Tequila Types

The Elaboration process is the same for all types of tequilas, however is the volume and time resting in the barrels that give the different characteristics to tequila and create the different tequila types. El Consejo regulador del tequila classifies the tequila into five types:

Tequila Blanco or Silver

This tequila is the type of tequila that is bottled immediately after distillation, is stored for no more than one month. The tequila has no color, it is white crystalline, with a strong taste of high alcohol content.

Tequila joven or gold

This tequila is stored for less than 60 days in wooden barrels and has a golden color acquired via additives, such as caramel coloring, or other mixers, this type of tequila is also called mixto, and in most cases it is not 100% pure agave.

Tequila Reposado

This Tequila must stay in white oak barrels, for at least 2 months, and the process can take up to one year of resting. It acquires a yellow color and it tastes softer than tequila blanco often with a woody taste.

Tequila Añejo

This tequila is matured in white oak barrels for at least 12 months and up 24 months, its flavor is even softer than tequila reposado and it has a very dim amber color. The color, aroma and flavor of the wood are stronger in this types of tequila.

Tequila Extra añejo

This tequila is rare, as it was first introduced in 2006, This tequila is ultra maduro(mature), the aging process shall last at least three years in direct contact with the wood in the oak containers with a maximum capacity of 600 liters. The finished product is definitely darker and smoother, with a more of complexed taste and aroma