You must’ve encountered a lot of tequila if you’re a hardcore spirits connoisseur. However, have you heard about this tequila that is made at the foot of a literal volcano? Meet Rooster Rojo, the world’s first 100% Blue Agave that is filtered through Mexican silver. Inspired by Mexico’s Red Rooster, the tequila is all about the country’s rich heritage and some bold flavors.
The Unique Bottle Design Of Rooster Rojo
Bottle design is a tough code to crack, especially when it has to be both functional and pleasing to the eye. But, Rooster Rojo takes it up a notch higher. The bottle design is inspired by the world-famous dormant volcano ‘Volcan De Tequila’ and is visible from the distillery. The red rooster on the bottle packaging is inspired by Mexico’s traditional bird that also serves as its unofficial national emblem. The rooster signifies life and perseverance, with the red rooster being the king of roosters. To seal it off, quite literally, the cork is designed in the traditional cork stopper style.
History Of The Brand
Rooster Rojo Tequila is produced at the Fabrica de Tequilas Finos Distillery, located in the city of Tequila. Situated in the Jalisco state of Mexico, the distillery is not only in the city called Tequila, but also at the foot of Tequila Hill. Now that’s an interesting detail that you simply can’t miss but notice!
For many years, master distiller Arturo Fuentes Cortes dreamed of creating high-quality tequila that effectively captured the essence of Mexico. When he perfected this tequila, he needed a perfect brand and that gave rise to the now-popular Rooster Rojo. The tequila is made from 100% top quality blue agave juice. Moreover, it is aged in controlled humidity to ensure a stable and sustainable process. Each batch is blended to ensure a consistent taste palate.
The Process Of Making Rooster Rojo
The plant started its operations in 2000 and is located in a beautiful 100-year old colonial building dating back to 1923. The spirit is produced using only 100% Blue Weber agave. This agave comes from Los altos de Jalisco and Tequila region. The pinas, which arrive at the factory, are cut in parts of 2 or 4. The facility doesn’t use a diffuser – instead, cooking is done in autoclaves with the help of the steam for 10 hours to get the best results. Following this, the juice is introduced to special yeast. It has been a staple since the beginning of the factory and is a well-kept secret of the distillery.
Before the liquid can be distilled, the fermentation lasts up to 72 hours. The next step is the distillation process, where double pot distillation is carried out in stainless steel pot stills. These preserve the natural flavors and offer the highest quality 100% agave. Moving on to the filtration process – the water that’s used for producing this tequila blending is filtered through Mexican silver. This makes the drink softer and smoother and Rooster Rojo claims to be the first ever tequila brand to do so. Out of the various kinds of tequila produced, the Reposado tequila is matured in big French oak casks for a minimum of 2 months. On the other hand, Añejo is matured in 200-liter used American oak bourbon casks for more than a year.
Rooster Rojo Tequila Offerings
Rooster Rojo Blanco
This is a 100% agave, classic, traditional tequila. It is initially sweet but a subtle yet distinct peppery kick follows soon. It is the most common type of tequila consumed in the world.
ABV: 40%, 38%
Rooster Rojo Reposado
It is aged for a minimum of two months in used bourbon barrels to give it a light oakiness Rooster Rojo reposado tequila is one of Mexico’s finest tequilas, enjoyed alone or as a mixer.
ABV: 40%, 38%
Rooster Rojo Añejo
Rooster Rojo Añejo is a premium tequila aged for at least one year in used bourbon barrels. It uses 100% blue agave to give it its distinct richness and smoothness.
ABV: 40%, 38%
Smoked Pineapple
This is their Reposado tequila aged for at least 2 months in ex Bourbon barrels and then infused with top quality red Spanish cooked pineapples.
ABV: 40%, 38%
Rooster Rojo Ahumado
The Ahumado Tequila is tastefully concocted according to traditional smoked tequila technology in their artisanal underground oven.
ABV: 40%
Price Of The Rooster Rojo Tequila In India
This tequila is now available pan India, costing about INR 7,200 for Blanco and INR 8,200 for Reposado in Mumbai. This luxurious offering straight from the land of Mexico is the best way to experience authentic tequila, so we recommend getting your hands on this one!
Summing Up
This iconic Mexican tequila pays tribute to the rich history of the spirit in Mexico. Prepared at the foothills of a dormant volcano, this spirit captures the essence of the country and offers a unique, bold mix of flavors.
FAQs
Is Tequila Alcoholic Or Not?
Tequila is an alcoholic drink that is made from a blue agave plant. On average, this spirit has about 38% t0 50% alcohol in it.
Which Tequila Type Is Smoothest?
Añejo is the smoothest type of tequila that you can try. It’s a sweet and dense flavored drink that is popular among tequila lovers.
Is Reposado Better Than Blanco?
Reposado is known for its mellow flavors while Blanco has dense agave and strong flavors. If you like strong flavors, blanco is the one to try, but if you like mellow flavors, reposado is the kind of tequila to try
