{"id":5522,"date":"2020-07-24T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/?p=5522"},"modified":"2026-03-25T23:30:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T03:30:06","slug":"choose-good-tequila-na-na-nanana-na-na-na","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/choose-good-tequila-na-na-nanana-na-na-na\/","title":{"rendered":"National Tequila Day! How to Choose a Good Tequila in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

July 24th is National Tequila Day<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Tequila or Te-Kill-Ya?<\/h2>\n

I think we\u2019ve all had an experience or two with our good friend Tequila.<\/p>\n

Some experiences which most of us would rather not relive.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d often thought that my nail polish remover would be much tastier and easier to knockback.<\/p>\n

Preparing for the unpleasantness, it only makes sense to take a good lick of biting salt, rinse down with a methyl-tasting spirit, and quickly pucker your lips around a lime all in time to take your mind off the fact that your eyes are watering and your body is quivering.<\/p>\n

Always seems like a good idea at the time!<\/p>\n

In truth, Tequila is not intended to be consumed as a shot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That less than desirable methyl tasting spirit is probably the reason you and tequila defriended.<\/p>\n

Well played Tequila, well played!<\/p>\n

\"Tequila<\/p>\n

Guess what gringos?<\/p>\n

Tequila is traditionally sipped with oranges, dried ground chiles, and salt during conversations after dinner, \u201cSobre Mesa\u201d.<\/p>\n

Designed to keep you engaged and awake after all those tacos.<\/p>\n

There is a difference and it won\u2019t Te-Kill-Ya!<\/h2>\n

There is a difference between the good stuff and the cheap stuff.<\/p>\n

90% of Tequilas are made in the State of Jalisco, Mexico from the Blue Agave plant which ain’t no Cactus!<\/p>\n

Tequila can only be Tequila if it’s made from the Blue Agave.<\/p>\n

\"agave<\/a><\/p>\n

Tequila is broken down into 2 categories:<\/h3>\n

1) 100% Agave
\n2) Tequila Mixto (mixed)<\/p>\n

100% Agave is good stuff.<\/p>\n

It’s not mixed with anything so you’re getting a pure tequila.<\/p>\n

It’s not too pricey so if you’re looking to avoid a hangover make sure you’re drinking 100% Agave tequila.<\/p>\n

Tequila Mixto is cheaper, half mixed with Agave and the other half being sugars (cane sugars usually).<\/p>\n

Take this sweet devious recipe, combined with additives and colorings and I think you\u2019re beginning to understand why you and Tequila are no longer friends. Mixto tequila will most likely give you a hangover.<\/p>\n

Beyond these 2 categories, Tequila is further broken down into 5\u00a0types.<\/p>\n

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5 Types of Tequila<\/h2>\n

1) Tequila Silver – Blanco – Plata – White – Platinum<\/h3>\n

This young\u2019 un, aged no more than 60 days is either 100% Agave or a Mixto.<\/p>\n

Tequila at its purest form obtains intense raw flavors from the Agave Plant.<\/p>\n

For a good and cheap mix for a frosty margarita, this one’s a favorite.<\/p>\n

2) Tequila Gold – Joven – Oro<\/h3>\n

Not often aged, Gold Tequilas are almost always a Mixto and contain additives and colorings.<\/p>\n

Gold Tequilas are largely responsible for that bad tequila experience most of us have had in the past. So now we know it wasn\u2019t us, we can blame Goldie.<\/p>\n

3) Tequila Reposado<\/h3>\n

Aged from 2-9 months and resposoda (rested) in bourbon barrels or oak barrels.<\/p>\n

Aging the tequila takes some of the Agave\u2019s raw bite and intense flavor down a notch or two.<\/p>\n

4) Tequila A\u00f1ejo (extra aged)<\/h3>\n

After it\u2019s one-year birthday, this complex and smooth amber liquid is really what Tequila is all about.<\/p>\n

5) Tequila Extra A\u00f1ejo (ultra aged)<\/h3>\n

Aged longer than its siblings, Extra Anejo becomes darker, richer and smoother.<\/p>\n

Also the most costly!<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s not going to Ti-kill your wallet?<\/h2>\n

Tequila can be purchased from as low as $10.00 all the way to 3.5 million.<\/p>\n

Yes, you read that right, 3.5 million dollars, not pesos!<\/p>\n

This handmade, platinum diamond-encrusted bottle produced from world-renowned Ley 925 holds the Guinness World Record for the most expensive bottle in the world!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s beautiful, but it\u2019s all about the bottle.<\/p>\n

\"Ley<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are some great options to choose from. Remember, it\u2019s not all about looks outside, but it\u2019s what\u2019s inside that counts.<\/p>\n

Top 10\u00a0Favorite Tequila’s<\/h2>\n

(prices are approximate):<\/p>\n

– Milagro | $27.00
\n–\u00a0Don Ramon |\u00a0$16.00
\n–\u00a0Don Celso Reposado |\u00a0$40.00
\n–\u00a0Cimarron Blanco\u00a0| $18.00
\n–\u00a0Espol\u00f2n Reposado |\u00a0$26.00
\n–\u00a0Tequila Fortaleza Blanco |\u00a0$50.00
\n–\u00a0Casa Azul |\u00a0$30.00
\n–\u00a0El Jimador |\u00a0$22.00
\n–\u00a0Espolon Reposado |\u00a0$26.00
\n–\u00a0Gran Centenar |\u00a0$22.00<\/p>\n

What is your favorite Tequila? Where do you buy it? Share in the comments below!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

AND – we couldn’t do a post about Tequila without including…<\/p>\n

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