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Partida Blanco Tequila

Partida 100% Agave
Blanco Tequila

 

By Robert Plotkin
http://www.partidatequila.com

The Partida family estate is on 5,000 acres outside of Amatitan, Mexico. Its rich, red volcanic soil is ideal for cultivating the blue agave and the microclimate perfectly attuned to the crafting of tequila. While their entire range of artisanal tequilas is exquisite, aficionados are well advised to begin the journey with Partida 100% Agave Blanco Tequila.

Super-premium Partida is made from mature, estate-grown blue agaves. The piñas are slowly baked and fermented before being double-distilled in pot stills. Partida® Blanco is bottled fresh from the still. It has a svelte, silky smooth body and an engaging bouquet of pepper and spice. The palate is a balanced, long lasting offering of dried herbs, black pepper and delightfully subtle fruit notes.

Partida Reposado is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of six months. The tequila has an amber hue and a slightly sweet bouquet. The palate is a delicious affair of vanilla, spice and almonds.

Partida Añejo Tequila is matured for a minimum of 18 months in oak barrels previously used to age Jack Daniel's. During aging the tequila acquires an alluring copper hue and a generous bouquet of ripe red fruit, honey and cocoa aromas. About the moment it washes over your palate you'll realize that you're in the presence of greatness. The tequila has a lushly textured, satiny smooth body and waves of pastry-like flavors. The memorable finish is top notch.

You deserve to first experience these tequilas neat in a snifter. Salud!

 


Partida Blanco Tequila Recipes

Partida Estate Margarita
Salt rimmed cocktail glass, chilled
Pour into an iced mixing glass
1 1/2 oz. Partida Blanco Tequila
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 oz. Partida Organic Agave Nectar
Shake and strain
Lime wedge garnish
Southern Heat
Cocktail glass, chilled
Pour into an iced mixing glass
1 3/4 oz. Partida Blanco Tequila
3/4 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. fresh lime juice
5–6 slices of jalapeno
1/2 oz. agave nectar
Shake and double strain
Cucumber slice garnish
Stinger Margarita
Salt rimmed cocktail glass, chilled
Pour into an iced mixing glass
1 oz. Scorpion 5–Year Old Anejo Mezcal
1 oz. Partida Blanco Tequila
3/4 oz. Grand Marnier
3/4 oz. agave nectar
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Shake and strain
Lime wedge garnish