Tequila is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. One of the main features of tequila is that it is produced only in designated regions of Mexico. Moreover, about more than half of the world’s tequila consumption is in Mexico and the United States.
Let’s take a look at some of the best tequila brands of 2020.
Don Julio
Launched in 1942, Don Julio is one of the best-selling tequila brands in the world today. Don Julio is popular all over the world and it is deliciously smooth. This tequila uses the traditional distillation process for creating its best-selling tequilas. They also offer their tequila at a reasonable price. The Don Julio Blanco tequila is considered as one of the best tequila under $50.
Corralejo
Tequilas are usually made by distilling twice. But Corralejo makes their tequila using the triple distillation method. The Reposado tequila of Corralejo has a light straw color due to its aging process. Its strong vanilla aroma and additional hints of peppercorn and pear make it one of the popular tequila for making cocktails. Corralejo tequila is a great choice for almost every occasion.
Clase Azul
Clase Azul tequila is the best choice if you want to buy tequila as a gift for your friends. The main feature of Clase Azul is their hand-crafted and individually painted bottles. The Clase Azul tequila is deliciously smooth because it is aged for five years in ex-sherry casks before being bottled. The Clase Azul Ultra Extra Anejo Tequila is the most expensive tequila in the world.
Dos Lunas
Dos Lucas creates tequila that is delicious and enjoyable to drink. They use the cold filtration process to create lighter-bodied, sweeter spirits. Dos Lunas uses only herbicide and pesticide-free agave plants for making their tequila. The silver tequila of Don Lunas is crystal clear and incredibly smooth and it has a neutral flavor, which makes it popular among tequila lovers.
Casa Dragones
Casa Dragones is an expert in creating slipping tequilas that are exceptional in taste and quality. Their Blanco tequila offers a semi-sweet agave flavor with a hint of pepper. It also has an aroma of green apple and grapefruit. Casa Dragones works well in cocktails but it is great if enjoyed neat.
Azunia
The tequilas produced by Azunia are excellent with any type of food. There are over 600 aromas inside the tequila bottles of Azunia that makes them the perfect spirit to enjoy with a variety of dishes. The Tequila Reposado of Azunia is rested for about 8 months that gives it a light agave flavor.