Tequila is changing

as long as it still has the same effect, why not?(granted i won't buy any of the flavored stuff, but imagine it will be a hit in drinking establishments across america

Decisions Decisions

That's one of the complications I like

Tequila: It's Not Just For Breakfast Any More!

Is that actual Tequila produced in the right region that's now to have flavoring added? And did the article/press release say if it was allowable to flavor 100% Agave Tequilas, or only the blends???

Starting about 4 or 5 years ago, many high-volume bars & restaurants in the US began switching from low-end Tequila to a "Tequila-flavored product" for Margaritas and mixed drinks calling for Tequila.. If you don't ask specifically, most of the places still don't disclose the difference, and if it's coming from a bartender's "gun" system, you wouldn't be able to tell even if you're watching the drink being made.

The main reason for the switch was price, with real 100% Agave Tequilas getting much more expensive over the last few years due to declining Agave availability.

If you've got an older bottle of good Tequila around somewhere, check your label to see if it's "100% Agave", then look for the same brand next time you're in a liquor store or bar: Surprise! A lot of the distillers have quietly switched to blended, rather than 100% Agave recipies to cut their own costs. That's like a vineyard in Champagne adding grapes from Bakersfield to a bottle of Dom if you ask me. It's just... Wrong.
Sometimes you'll still see several bottles of the same brand, with one lonely, dusty "100 %" bottle way in back. Better grab that one!

I've read a couple of different articles over the last couple of years predicting the demise of real, 100% Agave Tequila for good within the next decade.

Apparently, it takes too long for the plants to reach maturity, and the increasing demand for Tequila in the last 5 years (Mainly in the US market!) has been exceeding the limits of sustainable farming.

I don't know about the rest of the Nomads, but I'm starting to think I'm going to have to start buying by the case, and saving it up like a squirrel saving nuts for the winter!

Hasta luego... Cameron

I say if you are getting tequila out of a gun it's time to switch to something else

When they run out of 100% agave I'm switching to single malt!!

Tequila is changing.

Thanks for the tips.

Viva 100% Blue Agave A?ejo!

the tequila bottle is changing also

Jesse

Orendain

Crema de Almendrado. It's in all the stores here in Rosarito and is really popular with the touristas. It can be really fun stuff, or not!

In the last four years tequila prices in Mexico have risen 100% because most of the agave is being used in premium and designer tequilas which are mainly for export, primarily to Japan and Europe. Most of the tequila exported to the U.S. is NOT high end because the U.S.consumer still thinks that Cuervo is hot s**t. (Thanks, Jimmy Buffet.:lol

Many Mexicans I know who can still afford quality tequila have switched to Scotch. It's sad but even with duties you can buy a premium Scotch for the same price as a quality tequila.

I would advise all tequila lovers to stock up on their favorite quality brands before they are gone forever. Either that or fly to Japan.

A few days ago I posted about finding Jimador for $11.25. I didn't read the label carefully. It used to be on a close par with Herradura. It is now a mixto. Tastes like Pemex verde. Mother****ers!

Cuervo

So then when the agave production catches up we can expect tequila prices to go down?

Ain't gonna happen.

The tequila producers manufactured the shortages. Fact is, two producers, Cuervo and Sousa control the growth and price of agave and they are also the majority supplier to the U.S.

Over 95% of the tequila market in the U.S. is mixto. While the U.S. consumes most of the export production it is shipped in tanker trucks and bottled in bond. Mostly crap. Most of the high end and designer tequila goes to Japan and Europe.

The Japanese will buy a $10,000 tuna, $200 lb beef and $250 tequila. How many $250 bottles will Cuervo sell in Mexico?

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Originally posted by Dave Quote: Originally posted by JESSE The shortage we have right now is temporal, Tequila growers got surprised by the huge demand for the drink, Agave grows slow, and it will take many years to get production back on track, the U.S. buys up to three quarters of all Tequila exports, asia buys very little, and europe is catching up. So then when the agave production catches up we can expect tequila prices to go down? Ain't gonna happen. The tequila producers manufactured the shortages. Fact is, two producers, Cuervo and Sousa control the growth and price of agave and they are also the majority supplier to the U.S. Over 95% of the tequila market in the U.S. is mixto. While the U.S. consumes most of the export production it is shipped in tanker trucks and bottled in bond. Mostly crap. Most of the high end and designer tequila goes to Japan and Europe. The Japanese will buy a $10,000 tuna, $200 lb beef and $250 tequila. How many $250 bottles will Cuervo sell in Mexico?

orendain-aka two fat men or dos gordos amigos.can be fun(or not for sure) the term around the camp fire was "time to get fat!"unfortunately, the next morning you felt anything but that-

Tequila: Mmmmmm!

As far as I know, a distiller can produce a liquor and call it "Tequila" if it's produced and bottled in the right area.
There are quality control/purity regulations, but it may be made with less than 100% Agave and still bear the name.

Prices will go down... Never.

Hasta Luego... Cameron

JESSE, JR.....