Tequila Thread!!!

white_s2k · 10-18-2008, 01:50 PM

I can't do tequila.. i never remember anything the next morning

icehog3 · 10-18-2008, 02:46 PM

Regular tequila fave is Don Julio Anejo.

If you want to try something different for sipping with a cigar, the Patron XO Cafe is pretty interesting. I have turned several BOTLs onto it and most of them seem to like it with a cigar as well. Sweet taste, not a typical tequila flavor.

10-29-2008, 07:54 PM

I love Tres Generation Anejo! Keep it cold and drinks as smooth as any tequila I have ever had and I have had more than my fair share.

SmokinApe · 10-29-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Indio

I love Tres Generation Anejo! Keep it cold and drinks as smooth as any tequila I have ever had and I have had more than my fair share.

Just added to the must try list...

mosesbotbol · 10-30-2008, 05:06 AM

I am not a huge Tequila fan, but have amassed around 15+ bottles of high end stuff. My parents live in Mexico 4+ months a year and they bring me back stuff. I have family in Austin and I just love to shop at Spec's...

Some recent purchase of less known Tequilas worth picking up:

El Noble

Espolon

Fina Estampa

gvarsity · 12-07-2009, 08:06 PM

30-30 Anejo is delicious. I also have a tasty bottle of Revolution resposado a buddy of mine brought back from Mexico that I have never seen in the US.

Parshooter · 12-08-2009, 07:38 AM

Now I'm intrigued by Mezcal and Sotol. What are some good brands and what's the average cost?

mosesbotbol · 12-08-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

Now I'm intrigued by Mezcal and Sotol. What are some good brands and what's the average cost?

Same prices as the top Tequilas. I do not have a brand to recommend just yet.

JohnnyFlake · 12-08-2009, 01:43 PM

Mezcal:

Note: Mezcal & Sotol both come as Blancos, Reposados and Anejos!

Del Maguey Blanco is a good brand of Mezcal with several offerings from about $25 to over $100. The low price offerings are excellent, no need to spend big bucks!

Monte Alban Reposado is also very good at around $25 a bottle.

Dos Gusanos is still another in the $20/$30 range which is very good.

There are a lot of Mezcal brands out there, of course, not as many as there are Tequila. Don’t make the mistake of looking for the Mezcal with the worms or scorpions or other critters in the bottles. Usually the better Mezcals do not have any critters within the bottles.

Sotol:

IMHO, one of the very best out there is Hacienda De Chihuahua Sotol Plata, which is a blanco. This sells in the $30 range. This is also available in all three styles.

Don Cuco Sotol Tradicional is also very good.

Leyenda Soto is extremely good as well!

There are far fewer brands of Sotol than Mezcal out there that come into the USA. Sotol is truly the very first beverage made from the Agave and has been around forever. It is produced exactly the same way Tequila is produced, but it is made from wild agave. It is, and always has been what Tequila is today. The only difference it that it is made from wild agave and not farm grown agave from Tequila County, Mexico.

CigarNut · 02-18-2009, 10:34 PM

My wife really, really likes the Patron XO Coffee -- very nice flavor. If you like Kaluha, then you will love this, much better flavor, and more alcohol!

I prefer Don Julion Anejo, Herradura Anejo, or for special occaisions Don Julio 1942 Anejo. For extra special occaisons I like Patron Gran Burdeos.

Actually, I am not picky -- as long as it is 100% de Agave -- I will drink Blanco, Reposado, or Anejo. I have enjoyed Patron, Coralejo, and Cazadores -- all good Tequilas.

I also agree with a previous poster -- the best way is to use a brandy snifter. No salt. No lime. No ice.

TheRiddick · 02-19-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Actually, I am not picky -- as long as it is 100% de Agave...

I haven't seen one that is not. Now, Mezcal is a whole new ballgame and is nasty, even the "super premium" stuff my brother-out-law brought back from Mexico. He seemed to like it THERE, but I guess when you drink enough while in Mexico, anything tastes good after a certain point

There are 3 new tequilas to be made here in Bay Area, can't wait to see what locals can do with the agave plant, 2 of them are some of the best distilleries in the world and so far everything they produced is at the top of the heap.

mosesbotbol · 02-19-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

There are 3 new tequilas to be made here in Bay Area, can't wait to see what locals can do with the agave plant, 2 of them are some of the best distilleries in the world and so far everything they produced is at the top of the heap.

Do they grow the agave there? I drove past an agave field in the Yucatan. Soon, the Yucatan will officially be able manufacture Tequila. Such a beautiful sight; a field of amazing agaves!

Pyro · 10-18-2008, 03:18 PM

Ah, very nice thread! I love tequila and really appreciate getting some hints on what to look for when I go to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico in April next year.

I usually prefer reposados, añejos are often too sweet and smooth to me. One of my favourites is Don Julio but Patron is also nice.

SmokinApe · 10-18-2008, 08:27 PM

Had some of this tonight... pretty good... paired well with a PLPC over ice...

forgop · 10-29-2008, 06:31 PM

My favorites are the Paton and Don Julio Anejo. I was gifted a bottle of Trago Resposado that has a lot of spice and is much drier than the anejo.

I just tried Patron silver last weekend and found it to be a lot harsher in comparison to the anejos.

Would like to hear some recommendations on some nice anejos that are less than Patron/Don Julio if you have any.

SmokinApe · 10-29-2008, 07:03 PM

Forgop,

Try DOn Eduardo or Quervo 1800...

forgop · 10-29-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Forgop,

Try DOn Eduardo or Quervo 1800...

How much do those set you back? The Patron/Don Julio are around $50/bottle here.

SmokinApe · 10-29-2008, 07:32 PM

You could get the 1800 for about 25... it's very smooth... are you drinking it straight or mixed? Silver, IMO should be the smoothest in any brand...

10-30-2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyro

Ah, very nice thread! I love tequila and really appreciate getting some hints on what to look for when I go to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico in April next year.

I usually prefer reposados, añejos are often too sweet and smooth to me. One of my favourites is Don Julio but Patron is also nice.

Ah Jalisco! Tequila capital of the world. I've made 9 trips to Puerto Vallarta and looking forward to number 10. You have to go to Andales in the romantic zone when you get there.
Goods times-Good times
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SmokinApe · 11-05-2008, 09:35 AM

I picked a bottle of this up last night for 20$ (El Mayor Blanco)... That is a pretty good deal for 100% De Agave, maybe it was marked wrong...

I will post my thoughts about it after I have some tonight...

10-18-2008, 01:50 PM	#1
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 I can't do tequila.. i never remember anything the next morning

10-18-2008, 02:46 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,924 Trading: (60)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 Regular tequila fave is Don Julio Anejo. If you want to try something different for sipping with a cigar, the Patron XO Cafe is pretty interesting. I have turned several BOTLs onto it and most of them seem to like it with a cigar as well. Sweet taste, not a typical tequila flavor. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-29-2008, 07:54 PM	#3
Indio Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 I love Tres Generation Anejo! Keep it cold and drinks as smooth as any tequila I have ever had and I have had more than my fair share.

10-30-2008, 05:06 AM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 I am not a huge Tequila fan, but have amassed around 15+ bottles of high end stuff. My parents live in Mexico 4+ months a year and they bring me back stuff. I have family in Austin and I just love to shop at Spec's... Some recent purchase of less known Tequilas worth picking up: El Noble Espolon Fina Estampa __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-07-2009, 08:06 PM	#6
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 30-30 Anejo is delicious. I also have a tasty bottle of Revolution resposado a buddy of mine brought back from Mexico that I have never seen in the US.

12-08-2009, 07:38 AM	#7
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: Tequila Thread!!! Now I'm intrigued by Mezcal and Sotol. What are some good brands and what's the average cost? __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

12-08-2009, 01:43 PM	#9
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: Tequila Thread!!! Mezcal: Note: Mezcal & Sotol both come as Blancos, Reposados and Anejos! Del Maguey Blanco is a good brand of Mezcal with several offerings from about $25 to over $100. The low price offerings are excellent, no need to spend big bucks! Monte Alban Reposado is also very good at around $25 a bottle. Dos Gusanos is still another in the $20/$30 range which is very good. There are a lot of Mezcal brands out there, of course, not as many as there are Tequila. Don’t make the mistake of looking for the Mezcal with the worms or scorpions or other critters in the bottles. Usually the better Mezcals do not have any critters within the bottles. Sotol: IMHO, one of the very best out there is Hacienda De Chihuahua Sotol Plata, which is a blanco. This sells in the $30 range. This is also available in all three styles. Don Cuco Sotol Tradicional is also very good. Leyenda Soto is extremely good as well! There are far fewer brands of Sotol than Mezcal out there that come into the USA. Sotol is truly the very first beverage made from the Agave and has been around forever. It is produced exactly the same way Tequila is produced, but it is made from wild agave. It is, and always has been what Tequila is today. The only difference it that it is made from wild agave and not farm grown agave from Tequila County, Mexico. __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

02-18-2009, 10:34 PM	#10
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 My wife really, really likes the Patron XO Coffee -- very nice flavor. If you like Kaluha, then you will love this, much better flavor, and more alcohol! I prefer Don Julion Anejo, Herradura Anejo, or for special occaisions Don Julio 1942 Anejo. For extra special occaisons I like Patron Gran Burdeos. Actually, I am not picky -- as long as it is 100% de Agave -- I will drink Blanco, Reposado, or Anejo. I have enjoyed Patron, Coralejo, and Cazadores -- all good Tequilas. I also agree with a previous poster -- the best way is to use a brandy snifter. No salt. No lime. No ice. Last edited by CigarNut; 02-18-2009 at 10:44 PM.

10-18-2008, 03:18 PM	#13
Pyro Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Per Location: Sweden Posts: 30 Trading: (0)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 Ah, very nice thread! I love tequila and really appreciate getting some hints on what to look for when I go to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico in April next year. I usually prefer reposados, añejos are often too sweet and smooth to me. One of my favourites is Don Julio but Patron is also nice.

10-18-2008, 08:27 PM	#14
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 Had some of this tonight... pretty good... paired well with a PLPC over ice...

10-29-2008, 06:31 PM	#15
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 My favorites are the Paton and Don Julio Anejo. I was gifted a bottle of Trago Resposado that has a lot of spice and is much drier than the anejo. I just tried Patron silver last weekend and found it to be a lot harsher in comparison to the anejos. Would like to hear some recommendations on some nice anejos that are less than Patron/Don Julio if you have any.

10-29-2008, 07:03 PM	#16
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 Forgop, Try DOn Eduardo or Quervo 1800...

10-29-2008, 07:32 PM	#18
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 You could get the 1800 for about 25... it's very smooth... are you drinking it straight or mixed? Silver, IMO should be the smoothest in any brand... Last edited by SmokinApe; 10-29-2008 at 07:43 PM. Reason: mistake about distilling

11-05-2008, 09:35 AM	#20
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 I picked a bottle of this up last night for 20$ (El Mayor Blanco)... That is a pretty good deal for 100% De Agave, maybe it was marked wrong... I will post my thoughts about it after I have some tonight...