Tres Agaves
| Type | Premium tequila |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tres Agaves Products, LLC. |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Introduced | 2008 |
| Proof (US) | 80 |
| Variants | Blanco, Reposado, Añejo |
Tres Agaves is a brand of Tequila produced in the town of Tequila located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Tres Agaves Tequilas are made from 100% Blue Agave by a family-owned distillery. Tres Agaves Products Inc. produces three varieties of Tequila: Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. Additionally, the company offers three alcohol-free mixer products: Tres Agaves Organic Margarita Mix, Tres Agaves Cocktail-Ready Agave Nectar, and Tres Agaves Organic Bloody Mary Mix.[1]
History
Tres Agaves Products LLC. was founded in 2008 by Eric Rubin and Barry Augus; the first bottle of Tequila was shipped in 2010.[2] Their three Tequila varieties are made in the El Llano distillery ( NOM: 1109) in Jalisco, which began production in 1900.[3][4]
Critical reviews
Tres Agaves' Tequilas have been evaluated by numerous spirits ratings competitions including the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, the Beverage Testing Institute, TheFiftyBest.com, the International Spirits Challenge and others. Their Añejo variety was awarded the Chairman's Trophy at the 2010 Ultimate Spirits Challenge with a score of 97/100.[5]
References
- ^ Tres Agaves Official Products Page
- ^ Tres Agaves Official History Page
- ^ "Tequila Academy" Online Video Series by Tres Agaves and Portal A Interactive - A Video Adventure into Tequila Launches Tres Agaves' Public Distillery Tours to Mexico
- ^ Tequila.net NOM Database
- ^ 2010 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Official Results