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AZUÑIA TEQUILA & REGIONAL TEQUILA FIND A PARTNER IN DOMAINE SELECT WINE ESTATES CLASSIC & VINTAGE ARTISINAL SPIRITS COLLECTION

azuniapr — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:34:41 +0000

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – April 1, 2010 – Intersect Beverage, headquartered in San Clemente, Calif., announces that they have chosen Domaine Select Wine Estates (DWSE) as its Nationwide Broker encompassing 49 states representing both Azuñia Tequila and Regional Tequila. The product mix also contains a 100% Organic Agave Nectar.

After the launch of Azuñia Tequila back in summer of 2009, Intersect Beverage has experienced steady growth and interest for the brand in the 8 states they currently have distribution in. The success has been centered around the unique flavor profile of the brand and the work Intersect Beverage has done in the “Mixology” community. The brand was quickly recognized by some industry heavy hitters and after a series of meetings in New York, Intersect Beverage made the decision to partner with DSWE. “We realized after our first meeting together that it was a perfect fit for our two companies. We believe in the same principles and own the same philosophies of the business,” says Jim Riley CEO Intersect Beverage. “I am personally looking forward to the great things we can do with Domain’s strategic partners like the Tippling Brothers.”

With the launch of their Classic and Vintage Artisanal Spirits Collection in February 2009, Domain Select is in a position to expand the portfolio with a new line of tequilas. “We are happy to have the opportunity to work with Intersect Beverage and embrace their knowledge and passion for success. ” says Allison Domeneghetti, COO of DWSE. “After the results came in from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge earlier this month we knew we had made the right decision with our new endeavor. All three blends of Azuñia did extremely well, with the Azunia Añejo receiving 93 points -Excellent-Highly Recommended!”

DSWE and Intersect Beverage will be opening up new markets in 2010 to expand its current coverage beyond California, Arizona, Hawaii, Colorado, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Nevada, with New York being the first to open collectively.

About Azuñia Tequila
Intersect Beverage, located in Newport Beach, CA, imports Azuñia Tequila (ultra-premium tequila). Azuñia Tequila is produced from the finest quality hand-selected 100% Weber blue agave plants, grown and harvested by one of the oldest and most experienced growers in the Jalisco Region of Mexico. Azuñia’s Tequila portfolio includes: Platinum Blanco, Reposado and Anejo. Azuñia Tequila is currently distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Hawaii and New York, and New Jersey. To learn more about Azuñia Tequila check out www.azuniatequila.com follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/azuniatequila and Facebook http://bit.ly/tX8N0

About Classic & Vintage Artisanal Spirits Collection
Assembled in 2009, the Classic & Vintage Collection is a portfolio of boutique spirits, founded by Domaine Select Wine Estates (DSWE). The Portfolio represents a dynamic and diverse group of products that promote quality and accessibility within the cocktail culture across the U.S. This spirits set is an unprecedented collection of gems, each with a distinct and relevant story.

About DSWE – Domaine Select Wine Estates
Founded in 1999, Domaine Select Wine Estates is dedicated to wines and spirits from around the world of the highest quality and which demonstrate excellence and tremendous character, particular to their origin. The company is committed to transmitting the individuality of the producers; expressing diversity, tradition and character – the tenants of DSWE.

BoozeBlogger Azuñia Añejo Review Gets 3.5 Hasselhoffs!

azuniapr — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:36:29 +0000

If nothing else, we want to show you that tequila isn’t just meant for margaritas. Sure, some tequilas are great mixers, but others, like Azunia’s Anejo, are great all by themselves.

This particular Anejo spends at least a year aging in old whisky or bourbon barrels, and it’s that oaky and woody flavor that comes to the forefront when you drink Azunia neat. Most blanco tequilas have a harsh flavor with a heavy bite – but this Anejo has clearly had the time to mellow out, and the overall smoothness of this spirit will surprise you. If you’re looking for a solid sipping tequila, you’ll probably love this.

There’s a hint of nutty, almond-ish flavor that’s hiding in the mix, and as smooth as Azunia’s is, you don’t have to choke through a harsh burn to enjoy it. I’m a big whisky drinker, and this hits me the same way a nice glass of Glenmorganie does; smooth, mellow, but with a wealth of complex and subtle flavors. Other reviewers seem to agree with me:

“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.” {Everydaydrinker}

Honestly, I don’t think you can ask much more out of a Anejo tequila. Azunia has created a great product for tequila connoisseurs. We tried something crazy and attempted to put this into a Margarita and…lets just say it didn’t go well. If you’re looking for a shooter this isn’t it. If you’re hoping to make cocktails then you’re going to want to stick with something like their Platinum expression. This is strictly for the sippers out there.When I was browsing on Azunia’s website, I noticed that they only have two cocktail recipes that call for the Anejo, and they’re both coffee drinks that use Bailey’s and Kahula. If you can find a solid balance in a straight margarita that uses Anejo – more power to you – but I’d rather drink the Azunia Anejo neat in a rocks glass than fussing it up in a cocktail.

One final note. Some people might think I’m being picky about this but Azunia really needs to rethink their presentation. Yes, when you get right down to it all that matters is what’s in the bottle. But if I saw Azunia in my liquor store I would pass it up for a more interesting bottle. At around $50 a bottle you’d expect it to look as good as it tastes and Azunia tastes a hell of a lot better than it looks. So get a prettier bottle Azunia, you’re worth it.

All in all Azunia has a great deal of smoothness and subtle complexity in its flavors – the kind of thing you want to just spend some time with and learn from.

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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

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 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 & Regional Tequila to be featured as part of the Artisinal Spirits Collection at the Classic & Vintage Road Show

azuniapr — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:48:47 +0000

The Classic & Vintage collection is hitting the road to unveil their racy lineup in four cities across the country. Joining the tour will be artisanal distillers from the collection as well as top bartenders from across the country.

CLASSIC & VINTAGE ROAD SHOW – MIAMI

Sunday, February 28th
8:00PM
The Pool Bar at the Shore Club, 1901 Collins Avenue
Cruise by for a Cocktail and Meet the Talent Behind the Tipple

Monday, March 1st
10:00-2:00PM
Casa Tua, 1700 James Avenue
Taste the Racy Portfolio of Distillates.

CLASSIC & VINTAGE ROAD SHOW – CHICAGO

Monday, March 1st
9:00PM
Double A at Mercadito, 108 W. Kinzie St.
Cruise by for a Cocktail and Meet the Talent Behind the Tipple

Tuesday, March 2nd
11:00-2:00PM
Pops for Champagne, 601 N. State Street
Taste the Racy Portfolio of Distillates.

CLASSIC & VINTAGE ROAD SHOW – SAN FRANCISCO

Tuesday, March 2nd
10:00PM
Rye, 688 Geary Street
Cruise by for a Cocktail and Meet the Talent Behind the Tipple

Wednesday, March 3rd
11:00 – 3:00PM
Nopa, 560 Divisadero Street
Taste the Racy Portfolio of Distillates.

CLASSIC & VINTAGE ROAD SHOW – LOS ANGELES

Wednesday, March 3rd
10:00PM
First & Hope, 710 W. 1st Street

Thursday, March 4th
11:00-3:00PM
Las Perlas, 103 E. 6th Street

Joining the Tour will be Producers from:

Averna
Suprema Grappa
G’Vine
Rhum JM
Tuthilltown Spirits
The Bitter Truth
Sombra
Deaths Door
Azunia
Regional
Ransom-California Only

Join SOL Cocina & Azuñia Tequila for a “Twist on Tequila”

azuniapr — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:44:18 +0000

This will be a Unique Evening of Tequila & Food Pairings led by the Executive Chef, Deborah Schneider, and the Owners of Azuñia Tequila. The food will be matched with 100% Blue Agave Azunia Platinum, Reposado and Anejo Tequilas and Authentic Cocktails.

$50 per person
to purchase tickets email
jennifer@solcocina.com

Tray Passed Appetizers
~rolled pork taquitos with guacamole & spicy guava glaze~
~tostadas with vegetable ceviche & salsa limon~
~black fig stuffed with blue cheese & piloncillo chipotle glaze~
~paired with Azunia cocktail~

First Course
~salad of avocado, borrego valley ruby grapefruit, jicama & fresh herb-crema dressing & fried sage~
~paired with Azunia platinum blanco tequila~

Second Course
~fresh dungeness crab cake surrounded by white corn chowder ‘frico’~
~paired with Azunia reposado tequila~

Third Course
~grilled lamb loin tacos ‘borracho’ with tomatillo salsa,
arroz verde, black beans, red onion & habanero pickle~
~paired with Azunia añejo tequila~

Dessert
~chocolate crepa filled with chocolate mousse, served with dulce de leche sauce, cinnamon crema & fresh fruit~
~paired with Azunia añejo tequila~