GeoRock
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Tequila Tasting....Results are in
Okay Nomads, here are the results of the fourth annual tequila tasting contest held during the booksigning at Keri's. It was a slam dunk for the #1
position:
Porfidio Reposado
Smooth and smokey.
Second place honors went to El Jimador Reposado. Just can't go wrong with this standby.
Third place went to Keri's Dobel Saborde Cajetacon "Licor tequila 18800" It was actually a caramel flavored liqour tequila, but it was so well liked
it won a ribbon. As our contest is very informal this can happen, as anything goes.
Fourth place was Hacienda de Tepa Reposado.
Fifth place was Reposado Los Arango. I purchased this one, hoping it would be good. Every year I buy one I've never tried before. It was not
inexpensive, so I was suprised it placed so lowly.
Sixth place was Sauza Hornitos Reposado.
After the contest, while I was cleaning up and gathering up the contest supplies, I discovered a bottle of tequila left by some kind soul for the
contest. It was Puerto Vallarta Reposado. I was very sorry I didn't know about it to include it in the contest. However, I want to assure the
person who left it that I promise it will be enjoyed by a group of us in Bahia de los Angeles this week that love tequila. We will appreciate it, and
it will not go to waste.....thank you.
Thanks to everyone that participated. Every year it is really a lot of fun due to the great group that donates a bit of their livers to the tasting
for the benefit of all others. Thanks!
[Edited on 5-10-2006 by GeoRock]
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Al G
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GeoRock,
Are any of these available in the US?
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capt. mike
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what about relative prices?????
no gran centenario in the fold?
didn't recognize any names as high end. no anjeos included?
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David K
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Did elgatoloco and Barb show up?
It was Gran Centenario by unanamous decision a couple years ago!
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elgatoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Al G
GeoRock,
Are any of these available in the US? |
El Jimador $19.99 at BevMo
Sauza $41.99 for 1.75 liter also often found at Costco
http://www.bevmo.com/productlist.asp?area=home
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elgatoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Did elgatoloco and Barb show up?
It was Gran Centenario by unanamous decision a couple years ago! |
No. Wanted to give some other tequilas a fighting chance.  
We were not able to attend as we were VERY busy moving back into our remodeled house after 491 days away. 
The good news is we now have a room designed specifically for my tequila collection. Comes with padded floor.
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capt. mike
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ok MAtt. i'll give you and Barb some notice..............but expect this "zonie" over this summer sometime! it is 100 here today, yuchhhhh.
did you continue that bee yoo tiful bamboo floor??
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elgatoloco
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Yes, bamboo floors in the whole house. Bamboo in the yard. Bamboo everywhere, including the guest suite with walk in closet, fully tiled bathroom,
cable tv, wireless internet, 24 hour room service.............rates may vary depending on season.
Come on down!
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David K
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Matt, how is the irrigation system?
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jeans
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Hacienda de Tepa Reposado was $92.....uh...pesos at the El Gigante in Las Playas.
My Mom had a great time, but she misunderstood the instructions. She handed Georock her tally sheet with her guesses as to the brands of each tasted
tequila. She thought she had them all pegged.
It was fun to introduce her to my Baja friends. She loves a party and meeting new people. She enjoyed talking with Bernie...bought two of his books
and one of Fred Hoctor's. She was interested in that HUGE book, but at $50, it was a bit much for her. She wondered if it was priced by the
pound...she was tempted to ask if she could buy three chapters to see if she liked it.
[Edited on 5-11-2006 by jeans]
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jeans
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Did elgatoloco and Barb show up?
It was Gran Centenario by unanamous decision a couple years ago! |
No. Wanted to give some other tequilas a fighting chance.
We were not able to attend as we were VERY busy moving back into our remodeled house after 491 days away.
The good news is we now have a room designed specifically for my tequila collection. Comes with padded floor. |
Hey Mateo, Mom & I have driven past your place several times and you have never been there, so I told her that you said you & Barb would be at
the party..she'd finally get to meet you. She now calls you my phantom friends...I made you up.
Mom always told me to be different - Now she says...Not THAT different
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Best Tequila
By far and away the best I have tasted is the REAL by Don Julio. I will have a shot today at Palm restaurant next to Staples Center. It is the best
part of going to a clipper game. Runs 35 to 70 dollars a shot depending on where you purchase.
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jeans
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Next year bring a bottle to the party! (perhaps that was one of the $200+ bottles I saw at BevMo).
There is a Palm Restaurant in Downtown San Diego - 615 J Street. I was there for a private business reception last week. Was talking to the General
Mgr. about the original NYC location. Thought I would check it out...I'll see what the Don Julio prices are in the most expensive city in the
country!
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sanfelipebob
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Tequila
It retails around $400.00. The Cabo airport duty free had it for $225.00 last week. They sell it for $285.00 regular.
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jeans
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sanfelipebob
It retails around $400.00. The Cabo airport duty free had it for $225.00 last week. They sell it for $285.00 regular. |
Yikes!!! Holy Guacamole!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Matt, how is the irrigation system? |
State of the art. Arturo that is. He has been our landscape guy for years.
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elgatoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jeans
| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Did elgatoloco and Barb show up?
It was Gran Centenario by unanamous decision a couple years ago! |
No. Wanted to give some other tequilas a fighting chance.
We were not able to attend as we were VERY busy moving back into our remodeled house after 491 days away.
The good news is we now have a room designed specifically for my tequila collection. Comes with padded floor. |
Hey Mateo, Mom & I have driven past your place several times and you have never been there, so I told her that you said you & Barb would be at
the party..she'd finally get to meet you. She now calls you my phantom friends...I made you up. |
The plan is to spend more time this summer at the casa. Stay in touch.
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