Herradura Tequilas for a Last Minute Gift Idea

Last week, the reps at Herradura Tequila sent me a sampling of their line (loved the bottle and the horseshoe logo!), and I think it's a great gift idea especially if you don't know the recipient that well (gift exchange, gift for new boyfriend or girlfriend). And...it's also a nice little gift for yourself. ;) By this time of the holiday season (since it practically now starts around Labor Day), most of us are ready for it to be over. What is better at the end of a long day than relaxing by the fire with a nice adult beverage?

Herradura has four tequilas on the market, and I sampled three of them:
The Herradura Silver/Plata is aged 45 days in white oak barrels. This is the type of tequila to buy the person who likes to make margaritas or other mixed tequila drinks. A touch of lime and salt enhances the slight notes of oak. Its alcohol content is 40%.

Herradura Reposado (“rested”) is rested for 11 months (nine more than category standards) and is slightly caramel in color. Its alcohol content is also 40%. The flavors are a little more developed and drop hints of vanilla and cinnamon.

Herradura Añejo ("aged") is aged two years in white oak barrels and its alcohol is 40%. It has an almost spicy and smoky flavor and is light amber in color. This is the kind of tequila I enjoy slightly warmed (like one would a brandy) and sipped slowly from a snifter.

Herradura is a sister tequila to el Jimador. You can find their full line of products here.

To find a store in your area that carries Herradura Tequila, you can use this locator on their website. Local to Sacramento, you can find it at BevMo. You can also purchase Herradura online by following this link.

Herradura's Facebook page can be found here.

Happy Holidays to all! Relax and enjoy life, it's way too short!!