Casamigos is a favorite among the Hollywood crowd, thanks to its co-founder George Clooney, but it’s actually got a lot of substance to go with its style. Casamigos Reposado Tequila is aged for 7 months, and has a soft, slightly oaky with hints of caramel and cocoa taste. If your bottle doesn’t have a NOM, that means it’s not certified by the TRC (Tequila Regulatory Council), and not an authentic Tequila producer. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just dipping your toes into this world, I invite you to join me as we explore the fascinating realm of these legendary spirits. The Hollywood actor “ accidentally” founded the tequila brand along with friends Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman in 2013.

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Now here is a tequila that’s a cut above the rest, with a limited number of bottles and a rich flavour, this bottle is for the . We like the Maestro Dobel 50, a smooth and complex Extra Añejo Cristalino that’s aged in American and Eastern European oak barrels, then twice-distilled in copper pot sills. If Casamigos is what you serve at your party, Clase Azul is what you break out for the select few invited to stick around after the crowd leaves. Clooney and Gerber were sitting at a bar one night when building their new homes in Mexico, talking about how they were still yet to find their ‘perfect tequila’ despite trying so many. Registered in England and Wales (Company No 14265000) Registered Office: 11 Sussex Place, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3PU, UK.With 11 generations of tequila-makers to their name, Maestro Dobel is no stranger to the spirits market, with an entire portfolio of smooth, easy-drinking tequilas available everywhere from country clubs to the finest restaurants in the world. Made from 100% pure Weber Blue Agave harvested after 7 to 10 years of growing, this tequila is clean and crisp, and perfect for making margaritas and other mixed drinks. The Añejo variety is aged in American oak bourbon barrels for up to three years, which results in a nice blend of warm agave and oak flavors. Though they never intended to start a brand — “Casamigos really started by accident as far as a company,” Gerber later said — the tequila was a hit with all their friends.

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Thousands of tequila connoisseurs have come to respect the exceptional quality of this legendary produce. It’s an easy-drinking bottle, ideal for upgraded cocktails (think, Añejo old fashioneds) or sipping on the rocks. Friends Gerber and Clooney started the company intending to make tequila according to their personal tastes and for their personal use, with no intent of taking the company public. Produced using the tequila-making traditions of the Los Bajos region and its tequilieras, the tequila is meticulously aged inFrench White Oakred wine (Cabernet) barrels from Napa Valley. While they may be fun for a party or to use in mixed drinks, we recommend skipping these bottles the rest of the time and just drinking tequila straight up.Both brands originate from the state of Jalisco in Mexico, yet they have gained relatively little recognition among Mexican consumers. Apart from being its only non-tequila offering, the mezcal is Casamigos’ sole release that isn’t bottled in clear glass. A carefully handcrafted tequila produced in small batches, the Chamucos Blanco features notes of vanilla, citrus, cinnamon and fennel. If you try this tequila neat, you’ll notice notes of maple, vanilla and caramel, balanced with pepper and floral tones.

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When VinePair reached out to Casamigos to credit the unidentified master distiller, we were told: “We don’t disclose that information. With notes of fresh-cut grass and tropical fruit, you can always have it in a cocktail, but this is a fantastic tequila to pair with dinner, or a good cheese plate. Tequila is at a crossroads with one axis consisting of powerful commercial or celebrity forces and smaller-scale producers on the other.

Clooney, and co-founder Rande Gerber, say they wanted to make, “the best-tasting, smoothest tequila that didn’t have to be covered up with salt or lime. With it’s clean and smooth taste, you can enjoy it straight or to compliment a cocktail such as the we shared below. Crawford mistakenly identified the piled heap on the bed to be Gerber, while Clooney thought he’d accidentally wandered into the master bedroom after drinking one too many.