Its aroma is fresh and clean with hints of agave (40% ABV-80 proof). On the palate, Especial Silver is equally crisp and clean with subtle blue agave notes and a warm and smooth finish. Made using blue agave from the family estate in Jalisco, Mexico, Jose Cuervo Especial Silver is double-distilled for smooth, crisp, clean tequila. Jose Cuervo Especial Silver is one of the fastest growing tequilas in many parts of the world. Best enjoyed in margaritas, it lives up to its claim as the original party starter. Jose Cuervo is the world’s #1 tequila brand.