Tequila JOSE CUERVO Special

What is Jose Cuervo Especial tequila?

Tequila is an alcoholic beverage originating in Mexico and known worldwide for its characteristic flavor and aroma. Among the most recognized brands is Jose Cuervo, with more than 200 years of experience in tequila production. In this article we will tell you everything you need to know about Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila: from its tasting to its history and elaboration process.

How is the tasting of Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila?

Tequila Jose Cuervo Especial is a young, golden style tequila made from a blend of reposado (aged) and younger tequilas. Its color is coppery with golden hues and its flavor has notes of white oak, cooked agave, vanilla and a slightly fruity finish. The nose offers aromas of cooked agave, fruity, woody and herbal notes.

How is it made?

Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila is made from the selection of the best tequilana weber agaves at their optimum ripening point. The agaves are cooked in ancient stone and clay ovens and double distilled and purified in copper stills. Finally, it rests in authentic American oak barrels. The minimum resting time is 2 months, which gives it its characteristic golden color.

What is the story behind Tequila Jose Cuervo?

The history of Tequila Jose Cuervo begins in 1758 when Don Jose Antonio de Cuervo y Valdes obtains the title of Land Property, whose main activity was the cultivation of agave. In 1795, Don José María Guadalupe de Cuervo y Montaño obtained the first license to produce and distribute tequila. This year is considered the birth of the long tradition of Tequila Jose Cuervo.

 

 

In 1812 “La Rojeña” was born, a hacienda and distillery, which by 1842 began to stand out with a production that reached 400 barrels per week. Today it is the oldest distillery in Latin America, where after 250 years of history we continue to produce the best artisanal tequilas under the José Cuervo seal.

How is it recommended to consume Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila?

Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila is suitable on the rocks or as a cocktail ingredient. It is perfect for mixing in margaritas or in cocktails that need a good tequila to stand out. It is also recommended to be enjoyed on its own and combines well with Mexican food, seafood and tropical fruits.

What is the alcohol content?

The alcohol content of Tequila Jose Cuervo Especial is 38%.

Summary

• Tequila Jose Cuervo Especial is a blend of reposado and younger tequilas, with copper/gold tones and aromas of toasted American white oak, cooked agave, vanilla and a slightly fruity finish.
• It is distilled in authentic copper stills and is recommended for consumption on its own with ice or as an ingredient for cocktails.
• It should be stored in a cool, dry place.
• It has a protected designation of origin and is produced at the oldest distillery in the Americas, La Rojeña.
• Jose Cuervo Especial Reposado is a golden, aged tequila that matures in oak barrels for up to six months.
• It has a smooth, sweet flavor with a predominance of cooked agave, oak and vanilla aromas.
• Tequila Jose Cuervo Especial Gold is a blend between reposado and younger tequilas, with a golden style and aroma of cooked agave, fruity, woody and herbal notes.
• It has an alcohol content of 40% and is recommended to be served in shots, in classic cocktails such as Margaritas on the rocks or in smoothies with ice.

Weight	1,5 kg
Brand	Jose Cuervo
Formato	1L, 70cl
Graduación	38º