Tequila talk

[sean]

I like tequila. Just starting out. Leaning towards Anejo, but Reposados are nice, too.

Anyone else? Discussion of special knowledge would be appreciated.

 

[rdomfoto]

You're in San Diego, right Sean?

 

[rdomfoto]

Never mind, just checked your profile.

Go to El Callejon in Encinitas - they have a killer Tequila menu in their bar. Last time I was there, there were almost 200 tequilas on it.

My favorite of all time is the Del Sol Anejo

 

[TonyRome]

I prefer the Añejos Don Julio being my fave. My birthday 2 years ago I bought the reál and it was awesome!

 

[mwlabel]

They had Cazul on the Drew Estate pairings video and spoke very highly of it. Seems reasonably priced too.

Not a spirit I can partake in, so I'll be of no help beyond that.

 

[Hoshneer]

I prefer the Añejos Don Julio being my fave. My birthday 2 years ago I bought the reál and it was awesome!

Don Julio Anejo changed the way I saw tequila.

 

[W.B.]

While I haven't tried dozens, I've come to prefer Corralejo reposado (under $50) and Casa Noble Anejo(under $100). Don Julio 1492 (over $100) is pretty wonderful.

 

[daleo8803]

What's a good beginner tequila?

 

[havana1]

The Don Julio 1942 is one of my faves also. Almost like a sipping Bourbon....
Cava Antigua is also a very fine Anejo sipping Tequila. There are soooo many good choices. Patron Blanco is a very smooth
and I believe good for "beginners" but, just like cigars, what I like you may not. And, just like cigars, it's fun to sample a bunch to find what you like.
Good luck and enjoy!

 

[mistaforty]

What is beginner tequila

 

[Smoqman]

Any serious Mezcal can make you "invisible"....

 

[XYRNTX]

I learned the hard way with that stuff.....maybe a local spirt store? I'm always amazed at some of the "mom n pop" knowledge....love it

 

[oside]

Casa Noble Anejo for something special, Cazadores reposado to sip, shoot, mix.

 

[johnnyflake]

What's a good beginner tequila?

Don't even go there! Cheap Tequilas are terrible and will make you sick. Start with quality Tequilas. They do not have to be very expensive, just good ones. Usually in the $30 and above range.

 

[johnnyflake]

My personal favorite for the last 3 or 4 years is Chamucos Anejo.
I also enjoy
Chinaco Anejo & Don Julio Anejo & Casa Noble Anejo
Something you should consider trying is "Sotol" which is not very well known among US Tequila Drinkers, but it is very similar to Tequila, yet it's not a true Tequila and it's about half the price. My favorite is Hacienda De Chihuahua Anejo

 

[Clint]

Herradura Anejo is smooth stuff.

 

[Clint]

What about El Matador tequila?

 

[sean]

Sign me up, Clint. I've been sorta keeping an eye out for the leather satchels they throw down to the Matador post-fight, but they only sell cheep ones at plaza monumental.

What about El Matador tequila?

Is sotol anything like pulque?

My personal favorite for the last 3 or 4 years is Chamucos Anejo.
I also enjoy
Chinaco Anejo & Don Julio Anejo & Casa Noble Anejo
Something you should consider trying is "Sotol" which is not very well known among US Tequila Drinkers, but it is very similar to Tequila, yet it's not a true Tequila and it's about half the price. My favorite is Hacienda De Chihuahua Anejo

 

[Clint]

Sign me up, Clint. I've been sorta keeping an eye out for the leather satchels they throw down to the Matador post-fight, but they only sell cheep ones at plaza monumental.

Is sotol anything like pulque?

LOL...

 

[johnnyflake]

Sign me up, Clint. I've been sorta keeping an eye out for the leather satchels they throw down to the Matador post-fight, but they only sell cheep ones at plaza monumental.

Is sotol anything like pulque?

Sorry, I do not know anything about "Pulque".