Hola, Amigos! There’s no better day than today, Cinco De Mayo, for an upscale tequila-tasting experience. Fair warning: these ultra premium tequilas aren’t for shooting or mixing in margaritas – they’re all best enjoyed like a fine wine or scotch, neat.   Reserva de la Familia ($135) One generally equates Jose Cuervo with a tequila […]The post 5 Luxury Tequilas Perfect for Cinco De Mayo appeared first on Pursuitist.

Hola, Amigos! There’s no better day than today, Cinco De Mayo, for an upscale tequila-tasting experience. Fair warning: these ultra premium tequilas aren’t for shooting or mixing in margaritas – they’re all best enjoyed like a fine wine or scotch, neat. Reserva de la Familia ($135)One generally equates Jose Cuervo with a tequila perfect for margaritas or old school shooters. But this high end extra aged Reserva de la Familia is the brand’s upper-end expression, made with 100% blue agave tequila that is aged in French and American oak barrels for an average of 3 years, with batches aged up to 30 years added to the final blend. Housed in a wooden box adorned with the work of a Mexican artist, this is truly a special treat.1800 Milenio ($225)This premium extra-aged anejo tequila was matured for forty months in American Oak barrels before spending an additional four months in French oak ex-cognac barrels, resulting in a surprisingly smooth taste with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and caramel.Casa D...