THE LEGACY
GRAN CENTENARIO, Mexico’s No. 1 tequila, and internationally awarded, has been personified the Mexican tradition and heritage for centuries. Founded in1857 by Lazaro Gallardo, the very first tequila master distiller in history.
THE LEGENT
Fearful of the plagues and cold weather that might threaten the agave plants, legend tells us that Lazaro entrusted an angel to protect the crops, carrying a trumpet to alert him of any danger.
THE HISTORY
In 1857 Lazaro Gallardo, started the creation of tequila using an innovative and proprietary process called Selección Suave™, which consists of blending newly rested tequilas with the smoothest aged reserves, to yield a rich and complex profile. the richest and smoothest tequilas to yield a product of exceptional quality and taste. Gallardo names his tequila Gran Centenario to commemorate the start of a new century and begins selling it at his tavern.
In 1920 Lázaro’s son, Luciano, begins to bottle Gran Centenario. He creates the distinctive Art Deco bottle design that is still used until today. The bottle is adorned with “The Angel of Independence,” inspired by the Mexican Centenario gold bullion coin, minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mexico’s independence in 1910.
Today Gran Centenario remains a family-owned business and carry on the same traditions that were established by Lázaro Gallardo more than 150 years ago.
Slightly straw-colored with bright greenish – silver hues. Blended in oak to achieve a subtle wood note and an incredibly smooth taste that is unusual for a white tequila. Our Plata contains fruit-forward notes of pear, lime, and citrus with a touch of black pepper.
Nose: Balanced herbal aroma, with tones of cooked agave, olives, vanilla and a touch of butter.
Mouth: Sweet cooked agave, olives, butter. Presents unusual sweetness for Blanco tequila due to the slight aging applied. Pleasant buttery sensation, with slightly spicy peppery notes with medium – long aftertaste.
Perfect Serve: Golden Angel (50ml Gran Centenario Plata, 10ml agave syrup, 25ml lime juice. Top up with Thomas Henry Ginger Beer and add 2 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters. Shake all ingredients together and garnish with an orange peel.
Gold colour of medium - high intensity with bright yellow shades. Rested in new oak casks, resulting in the perfect balance of taste and smoothness. Our Reposado provides a touch of fruit on the nose, with sweet tones of cooked agave and light hints of oak, toasted almonds, vanilla, and clove.
Nose: Sweet and fruity from the cooked agave. Light woody hints, toasted almonds and vanilla.
Mouth: Subtle sweet tone of woody aromas, roasted almonds, vanilla and cloves.
Perfect Serve: The Three Guarantees (50ml Gran Centenario Reposado, 15ml fresh lime juice, 15ml orange juice, 15ml cinnamon syrup, 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters. Shake all the ingredients together and we use spearmint sprig, a cinnamon stick and a lime wedge for garnish.
The colour is coppery with golden shades. Aged in new American oak barrels to achieve a tequila of unparalleled smoothness and quality. Our Añejo offers aromatic notes of toasted oak, chocolate, caramel, and nuts. The tequila is soft and complex with a slightly sweet taste and a balanced profile.
Nose: Toasted oak characteristics standing out, chocolate, caramel and nuts.
Mouth: Sensation of smoothness with a sweet taste. Aromas of wood, cooked agave, toasted almonds, dried fruits, vanilla and spices are dominant. Full bodied with long buttery and honey aftertaste.
Perfect Serve: Sipping neat.
