Tequila Thread!!!

[qsalinas]

Was wondering if anyone here was teasted any of what they are calling "Micro Tequilas"?
I'm heading to Mexico soon and was thinking of picking some up.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by qsalinas

Was wondering if anyone here was teasted any of what they are calling "Micro Tequilas"?
I'm heading to Mexico soon and was thinking of picking some up.

What are you thinking of spending - and where in Mexico will you be staying?

[qsalinas]

Originally Posted by Frodo

What are you thinking of spending - and where in Mexico will you be staying?

Money is not an issue and I'm staying at a resort in Puerto Vallarta.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by qsalinas

Money is not an issue and I'm staying at a resort in Puerto Vallarta.

In that case...

There is a place on the malecon (main drag) called Casa Del Tequila that has a decent selection as well as some open bottles that you can try before buying. Any cab driver worth his salt will know the place. They also get some of the harder to get bottles. Two of the higher-end and boutiquier brands that I've tried are...

- Don German 3yr (~$75/bottle)
- Los Abuelos Anejo (Same)

You can save about 10-15% by buying from a LaPlaya but you cannot sample before buying there - they may not have some of the more esoteric bottlings available. I've heard really good things about the 70th Anniversary bottling of El Tesoro but it was a limited run and prices may be over $150. Casa Del Tequila would be best to ask about this one.

If money is no object, perhaps Casa Noble Single Cask bottles may be of interest. Not sure how much the Anejo bottling is, but I heard it is a 5yr old, and that means $$$. Casa Noble is a very well-regarded brand though.

[Frodo]

Best tequila that I've tried is the Gran Patron. It is a blanco tequila (unaged) and about $400+ but really nice if money is not a concern and you'd like to try an unbelievable blanco...

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Best tequila that I've tried is the Gran Patron. It is a blanco tequila (unaged) and about $400+ but really nice if money is not a concern and you'd like to try an unbelievable blanco...

Gran Patron Platinum (Blanco) can be had for ~$220-$230 a bottle. The $500 bottle of Patron is the Burdeos (Anejo)

It's definitely an experience I will say that. However in general I found it too smooth and lacking in the flavor department. It was unbelievably smooth though I mean I could have funneled that bottle. However mine lasted me 6 months. 3 days out of 6 months but still.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by Bill86

Gran Patron Platinum (Blanco) can be had for ~$220-$230 a bottle. The $500 bottle of Patron is the Burdeos (Anejo)

It's definitely an experience I will say that. However in general I found it too smooth and lacking in the flavor department. It was unbelievably smooth though I mean I could have funneled that bottle. However mine lasted me 6 months. 3 days out of 6 months but still.

Ah. Up here (Toronto) we found one for $450 and when family went to PV for a visit the price they quoted...I don't remember but it wasn't much cheaper than the Toronto price. Sounds like the booze taxes where you live are pretty good! I only had a couple of samples, but I remember it being well-crafted, balanced, and flavourful. Wonderfuly smooth but with enough flavour for me to complain why it wasn't cheaper.

[qsalinas]

Originally Posted by Frodo

In that case...

There is a place on the malecon (main drag) called Casa Del Tequila that has a decent selection as well as some open bottles that you can try before buying. Any cab driver worth his salt will know the place. They also get some of the harder to get bottles. Two of the higher-end and boutiquier brands that I've tried are...

- Don German 3yr (~$75/bottle)
- Los Abuelos Anejo (Same)

You can save about 10-15% by buying from a LaPlaya but you cannot sample before buying there - they may not have some of the more esoteric bottlings available. I've heard really good things about the 70th Anniversary bottling of El Tesoro but it was a limited run and prices may be over $150. Casa Del Tequila would be best to ask about this one.

If money is no object, perhaps Casa Noble Single Cask bottles may be of interest. Not sure how much the Anejo bottling is, but I heard it is a 5yr old, and that means $$$. Casa Noble is a very well-regarded brand though.

Thanks for the help and you are right about the Casa Noble, they are some of my favorite tequilas.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by qsalinas

Was wondering if anyone here was teasted any of what they are calling "Micro Tequilas"?
I'm heading to Mexico soon and was thinking of picking some up.

One thing that came to mind. Generally I think tequila prices are slightly higher in Mexico than the US due to taxes. True, there are a few brands that are not made for export that you can't get outside the country (I believe Don German is one of those) but generally I don't think there will be any great deals to be had relative to what you can get in Texas.

Just a thought...

[qsalinas]

Originally Posted by Frodo

One thing that came to mind. Generally I think tequila prices are slightly higher in Mexico than the US due to taxes. True, there are a few brands that are not made for export that you can't get outside the country (I believe Don German is one of those) but generally I don't think there will be any great deals to be had relative to what you can get in Texas.

Just a thought...

I would agree with that put I was thinking more along the lines of picking up local tequilas that I can't get in the states.

[Frodo]

I had the good fortune to try the D'Antonio a while ago and found it over-oaked for my palate. Would love to revisit as I really liked the Anejo from this line...

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Frodo

One thing that came to mind. Generally I think tequila prices are slightly higher in Mexico than the US due to taxes.

Slightly? You kidding me??? I get Don Julio Blanco for $18 at the Mexican Naval PX. I'd have to convert my other bottles as they are all in Mexico dollar price tags, but I'd expect any tequila to be at least 30% off.