Charlutz Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Thanks Kane and Joe. Those are helpful perspectives. What’s a good beginner blanco? Maybe stick with the Tres Generaciones as a basis for comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Charlutz said: Thanks Kane and Joe. Those are helpful perspectives. What’s a good beginner blanco? Maybe stick with the Tres Generaciones as a basis for comparison? Some affordable stuff you should be able to find very easily: "Fortaleza" is always a crowd pleaser, and its blanco also has a higher proof version if you can find it. I'm partial to "Partida" and "El Tesoro". Now I'll shut up and let the more experienced folks chime in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 This recent post I made in the non-whiskey thread might be of some use in thinking about choices. I don't know if the list in the linked article is exhaustive (or even 100% accurate!) but it is the best info I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 A little late, but thanks, fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I had a flight of tequila with dinner tonight and they brought it with sangrita. There’s only one discussion of sangrita here, about 5 years ago. I found it too spicy to be a good palate cleanser, though I did like the flavor. We were having a variety of taco and other plates so plenty of spice and variety already. I’m a tequila novice and enjoyed comparing the three varieties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyEdgar Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 On 3/11/2018 at 6:16 PM, Charlutz said: Thanks Kane and Joe. Those are helpful perspectives. What’s a good beginner blanco? Maybe stick with the Tres Generaciones as a basis for comparison? I just picked up a TG anejo at 40% off at a closing liquor store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpyMcDugal Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I stopped drinking tequila when the celebrity's got into the distillery game. Most of it tasted like urine from rapid alpacas. Lately, though, I had a craving for a genuine, handmade, margarita. After reading up on some reviews and analysing medals, I found very decent resposado, Espolon. Very smooth and pleasant. No medicinal notes. A very easy sipper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Yeah, that's a good one. If you can find - Olmeca Altos or Ultimo Agave; those are good too, around the same price range. A lot of the big name tequilas you see everywhere are swill, no matter how much they advertise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 So my wife is my Tequila drinker and has helped me educate my palate in this regards. She prefers the Anejo Tequilas with Patron Anejo as her go to in this regard. So as a gift, I gave her a bottle of Gran Patron Piedra and she graciously allowed me a taste. This is a lovely product. Very complex and on par with the high end bourbons. It is not a regular drinker at its current price point but for a special bottle, it is worth it. I have also explored the Mezcals a bit as I prefer the peaty scotches and like the Montelobos product. I like their tag line “Tequila to heal the sick, Mezcal to raise the dead.” Have to break out the Tequila for Cinco de Mayo tomorrow. Also happens to be my Birthday. A Twofer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 At last! Found this, and enjoying it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Sipping on some tequila tonight. This was recommended to me, and I’m very glad I picked it up. This is a very flavorful, soft sipping tequila. Damn good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I bought my wife a bottle of Tres Barricas. Based on the information, it contains a blend of three tequilas aged for 4 years each: Tennessee Whiskey barrels, Tawny Port barrels, and Ruby Port barrels. My wife thought it to be very unique with the ruby port really shining through. I thought it was very smooth and would agree with her that Ruby Port has the strongest contribution to the flavor. She would put it on the shelf and drink it when the mood was right for something a bit different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I bought my wife a bottle of Tres Barricas. Based on the information, it contains a blend of three tequilas aged for 4 years each: Tennessee Whiskey barrels, Tawny Port barrels, and Ruby Port barrels. My wife thought it to be very unique with the ruby port really shining through. I thought it was very smooth and would agree with her that Ruby Port has the strongest contribution to the flavor. She would put it on the shelf and drink it when the mood was right for something a bit different.That sounds pretty interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Yep, both of us thought it quite good if a little out of typical tequila anejo taste profile. The whiskey barrel influence does not come through very strong so if you are looking for that caramel note, it will be more subdued in this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Well hello there, Tequila forum. Long time listener, first time caller. Enjoying my first bottle of Casa Noble Anejo this evening. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Sipping some Don Julio Reposado tonight, watching John Carpenter's Vampires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioyada Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Ok. I have not thought about this forum for awhile. But tonight it is time to bring out my favorite tequila and relax for the evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I got curious about a 100% agave Tequila I saw on sale - Exotica Reposado. So far, my review is positive, not sorry I picked it up. Nose is typical herbal agave notes. Viscosity is nice. Taste is more herbal agave, with a little honey sweetness (not too much) and a touch of citrus and black pepper on the finish. Overall, fairly standard mid shelf Tequila Reposado, along the lines of Jose Cuervo Traditional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I prefer their blanco, but was in the mood for something warmer and sweeter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 1:19 AM, Kane said: I prefer their blanco, but was in the mood for something warmer and sweeter. I tried the Reposado and Anejo recently and found I preferred the Reposado so picked up a bottle of that. Will try the Anejo again some time. Picked up a bottled of Tapatio Reposado today, caught my eye on an otherwise uneventful shopping trip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 11:19 PM, Kane said: I prefer their blanco, but was in the mood for something warmer and sweeter. There's nothing like a good anejo at 8:15 in the morning. Clearly the scrambled eggs were just out of the picture. Anyway, pro tip - you have to get part of your body in the shot and use 24h time on the clocks for it to work as an alibi. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Picked up a trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 hour ago, beasled said: Picked up a trio That still strength is beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Having a good pour of EA tequila tonight. Something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 A cool find during the move-- artifacts from my tequila days, with three unopened bottles to boot. I always loved these annual box RDLF releases. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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