Dos Hombres Gift Set

Dos Hombres is the brand on this gift set, which is listed under tequila. The listing doesn't say which expression is inside (Blanco, Reposado or Añejo), the bottle size, the ABV, or whether glassware or other extras are included. Check the box or label before you plan around a particular style, because the notes below are the typical profile for each style, not measurements of this product. Agave spirits of this kind usually give cooked agave sweetness, black pepper, citrus peel and a little earthiness. A Blanco is unaged or rested only briefly. It tastes the most vegetal and peppery, and it is the usual choice for a Margarita, a Paloma or a Ranch Water, where the agave has to show through lime or grapefruit. A Reposado spends months in oak and typically adds vanilla, light caramel and a softer finish. It works well in a Margarita and is also easy to sip. An Añejo, aged a year or more, leans toward baked fruit, toasted wood and spice. Most people drink it neat, and it is usually too rounded to be worth mixing. An Extra Añejo, aged three years or more, is almost always for slow sipping. For serving, an unaged or lightly aged bottle suits a tall glass with ice: a Paloma with grapefruit soda and a salted rim, or Ranch Water with lime and sparkling mineral water. A barrel-aged expression is better in a caballito or a small rocks glass, neat or with one large cube. Serve it at room temperature or slightly chilled, with orange slices or a pinch of salt on the side if you like.