Ok, let's weigh our opinions on cactus juice. What's your favorite?
Mine (in order of preference):
Shots/Neat:
Patron Anejo
Patron Reposado
Patron Silver
1800
Margaritas/Other:
Jose Cuervo
Mezcal
Not even if you threaten my cigars:
Montezuma
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Ok, let's weigh our opinions on cactus juice. What's your favorite?
Mine (in order of preference):
Shots/Neat:
Patron Anejo
Patron Reposado
Patron Silver
1800
Margaritas/Other:
Jose Cuervo
Mezcal
Not even if you threaten my cigars:
Montezuma
I go for mezcal in my margs also, I like the "dusty" taste.
Straight? Hmm. Haven't had any straight in a while, but I'll give it a whirl tonight and update tomorrow.
Drank a fifth of tequila, straight, by myself, when I was about 16yrs old.....was sick for three days.......the smell alone makes me want to puke to this day.:smiley11: My wife drinks margaritas once in awhile and always asks for Jose Cuervo.
Not a big fan of tequila, but I will buy Corazon anytime, it's very good.
Oh, man, I know what you mean. But I never learn. When I turned 30, a buddy and I killed almost a whole 1.75L. Surprisingly, we did not die. Then father's day a few years back, I did 750. Hungover like an MF, tried to go to work, slept for an hour at the toll road oasis, went to work, came home sick. :smiley18:
But I'll still take a shot or 3. The good stuff doesn't smell like that, and it's smoooth. :smiley20:
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Originally Posted by ashauler
New Years Eve, at my place, we polished off one bottle of Patron Repasado, one bottle of Patron Silver, and one bottle of Jose Cuervo. The Patron was in shots, and the Cuervo was for the margaritas. The four of us were pretty buzzed. :smiley17:
Patron Anejo
Patron Reposado
Patron Silver in that order...
For some reason all the others never taste good.
I do want to try the Patron Platinum
i like the stuff that smells good and tastes better. i have a few tight bottles. no need to name names, seems silly to me , like some sort of pissing contest. not my style.
So you like stuff that smells good and tastes better?Quote:
Originally Posted by 420seth
Very constructive. Keep up the quality posts.:smiley20:
Well, first of all: All Tequila is Mezcal, but not all Mezcal is Tequila...
Secondly. Cuervo sucks.
Thirdly, those damn mexicans keep all the good stuff for themselves!!! :smiley2: :smiley36:
My personal favourite is Cazadores (any of them though the Añejo is smokier. The Reposado is the bomb. I hope to try a few additional decent local tequilas when I am down there in February for work. My favorite way of drinking it is sipping it straight up with a shot of pure lime juice on hand as well as a shot of sangrita to sip alternately as well. :smiley20:
-W.
Two of my favorites, at this point...
Casa Noble Anejo
Don Julio 1942 (This is actually a GREAT price for this)
:smiley20:
I love Anejo Tequila's. Nothing better than sipping a fine anejo tequila neat and smoking a cigar. I love to get it in a snifter glass and enjoy the aroma. :smiley37:
Monk - if you can find it, try the Cuervo Reserva de la Familia. It will change your opinion of Cuervo. I'm so-so on reposado, but I even like the Cuervo Tradicional neat.
As far as "mixable" tequila's (i.e. margarita's) - anything that costs less than $15 a bottle is good tequila for margarita's... :smiley2:
I'm sorry - but this post makes absolutely no sense...Quote:
Originally Posted by 420seth
So you like tequila that smells good and tastes better. I know I'm climbing out on a limb, here - but I kinda doubt you're going to find anyone here who will say that they like tequila's that smell good and tastes worse. But I guess ya never really know...
And I dont think it would be a "pissing contest" unless someone filled the bottle with urine. passed it around to sample and suggested everyone give their opinion. :smiley29:
Then again - maybe that's what you're used to? :smiley3:
Nice article I think I'm going to have to get some tequila now.
I think that is what is was saying........I bet he eats yellow snow cones too.Quote:
Originally Posted by ggiese
What I am saying is that, i only drink good tequila, just like I do not smoke shit cigars. naming the brands is sometimes a little lame. If I have a good bottle of tequila it is not around long enough for me to memorize some stupid name so I can brag about it and sound smart in some on line forum. I drink and smoke what I like, but trust me, it is only the good shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by ggiese
later..........................................:sm iley41:
So - tell me - what's "good tequila"? I like "good tequila" and would be willing to try some on your recommendation (unless, of course, you're drinking Montezuma straight up :smiley11: )...Quote:
Originally Posted by 420seth
This post has great timing for me..... I am looking to buy a bottle of tequila for my brother (he loves tequila).... It's his Birthday soon and I was wondering what to get him.....Quote:
Originally Posted by 420seth
Seth.... you sound like you really know what you are talking about..... could you please post a few name brands that I might be able to purchase for him.... price is really not a restriction for me right now...... I am anxiously awaiting your reply.
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Originally Posted by 420seth
I don't think it’s a pissing contest. It's people sharing information about what they like. That's what this message board is about. That’s what called contribution. However, if you don't want to contribute then my advise would be read more and post less. If you have something to contribute then please, post away. If you have nothing to add that is meaningful, for example, like this "i like the stuff that smells good and tastes better. i have a few tight bottles. no need to name names, seems silly to me , like some sort of pissing contest. not my style." which doesn’t add anything to the subject then don't hit the reply button and go read something else.Quote:
Originally Posted by 420seth
Lopaka
Tequila Reserva 1800 Anejo:smiley1:
This is not to be confused with the similar bottled douchewatwer made by Cuervo.
420 you have been warned more than enough. You be on my "list" now.
Anybody know anything about El Compadre? Was gifted a bottle.
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Originally Posted by ggiese
ggiese: I'm actually sure you are right, the Cuervo Reserva de la Familia was their first 100% Blue Agave Tequila rather than their usual 51% mixto shit. The Tradicional is their other 100% blue agave so those two I might give a chance :smiley2:
Yeah for mixing it isn't so important. In fact, I'd be loathe to ruin a good sipping tequila with a mix!
-W.
Good article, although I think there are some innacuracies. Good quality Mezcal NEVER comes with a worm. And the comment about the worm enhancing the flavour is BS. No one really knows the reason but it is widely believed that the reason for the worm was to show the strength of the alcohol. If it pickled the worm and kept it from breaking apart then the mezcal was strong enough and not watered down. Mezcal really gets the short end of the stick often and a good Mezcal is just as enjoyable as a good tequila.Quote:
Originally Posted by ggiese
-W.
I've had that a few times before when the Cazadores was all done in my friends bar. Also a nice tequila. If I recall I found it a bit "stronger" tasting in terms of alcohol although I am sure they were the same percentage.Quote:
Originally Posted by kevin7
-W.
Wow.... a thread abou Tequila and Guado didn't mention Montezuma or Matador. :smiley2:
Was at Adobo Grill Monday and had two Margaritas, one with Casa Noble Reposado and the other with Tezon Reposado. Both were excellent; I liked the Tezon a little more.
Unfortunately, they stopped stocking 1921. :smiley6:
Fortunately, I have a bottle of 1921 at home.:smiley1:
Milagro gold........:smiley15: and Milagro is good too......
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all of the patron varieties are really good, the Silver being my favorite, but I enjoy them all.
recently on a trip to tijuana I bought a liter of Cazadores reposado tequila, damn its good, especially for the price i paid. gonna have to check for it at the local liquor stores
It came with what appears to be a giant shotglass, about 3 or 4 times the size of a normal one, but similar proportions, with a really thick base. anyone know what this is for?
Sounds like it's good for getting destroyed.Quote:
Originally Posted by JStrider
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Originally Posted by mills
That is true..................actually with finer Tequilas you're supposed to sip/drink them. Your high end stuff wasnt meant for shooting/taking shots. You're supposed to enjoy a nice tequila, if it is in fact a nice tequila.
That's the one I love. Wish we could get it in Toronto... but I am off to Mexico, DF Sunday so I should get some there! :smiley4: hooorah.Quote:
Originally Posted by JStrider
Cazadores is a sipping tequila so I would guess (since I haven't seen the glass) that it should be treated more like a tumbler for whisky but for the tequila.
-W.
My all time Favorite Tequila is Cabo Wabo Reposado, with a close second with Sauza Tres Generationes!! Yumm Tequila is my favorite on the rocks drink or shot choice.
What other shot can you do a propper "body shot with?"
don julio anejo the best i've had. not a big tequila fan, but i enjoy don julio. i need to try 1942.Quote:
Originally Posted by ggiese
My favorites:
Don Julio 1942--I bought a bottle back from Puerta Vallarta's La Casa Del Tequila before it was even available in the USA. On my third bottle now.
1921--can be hard to find, but worth it
Tezon
Casa Noble
Last two are recent additions that I tried at Adobo Grill on Wells St in Chicago
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Originally Posted by Dickson
Though technically not a "Tequila Proper" the El Compadre I know of hails from Oaxaca, Mexico. I have a case of it sitting right here in my bar/restaurant in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Since it's from Oaxaca and not from Jalisco, Mexico it can't be called a "Tequila," and is referred as a "100% Agave" instead. It's the same stuff, but different. Really great value and fantastic regardless of nomenclature. We buy it from an importer located in Antigua, Guatemala who owns a restaurant called Cafe No Se. Check out www.ilegalmezcal.com. These are the same people and be sure to check out their mezcal, too!!!