CHAPALA TEQUILA

A Word About Tequila...

Regardless of the variety or designation, all tequila is made from agave that comes from across five regions in Mexico. 90% of production taks place in Jalisco. To get juice from the agave, local harvesters, known as jimadores, cut the sharp leaves off of the plant and cook their remaining centers, known as piñas. These steamed piñas are then crushed to release their juice, which is fermented in vats prior to distillation and aging.

The most popular three types of Tequila are Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo — and the most nuanced differences are between Reposado and Añejo. While all tequila is produced from fermented and distilled agave, their contrasts begin just after the distillation process. A Blanco tequila is released young (generally immediately post-distillation to up to two months after), Reposado and Añejo tequilas have lengthier aging times. Additionally, Reposado and Añejo tequila get aged in oak barrels, rendering them more similar to darker spirits like whiskey, dark rum, cognac) than their Blanco counterparts that are pale to clear in nature.

Blanco tequila is clear like a vodka
Reposado tequila is more in the pale yellow range
Añejo tequila will generally show a more amber color in the glass.

Blanco tequila is released young (generally immediately post-distillation to up to two months after)
Reposado is required to be aged for at least two months but less than a year
Añejo is aged at least one year or more -

Because of the Barrel - both reposado and añejo tequila can feature a range of vanilla, oak, and spice, though añejo’s flavors will generally be much richer because of the longer time in barrel. (Additionally, Perez cites notes of honey in reposado tequila, whereas añejo will show more cinnamon notes.) Reposado will provide flavor but still has the punchy tequila bite.

Cincoro
One of the brands we carry is Cincoro, created by five rival NBA team owners – Emilia Fazzalari and Wyc Grousbeck of the Celtics, Jeanie Buss of the Lakers, Michael Jordan of the Hornets, and Wes Edens of the Bucks because they shared a love of good tequila. Their process begins with, mature 100% Tequilana Blue Weber agaves from both the Highlands and Lowlands of Jalisco. The piñas undergo slow steam-cooking in order to caramelize the agave. The caramelization adds to richness and depth and ensures Cincoro Blanco retains the essence of agave while achieving exceptional smoothness. The aged Reposado and Anjeo versions of Cincoro are matured in Tennessee whiskey barrels, allowing the oak to impart its character to the tequila. This is the heart of Cincoro: a rich and delicious family of tequilas that are smooth on the palate with a luxurious, long finish. Cincoro Tequila offers a taste experience unlike any other, crafted to be savored neat or to elevate your favorite cocktails.

CHAPALA TEQUILA LIST

• Komos
• Cincoro
• Patron
• Coramino
• Don Julio
• Tres generaciones
• Cabo wabo
• Clase azul
• Pueblo viejo
• Milagro
• Corralejo
• Siete leguas
• Dos primos
• Herradura
• 1800
• Pantalones organic
• Lobos 1707
• Casa amigos
• Corazón
• Avión
• De León
• Ocho
• Cazadores
• Hornitos
• Espolón
• Cuervo
• Mezcal
• Xicaru
• Montelobos
• Monte alban

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