Which tequila is better for sipping?

The 20 Best Sipping Tequilas

  • Clase Azul Reposado. $169 AT RESERVE BAR.
  • Tears of Llorona Extra Añejo Tequila. $272 AT RESERVE BAR.
  • Casa Dragones Joven. $285 AT RESERVE BAR.
  • Patrón Estate Release. $100 AT DRIZLY.
  • Casamigos Añejo. Casamigos.
  • Cazadores Añejo Cristalino. $50 AT RESERVE BAR.
  • El Tesoro Extra Añejo.
  • Riazul Tequila Añejo.

What is the smoothest type of tequila?

Añejo. Añejo tequilas are aged from one to three years, and are considered the best type of tequila for sipping because of their smoother flavor.

Is reposado or Anejo better for sipping?

Extra Anejo is bolder because it is aged for a minimum of three years and above. Is Reposado or Añejo better for sipping? Reposado is better for sipping neat when compared to Tequila Anejo. The second tequila is too strong to drink neat because of its rich and dark smooth flavors, even with a tinge of fruitiness.

Is gold or silver tequila better for sipping?

When it comes down to it, silver tequila is better for margaritas than gold tequila. They are aged differently, with silver tequila boasting a stronger, purer taste while being clear in color. Its simplicity makes it the perfect companion to mixed drinks, as it matches beautifully with other flavor profiles.

Is reposado a sipping tequila?

A reposado that is aged correctly is a tequila that can do it all. “You might get more spice or sweet aromatics, so it’s really good to sip neat,” says Walter Easterbrook, founder of Arte Agave, a festival for agave-based spirits. “But it’s also versatile in cocktails.

Is Blanco or reposado better?

Blanco is generally used in Margaritas and other light, citrusy drinks. Reposado adds the oak and vanilla from the time it has spent in barrels, so it is better used in heavier cocktails, although it will perform very well in a Margarita as well.

Is Blanco or reposado healthier?

“Blanco or silver tequilas are the healthiest because the darker aged tequilas are often aged in barrels used for other types of alcohols,” explains Chris Chen, licensed acupuncturist and owner of the Simple Broth Bone Company.

Is light or dark tequila healthier?

Why is tequila the healthiest alcohol?

Tequila is considered a healthier choice than other alcoholic drinks because it has less sugar and calories. Unlike most distilled spirits, tequila also has low levels of impurities like methanol or fusel oil when consumed in reasonable amounts.