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Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Denver & Azuñia Tequila Partner for another great Tequila Dinner

azuniapr — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:47:04 +0000

Azunia Tequila’s Monster Energy Kawasaki teams captures two podiums at Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250

azuniapr — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:17:27 +0000

Round Two of the SCORE International San Felipe 250 led the Blue C/Wahoo’s Fish Taco/ Azunia Tequila / Kawasaki Monster Energy teams into victorious second and third place finishes in the highly competitive desert racing pro motorcycle class.   Attracting entries from 25 states and nine countries, the Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 was held in Mexico’s picturesque fishing village of San Felipe, located 120 miles south of the U.S. border on the East side of the Baja California peninsula along the azure waters of the tranquil Sea of Cortez.

Led by team manager Bruce Penhall and fielding two teams, the 2X team of Steve Hengeveld and Robby Bell was first off of the line and the 5X team of Ryan Penhall, Conner Penhall and Brent Harden followed shortly after.

“Our 2X motorcycle team drew first start position while 5X started fourth. Bell took the start and as the clock struck six a.m. Most times being the first racer on the course is good as you have clean air. Baja can be different. With thousands of spectators lining the first twenty-five miles, it can be a traffic jam as many drive right down the course to find a place to watch. After dodging many vehicles in the first thirty whoop infested miles, Robby brought the 2X bike to Hengeveld with the lead. Hardan on the 5X bike struggled a little in the dust and handed off to Conner in fifth says Penhall”.

With the 2X bike in the lead, Hengeveld continued to pull time. Unfortunately this was short live as he began to feel a vibration which turned out to be a rear flat. With a forty-eight mile section, including a twelve-mile lake bed, he was forced to back it way down and nurse it to the next pit. The wheel started to come apart and tore off the mud flap and part of the air box. By the time he got to pit two, he was down to fourth. A quick rear wheel change and he was back at it, but now his arms and hands were exhausted from hanging on to the shuttering bike for so long.

All in all, everyone rode well. The flat tire was something that really put us down. It couldn’t have happened in a worse place. The longest pit to pit section with a lake bed where speed is everything. Both Kawasaki 450F’s were faster and handled better than our 2009 Baja 1000 bikes and we really feel we were on our way to winning. Second and third isn’t what we came for, but it keeps us in good position for the overall class championship. To have both teams make the podium is actually quite good as we look forward to the next race which is the Tecate SCORE International Baja 500 coming up in June 4, 2010 which is a loop race that starts and ends in Ensenada, Baja Mexico.

Azuñia Tequila Sponsors Classic Car Cruise at A Loft in New Jersey

azuniapr — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:39:59 +0000

Come out and show-off your classic! Trophies awarded! Every Tuesday starting April 6 at A Loft in Mt. Laurel, NJ - Sponsored by Azuñia Tequila

Azuñia Tequila & Playboy Energy Drink Present Casual Encounters

azuniapr — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:33:15 +0000

Azuñia & Playboy Energy present Casual Encounters at Denim Lounge in Philly THIS Sat. March 20th. Ladies FREE b4 midnight!

The Results Are In For The Ultimate Spirits Challenge!

azuniapr — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:47:10 +0000

The UBC’s (Ultimate Beverage Challenge) very first Ultimate Spirits Challenge was held on March 1-3, 2010 at Astor Center in New York City. The UBC’s primary goal is to generate a new higher level of standards in beverage competitions based on trustworthiness, integrity and credibility. With over 520 entries the judges had 4 stages of judging over the course of 3 days and only a handful made the finals and semifinals. Joining the ranks of Tequila/Mezcal products to make the semifinals was the Azuñia Tequila line, with the Añejo receiving an Excellent Rating and Strong Recommendation with 93 pts.

To see all the finalists and reviews, visit www.ultimate-beverage.com

Girls’ night out at Sol Cocina: Monthly tequila pairing dinners (Azuñia Tequila)

azuniapr — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:20:44 +0000

If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, a little beyond the typical, “Let’s meet for cocktails,” girls night out, tryReconsider Tequila, the new tequila pairing dinner series by Sol Cocina in Newport Beach. Forget everything you think you know about “shots and margaritas.” Reconsider Tequila is a new way of looking at what many Americans view as a very one-dimensional beverage. Held on a Wednesday every month in Sol’s intimate and private “La Cava” room, Reconsider Tequila dinners are a great opportunity to chill out and enjoy a leisurely dinner with your girl group. Plus, only $50 per person (before tax and gratuity) covers all of your tequila and food for the evening, a fantastic value for this offbeat treat.

The evening starts out with tray passed appetizers and a “design your own tequila cocktail” bar (don’t worry, you’ll be assisted by one of Sol’s expert mixologists), giving guests the opportunity to sample and mingle before sitting down. Next, Sol Cocina Executive Chef Deborah “Deb” Schneider works closely with any one of Sol’s 80 tequila partners to perfectly pair a prix fix five-course meal of contemporary and gourmet interpretations of Baja street cuisine with top shelf tequila, such as OC local upstart brand, Azunia. Deb walks the group through each course, explaining and describing the menu selections in the way that only “The reigning queen of San Diego chefs,” (Bon Appetit Magazine) can. Chef Schneider’s obvious passion for Baja cuisine and her unassuming surfer-girl attitude are part of the evening’s charm. You’ll also receive expert descriptions on the Mexican art of tequila making and walk away with a new appreciation and understanding of the complexity and flavor of tequila blanca, tequila reposado and tequila anejo. Not to give away too much, but would you ever think you’d be pairing tequila with a rich chocolate dessert? What’s more, did you ever think you would like it? By the end of the meal, not only will you be sipping straight tequila like fine wine, you’ll be tempted to invite Chef Schneider to your next girls’ night out!

SOL Cocina is located at 251 E. Coast Highway in Newport Beach and is open daily for Lunch (11 a.m. -.4:30 p.m.), Dinner (4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.), Happy Hour (3 p.m. – 6 p.m. daily), Late-Night Dining (11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Thurs-Sat), and Weekend Brunch (10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday). Private Room available.

For more information, call 949.675.9800 or visit http://www.solcocina.com/

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Azuñia Tequila Añejo Review by Everyday Drinkers

azuniapr — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:37:42 +0000

A tequila arrived today, called Azuñia Tequila aged in a nice Añejo style and I simply couldn’t resist seeing what it was all about. I poured the Azuñia into my glass and did a nice inspection of the color, a very rich mature gold coloring that really looks fancy and clean. Not as dark as I’ve seen with a few other añejo’s but you can’t deny its defined dark golden locks.

Of course it should go without saying, I am only drinking 100% de Agave tequila here; this isn’t some pretend tequila spirit. The Azuñia is aged 12+ months in aged American oak barrels so I’m hoping it brings a lot of character to the palate.

My initial impression of the bouquet of the Azuñia Añejo is definite sweet agave and over-ripened salty pineapple skins. Diving my nose deeper into the glass brings strong caramel flavors, sea salt, vanilla bean and even a bit of mineral “soil” like impressions. The nose contains some citrus-like freshness, perhaps a dash of lemon or perhaps a bit of lime, it’s hard to define exactly which citrus flavoring but it is present and appreciated.

The taste introduces a light sweetness with a spicy mid-palate transition that drives right into the agave farm on your face. You can almost taste these agave planets baking in the rich soils of Mexico when you take a sip. The finish is clean and spicy and its flavors fade off just a bit too soon. I find myself taking multiple sips to relive the complex tasting experience with a second sip getting a bit of white pepper, a buttery charred oak and dried tropical fruit.

The finish still seems to end a bit quick, I would love the finish to extend 30-40 seconds but seems to escape a few seconds early. There is a slight bright mint, perhaps from the alcohols evaporating on your tongue without any abrasive burn to sour your face. This clean evaporation leaves a cool mint feeling in the mouth.

The Azuñia Tequla Añejo is definitely targeting a broad demographic with a strong focus on the “common man” profile. Often times people think “tequila makes me do bad things” and they have not yet grown to respect the true 100% de agave tequilas in silver, reposado and añejo. Azuñia seems to strive to find those nonbelievers and show them that tequila can be just as complex as a bourbon or scotch with less oak and more pepper.

I say broad demographic because Azuñia Añejo is very well rounded with just the right complexity without an intense single focus. This is a clean, refreshing and mature spirit and it’s exciting to sip. The only two faults I can really point out is that it is a bit light/medium bodied without a big thick viscosity I often see in an añejo and the finish is too fast. If the finish was less tasty I’d not be sad to see it go, but I’d love for it to linger longer.

Azuñia Tequila Añejo will no doubt be a huge contender for some of those “ultra-premium” big market brands. Arriving at around USD $50-55, you’re getting a worthwhile bottle of Tequila that would easily contend with a $60 Scotch. Definitely checkout this brand, they’re going places.

http://everydaydrinkers.com/2010/03/05/azunia-tequila-anejo-review/

Azuñia Makes Fader Magazine’s MixTape Dranky Dranks for Feb/March 2010

azuniapr — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:14:16 +0000