4 Copas and La Quemada Distillery based in El Arenal, Jalisco has released the first certified organic Tequila ever. In 1996, the vision of four men, united by the love and the appreciation for the land of Jalisco, gave life to the Compañía Tequilera La Quemada. The story dates back three generations, decades before the formal creation of La Quemada, when they began to grow Blue Agave—the essence of genuine, authentic tequila. Jalisco is a land renowned for its traditions, including the production of handicrafts. The beautiful crafts produced from hand-blown glass, typical of Zapopan, is the pride of all Mexicans. At La Quemada, they work in unison with the glass-blowing workshops that craft the special bottles for their tequila. La Quemada strives to support the craftspeople of Jalisco contributing to the preservation of an old and beautiful tradition. In may of this year 4 Copas Tequila was honored at an event celebrating it's endorsement as the first Certified Organic tequila in history. 4 Copas was named the Tequila of the year in 2006 by 'Wine & Spirits Magazine' and won consecutive gold medals at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, California. They offer Blanco, Reposado and Anejo varieties along with a limited edition bottle that is a magnificent work of art. If you are interested in organic beverages and you like Tequila visit their site here. 4 Copas is your only choice. It is not widely distributed in the US & Canada yet, but we have heard that it can be found in parts of California, Arizona, Hawaii, Alberta, Nova Scotia & Ontario. We have found that it is available from many online liquor stores though. We ordered 1 bottle of each variety and are eagerly awaiting for them to arrive so we can taste it first hand.
Friday, August 17, 2007
4 copas - certified organic tequila?
4 Copas and La Quemada Distillery based in El Arenal, Jalisco has released the first certified organic Tequila ever. In 1996, the vision of four men, united by the love and the appreciation for the land of Jalisco, gave life to the Compañía Tequilera La Quemada. The story dates back three generations, decades before the formal creation of La Quemada, when they began to grow Blue Agave—the essence of genuine, authentic tequila. Jalisco is a land renowned for its traditions, including the production of handicrafts. The beautiful crafts produced from hand-blown glass, typical of Zapopan, is the pride of all Mexicans. At La Quemada, they work in unison with the glass-blowing workshops that craft the special bottles for their tequila. La Quemada strives to support the craftspeople of Jalisco contributing to the preservation of an old and beautiful tradition. In may of this year 4 Copas Tequila was honored at an event celebrating it's endorsement as the first Certified Organic tequila in history. 4 Copas was named the Tequila of the year in 2006 by 'Wine & Spirits Magazine' and won consecutive gold medals at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, California. They offer Blanco, Reposado and Anejo varieties along with a limited edition bottle that is a magnificent work of art. If you are interested in organic beverages and you like Tequila visit their site here. 4 Copas is your only choice. It is not widely distributed in the US & Canada yet, but we have heard that it can be found in parts of California, Arizona, Hawaii, Alberta, Nova Scotia & Ontario. We have found that it is available from many online liquor stores though. We ordered 1 bottle of each variety and are eagerly awaiting for them to arrive so we can taste it first hand.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
TEQUILA.net : tequila info galore!
TEQUILA.net is a free web site available to everyone. A very informative site where members can submit news, reviews, web links, and post info in forums. Anything you want to know about tequila can be found on their site. We find their reviews of Tequila and the top stories to be most informative. So, the next time you are at the computer with a nice glass of blanco, repasado or anejo and you want to learn more about your favorite drink, visit them here.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
a must read - 'tequila': the book
Looking for a fun read? 'Tequila' by novelist Alberto Ruy-Sanchez and his wife, historian, Margarita de Orellana is a complete guide to all things tequila. The book has great vintage illustrations and photographs and takes you through the history of tequila, its manufacture and even guides you through recipes that utilize tequila. Check it out here.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
debut of tequila savvy
This blog is dedicated to the history of Tequila. To all those who have ever given their time and energy to making the industry of Tequila what it is today. It is meant to be a place where anyone can share and learn about Tequila culture. We invite you to read what we post and to feel free to add to our adventurous quest for the perfect Tequila. Vamanos!
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