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Unlike other tequilas which barely, but legally pass for tequila (51% agave based, the rest 49% sugarcane), Partida Tequila uses 100% pure blue agave - tequila does not get any more authentic and purer than this. Plus, if the accolades that Partida has been racking up recently is any indication, we’re not the only ones who think so.

The Partida estate, deep in the heart of Mexico’s historic Tequila region, produces four distinctive tequilas: Blanco, Reposado, Anejo and Elegante.

Blanco (Not Aged)

Clear and brilliant with a silvery hue. Clean and crisp, this one packs a punch, peppery with a lingering aftertaste. Excellent for use in margaritas.

Reposado (Aged 6 months)

Light amber color, smooth, rich taste with a hint of sweetness.  Full bodied with a very light aftertaste, pleasant finish. Excellent for use in cocktails.

Anejo (Aged 18 months)

This is the one folks. Very smooth, in fact it was hard to believe I was still drinking tequila. This is fine cognac or single malt whiskey territory. Hardly any aftertaste whatsoever. Very smooth, rich. Enjoy neat, but the Anejo will make a very good Reposado tequila cocktail even better.

Elegante (Aged 36 months)

Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to sample the Elegante, the good people at Partida only sent the Blanco, Reposado, Anejo & Agave nectar for review. If the excellence of the Anejo is anything to go by, I’m sure the Elegante will be a knockout. This is the best spirit in their stable and I hear a bottle retails somewhere around $350.

Partida Tequila was rated higher than any other leading Tequila brand in a recent taste test conducted by the Academy of Tequila, the official tasting board of Mexico. At the 2006 San Francisco World Spirits competition, Partida won double gold for its Reposado, Gold for its Blanco and Silver for its Anejo (that should have been another gold in my opinion).

Ok, so by now we all know that Partida makes excellent tequila and deserves a serious consider - how does it hold up in a cocktail?

Drumroll please ….. I present to you a brand new cocktail from A Grandiose Blog:

The Lagosian

2 oz Partida Anejo Tequila

1 oz fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz cointreau

1/4 oz Partida Agave Nectar (or you may substitute simple syrup - but Partida’s agave nectar works so much better) 

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish with a lime wheel.

I’d go into detail about taste but sorry I’m whipping up another one right now. Have one for yourself and come back and comment about it.

The next time you fancy some tequila, give Partida a serious consider. They have created a premium product in a reasonable price range. For such a young company that’s a serious accomplishment. Partida Tequila may very well be the best value tequila brand out there right now.