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Herencia de Plata (Herencia de Plata) – high quality tequila, more than once awarded the highest awards at international competitions. The drink is produced by Tequilas del Senor, the largest exporter of national alcohol in Mexico. The brand was launched in 1997. Herencia de Plata is one of the twenty best alcoholic drinks in the world.
Historical information
The history of the company began in 1942, when Don Cesar Garcia founded a tequila factory in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The region is considered the center of Mexico’s alcohol industry due to its favorable climate and soils rich in iron, which gives the earth a reddish hue. The enterprise was named “Rio de Plata”. Already in 1957, the company began exporting tequila to the United States.
In 1973 the factory was completely reconstructed. The plant was one of the first in Mexico to be equipped with modern technological equipment made in Germany. A new packaging line was launched in the 80s, at the same time the company managed to enter the European market. The 90s were marked by the release of new varieties of tequila. Tequilas del Senor has been awarded by the Mexican government for the highest level of export among all alcohol producers. The company’s products are represented in 50 countries around the world.
Production features
The blue agave is grown in the fields around the factory. It takes at least eight years of careful cultivation for a plant to reach maturity. Agave pickers, known as himadores, cut down the fleshy spiky leaves with a special sharp instrument called a koa. The remaining cores are cut off and sent to the factory.
Raw materials are placed in huge autoclaves and steamed. As a result of heat treatment, the starches contained in the agave are converted into sugars. The boiled cores are crushed and separated from the liquid. The agave juice goes into stainless steel fermentation tanks. The resulting aromatic spirits undergo double distillation and subsequent clarification.
Later, tequila is poured into oak barrels for aging. The term depends on the type of strong drink. Mature tequila is called anejo, less seasoned is called reposado. Compliance of the finished product with the established quality standards is checked by the commission of the Council for the Supervision of the Production of Tequila. Tequilas del Senor drinks are highly regarded in the US, Canada and most of Europe.
Awards:
- Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago, 2014 – gold medal;
- Agave Spirits Awards Europe, Berlin, 2014 – Diploma;
- Bar Convent Berlin, Berlin, 2014 – silver medal;
- China Wine & Spirits Awards, Hong Kong, 2015 – silver and gold medals;
- International Review of Spirits, Chicago, 2018 – two gold medals.
Interesting Facts
Agave among the Indians was considered the embodiment of the ancient goddess of fertility. A drink from her juice was available only to the upper strata of society: warriors, priests and nobility. Tequila became widespread among the people only with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, who taught the locals the art of distillation.
Herencia de Plata tequila was served at the table of the English Queen Elizabeth II, a great connoisseur of quality spirits. A gala dinner was held in honor of the visit to the UK by former Mexican President Vicente Fox on November 12, 2002.
Types of tequila Herencia de Plata
Anejo Silver Heritage Tequila, 38%
A bright golden drink with a rich aroma that mixes woody, vanilla and honey tones. The aging period of tequila is 1,5 years. The taste is fruity with grassy undertones and a spicy note on the finish. The manufacturer recommends drinking tequila separately, without mixing it with anything, in order to fully appreciate the taste range.
Reposado Silver Heritage Tequila, 38%
The variety is aged in oak barrels for 7 to 8 months. The color of the drink is pale golden with a slight green. The aromatic bouquet is dominated by smells of cedar and sweets. The flavor range combines fruity, peppery and woody notes. At the finish, salty notes are felt.
Herencia de Plata Silver Tequila, 38%
Young tequila is poured immediately after filtration, leaving no room for aging. A clear drink with a fresh aroma and sweet taste, with ripe fruits, spices, mint and black pepper. It is good in its pure form and as part of various cocktails.
Silver Heritage Coffee Liqueur, 30%
The liqueur is made by mixing young tequila and coffee extract made from roasted beans. The color of the dessert drink is brown with golden hues. The aroma mixes the smells of coffee and marshmallows. The taste is creamy with pronounced chocolate tones. Ideal as an aperitif.
