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I tried Camarena Reposada (don't think it was mentioned here before). I get a lot of citrus and no rough edges. It's very light colored and mild. For the price, this is probably much better than a lot of the big names (mixto garbage). So far, I still like Ultimo Reposado the best out of what I have tried.

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I tried Camarena Reposada (don't think it was mentioned here before). I get a lot of citrus and no rough edges. It's very light colored and mild. For the price, this is probably much better than a lot of the big names (mixto garbage). So far, I still like Ultimo Reposado the best out of what I have tried.

At a friends bachelor party we recently put down quite a few bottles of tequila, nothing very expensive with the top bottle being about $40. Camarena was the worst out of the 5 or 6 bottles we drank that night. I only really take shots of tequila, but, I have had quite a few different brands. Jose Cuervo Tradicional is my favorite. It might be the perfect tequila and it is only $15.

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Done deal. I think I'm lucky enough to have access to most of the tequilas that have been mentioned throughout this thread. The only one I looked up and didn't find was Don Pilar, but I've read that the same NOM 1443 also produces Dulce Vida which I do have access to.

I will also put in a plug for the Dulce Vida which I enjoy and is especially good for cocktails since it is the rare tequilas with a bit of extra proof at 100 proof across the range. Put together from the same distillery but the anejo is aged a bit longer than the Don Pilar anejo. The Don Pilar Extra Anejo is pretty different as it is finished in cognac casks and has more age overall than either of the anejo's (and is pretty expensive). Good but maybe not worth the extra price at least for me. Did a side by side not long ago and found I liked Riazul anejo better as I recall.

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Jose Cuervo Tradicional is my favorite. It might be the perfect tequila and it is only $15.

Are you referring to the reposado? If so, I can appreciate where you are coming from. I bought a couple family size bottles when they were changing over to corks, for long-term use. The liquor store guy thought I was nuts (since corks look so much nicer).

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Here's a bad review. I tried some Dos Vidas Reposado. It looked ok: 100% agave, distilled and bottled in Mexico. I opened it and the nose smelled exactly like I had walked into a store that sells car tires. I took it back to the store, told them it's bad, got my money back. I never had to take a bottle of booze back to the store. At least CVS was cool about the return. I thought about just dumping it, but then thought maybe warn the store.

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Picked up a bottle of the Costco Kirkland Signature Anejo for around $20. Looking forward to comparing this one to some others.

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On you guys advice, I tried the Cuervo Traditional Reposado. I like it. Now it and Ultimo Agave are my two favorites.

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I read thru this thread and based on it, picked up a bottle of el jimador repo. Very nice flavorful tequila, nice agave flavor, fizzy on the palate, and some light spice on the finish. I was afraid I was buying something not so good based on its price, but I was really pleasantly surprised. I'll be spending some time with this in the coming weeks. Next purchase will be Don Julio anejo.  

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If you can get it in your area, try and get yourself some T1 Estelar. That's now my go-to.

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1 hour ago, The Black Tot said:

If you can get it in your area, try and get yourself some T1 Estelar. That's now my go-to.

Interesting. I am a big fan of Chinaco which was made by the master distiller even though they are from different areas until he apparently started this new brand. And of course I like an anejo that can manage a good balance between agave character and wood influence. This brand is new to me and as far as I know not available locally but a bit disappointing at a very pedestrian 80 proof across the range. Is there any indication of which Scottish distillery the barrels are sourced from?

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At my Wife's birthday party last night, a friend of hers gave her this bottle of Roca Patron, which she promptly gave to me. I'm not much of a tequila drinker, but I promptly opened it and was in awe at how smooth and good this was. By far the best tequila I've ever had. I'm not good at tasting notes, but I can sip on this. Very good. 

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7 hours ago, LCWoody said:

At my Wife's birthday party last night, a friend of hers gave her this bottle of Roca Patron, which she promptly gave to me. I'm not much of a tequila drinker, but I promptly opened it and was in awe at how smooth and good this was. By far the best tequila I've ever had. I'm not good at tasting notes, but I can sip on this. Very good. 

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I confess I find it a little too "smooth". I want tequila to be at least a little bit raw even in the anejo where I am looking for a nice balance of wood influence and that distinct vegetal agave note. But that is just me!

 

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On 12/22/2015, 12:21:13, tanstaafl2 said:

Interesting. I am a big fan of Chinaco which was made by the master distiller even though they are from different areas until he apparently started this new brand. And of course I like an anejo that can manage a good balance between agave character and wood influence. This brand is new to me and as far as I know not available locally but a bit disappointing at a very pedestrian 80 proof across the range. Is there any indication of which Scottish distillery the barrels are sourced from?

I'm not sure about the barrel sourcing. Yes, it's 80 proof but it's also very fairly priced at around $50-55 a bottle, and I prefer it to the $80+ stuff I've tried.

I'll try and have a sample for us the next time we meet.

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Hey guys, it's been a while.  Good to see tequila still being discussed.  

I also enjoy T1 Estelar.  In fact, it's the only expression of T1 that I like.  German did make the old Chinaco, but they don't taste remotely similar.  

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15 hours ago, Max Power said:

Hey guys, it's been a while.  Good to see tequila still being discussed.  

I also enjoy T1 Estelar.  In fact, it's the only expression of T1 that I like.  German did make the old Chinaco, but they don't taste remotely similar.  

Hey Max, good to see you back. I don't know that I have ever had anything that tastes quite the same as Chinaco. But I suppose that would make some sense given it's unique "terroir".

Unfortunately I still haven't had a chance to try the T1 Estelar or any T1 for that matter.

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On 2/16/2016, 12:37:00, tanstaafl2 said:

Hey Max, good to see you back. I don't know that I have ever had anything that tastes quite the same as Chinaco. But I suppose that would make some sense given it's unique "terroir".

Unfortunately I still haven't had a chance to try the T1 Estelar or any T1 for that matter.

I'm sure things vary batch to batch, but the anejo was the real winner of the group for me.  The blanco is decent, but not something to chase.  The Repo was kind of a mess and not sure what it was trying to be.  

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16 hours ago, Max Power said:

I'm sure things vary batch to batch, but the anejo was the real winner of the group for me.  The blanco is decent, but not something to chase.  The Repo was kind of a mess and not sure what it was trying to be.  

Yes, the anejo is my choice too but I really liked what I thought was a fairly distinctive peppery quality to the blanco that makes a nice mixer for me and is one of the few blanco's I will occasionally drink on its own as a sipper. Perhaps just appeals to my palate. Wouldn't be the first thing to do that!

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Hey guys, I am tagging along with my wife on her work conference next week and we will be in Cabo for 5 days.  She is thinking of organizing some type of tequila outing (visiting a distillery or something like that).  Are there any distilleries worth visiting near there or do you have any recommendations.  Also, any suggestions on bottles I should look to bring back?  Thanks for any help!

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5 hours ago, gooneygoogoo said:

Hey guys, I am tagging along with my wife on her work conference next week and we will be in Cabo for 5 days.  She is thinking of organizing some type of tequila outing (visiting a distillery or something like that).  Are there any distilleries worth visiting near there or do you have any recommendations.  Also, any suggestions on bottles I should look to bring back?  Thanks for any help!

No distilleries in Cabo. Tequila can only be made in specific areas or Mexico that don't include Cabo. Don't know much else about the area as far as stores although no doubt there are some. Lots of bars I here...

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On ‎3‎/‎8‎/‎2016‎ ‎5‎:‎33‎:‎31‎, tanstaafl2 said:

No distilleries in Cabo. Tequila can only be made in specific areas or Mexico that don't include Cabo. Don't know much else about the area as far as stores although no doubt there are some. Lots of bars I here...

Yeah a little more research on my part and I realized it was specific to certain areas.  I'll talk to you tomorrow night about some bottles to look for.  Thanks

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After reading this thread I got inspired and bought a Don Julio Anejo today.  I have not had straight tequila since college (sticking just to margaritas since then), and let's be clear, the only time I drank it in college was when pressured to do shots.  I opened the bottle, poured a tiny bit, took a sniff, and woah.  I had nightmarish flashbacks to limes and salt and blurry vision and violent vomiting.  I apprehensively then took a sip.  And WOAH.  That's actually good!  No recoil, no dry heaves.  I can see myself enjoying this outside on hot summer day. 

Side note - is there any spirit that has such a vast difference between top and bottom shelf? 

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13 hours ago, dcbt said:

After reading this thread I got inspired and bought a Don Julio Anejo today.  I have not had straight tequila since college (sticking just to margaritas since then), and let's be clear, the only time I drank it in college was when pressured to do shots.  I opened the bottle, poured a tiny bit, took a sniff, and woah.  I had nightmarish flashbacks to limes and salt and blurry vision and violent vomiting.  I apprehensively then took a sip.  And WOAH.  That's actually good!  No recoil, no dry heaves.  I can see myself enjoying this outside on hot summer day. 

Side note - is there any spirit that has such a vast difference between top and bottom shelf? 

Try Clase Azul Reposada. 

It is probably my favorite tequila next to Don Julio 1942. 

I take it back... For the price I like it more than 1942

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On ‎3‎/‎12‎/‎2016‎ ‎8‎:‎31‎:‎09‎, BigPapa said:

Try Clase Azul Reposada. 

It is probably my favorite tequila next to Don Julio 1942. 

I take it back... For the price I like it more than 1942

Clase Azul tends to be quite sweet! Almost too sweet for me. And it is a pricey little bugger as well.

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Brought back a couple of bottles of Cava De Oro XA and Chula Parranda XA.  Very different from any tequila I have had before.  Don't think I could drink more than 1 at a time due to the sweetness but should make for a pleasant night cap.  Actually I know they will because I enjoyed a pour of the Cava De Oro last night after a couple bourbons.  Good stuff

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this was the margarita mix for cinco de Mayo. 

yep that's a 1.5 liter bottle!!

 

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