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El Espolon Day of the Dead Cocktails

Oct 27, 2010

El Espolon Tequila Cocktails

November 2nd marks Dia de los Muertos or “Day of the Dead,” an annual ritual of the Mexican community which celebrates human existence as death, and is considered the passage to a new life. Day of the Dead celebrations include lively music, decadent imagery and colorful costumes where revelers take to the streets, crowd into bars and host cemetery gatherings in honor of those who have gone before. Merrymakers honor the dead and celebrate the joy of living with traditional food and the country’s national drink – tequila.

Tequila Herradura Introduces a New World-Class Look With the Same-World Class Taste

Sep 28, 2010

New Bottle Design Incorporates Uncompromised Elements for Silver, Reposado and Anejo Expressions

Tequila Herradura has set the standard for exceptionally hand-crafted, ultra-premium 100 percent agave tequilas since 1870. To celebrate its 140th Anniversary, Casa Herradura announced today the introduction of new primary packaging that celebrates the brand's traditional, time-honored production process while projecting the sophistication of unyielding elegance.

"To commemorate our 140th Anniversary, we are introducing Tequila Herradura with a new bottle that accentuates our premium tequilas and unifies the brand under one global and streamlined image," said John Hayes, managing director for Brown-Forman Tequilas. "The design dignifies and honors the extraordinary quality of Tequila Herradura without altering our traditional hand-crafted process and premium ingredients that tequila aficionados will continue to sip and savor."

Dos Siglos, the Tequila to Celebrate Mexico's Bicentennial

Sep 27, 2010

To commemorate Mexico's 200th anniversary of the beginning of its War of Independence, the Mexican government has unified several highly regarded Tequila distilleries and brands to participate in a "blended Tequila project", producing a new limited edition Tequila, Dos Siglos.

Out of 120 Tequila producing distilleries, 15 were chosen for their historical presence and consistent quality. Dos Siglos Tequila represents years of Tequila production, where equal amounts of 100 percent Agave Tequilas from 15 top brands are blended to create this new commemorative and celebratory spirit.

These selected Tequila brands donated their product for use in the project: Arette, Cazadores, Centinela, Don Julio, Don Roberto, Gran Orendain, Herencia de Plata, Herradura, Jose Cuervo, Maestro Tequilero, Pueblo Viejo, Reserva de los González, El Tesoro de Don Felipe, Tezon and Tres Generations.

Bottled under the Jose Cuervo NOM, each bottle is numbered, and available in 750ml presentations of Blanco and Reposado. Only 3600 bottles were produced, and will only be available in Mexico. All profits from the sales of Dos Siglos will be donated to selected social causes in Jalisco.

Characteristics
Dos Siglos Blanco
Aroma: Agave, light olive and smoke, with fruit and floral notes.
Taste: Sweet cooked Agave, floral and fruit hints, with a slight touch of maple and nut.

Dos Siglos Reposado
Aroma: Light wood, cinnamon and fruit, balanced with sweet cooked agave, and subtle notes of olive.
Tast: Sweet with hints of wood, cooked Agave, and almond.

Tanteo Tequila Announces Hiring Of California Market Manager

Sep 11, 2010

Tanteo Tequila, the ultra-premium collection of flavor-infused 100% Blue Weber Agave Blanco tequilas - Jalapeno, Tropical and Chocolate, announces the hiring of Moana Dixon in the newly created role of California Market Manager.

As Market Manager, Ms. Dixon will spearhead Tanteo Tequila's product introduction and roll-out into the California market. She will manage the building of a state-wide sales team, implement marketing programs, and leverage her key account relationships to raise brand awareness and grow sales. Ms. Dixon, who has over eight years of experience managing sales for spirits brands, was most recently the California State Manager for Partida(TM) Tequila where she was instrumental in the brand's statewide success. Prior to this position she worked in management positions at Dorado Pizzorni & Sons, Infinite Spirits Inc., and SKYY Spirits LLC.

1921 Tequila Cream Returns to Nevada

Aug 16, 2010

San Antonio, TX (TEQUILA.net) - Casa 1921 Tequila announced today the return of its delicious Tequila Cream liqueur to the state of Nevada.

Southern Wine and Spirits will add 1921 Tequila Cream to its line-up of premium spirits. Dave Bart, Director of spirits at Southern commented on behalf of the company, “Southern Wine and Spirits prides itself in being Nevada's leading, wine, beer and spirits Distribution Company. 1921 Tequila Cream is a perfect fit in our super premium portfolio. We are excited to offer this award winning brand to our consumers and are certain it will please every Tequila lover's palate!”

Casa 1921 showcased its unique Tequila Cream at the 2008 Las Vegas Tequila Festival held at the Rio. The long waiting line to sample this delicious product should serve as a glimpse into its future success in the great state of Nevada. Juan Collado, president of Casa 1921 shared his excitement, “1921 is excited to be back in the Nevada Market. Southern Wine and Spirits is a great house to be in. We expect a strong return to this market and have complete confidence in our new partnership with Southern Wine and Spirits backed by our sales force team, Beacon Beverage.”

1921 Tequila Cream has won several top awards in various spirit competitions including the Spirits of Mexico and the Agave Spirits Challenge. The most recent was on June 25, 2010, when it was awarded the Superior Gold Medal by the Masters of Taste of the Chefs In America Awards Foundation. It was also named the #1 Tequila Cream Liqueur in the world.

1921 Tequila Cream is made with 1921’s 100% Blue Weber Agave Blanco Tequila, mixed with the soft flavor of cream, vanilla, caramel and cinnamon flavors enhanced with a hint of coffee. It can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, as a culinary ingredient or in a variety of delicious drink recipes. Truly unique in its class, no other Tequila liqueur comes close to its quality and purity, the magic of a perfect blend!

1921 Creamitini

Ingredients:
* 2 -1/2 oz 1921 Tequila Cream
* 1 oz vanilla vodka
* 1 -1/2 oz half-and-half
* 1/4 oz chocolate syrup ( Hershey's)

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish glass with chocolate syrup.

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Smithsonian Folklife Festival Features Tequila Distillery

Jun 26, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC - The Smithsonian Institution is building its first tequila distillery on the National Mall. That's right. The family friendly museum complex is preparing to brew booze. The catch is there won't be a drop of tequila to drink.

The annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, running June 24-28 and July 1-5, will feature several exhibits on Mexican culture, with demonstrations on traditional foods and agricultural techniques. This includes the tequila-making station to highlight the country's native agave plant.

As for the tequila itself?