Herradura Silver, 100% Agave Tequila
The Data
Category Tequila
Sub-Category Silver, 100% Agave Tequila
Origin NOM 1119
Retail Price $37.99
ABV 40%
Score 4 Stars/Exceptional!
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, crystal clear.
Aromatics
The aromatics are led by dense, fruity agave notes with strong supporting notes of dried herbs, oak, and earth with hints of mineral, citrus zest, and sandalwood.
Flavor
The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich, agave-driven core flanked by sandalwood, earth, and faint citrus accents and vanilla bean.
Intensity & Texture
Medium-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity.
Cool Factor
As Herradura was my, and countless others, first 100% agave Tequila it will always be enshrined in my cool spirits hall of fame.
Value Grade
At prices approaching $40 a bottle this is priced in line with the premium blanco Tequilas in the market today.
Analysis
Herradura was cool before Tequila was cool. For nearly 150 years Herradura has been crafting the real article — 100% agave Tequila. The iconic square bottle was a very welcomed sight, as it is today, to those in the know seeking quality spirits. The world has caught up to real Tequila but Herradura has not changed. Casa Herradura still uses only the most mature blue agave and artisanal methods, such as slow cooking the agave in traditional clay ovens and fermenting naturally with wild yeast. It's simply a classic. Their Silver is aged in cask for a period of 45 days. Typically Tequila producers bottle their blancos without any wood aging. The Herradura method delivers a silver Tequila with notes of vanilla and oak. You can decide if you prefer your blanco with or without wood.
How to Enjoy
This is a classic cocktail Tequila performing well in all of the classic Tequila cocktails we love.