In Greek mythology, the Goddess of Spring is Persephone; a powerful figure who rears her head annually to greet a winter-weary world ready for blooming flowers and bright sunshine.
To kick back and relax, perhaps Peresphone would celebrate the new season by sipping on a quality spirit. Lucky for her, there are a several tequilas on the market perfect to celebrate the arrival of warmer days.
KAH
The first thing you notice about KAH are its eye-popping ceramic bottles, painted in gorgeous, elaborate colors and perfect for either a Day of the Dead celebration or a memorable tequila-soaked night. It’s that hallmark Mexican holiday that the brand is built around, with KAH translating to “life” in Ancient Mayan after all. With three distinct expressions (Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo) all the mastermind of Master Distiller Autero Fuentes (who has nearly a half-century of experience), it’s an outlying brand; from the product itself to the bottles they come in.
Solento
Surf’s up! When professional surfers and extreme sports icons Kelly Slater and Rob Machado and the surf director Taylor Steele aren’t on the beach, they’re working on an organic tequila brand where the booze is equally as smooth and exciting as the perfect wave. Solento, which translates to “slow sun,” is made from agave grown under Mexican skies for six years in Amatitán, Jalisco. The results are a noteworthy line of tequila worth sipping whether you’re relaxing on the sand or enjoying a lazy meal. Perhaps that’s why the company’s motto states that Solento is “more of a mindset than a drink.”
El Tesoro Mundial Collection: The Laphroaig Edition
What happens when you combine the beloved smokiness of Laphroaig with a terrific tequila? You get El Tesoro’s Laphroaig Edition, a one-of-a-kind experimental collaboration between Jalisoco’s La Alteña Distillery and Scotland’s respected scotch brand which has the nine-month aged tequila waiting patiently in ex-bourbon barrels, followed by a four-month stay in casks that previously held Laphroaig. The result is a showstopper that combines two wildly different companies and cultures, with delicious collaborative results.
South Norte Canned Cocktails
From bottles to cans, the latest entry in the ever-growing canned cocktail market hails from southern California: San Diego, to be exact. Inspired by the flavors of Mexico, the brand SouthNorte has released a line of delectable, canned options courtesy Ryan Brooks who picked up a thing or two after a stint in Baja, Mexico. The result are three distinct flavors, including a Mexican Mule, Paloma, and Matador varieties, the latter with pineapple and fresh lime thrown in. In other words, it’s San Diego’s penchant for craft beverages combined with the tastes of Mexico. Cheers to that.
Duke’s Tequila
Howdy partner. American icon John Wayne may not be the first person you think of when tequila comes to mind. But in reality, the Duke had a fondness for Mexico; the actor spent a lot of time in Durango where he filmed a range of legendary films and developed a passion for the country, its land and people. As a result, his libation brand Duke’s Spirits (founded by son Ethan alongside Chris Radomski) are behind a range of exciting tequilas, including an Extra Añejo Tequila Founder’s Limited Edition. Aged six years, the sale of each bottle directly benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.
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Source: Mixology News
