> Gold and Silver tequila are produced in the same way. From the blue
> agave plant in mexico. However the distillation process only makes
> silver tequila. The tequila is made golden by aging it in wooden
> barrels. The answer to your second question is yes they do taste
> different. Gold tequila has a much more mellow taste. As far as
> affecting the taste of drinks, I personally feel it would make a
> difference in a margarita but not in a long island.
Using a gold or a silver tequila can also change the presentation of your
drink by changing its overall color, however slightly. Just a little something
to consider.