Sippin' Tequila

Many years ago on a trip down While in search of some sipping stuff I had come accross a bottle of Tequila with a Bighorn Sheep on it. It was called Cimarron (still available online but w slightly different label). Being a Wildlife guy naturally I chose this one as it was also at a reasonable price. On multiple trips down there I have since kept an eye out for this brand but have not found it in any of the big or small markets... so I buy other stuff... My palate is not an expensive one but I do like the smoother sipping Tequilas. What other brands does anyone recommend that are of decent sipping quality and won't break the bank?

Gran Centenario Añejo

2 x Blind Tasting World Champion at The Pyramid Resort Book Fair. Undefeated.

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Gran Centenario Añejo 2 x Blind Tasting World Champion at The Pyramid Resort Book Fair. Undefeated.

I was a witness to this, and it is true (see photos from two of them)! LOL

In 2007, with GeoRock, Ferna de Tijuana, Mary Ann Humfreville, and Doug (BajaNomad):







2004, with elgatoloco & Baja Barb:

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Gran Centenario Añejo 2 x Blind Tasting World Champion at The Pyramid Resort Book Fair. Undefeated.

Quote: Originally posted by JZ

Chilled Don Julio.

El Mezcalito is the best

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Chilled Don Julio.

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I think you'd like Agavero - a tequila liqueur with damiana.

Winner winner chicken dinner!

I vote for Herradura extra anejo for sippin'

anyone else up for the sunrise trip?
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[Edited on 1-16-2021 by Don Pisto]

Quote: Originally posted by pauldavidmena

Jimador is a less expensive brand sold by Herradura, and I like it better than most others I've tasted. Their reposado and añejo are both excellent sipping tequilas but won't break the bank. Their blanco and reposado are my go-to tequilas for margaritas or other mixers.

Give it a go!

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Never understood the drinking of chilled tequila. Guess I should try sometime. Is it to mask the flavor or harshness perhaps?

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I vote for Herradura extra anejo for sippin'

I'd sooner set off a smoke bomb in my mouth.

But the Herradura IS a cooler temperature. That's about the only difference.

All of the Don Julio line just rocks! But I'm too cheap to use it in margaritas. That is usually Hornitos, Jimador or Sauza Gold.

I'm of the opinion that people who chill or freeze anejo tequilas should simply buy reposados and save the money. Chilled anejo is simply trying to mask an over-oaked flavor.

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Quote: Originally posted by Don Pisto   I vote for Herradura extra anejo for sippin' I'd sooner set off a smoke bomb in my mouth. But the Herradura IS a cooler temperature. That's about the only difference. All of the Don Julio line just rocks! But I'm too cheap to use it in margaritas. That is usually Hornitos, Jimador or Sauza Gold. I'm of the opinion that people who chill or freeze anejo tequilas should simply buy reposados and save the money. Chilled anejo is simply trying to mask an over-oaked flavor.

advice from someone who would put sauza gold in their mouth? I don't think so.....

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Quote: Originally posted by Hook   Quote: Originally posted by Don Pisto   I vote for Herradura extra anejo for sippin' I'd sooner set off a smoke bomb in my mouth. But the Herradura IS a cooler temperature. That's about the only difference. All of the Don Julio line just rocks! But I'm too cheap to use it in margaritas. That is usually Hornitos, Jimador or Sauza Gold. I'm of the opinion that people who chill or freeze anejo tequilas should simply buy reposados and save the money. Chilled anejo is simply trying to mask an over-oaked flavor. advice from someone who would put sauza gold in their mouth? I don't think so.....

I don't think thats fair, suppose your're stranded on a desert island and you drank the last of the warm Old English 800 and all thats left is a mixto with caramel coloring......you make the call

Quote: Originally posted by del mar

Quote: Originally posted by Hook   Quote: Originally posted by Don Pisto   I vote for Herradura extra anejo for sippin' I'd sooner set off a smoke bomb in my mouth. But the Herradura IS a cooler temperature. That's about the only difference. All of the Don Julio line just rocks! But I'm too cheap to use it in margaritas. That is usually Hornitos, Jimador or Sauza Gold. I'm of the opinion that people who chill or freeze anejo tequilas should simply buy reposados and save the money. Chilled anejo is simply trying to mask an over-oaked flavor. advice from someone who would put sauza gold in their mouth? I don't think so.....

Quote: Originally posted by Hook

Quote: Originally posted by del mar   Quote: Originally posted by Hook   Quote: Originally posted by Don Pisto   I vote for Herradura extra anejo for sippin' I'd sooner set off a smoke bomb in my mouth. But the Herradura IS a cooler temperature. That's about the only difference. All of the Don Julio line just rocks! But I'm too cheap to use it in margaritas. That is usually Hornitos, Jimador or Sauza Gold. I'm of the opinion that people who chill or freeze anejo tequilas should simply buy reposados and save the money. Chilled anejo is simply trying to mask an over-oaked flavor. advice from someone who would put sauza gold in their mouth? I don't think so..... Well, I do draw the line at Hacienda. It's a margarita, ferchrissakes.

hey if you want to drink cane liquor who are we to call you out but don't expect to light it up on the pickleball court the next day ...always good to hear from you mi amigo from the other side!

My God, Willardguy, you're still alive?

My God, so am I! Despite drinking the occasional margarita with Sauza Gold.