The Plata is a Blanco which does well in a Margarita, sliding down like silk and balancing the lime with a gentle sweetness from vanilla notes. Made in the highlands of central Mexico, it’s made with blue agave and processed using 500-year-old traditional distillery methods for a smooth taste that works neat or mixed into cocktails. According to The Spirits Business, it's the fifth highest-selling brand in the world, and Proximo Spirits, a subsidiary of the aforementioned Becle S.

Tequila is named after the year that tequila is said to have been first distilled and aged in oak barrels.According to BevAlc Insights, tequila has been steadily growing in popularity since 2020 and has even replaced whiskey as the second-highest-selling spirit.

However, be cautious when mixing it with sugary sodas, as they can significantly increase sugar intake. Especially with something this clear and pure, being able to see the spirit through the glass is something I appreciate. In Jalisco's lowlands, the soil is enriched by lava from the nearby Colima Volcano Complex, which consists of three volcanos — two of which are active. Tequila Becomes First Spirits Brand to Sponsor the Los Angeles Lakers,” Marketing Weekly News, August 29, 2009. If you're feeling adventurous, there are five unique types of tequilas to discover: joven (or gold), reposado (or aged), añejo (or extra aged), extra añejo (or extra aged), and cristalino.As Tequila distillers are not required to disclose the use of additives, it is uncertain whether 1800 Silver contains any. The tequila that we enjoy today is a far cry from the kombucha-like taste of pulque — and way stronger.