Boutique Producer, Riazul Tequila, Offers Anejo with Unique Blend of Notes -Ranked #1 on Tequila.net

What discerning palates don’t want is mass-market fare from mystery origins that is overly processed.

The same mindset holds true for budding tequila aficionados, looking past certain over-processed, mass-market bottles to uncork that great tequila blanco, anejo or reposado for sipping. And it all begins with the land on which the agave is harvested.…

Enter newcomer Riazul Premium Tequila, a single-estate tequila that recently received unusually high marks from the likes of Tequila.net and the esteemed Beverage Testing Institute. Riazul’s agave fields sit on 250 acres of virgin, mineral-rich red volcanic soil, or “tierra roja” in the Jalisco highlands— handed down for generations following the Mexican War of Independence.Here, the high elevation, cool climate, and soil give rise to agave that matures for close to a decade before reaching harvesting quality. During that time, the agave soaks up unique aromas and flavors indigenous only to this region. The agaves contain higher sugar content, resulting in more aromatic tequilas with sweeter tasting notes.

The end result? “Silky, smooth, sweet” — terms not commonly applied to a tequila. Riazul’s distinctive flavor profile has cultivated a reputation that, at once, appeals to the spirit snob while also making converts out of previous tequila non-believers.