Gran Centenario is produced at 'Los Camichines', a distillery that is a totally owned subsidiary of Tequila Cuervo. The bottle of Plata pictured above was purchased in Mexico. These bottles have more pronounced or sharper ribs than the Gran Centenario bottles found in the US. It has basically the same beautiful labels that adorned 'Dos Reales,' a mixto that was being produced by Cuervo's other distillery, 'La Rojena', until the introduction of this 100% agave product. The label on the back reads "Gran Centenario Una Selección Suave". Suave is a term used when a blanco is stored in oak barrels for a few days but not long enough to be considered a Reposado. As you can see the brief resting gives this Blanco a pale straw color resembling some Reposados and was probably implemented to take some of the edge off the sometimes harsh nature of an un-aged Tequila. Even after this process this Tequila seems a little strong in alcohol to the nose and mouth but it does have a warm slightly sweet finish. A good choice for mixing.

Note: The bottle pictured above is an older version purchased in Mexico. In the past the Gran Centenario tequilas were imported by Carillion Importers, Ltd., a subsidiary of Heublein, the company that used to own and control the Cuervo brand outside of Mexico. Gran Centenario is now imported by Skyy Spirirts and sold in different, though similar bottles.