{"title":"Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003eTequila is Mexico's great gift to the drinks world, distilled from the blue Weber agave and protected by its own Denomination of Origin. There is bright, peppery Blanco for a Margarita, and there are deep, barrel-aged bottles built for slow sipping by the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlanco, Reposado and Añejo: how ageing shapes tequila\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe category is defined by time in oak. Blanco, also called Silver or Plata, is bottled with little or no ageing and shows the purest agave: citrus, white pepper and fresh herbs. Reposado rests in oak for at least two months, softening into gentle vanilla and caramel. Añejo spends a year or more in barrel and turns rounder and spicier, while Extra Añejo, aged at least three years, is the contemplative one, closer in weight to a good whisky. One word matters as much as the age: look for 100% agave on the label. Anything else is a mixto, cut with up to 49% other sugars, and it never quite sings the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHighland Los Altos and lowland Tequila valley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the agave grows leaves a real fingerprint on the glass, at least in a true 100% agave bottle. Up in the highlands of Los Altos, cooler air and iron-rich red soil give sweeter, floral tequila with stone fruit and citrus. Down on the valley floor around the town of Tequila, warmer ground yields an earthier, more mineral and peppery style. Tequila also has a smoky cousin in mezcal, made from many agave varieties and roasted in earth pits. You will find both, and plenty more, across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTequila FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I sip tequila or mix it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth, depending on the bottle. A crisp Blanco is made for a proper Margarita with fresh lime, while a good Añejo or Extra Añejo deserves a glass of its own, served neat at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between tequila and mezcal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are agave spirits from Mexico. Tequila must be blue Weber agave and tends to be clean and bright, while mezcal can use many agave types and carries a signature campfire smoke. Compare them across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits\u003c\/a\u003e shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"highland-park-single-cask-v03-4391-2022","title":"Highland Park Single Cask V03 #4391 (2022)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighland Park Single Cask V03 #4391 (2022) is a limited single-cask release that offers a rare, cask-specific expression of one of Scotland’s most admired island distilleries. Bottled for those who appreciate individuality and depth, it showcases Highland Park’s hallmark balance of heathered sweetness, gentle peat, and Orkney character in a more intimate, one-off format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whisky typically shows a rich amber-gold hue with natural variation from the individual cask. On the nose, expect a layered mix of honeyed malt, orchard fruit, subtle smoke, and warming spice, with the sherry-influenced cask likely adding dried fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak nuances.\n\nOn the palate, it should feel full and expressive, combining sweet malt, citrus peel, dark honey, and soft peat smoke with notes of spice, oak, and possibly nutty depth. As a single cask bottling, it has strong collectible appeal and can evolve beautifully in bottle over time, though it is already bottled at a point of peak maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Highland Park on Orkney, where the cool maritime climate and rugged island conditions shape the whisky’s distinctive style. The spirit is traditionally distilled, with flavor built through careful maturation in a single selected cask, allowing the influence of the wood and the distillery character to come forward without blending. As a single cask release, only one cask was chosen for bottling, making this expression uniquely limited and highly specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up its layers of smoke, spice, and sweetness. It pairs well with smoked salmon, mature hard cheeses, roasted game, dark chocolate, or lightly charred meats. Serve at room temperature and decanting is not necessary, though letting it rest in the glass for a few minutes can enhance the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighland Park is one of Scotland’s most respected distilleries, founded in the late 18th century on the Orkney Islands. Known for combining aromatic peat with sherry-cask richness and a distinctly coastal profile, it has earned a strong reputation among whisky lovers for both consistency and character. Its single-cask releases are especially prized for revealing the nuances of the distillery’s style in their purest form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highland Park","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252587516241,"sku":"PS-15876375609724","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Glenrothes16YOSingleCask_2004_6095_v3R_4f2b5ba1-3949-4486-90df-103796f1851b.png?v=1783445286"}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/collections\/tequila.oembed","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}