The Plaza Lofts at Kierland Commons launched its Third Thursdays Happy Hour program on Feb. 19 as a means of fostering community among residents. Hosted by Woodbine Southwest, the inaugural gathering featured a Don Julio tequila tasting led by Sportsman's Fine Wines & Spirits. (To learn more about Sportsman's or to place an order for home delivery, please visit http://www.sportsmans4wine.com/.)
Tequila makes people do things they might not otherwise do, the least embarrasing of which may be forgetting what makes blanco and resposado different from anejo. To jog your memory, we have placed Wikipedia's entry on each tequila type here.
Blanco ("white") or plata ("silver") – white spirit, un-aged and bottled or stored immediately after distillation, or aged less than two months in oak barrels
Reposado ("rested") – aged a minimum of two months, but less than a year in oak barrels
Añejo ("aged" or "vintage") – aged a minimum of one year, but less than 3 years in oak barrels
Añejo ("aged" or "vintage") – aged a minimum of one year, but less than 3 years in oak barrels
Finally, while sipping the good stuff, you may recall the copious amounts of chips, salsa, cheese crisps and guacamole surrounding you. You can sample more of all that Mexican goodness by visiting Blanco Tacos + Tequila, a Fox Restaurant Concept found at The Borgota.
