Cool Hunting
Although considered by many to be the drink of rowdy university students, tequila remains my alcoholic beverage of choice. So I was especially excited to try as many tequilas as possible during a recent visit to the state of Jaslisco in Mexico.
One of my favorite discoveries was a reposado tequila called Chamucos. Chamucos is made with 100% blue agave and is aged in white oak barrels for 6-7 months. It is a smooth and mellow tequila, which has mild flavors of earth, spice and smoke. Like many tequilas, it is best on the rocks with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Chamucos is produced slightly differently for local presentation and for export. The local variety comes in a simple bottle, is 38% alcohol and aged for 6 months. The export is hand blown and the tequila is 40% alcohol, aged for 7 months. Although the make-up is a bit different I enjoyed both equally.
Chamucos may be available at your local liquor store. If not, it can be ordered online from multiple sites for around $50 per bottle.
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