In 1858, Lazaro Gallardo, a tavern owner and tequila producer, invented a unique tequila-making process called Selección Suave, of Smooth Selection. This unique process blended newly rested tequilas with the smoothest, aged tequila reserves creating the highest quality and best tasting tequila available.
In the late 1800s, Lazaro Gallardo named his tequila, Gran Centenario to commemorate the beginning of a new century and began selling it as his tavern. In 1920, Lazaro's son, Luciano decided to bottle Gran Centenario. Inspired by the Art Deco style of architecture, he designed a bottle similar to the one we use today.
The makers of Gran Centenario still uses the Selección Suave when crafting this deluxe tequila. |
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Gran Centenario
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Gran Centenario
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Gran Centenario Leyenda
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Blanca - Plato - Silver
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Reposado
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Añejo
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Extra-Añejo
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Gran Centenario
Reserva del Tequilero Anejo Tequila
Bottle prior to 2006.
100% Blue Weber Agave aged in
French oak barrels for over two years.
The Extra-Añejo tequila class,
Gran Centenario Leyenda
was introduced in 2006.
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Gran Centenario Leyenda is among the first Tequilas to ever be awarded the classification "Extra Añejo." Combining only 100% blue agave with an average aging process of 4 years in French Limousin oak barrels, Leyenda has remained the best-kept secret in the highlands of Jalisco. the Seleccíon Suave process marries the spirit with Tequila reserves that are aged up to fifteen years for richness and complexity, unveiling a light and sweet woodiness, accentuated by aromatic flavors of oak, maple, roasted almond and cloves. Gran Centenario Leyenda's dark amber color glimmers with highlights of bright copper. With a long warm cinnamon hinted finish, it is perfectly suited for an after dinner snifter or the most refined cocktail.
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Gran Centenario Azul
Gran Reserva
(right - photo June 2005)
Gran Centenario Añejo
(left - photo 2007)
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Gran Centenario Leyenda Extra Anejo Tequila
Gran Centenario Leyenda is among the first Tequilas to ever be awarded the classification "Extra Añejo." Combining only 100% Blue Agave with an average aging process of 4 years in French Limousin oak barrels, Leyenda has remained the best kept secret in the highlands of Jalisco. Introduced during 2006.
The Seleccion Suave process marries the spirit with Tequila reserves that are aged up to fifteen years for richness and complexity, unveiling a light and sweet woodiness, accentuated by aromatic flavors of oak, maple, roasted almonds and cloves. Gran Centenario Leyenda's dark amber color glimmers with highlands of bright copper. With a long warm cinnamon hinted finish, it's perfectly suited for an after dinner snifter or the most refined cocktail.
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Gran Centenario Tequila
Jalisco, Mexico
Distillery: NOM 1122 - DOT 113 - Casa Cuervo, S. A. de C. V.
USA Distributor: http://www.proximospirits.com/brands/gran-centenario-tequila
Website: http://www.grancentenario.com/ - 04 April 2010 - link is not working |
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Gran Centenario Tequila - Hacienda Los Camichines in Jalisco, Mexico
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