I’m J Highland, and for over 30 years, I’ve been deeply immersed in the captivating world of Tequila, Mezcal, and other agave spirits. One of the biggest and most notable differences between Jose Cuervo Gold and Silver is the color and appearance. The Silver tequila has a clear color with a sweet and strong agave flavor, while the Gold tequila has a caramel-like color with vanilla undertones.

Reserva de la Familia was introduced in 1995 to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the distillery. Reserva de la Familia is a high-end offering of 100% blue agave tequila, [12] matured in the La Rojeña distillery's private cellars. [8] Its first edition sold out weeks after its release. [10] Reserva de la Familia is classified as an extra añejo tequila, meaning it is 100% agave aged over three years in an oak barrel, giving it a deeper golden color with a richer flavor more typically tasted in scotch or brandy. [17] It would become Cuervo's first extra añejo offering after the high-end distinction was created in 2005. [17] It was named on Bloomberg Businessweek's 2009 list of the world's 20 best-tasting tequilas, [25] and on a list of the 18 best tequilas in the world in Men's Journal in 2013. [27] Margaritas [ edit ] Jose Cuervo Gold is a blend of young tequilas and reposado aged for less than one year. Price Point The label on the front of the bottle is, if possible, less exciting than the bottle itself. It’s just a slightly stylized version of the brand name, with a bright blue label at the bottom promoting the fact that this was distilled from blue agave plants. (…but not 100% blue agave plants. A lie of omission, perhaps.) The Reserva de la Familia añejo was awarded a double gold medal at the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. [33]

However, unlike premium tequilas, it is distilled from at least 51% blue weber making it a mixto tequila [ 1]. The majority of what’s coming off this crystal clear glass of liquid is the usual tequila notes you’d expect. There’s a good bit of lemon zest citrus mixed with some herbal elements, like fresh cut grass, that produce the textbook tequila aroma. But there’s also a slight hint of industrial alcohol that’s sneaking in there as well, almost as if someone across the room is using some nail polish remover. The length of time for which we will retain your personal information will depend on the purposes for which we need to retain it. After we no longer need to retain your personal information, it will be deleted or securely destroyed. On the other hand, gold tequila has a smoother taste than silver, and it is easier to consume in shots with lime and salt. Do Jose Cuervo Gold & Silver Share Similarities? Distillery and Ownership

a b c d e Schultz, E. J. (July 1, 2013). "McCann Wins Cuervo as Tequila Leaves Diageo in U.S.". Advertising Age.

I’d say this meets the bare minimum qualifications here, but there’s no flair or uniqueness that it brings to the party. Just mediocre tequila.