Tequila Herradura of the area’s economy as well with the Tequila Express train arriving to it and Amatitán from Guadalajara . Herradura produces tequila and tequila based beverages under the Herradura, Hacienda de Cristero, Grand Imperio, El Jimador and New Mix names. Herradura brand tequilas are 100 % blue agave. As an authentic tequila, bottles bear certification from the Mexican government. Herradura brands include Herradura Blanco (46% alcohol), Herradura Blanco Suave (40%), Herradura Reposado (40%), Herradura Antiguo (38%), Herradura Añejo (40%) and Selección Suprema (40%). The best selling varieties are Reposado, Añejo and Selección Suprema. Herradura introduced their first Reposado tequila in
Tequila produced during the thermal degradation of sugar. The most prominent furanic compounds include 2-furaldehyde and 5-methylfuraldehyde, which can contribute to the smoky flavor of tequila. Guaiacol also seems to contribute to Tequila's smoky flavor. Beta-demascenone contributes to the woody, floral taste of tequila. Volatile compounds that contribute to the overall taste and aroma of tequila can be quantitatively assessed and evaluated by gas chromatography. Discrimination tests such as duo-trio and triangle tests are also used to evaluate the quality of the tequila. If silver or white tequila is the desired final product, distillation is the final process it undergoes. Rested