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JESSE
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Tequila is changing
Today the Mexican goverment announced it will allow Mexican Tequila makers to create flavored Tequila, it will now come in Orange, Lime, Mandarin, and
Grapefruit flavors.
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Mike Humfreville
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In the U.S.A (I'm pretty sure I've seen it in Mexico too) Bacardi has been selling fruit flavored rum for a few years now. It's not bad sipping on
the rocks. Very sweet but a nice deviation from the norm. With tequila though, I wonder if they will tone down the strong unique taste before they
flavor it up. Thanks for the info, JESSE.
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JESSE
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mike Humfreville
In the U.S.A (I'm pretty sure I've seen it in Mexico too) Bacardi has been selling fruit flavored rum for a few years now. It's not bad sipping on
the rocks. Very sweet but a nice deviation from the norm. With tequila though, I wonder if they will tone down the strong unique taste before they
flavor it up. Thanks for the info, JESSE. |
I think this was done to offset the rising sales of flavored Vodka, these new flavored tequilas will probably just be perfect for mixed drinks, not
derecho.
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pappy
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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
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Decisions Decisions
Scheesh! It's not bad enough that there are currently 27,343 different kinds of tequila, and once a week I spend half a day ogling them all and
wondering if I should try something unfamiliar for a change. Now there are going to be fruit flavors too?
Life is getting too damn complicated.
bajalera
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That's one of the complications I like
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Have to admit that I'm looking forward to the Mango.
Lera
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JESSE
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalera
Have to admit that I'm looking forward to the Mango.
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A mango margarita with Mango tequila, damn! that sure sounds good!
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Tequila: It's Not Just For Breakfast Any More!
| Quote: | Originally posted by JESSE
Today the Mexican goverment announced it will allow Mexican Tequila makers to create flavored Tequila, it will now come in Orange, Lime, Mandarin, and
Grapefruit flavors.
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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
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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!
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the tequila bottle is changing also
you used to get a 1 liter bottle, it has shrunk to 980 ml.every oz. counts
I hear the whales song
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Yeah - a great way to sell sub-standard Tequila is to mix it with some cheap juice before selling.
Then charge more for it!
Bartyles & James made a killing doing this with wine, had you guessed their REAL names?
Ernest and Julio...true fact
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Jesse
I used to buy Almond Tequilla on the Mainland.....I've looked for it in Baja and never found it. Do you know what I'm talking about, do you remember
the name, and can you buy it in Baja?
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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!
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JESSE
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Debra
I used to buy Almond Tequilla on the Mainland.....I've looked for it in Baja and never found it. Do you know what I'm talking about, do you remember
the name, and can you buy it in Baja? |
You are talking about Orendain almond and membrillo flavored liquor, it is not officially a Tequila, but i wonder if they can call it Tequila now that
the las has changed.
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JESSE
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajagrouper
you used to get a 1 liter bottle, it has shrunk to 980 ml.every oz. counts |
Thats because theres a shortage of Agave right now, and they had to reduce the size, or raise the price.
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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!
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Cuervo
Cuervo ugh good only for Hangover. Give me the good stuff.
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JESSE
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
Cuervo ugh good only for Hangover. Give me the good stuff. |
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.
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| 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.
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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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