 2021, Casamigos reached an esteemed milestone, becoming a million-case spirit brand. The classification is held by less than 200 brands, according to Inside the Cask, and the landmark accomplishment by Casamigos comes just eight years after being founded in 2013. Furthermore, Casamigos was named the Tequila Brand Champion by The Spirit's Business in 2021, making it the most successful tequila brand within the million case category with 1.1 million 9-liter cases sold, a year-over-year increase of 82%. When añejo tequila is done right, it’s at once rich and flavorful, smooth yet complex. That’s what you get from Casa Noble’s new añejo, a skillful and impressive blend of 12 extra añejos and nine añejos, aged in new French oak for one to five full years (most añejos are aged for a year max) with notes of ripe fruit, vanilla, white chocolate, roasted nuts, and spice. An undertone of sweet cooked agave recalls this tequila’s fresh Blanco roots. The bottle, resembling an agave spear, is also eye-catching to display. Plus, considering its price point, I typically lean towards more affordable Blanco Tequilas for mixing. Casamigos Blanco Tequila is a clear, light-bodied Blanco tequila. What is the Casamigos Blanco Tequila volume/size?

Casamigos Blanco was founded by George Clooney and his friends, who aim to create the smoothest tequila you don’t need to mask with lime and salt. If you’re looking for a Tequila for shots, it’s best to choose a more affordable option that is better suited for that purpose. Alternatives Here, I’m not just sharing opinions; I’m weaving tales from the rich tapestry of my experiences over these three decades.A nice touch: the hand-blown glass bottle, which is topped with a hand-painted agave piña and vintage-inspired label. Usually with a whiskey, ice is the enemy. The only things that survive are typically the results of the aging process. In this case, though, while there are some changes, more of the original spirit flavor remains than you’d expect.