What is better silver or gold tequila?
When it comes down to it, silver tequila is better for margaritas than gold tequila. They are aged differently, with silver tequila boasting a stronger, purer taste while being clear in color. Gold tequila is best served solo, as it is meant to be sipped and savored.
What is the difference between tequila and silver tequila?
Gold tequila is of brown colour whereas Silver tequila is clear and transparent as water. Additives and colouring are added to Gold Tequila whereas Silver tequila is available in its purest form. Gold tequila has a smooth taste and Silver tequila has a very harsh natural taste.
What is a good brand of silver tequila?
- Best Overall: Casamigos Blanco Tequila.
- Best Top-Shelf: Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Añejo Tequila.
- Best Cheap: Sauza Silver Tequila.
- Best Mid-Price: Herradura Silver Tequila.
- Best Añejo: Don Julio Añejo Tequila.
- Best Blanco/Silver: Espolòn Blanco.
- Best Reposado: Olmeca Tezòn Reposado Tequila.
What is the difference between silver and reposado tequila?
Silver is the freshly distilled liquor that does not age at all. Reposado is “rested” for anywhere between two and eleven months in oak barrels. Reposado tequilas get a faint brown or gold color naturally from the wood. These tequilas are often darker in color and have settle vanilla or toasty notes from the barrels.
How do you drink tequila silver?
To drink, simply take a small sip of tequila straight and enjoy. If you feel the need as a new tequila drinker, you can try your tequila with some lime (called limon in Mexico) and some (finely ground) salt. After every sip or two, dip your wedge of lime into a small amount of salt and suck on it.
Which type of tequila is best for sipping?
The 19 Best Sipping Tequilas
- Clase Azul Reposado. $109 AT RESERVE BAR.
- Tears of Llorona Extra Añejo Tequila. $272 AT RESERVE BAR.
- Casa Dragones Joven. $285 AT RESERVE BAR.
- Patrón Estate Release. $108 AT RESERVE BAR.
- Casamigos Añejo. $55 AT RESERVE BAR.
- Cazadores Añejo Cristalino.
- El Tesoro Extra Añejo.
- Riazul Tequila Añejo.