Supreme sippers: The best tequilas need to be savoured, not shot, says our drinks expert
(Picture: Aidy Smith)It would seem at long last we’ve reached a turning point: the nation is beginning to appreciate tequila as a liquid to be sipped and embraced rather than knocked back with some lime and salt.
Considering this agave drink first came into existence around 250 AD, I’d say it’s about time. Tequila can be elegant and soft on the palate, making it the perfect drink to start your sipping journey. A good quality bottle should almost feel like you’re drinking straight from the plant itself, with a little bit of vanilla and chipotle. No burn, no wincing cheeks and no need for anything else to change the flavour.
