This silver tequila is smooth and lively in flavor, making it a must-have for any occasion that calls for a celebration or gathering. From signature margaritas to tequila shots, Hornitos® Plata is the perfect way to experience the unique flavor of tequila.

Blanco tequila, also known as 'silver' or 'plata', is most usually colourless transparent tequila but not necessarily so as these 'unaged' tequilas may be aged in oak or Holm oak for up to 60 days. Although blanco tequilas are usually unaged, they are often rested in stainless-steel tanks to allow oxidisation.

For a smooth tasting tequila made from 100% blue agave, look no further than Hornitos Plata Tequila. Enjoyable start to finish, this pure delivery of true agave flavor benefits from Hornitos' unique cultivation and distillation process.

Hornitos Reposado Tequila Fine agave, herbal and green apple aroma notes tantalize with a balanced and slightly woody taste, finishing medium- to full-bodied. Sip neat, on the rocks or give your margaritas a top-shelf treatment with this pale straw-colored tequila.

Clase Azul Plata, our silver tequila, is made from Tequilana Weber Blue Agave and offers a delightfully smooth flavor with a pleasant hint of sweetness - perfect to drink neat or in your favorite cocktail. Tasting Notes: COLOR: Silver tequila, clear. BODY: Full of body but not too strong.

Distilled from 100% blue Weber agave, it is typically unaged , clear, and bottled straight after distillation. Sometimes rested in stainless steel up to 60 days and can also be aged in wood for no more than 30 days.

The Bottom Line. Tequila Ocho Plata is one of the best expressions of a blanco tequila on the market. Aromatic, peppery, and uniquely floral, it's best sipped neat or over large ice cubes, though it also shines in citrus-forward cocktails.

The Bottom Line. The Hornitos brand is a venerable one, but the adoption of modern techniques has made the reposado a poor tequila both for sipping and mixing.

Best Tequila for the Money, Hands Down. This is my go-to for margaritas because of its smoothness, but you can still get a taste of its richness through the margarita mixes. Less peppery than some of the typical sipping tequilas, but still great for a shot that doesn't send people into contortions.

Hornitos' reposado tequila is an older tequila made with modern techniques, and the quality suffers for it. Although it's affordable, you'll find better-quality tequilas in a similar price range.

This is my go-to for margaritas because of its smoothness, but you can still get a taste of its richness through the margarita mixes. Less peppery than some of the typical sipping tequilas, but still great for a shot that doesn't send people into contortions. I don't buy any other tequila. 5 out of 5 stars.

The Bottom Line. Tequila Ocho Plata is one of the best expressions of a blanco tequila on the market. Aromatic, peppery, and uniquely floral, it's best sipped neat or over large ice cubes, though it also shines in citrus-forward cocktails.

To answer your question, you must know that many Spanish speaking countries can use the word “plata” to mean money or silver.

The good news is that liquor such as gin, vodka, whiskey, tequila, and rum, are considered shelf-stable. That means that as long as you store the bottle properly and it remains unopened, you can consider it safe to drink indefinitely.

No, tequila will not go bad but over time tequila may lose its quality and flavor. Before you panic, note that this only happens when stored improperly or opened and exposed to air for an extended period of time.

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