White vs Gold Tequila

Tequila is a drink made from the blue Agave. The drink mainly comes from the city of Tequila (northwest of Guadalajara) and from the highlands of the western Mexican state of Jalisco. During the process of distillation, all tequila is clear. It is only during the aging process that the spirit is colored, which gives it its different names.

Both white and gold tequila are non-aged. Gold tequila gets its colour from caramel. White tequila, which is also called silver tequila or blanco tequila, is not stored in wood during the process of distillation and aging. This gives white tequila a cleaner or colorless appearance.

Unlike gold tequila, white tequila is bottled straight away. This means that white tequila is stored soon after distillation and is aged for only short period. White tequila has a harsher taste which makes it good for margaritas. Gold tequila is aged for a longer period.

Gold tequila has a mellow taste unlike the harsh taste of white tequila,. Gold tequila can be used as a shot, while white tequila is at its best when used in mixed drinks.

White tequila is normally aged for less than two months and kept in neutral oak or stainless steel barrels. Unlike white tequila, gold tequila contains caramel or food coloring.

White tequila is a more popular drink than gold tequila.

Summary

1. White tequila has a cleaner or a colorless appearance. Unlike white tequila, gold tequila contains caramel or food coloring.

2. White tequila is normally aged for less than two months and kept in neutral oak or stainless steel barrels. Gold tequila is aged for a longer period.

3. White tequila has a harsher taste which makes it good for margaritas. Gold tequila has a mellow taste.

4. Gold tequila can be used as a shot while white tequila is best when used in mixed drinks.

5. Unlike gold tequila, white tequila is bottled straight away. This means that white tequila is stored soon after distillation.

6. White tequila is a more popular drink than gold tequila.

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