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Mescal is just tequila that is made from agave that is not grown in Jalisco. It can be made from agave other than the traditional Blue Agave. It can
be delicious. The worm can turn on you as has been previously posted. Stay away from hot coals when drinking mescal.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Iflyfish
Mescal is just tequila that is made from agave that is not grown in Jalisco. It can be made from agave other than the traditional Blue Agave. It can
be delicious. The worm can turn on you as has been previously posted. Stay away from hot coals when drinking mescal.
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Mezcal is primarily made from Oaxacan agave. And, one of the major differences between tequila and mezcal is that tequila is distilled twice, mezcal
only once.
Anyone have any thoughts on pulque?
[Edited on 12-27-2009 by Bajahowodd]
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Never tried it... has anyone?
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Pulque is undistilled and most of it tastes like sewage. There are exceptions that have better care and taste a bit better....not much.
This place has it:
http://www.nextstop.com/p/9UR9qXL5Mys/el-taco-de-huitzilopoc...
As far as Mezcal goes, Just Google it and you'll see some fine sites represented as producers. In my younger days, we'd start campfires with the
stuff available then. It was like the Pabst Blue Ribbon of Mexican distilled spirits.
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Was never one to question where "hooch" came from, only will it make me blind... on leave with some guys down in GA... drinking some of their
"shine"... don't know if it was the "purity" or the "proof".. but, had a hard time seeing the next day...
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Pulque may not be distilled, but it is fermented. It has had a semi-religious aura attached to it dating back to before the Europeans came to Mexico.
It has about the same alcohol content as beer, and was basically replaced by beer after the Europeans arrived. For anyone NOB who may wish to partake
of it, believe it or not, the 99 Cent store chain carries it flavored with various fruits.
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Here is probably my all time favorite Tequila. Still made the old fashioned way.
http://www.tequilasieteleguas.com.mx/
Check the link for some fascinating history and info on tequila and if you ever get a chance to try 7 Lequas, do so, you are in for a treat.
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Now, for a very good Mescal:
http://www.tequilamescal.com/raicilla.htm
Delicious!
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I have had pulque in the back country and some of it is sweet, low alcohol. Since mostly home made it can be nasty. The old pulquerias were male only
establishments and I wish someone had documented the great murals to be found in these places....lo siento mucho. I found them at the end of their
lives and they were pretty taudry places.
Pulque has a long and colorful history in Mexico. Quetzquatle is said to have left Mexico in shame after trying to seduce his daughter while drunk on
Pulque. Many have reported hallucinogenic effects from pulque. I don't know if this is true or not, absenthe has a similar lore about it.
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More on Pulque:
http://www.tequilamescal.com/pulque.htm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Iflyfish
Quetzquatle is said to have left Mexico in shame after trying to seduce his daughter while drunk on Pulque. |
Good thing he didn't nail her. Can you imagine how the Mexican drivers would be if he did?
It's all about the gene pool.
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Getting back to the main topic. That is some good chit for $24. Feliz navidad.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Iflyfish
Why mix an Anejo in a Marguarita? Because I can!
Thanks Diver, I will hoist one of these today in your honor! Salud!
These are the good old days!
IflyfishanddrinkmytequilaanydamnwayIwantitatthisageandstageIdeserve! |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
Hey Gull, is that Costco brand the new one that one does not get hangovers from that I have heard so much about..
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Absolutely, imagine this stuff is equivalent to paying $18 for the standard 750ml bottles of whatever you guys normally drink. Cabo Wabo, Tres
Generaciones, Hornitos and Commemorativo are all higher priced when you consider the size of the container.
Jesse, I will try the Partida. Is it better than Penca Azul Reposado? I liked the Partida website for the recipe for Sangrita.
http://www.partidatequila.com/html/products/partida_entertai...
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Anyone recall what that stuff is in the beehive shaped container that I see on store shelves selling real cheap?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by JESSE
Best priced premium Tequila is Partida reposado, its 40 bucks but tastes like premium 100us a bottle Tequila. |
We went to a Tequila tasting back in 2007 and after sampling over a dozen, Partida was our pick regardless of price.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Anyone recall what that stuff is in the beehive shaped container that I see on store shelves selling real cheap? |
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But, you can't beat the price!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
But, you can't beat the price! |
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