IIRC, the big difference is that Especial is a Mixto, whereas Tradicional is 100% agave.

80 Proof Tradicional is the original Cuervo® tequila, and it is still the number one premium tequila in Mexico. * 40% Alc./Vol. (80 Proof).

A History Of The World's Oldest Tequila Brand Jose Cuervo has been making tequila for over 250 years with the same experience, craftsmanship, and recipes that have been handed down generation through generation.

3. ALL CUERVO TEQUILA IS MADE IN CENTRAL MEXICO. Specifically, the central Mexican town of Tequila in the state of Jalisco.

Community reviews This is my favorite for Margaritas...as it is not aged it has the original "fruity" Tequila flavor. A bit more expensive than some others, but worth it. Would also be great for shots with sangrita.

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Jose Cuervo Tradicional is 100% Blue Agave tequila produced the original, handcrafted way. Every individual bottle (designed after the original Jose Cuervo bottle) is assigned its own unique number, letting you in on a special Cuervo exclusivity.

Based on 33 votes, the average rating for Jose Cuervo Especial Gold is 4.8/10.

The family crest can be found on every bottle of Jose Cuervo Tequila. The crest symbol is a true testament to the family's rich tequila producing heritage. It consists of a crow, cuervo in Spanish, blue agave plant, and the blending iron of the Hacienda Solar de las Animas, owned by José Antonio de Cuervo.

Jose Cuervo is the best-known and biggest-selling tequila brand in the world, with a history dating back to 1795, but its reputation is somewhat checkered. It makes some excellent tequilas that are well-regarded by aficionados, notably its high-end Reserva de la Familia lines.

Don Jesus, who ran another distillery nearby, took over management. When Don Jesus passed away, his wife married Jose Cuervo Labastida, and it was from that point that the brand became known as Jose Cuervo Tequila, and the distillery was given the name La Rojeña.

Cristalino is usually an añejo or extra añejo tequila that has been filtered with activated charcoal in order to remove its color and enhance its fruity and floral character. The result is a clear tequila, similar to a blanco, which also retains the taste and aroma profile of a tequila that has been barrel aged.