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Alan
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaeng
Greetings Nomads: I have a Tequila problem myself and I'm sure there are some of you out there who can help me. I'm supposed to bring a bottle or
three of Tequila to a New Years Eve Party ... the only ones I know about are Cuervo and 1800 ... there will be some "Tequila Experts" at the party and
I don't want to disappoint them. Thanks in advance |
For reasonably priced I like Don Julio
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Al G
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
Gran Centenario Añejo  |
I love this stuff....too expensive up here 
Albert G
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The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Gull:
1. I'm real careful when I drink tequila. I know my limit. I always get drunk before I reach it.
2. I'm writing a short story about Jimadores. My deep google dive has got me into trouble ----- if I'm not mistaken Mexico now allows 70% sugar from
plants other than blue agave and now changes in the CRT allow distillers to buy agave from many different states in Mexico.
You have to be a scientist to tell a mixto from Real Tequila. Gull, is Cuervo (any kind) Tequila? Do you want to know that the kinds you like the
most are pure blue agave? How much does that matter to a purist? What the hell are we supposed to call all the 4500 new others now using sugar cane,
beets and exotic fruit flavors? The more I learn, the stupider I get.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
What the hell are we supposed to call all the 4500 new others now using sugar cane |
Didn't know there were that many but, Viva Villa immediatly comes to mind.
I'm giving it the Five Barfing Heads award.
[Edited on 12-31-2007 by DENNIS]
[Edited on 12-31-2007 by DENNIS]
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fdt
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And of course Rhum Negrita has always been a favorite: "No mess around". |
But is it a politicaly correct name 
A well informed Baja California traveler is a smart Baja California traveler!
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The Gull
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaeng
Greetings Nomads: I have a Tequila problem myself and I'm sure there are some of you out there who can help me. I'm supposed to bring a bottle or
three of Tequila to a New Years Eve Party ... the only ones I know about are Cuervo and 1800 ... there will be some "Tequila Experts" at the party and
I don't want to disappoint them. Thanks in advance |
For drinking shooters:
Cabo Wabo Resposado
Tres Generaciones Anejo
Patron Anejo
They are all priced between $32 and 42 at any grocery store in CA.
If it is for blender drinks, go to the cheapest bulk bottle on the bottom shelf like Vons tequila, since no one will taste the difference. If you pay
more than $5 per quart you are getting too high of a grade stuff for a blender. Remember to get the really cheap triple sec in the same quantities as
you will be putting in equal measure to kill the taste of the tequila. Everyone will have hangovers on Tuesday and have some great stories to tell,
for those who can recall anything.
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The Gull
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
Gull:
1. I'm real careful when I drink tequila. I know my limit. I always get drunk before I reach it.
2. I'm writing a short story about Jimadores. My deep google dive has got me into trouble ----- if I'm not mistaken Mexico now allows 70% sugar from
plants other than blue agave and now changes in the CRT allow distillers to buy agave from many different states in Mexico.
You have to be a scientist to tell a mixto from Real Tequila. Gull, is Cuervo (any kind) Tequila? Do you want to know that the kinds you like the
most are pure blue agave? How much does that matter to a purist? What the hell are we supposed to call all the 4500 new others now using sugar cane,
beets and exotic fruit flavors? The more I learn, the stupider I get. |
Osprey, what is truly scary is the commercial I just saw that advertises Cuervo BLACK and Coke. I projectile vomited after 59 seconds of the
commercial. God help us.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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bajadedom
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Cabo Wabo to impress the tasters from the marketing angle....Patron for taste!
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
Gran Centenario Añejo |
elgatoloco shows Baja Barb and Geo Rock the correct method for tasting tequila:
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The Gull
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajadedom
Cabo Wabo to impress the tasters from the marketing angle....Patron for taste! |
Cabo Wabo for any reason.
Patron for the women and sissies since it has its taste removed in its processing.
Herradura Anejo if you are looking for taste, but be prepared to spend almost $50 in the US.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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The Gull
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
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Blow or suck?
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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Cap
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
This may or may not be considered a hijack, but with high end tequilas now outpricing single malt scotches, I've been exploring the better quality
rums. Yesterday, I found some Havana Club 7 year old Cuban rum in SLRC. I was just a wee bit concerned that it might get confiscated coming back but
just declared it as " a bottle of rum" with no further questions asked. It's very nice neat or on the rocks. \ |
Havana club also has a single barrel 17 that is brilliant. I have only found it in Merida YT, and Havana.
Fly low, land on roads.
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Mango
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
Gull:
...if I'm not mistaken Mexico now allows 70% sugar from plants other than blue agave and now changes in the CRT allow distillers to buy agave from
many different states in Mexico.
You have to be a scientist to tell a mixto from Real Tequila.... |
Just look for 100% blue agave on the label.
Any GOLD is a mixto and not worth your money.
SILVER, BLANCO, or PLATA is not aged; but, is 100%blue agave. (Good for shots or Margaritas) Rarely smooth, not very complex as far as flavor.
REPOSADO - Is "rested" or aged. Pretty smooth and nice taste(usually)It is my favortie type and good for sipping.
ANEJO - Is aged the longest; and usually costs more. Typically dark, smooth, and full bodied. It is only really good for sipping, as it overkill to
mix into a margarita.
As far as advice for the party.. Herradura Reposado is a clasic in Mexico and beyond. Don Juilo is very good too. I love Corazon.
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Bajajorge
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Are you doin shooters? I'll be right over with my bottle of Cazadores.
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tripledigitken
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Survey Says?
Gull,
Please post your analysis of the three you were tasting. Inquiring minds want to know.
Thanks,
Ken
I agree about Cabo Wabo, more than just slick marketing.
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The Gull
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In rank order...
1. Penca Azul, Reposado. At $85/bottle has a great nose, a full mouth and a long sweet finish.
2. La Quemada, 4 Copas, Anejo At $80/bottle hard to distinguish from Penca, but not as long of a finish.
3. Milagro, Select Barrel Reserve, Anejo at $75/bottle has a bold nose, full mouth, a bit more robust than either La Quemada or Penca, but lacks a
long sweet finish. Overtones are quite good, but lighter than Herradura. It is somewhere between Penca, Reposada and Herradura, Anejo.
4. Patron, Anejo at $45/bottle a great investment to get ladies drunk. I haven't met a lady yet who doesn't like Patron Anejo shooters. All the real
flavor of the Tequila has been refined out and from the nose to the finish, it is totally unimpressive, but then again, it is trying to capture the
market of people who don't know what a truly good Tequila should be. It is bland and tasteless, which hits its target audience. Could be the
equivalent of Corona beer in the Tequila world.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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The Gull
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajajorge
Are you doin shooters? I'll be right over with my bottle of Cazadores.
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Start charcoal BBQ with Cazadores, don't drink it.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by The Gull
In rank order...
1. Penca Azul, Reposado. At $85/bottle has a great nose, a full mouth and a long sweet finish.
2. La Quemada, 4 Copas, Anejo At $80/bottle hard to distinguish from Penca, but not as long of a finish.
3. Milagro, Select Barrel Reserve, Anejo at $75/bottle has a bold nose, full mouth, a bit more robust than either La Quemada or Penca, but lacks a
long sweet finish. Overtones are quite good, but lighter than Herradura. It is somewhere between Penca, Reposada and Herradura, Anejo.
4. Patron, Anejo at $45/bottle a great investment to get ladies drunk. I haven't met a lady yet who doesn't like Patron Anejo shooters. All the real
flavor of the Tequila has been refined out and from the nose to the finish, it is totally unimpressive, but then again, it is trying to capture the
market of people who don't know what a truly good Tequila should be. It is bland and tasteless, which hits its target audience. Could be the
equivalent of Corona beer in the Tequila world. |
thanks!
Where have you purchased the first 2? I don't recall seeing them at Bev and More. I am in the San Diego area.
Ken
[Edited on 1-2-2008 by tripledigitken]
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Martyman
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If you see Espolon give that a try. I liked the reposado at about $25 for a bottle.
Blender drinks need good tequila to prevent the hangover.
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Martyman
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Blender drinks need good tequila to prevent the hangover. |
Old wife's tale. 
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