About 10 years have passed since the blue agaves in this tequila first stretched their leaves towards the hot Mexican sun, can you imagine? An agave must grow for 8 to 10 years before it can be harvested for tequila production. This is followed by the cooking process and then fermentation, which in turn takes several days. This tequila then matures in carefully selected bourbon oak barrels for at least 8 months. The most important ingredient in our tequila is undoubtedly time. The result: a delicate vanilla taste, a hint of raw and cooked agave, very present, very pleasant in the finish ...

Refreshingly young and cheeky: Padre Azul Blanco is the distilleries youngest tequila, and yet the agaves used for this have to grow and thrive for 8 to 10 years before they can be harvested and processed. This bottle contains the concentrated power of almost 10 years of Mexican sun. At the same time, their tequila is one of the spirits with the lowest calorie content. Tequila Blanco is bottled immediately after distillation. As a result, it retains its incomparable taste of fresh agave and its surprisingly mild and pleasant aroma, perfect for unforgettable, magical moments. Be young and sassy with Padre Azul Blanco.

What could be better than a cozy evening with friends, where you just enjoy being together and philosophising about the world? Not much other than the same thing with a glass of premium tequila in hand. This premium tequila is truly unique. The particularly versatile and at the same time mild Añejo matures for at least 18 months in carefully selected bourbon oak barrels. It impresses with a balanced composition of fine aromas that are reminiscent of vanilla, chocolate, caramelised nuts and cinnamon. The perfect drink for a sociable evening with friends.

In 1999, Guillermo Erickson Sauza decided to bring back the old Sauza family distillery to life. Today he produces Tequila Fortaleza there using 100% stone-milled agave, entirely produced on the estate which lies right in the middle of the town of Tequila. Fortaleza Blanco Tequila is unaged. It has an amazingly soft texture and vegetal sweetness with a long and satisfying finish.

Doña Celia is a premium 100% agave tequila, and is presented in a bottle reminiscent of the famous Mexican Catrina. The Catrina, is used in Mexican folklore in the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivals. Catrinas are seen everywhere in Mexico, and this beautifully detailed ceramic bottle is a striking display piece with a great story. Dona Celia Blanco is an unaged tequila that is bottled after a second distillation in order to keep its natural characteristics together with transparency and brightness. Lifted, floral and savoury in character, this tequila is delicious to drink on its own or mixed in cocktails. A unique addition to any backbar or spirits collection.Nose: Fresh agave with fruit and citrus. Palate: Smooth and sweet. Fresh agave, hints of citrus. Finish: Smooth and refreshing.

Born in Mexico, shaped by Scotland, Storywood is the only range of tequilas in the world that are fully matured in single malt whisky and Oloroso sherry barrels. Storywood tequila begins with 10 year-old mature 100% blue weber agave, harvested from the lowland region of Jalisco and married with the natural spring water from Volcan de Tequila that flows down from the mountains. This liquid, much like a new make spirit, is then locked away in the finest of oak casks which have travelled 3 continents. Bottled at cask strength, this rich Reposado packs a punch! Born in Mexico and raised over 7 months in Scotch Speyside whisky barrels. Caramel with hints of oak, vanilla and honey on an earthy agave base. Its one to add to your shopping list while this is available!

Tasting note: Made from 100% Arabica beans (reportedly, some other brands rely on artificial flavouring). Fabulous burnt umber appearance is thick and glass staining. Issues aromas of freshly roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate and vanilla. The tequila base is more salient in the mouth, with a creamed-up texture that’s akin to coffee flavoured milk with a splash of tequila and dark chocolate for good measure. Excellent sweet-dry balance. Impressive. 34% Alc./Vol.

A new entrant into the Tequila market comes from a joint venture between Moët Hennessy and the Gallardo family. Using only lowland Blue Weber agaves, production is overseen by Master Distiller, Anna María Romero Mena. 'Cristalinos' are the latest trend in premium tequila. They're matured in American oak, then charcoal filtered to remove any colour. The result looks like a Blanco but tastes and smells like a Reposado. Volcan De Mi Tierra's expression is a blend of anejo and extra anejo tequilas aged for four months with different cask finishes, including whisky and cognac.

Born in Mexico, shaped by Scotland, Storywood is the only range of tequilas in the world that are fully matured in single malt whisky and Oloroso sherry barrels. Storywood tequila begins with 10 year-old mature 100% blue weber agave, harvested from the lowland region of Jalisco and married with the natural spring water from Volcan de Tequila that flows down from the mountains. This liquid, much like a new make spirit, is then locked away in the finest of oak casks which have travelled 3 continents. Bottled at cask strength Storywood’s Double Oak is at the top of Storywood's range in the Cask Strength Limited Editions. Born in Mexico, but raised over 14 months in Single Malt Scotch Whisky barrels and Oloroso Sherry casks. Honey and caramel merge with cherry and dark fruit notes for a radically rare tequila. Limited to around 500 cases a year this one’s not to be missed!

Born in Mexico, shaped by Scotland, Storywood is the only range of tequilas in the world that are fully matured in single malt whisky and Oloroso sherry barrels. Storywood tequila begins with 10 year-old mature 100% blue weber agave, harvested from the lowland region of Jalisco and married with the natural spring water from Volcan de Tequila that flows down from the mountains. This liquid, much like a new make spirit, is then locked away in the finest of oak casks which have travelled 3 continents. The Speyside Añejo 14 was born in Mexico and raised for over 14 months in a Scotch whisky barrels, this adventurous Añejo is a tantalizingly two-sided tequila. Hiding in every deep amber dram are notes of toasted oak, roasted nuts and treacle toffee.