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El
Caballo Estrella has been highly crafted inside old
brick ovens. This process gives a smoky unique aroma.
Our Reposado and Añejo Tequilas are been aged in oak
whiskey barrels coming from Europe. The most demanding
connoisseur will enjoy El Caballo Estrella Tequilas
because of their unique characteristics.
El
Caballo Estrella is bottled according to the Official
Mexican Standard for Tequila called NOM.
Tequila has two classifications or categories. 100% de
Agave and 51/49% called Mixto.
100% DE AGAVE
100% Agave Tequila- "Tequila 100% de Agave" o "Tequila
100% pure de Agave"
which is produced only the sugars from the blue
Agave.
Tequila 100% de Agave Blanco
Blanco tequila that is not aged or treated with
additives. This clear tequila goes through the cooling
coils of the alambique twice, allowing this type of
tequila to have the aroma and flavor of the pure Blue
Agave.
Tequila 100% Reposado - Rested or Aged
Reposado (rested) is the first stage of
aging, this process that allows the tequila to rest as
the word as the name suggests. El Caballo Estrella
tequila remains in wooden barrels for a period of four
months to six months, but no longer than 12 months.
Tequila 100% Añejo - Aged
This tequila is aged in oak whiskey barrels for more
than 12 months. Some of our oak barrels are made in
French. We use these barrels to aged our Caballo
Estrella Tequila Añejo, these barrels have resins and
tanning products in bedded in the wood that seeps
through the tequila, giving a dramatic impact in the
finished product, which set us apart from other
tequilas.
51 – 49% MIXTO
Mixto
tequila is produced with out additives and mixed
with other sugars
Blanco
or Silver
Blanco tequila is treated without preservatives. This is
the traditional tequila that is clear and fresh from the
stainless steel. Blanco is also referred as white or
silver tequila. Blanco tequila that is not aged or
treated with preservatives. This clear tequila goes
through the cooling coils of the alambique twice
allowing this type of tequila to have the aroma and
flavor of the pure Blue Agave; it is typically a little
stronger profile.
Oro or Gold
Gold or Oro tequila is mellowed by adding colors and
flavorings such as caramel. This tequila is commonly
used to make Margaritas. This type of tequila has the
aroma and flavor of the Blue Agave. This Caballo
Estrella is treated to have a smoother profile
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