shelf life
Curtis W Kelso
how long?
Jerry
Kelso" <CCK...@prodigy.net> wrote:
> Does an unopened bottle of tequilla go bad after a period of time? If so,
> how long?
My experience has been as long as the bottle remains sealed, you will not
have any deterioration. Be careful, though with dried out cork and loose
glass to glass bottles. You could also pour your tequila into a good
sealable decanter. It will deteriorate no more than a good brandy
(especially if it's an anejo; reposados are a little more finnicky).
--
"Things are seldom as they seem. Skimmed milk masquerades as cream..."
HMS Pinafore, Gilbert & Sullivan
ptaylor
that it has "gotten better with age.."
I dont think alcohol could go bad...I mean it's alcohol..
CafeMojo
Tequila 101
by
Ron "Chickahominy Slim" Smith
Actually, Tequila unlike Bourbon does have a shelf life.
Lifespan for maximum flavor is about 6-7 years.
It doesn't "go bad" after that, the flavor simply begins to decline.
This is why you don't see 12 yr old tequila like you do rum and whisky.
The terms Reposado and Anejo on tequila labels refer to aging.
Topshelf "Anejo" tequila is aged from 1-2 years, so for premium
enjoyment, it should be partaken within 5 years of purchase.
So, next time ya go plunking down $45 for some primo Chinco,
Patron or El Tesoro, don't entertain the idea of storing it away
to improve with age. You'll defeat the divine tequila plan.
Funny thing, the Weber Blue Agave plant that tequila
comes from takes 11-13 years to mature before it can be harvested.
Yet, after waiting 13 years to make tequila, it should be drank
with 7 years for best flavor.
All tequila when first made is "blanco" or clear white.
Fresh 100% pure blanco fresh is a tasty thing indeed.
Of coarse, you have to visit the agave fields of Jalisco to
experience it. All the world's tequila comes from Weber Blue Agave
grown in the Jalisco and surrounding region of Mexico.
And ya know, it's damn good to have a bonafide reason
to have to drink tequila.
"We HAVE to drink it, we don't want it to go bad!!! now do we?!" :-)
But bottomline here, I think this 7 yr shelf period pertains more to
your better quality pure 100% blue agave tequilas like the above
mentioned plus Herradura, Centinela, Hussongs, etc.
Your lower level Cuervo, Sauza, etc have so much diluting with
cheap cane liquor that I don't you'll notice any differance
after 20 years. ( yeah, like a bottle of tequila is gonna last 20
weeks at my place, leave alone 20 years. )
Even Jose Cuervo Gold & 1800 are only 51% pure real agave tequila.
That's why on 1800 label it is says "...a blend of anejo and other fine
tequilas." Cheap Filler alcohol. Nowhere does it say 100% pure agave.
If you've never had pure, you owe it to yourself to enjoy the next level.
Get yourself a $26 bottle of Herradura Gold and enjoy the irie vibes!!!
It is an almost mystical buzz, the bottled romance of Mexico.
The nectar of the gods my amigos!
You'll rarely ever have a hangover with 100% pure.
It's those diluting hooch pimps at Cuervo, Sauza and other
cheap blenders that are responsible for tequila getting the
bad rap for headbuster hangovers and blackouts, etc.
Most Americans think Cuervo Gold is primo stuff.
They've heard that damn Steely Dan song and think, hey this is it.
They have no idea they're only drinking 51% real tequila,
the other 49% is rotgut filler hooch and suger.
They use carmel to give it the gold coloring.
Real 100% pure tequila that is labeled "Gold" has a very
faint light goldness that comes from aging in wooden barrels.
Sauza Hornitos White ( Green Label Hornitos )
100% pure agave tequila is great for Margaritas
& Sunrises, but for shots so smooth lime & salt are not needed,
try some Herradura, Centinela, El Tesoro, or Chinaco.
They're the real deal muchachos! Enjoy! Viva Agave Azul!
For alot more information on tequila visit:
CafeMojo Webjoint http://members.aol.com/cafemojo/
and http://members.aol.com/cafemojo/tequila.html
http://members.aol.com/mojo8880
and remember tequila does not come from a cactus,
the Weber blue agave is a succulent similar to the aloe.
and lastly THERE IS NO WORM IN TEQUILA!
REPEAT - NO WORM!
The worm comes in bottles of MEZCAL not in tequila.
Best regards and happy drinking,
cap'n ron smith
bartender & agave mixologist
cafemojo webjoint
http://members.aol.com/ronvavs/webcam.html
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Subject: Re: shelf life
From: ptaylor <pta...@uswest.net>
Date: Thu, Oct 1, 1998 6:17 PM
Message-id: <36140D87...@uswest.net>