Rosa tequila: A new style to explore

In the ever-exciting world of tequila, there’s one category that, while still small, is showing innovation: rosa. Named after their pinkish hue, rosa tequilas don’t have a formal definition, but are widely regarded to be a blanco (white) or joven (gold) tequila lightly aged in red wine barrels.
‘Rosa tequilas are becoming an exciting category as they’re a unique blend of tradition and innovation,’ explains Richard Betts, creator of Tequila Komos. ‘They’r