Tequila has always been considered an excellent strong alcoholic drink with an original taste and aroma. But how to choose the best product among all the variety on the shelves of supermarkets? Today we will introduce you to the Herradura tequila - a premium drink that will not be embarrassing to put on a festive table or offer as a presentation.
From the history of production
The company "Herradura" originates in the 19th century. It was then that don José Feliciano Romo Escobedo began to search for a place to build a plant. According to legend, having galloped a considerable number of miles and stopping to rest, he noticed in the distance a brightly shining horseshoe in the sun. Feliciano considered this vision a sign from above and realized that he had found the best place to build his own ranch and a tequila factory. “Herradura” from Spanish is translated as “horseshoe” - that is why the ranch, and subsequently the produced drink, began to bear this bright and memorable name. Well, from the real side of the issue, it is not at all surprising that the Amatitan Valley, located in the state of Jalisco, has become the best place for the construction of a tequila factory. Due to the high iron content in the soil, these lands have become an excellent environment for the growth and development of high-quality blue agave, from which the Herradura tequila is made.
Today, the drink is produced in the same place as in the nineteenth century. Only now a small factory with a very simple design and uncomplicated architecture has been built on the site of an old ranch. Looking at him, you can mentally go back to the very years when don Jose himself was in charge of the production process.
About the drink
Tequila "Herradura" - premium alcohol. True connoisseurs of spirits appreciate its taste. Indeed, for the third hundred years it has been produced exclusively from blue agave juice without the use of cane, sugar, dyes and preservatives, in compliance with all ancient technologies and using only manual labor. The peculiarity of this brand is the use of only blue agave juice of its own production. First, the ripened cones are kept in brick ovens, after which they are sent for fermentation for 3-8 days. The difference between Erradura and other brands is its longer (longer than Mexican standards for tequila production) aging of the distillate in oak barrels.
Bottle decoration
As can be seen in the photo of the Herradura tequila, her bottle has a pretty attractive look. An unusual style was achieved thanks to the creation of an angular vessel of a rectangular shape, which tapers slightly downward and has a narrow elongated neck. This form is as similar as possible to a traditional Mexican glass designed for tequila. And in addition to its attractive appearance, it is very convenient to hold the bottle, which once again confirms the success of the well-designed design. The brand name for this tequila is a metal horseshoe that adorns the front of the bottle.
Types of tequila "Herradura"
To date, seven varieties of this drink are produced from blue agave juice. Having familiarized yourself with each of them, you can easily choose tequila, which you will definitely want to try.
- "Herradura Silver." Absolutely transparent liquid, which is aged in oak barrels for a month and a half. The invariably mild taste with light notes of citrus and the aroma of haze has been preserved since 1870.
- "Herradura Reposado." Tequila with a rich golden-copper hue. Spicy aftertaste can be achieved thanks to aging for at least eleven months. The main taste of tequila is complemented by shades of lemon and honey, as well as a subtle hint of vanilla. The drink has been produced since 1974.
- "Herradura Anejo". Tequila with a bright taste of coffee and caramel, complemented by the aroma of spicy cinnamon. Saturated dark amber color and aging for more than two years are the result of a recipe created in 1962.
- "Herradura Extra Anyeho". Dark golden tequila aged in white oak barrels for more than four years. To produce this variety of tequila "Herradura" began in 1995. The delicate aroma of cinnamon and rose petals in combination with the vanilla-agave taste is very popular among the fairer sex.
- "Herradura Collection de la Casa". Gold tequila, aged a little less than a year in barrels of cognac.
- "Herradura Ultra". Premium blend of two types of colorless tequila - "Anejo" and "Extra Anejo".
- "Herradura Antigua". A yellowish-lemon drink created according to the recipe of Aurelio Rosales. For the first hundred years this tequila variety was produced only for relatives of the creator's family, and only in 1995 the first bottle of Antigua went on sale in honor of the 125th anniversary of the company.
Consumer Reviews
A pleasant bonus from the use of tequila "Herradura" was the absence of hangover syndromes. Despite the rather rich taste, the drink is very easy to drink, without leaving an unpleasant bitterness in the mouth. Therefore, true connoisseurs of tequila should definitely have a couple of bottles of “Erradura” in their home bar.
Finally
In this article, we tried to reveal the history of the appearance of the Herradura tequila from the very foundation of its production company. They talked about all types of this drink in order to make your choice as easy as possible, as well as shared the feedback of those who have already tried this wonderful premium alcohol. It remains only to recall that excessive alcohol consumption causes irreparable harm to your health.