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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I've had both.
They're kinda tough to compare as the filtering process removes a lot of the oak overtones in the 70. But I am not a fan of heavy oak in tequila,
anyway. I prefer reposados, especially DJ Reposado, my favorite.
So, I like the 70 over the 1942. The 70 has hints of something like toasted vanilla that is pretty interesting. I was reluctant to try the 70 straight
as it is, after all, a clear tequila and those are usually throat burners. But this is easily the nicest "blanco" I have ever had.
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you know talking about the oak thing, I got on a extra anejo kick for awhile, and I like em, but some of em
pick up so much flavor from the barrel its almost like drinking bourbon. these are middle shelf tequilas im talking about. anyone else found that to
be true?
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Yes. Some actually use recycled whiskey/bourbon casks.
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I am willing to try it, if I could find it here in the US.
p.s. I'm glad we have a common purpose in mind!
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaParrothead
Has anyone tried the Don Julio 70? I like it much better than the DJ 1942 and it's about the half the price. |
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I have found it at BevMo and Total Wines and Spirits in the $70 range and the Duty Free at SJC for $60, but patience paid off. Picked up a bottle in
Los Barriles for $525 pesos ($42 US), so I couldn't resist. Great stuff. Its an anejo that is filtered again after aging, so as Hook mentioned, no
bitter or strong kick. Smoothest thing on my shelf out of 66 different bottles.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I've had both.
They're kinda tough to compare as the filtering process removes a lot of the oak overtones in the 70. But I am not a fan of heavy oak in tequila,
anyway. I prefer reposados, especially DJ Reposado, my favorite.
So, I like the 70 over the 1942. The 70 has hints of something like toasted vanilla that is pretty interesting. I was reluctant to try the 70 straight
as it is, after all, a clear tequila and those are usually throat burners. But this is easily the nicest "blanco" I have ever had.
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you know talking about the oak thing, I got on a extra anejo kick for awhile, and I like em, but some of em
pick up so much flavor from the barrel its almost like drinking bourbon. these are middle shelf tequilas im talking about. anyone else found that to
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The Asombroso Extra Anejo is actually really good, but nowhere worth the price. It normally goes for around $230 and after having the DJ 70, or
Cuervo Reserva de la Familia for far less $$, I don't think I'll replace that one when it's gone.
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