Frequently Asked Questons (FAQ)

Blanco Tequila, which can also be referred to as Plata or Silver tequila, is an agave spirit bottled directly after the distillation process. Blanco's are typically rested in stainless-steel tanks to allow for proper oxidization, but can also be rested in Oak or Holm Oak barrels for up to 4 Weeks. Blanco is considered to be a form of Tequila in its purest form which is clear in color containing the true flavors of the Agave plant in which it originated from.

Some prefer this purity because it is young, immature, and pure. The aging process creates distance from its original form in which it develops an identity of its own.

Reposado or "rested" is a classified as a form of aged tequila. In order to be claimed as a Reposado, the tequila must be rested in barrels or tanks ranging anywhere from 2 to 11 months. There are different variations of barrels that may be used but typically the most common is in French Oak barrels.

You can identify Reposado tequila by its light golden color and is the only aged tequila that slightly resembles its original form with a combination of Agave and Oak flavoring.

Añejo or "aged" tequila is the next step up from Reposado, and must be aged for at least 1 year, and up to 3 years. Sometimes you can get lucky with particular brands and get your hands on an Añejo tequila that was aged for more than 3 years, although not common.

When aging tequila, the Distillery is not permitted to exceed a barrel size of 600 liters. You can identify an Añejo tequila by its darker amber color which takes on an identity of its own. Añejo tequila is meant to be sipped typically at room temperature, but some people do prefer their drinks on the rocks as it has a flavor and price point that isn't traditionally meant to be used in cocktails, although you're free to do whatever you want!

Extra Añejo or extra "aged" tequila is also a sipping tequila that is aged for more than 3 years in a barrel and depending on the product, is aged much longer. Extra Añejo falls more into the category of true tequila aficionados, although any person who enjoys tequila must try and cherish at least good bottle of this caliber. The aging of this class of tequila is also required to use barrels no larger than 600 liters.

The NOM or Norma Oficial Mexicana that you see on tequila bottles are a four digit number that is assigned to the distillery which was responsible for producing the brand of tequila. More advanced tequila sippers make decisions on purchasing tequila that comes from specific distilleries as they usually share the same process. Using websites like Tequila Matchmaker,

You can look up specific products and brands that were made by entering a NOM found on the bottle. This is also how most people find other brands to try made in a distillery that they favor.