When it comes to gift giving, premium spirits are always a smart and welcome choice. Who doesn’t want to get their favorite bottle for the holidays? And given that spirits aren’t necessarily seasonal, favorites like tequila and mezcal are still appropriate, even in December. Whether it’s a favorite mezcal you’re looking for, a tequila gift set, or even a personalized bottle of tequila, ReserveBar has a wealth of selections to make your holiday shopping easier.
The Personal Touch of Casa Dragones Joven
In terms of personalized tequila, ReserveBar is proud to offer Casa Dragones Joven calligraphed according to your specifications. The super-premium tequila from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, is synonymous with quality and flavor, having been featured on the “Top Chef” franchise and Netflix’s “Chef’s Table.” The city is a destination for food and tequila connoisseurs from around the world, featuring Michelin-star and James Beard Award-winning chefs and restaurants. Casa Dragones speaks of the city as their “spiritual home.”
The name comes from the elite cavalry guard (dragones) to the queen. The unit was billeted in San Miguel de Allende, and the original stables – which date from 1671 – were known as La Casa Dragones. The company occupies the building to this day, so the tequila is deeply tied to the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Like all super-premium tequilas, Casa Dragones is meant to be sipped and savored. You’ll also find a Casa Dragones gift set with two bottles of Blanco and a complimentary ice tray in the ReserveBar store.
Del Maguey: The Union of Agave and Tradition
For the mezcal lover in your life who wants to experience a wide range of flavors related to different agave types, Del Maguey’s brilliant line affords multiple opportunities to sample a wide range of mezcal, from herbal and smoky to chocolatey and rich. Del Maguey is a pioneer in bringing premium mezcal to the U.S., and their commitment to maintaining cultural traditions that include mezcal production makes their line a roster of rockstars.
Comfort and Creativity in Prospero Tequila
As a gift for the tequila lover who also loves creatives that disrupt tradition, it’s hard to find a better choice than the Prospero Tequila line.
Made by master distiller Stella Anguiano – one of a handful of female master distillers – she is matter-of-fact about her role in Prospero: “As one of the first females in this industry, it is important for me to create something that other women can appreciate.” Available in Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo, this tequila is smooth and sippable with beautiful notes of vanilla and spice.
Stanza: Extraordinary Spirits for Extraordinary People
Woman-owned and crafted by a fifth-generation mezcalero, Stanza Mezcal Artesanal is a lovely expression of espadin. Master distiller Jose Diaz harvests the agave at 8 years of age, then applies the methods he’s learned from the previous four generations of family distillers to craft a premium product that’s meant to be enjoyed by the sip, just as mezcal has always been consumed in Mexico.
Gran Sociedad: Rich in Agave and Flavor
Gran Sociedad Tequila is distilled from the high-quality agave of Tepatitlan to craft a complex, sippable tequila.
On the nose, it’s almost all citrus fruit and flowers, allowing the agave to come through cleanly. It gets even more interesting on the palate with chocolate, baking spices, vanilla, and even a little honey. Gran Sociedad is a super-premium tequila that’s approachable enough for novices but smooth and complex enough to satisfy even tequila veterans. A custom engraving option is available on this bottle of beautiful tequila.
The Unforgettable Clase Azul Ultra
If you need a gift that will make a lasting impression, ReserveBar has some rare and exceptional bottles of tequila, including Clase Azul Ultra.
The limited edition decanter – crafted from platinum, gold, and silver – is as beautiful as the tequila inside. The tequila itself is aged 5 years in American whiskey barrels and Spanish sherry casks. The nose is stewed fruit, hazelnuts, oak, sherry, and maple. On the palate, it’s cinnamon, caramel, stone fruit, and spice – a remarkable and unforgettable tasting experience.
Lobos 1707: Versatile and Traditional
Need to buy for someone who is a mezcal lover and a tequila lover? Lobos 1707 has a full line of tequila, including an Extra Añejo and a mezcal made from 100-percent espadin.
Yes, NBA superstar LeBron James is the celebrity behind the product, but as is often the case, celebrities choose things they actually love to drink. In this case, it's tequila and mezcal steeped in tradition that dates back to 1707. That’s the year founder Diego Osorio’s great-great-grandfather started transporting tequila back to his native Spain. You can’t really taste history, but you can taste the commitment to craft and tradition that goes into every bottle of Lobos 1707.
The Palate Matters
When deciding which agave spirit is the right one for gifting, it is important to know if the recipient loves the smoky, vegetal flavors of mezcal, as it’s as divisive as Scotch when it comes to palates. Tequila, on the other hand, is typically smooth, clean, and consistent, given that it comes from one species of agave and not foraged plants, as with mezcal. Once you know, ReserveBar has an excellent selection of agave spirits for any palate.
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