Tequila Thread!!! - Page 3

mosesbotbol · 02-19-2009, 09:30 AM

Don Julio Silver is $18 at the Mexican PX in Isla Mujeres!

TheRiddick · 02-19-2009, 01:37 PM

They will ship the agave here. One of them, in Alameda will actually roast the plants there and then ship them here, this will force them into calling the product something other than Tequila per rules and regulations (must be 100% Mexico made). The other two will make the entire product in Mexico.

One of the them is Bermejo, the guy who put tequila on the map here in States with his tequila bar in SF (over 130 different ones available, plus he offers classes, writes books, etc.) He's the Roy Hersch of tequila, since you know Roy.

The other one is a father and son team, 4th and 5th generations of distillers from old days in Yugoslavia. They make incredible vodka called Charbay (made in Mendocino) using actual fruit as its flavoring (as opposed to various additions others do). I am sure they will come up with something serious, not that the others won't. They also make great Cab from Spring Mountain grapes (Napa, where they live).

The guys who will ship the roasted agave here make one of the best vodkas around as well, Hanger One. They also make various distilled products and actually better grappa (and much more affordable as well) than most Italian made products.

This will be interesting.

Try to find a bottle of Partida, this is the "new" generation of artisanal tequila to me and shows the direction the product is headed. LA area resident backed by some banker (to invest in the land her family heldin Mexico), so if anything, she started the trend.

mosesbotbol · 02-19-2009, 03:16 PM

I have had Partida before and thought it was good. Hanger One is big time when it comes to flavoring; some I am not keen one like Orange, but most are great and really have a natural taste.

TheRiddick · 02-19-2009, 08:34 PM

Another vote for Reposado, 11 months of oak aging, Anejo is usually way too much oak for me.

mosesbotbol · 02-20-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Another vote for Reposado, 11 months of oak aging, Anejo is usually way too much oak for me.

Anejo's can end up tasting like Cognac, which is OK, but I prefer the more pronounced agave taste from Reposado.

No one is really talking about Cabo in this thread? I actually like the over-the-top agave taste of it.

02-19-2009, 08:37 PM

I like Patron and Padron. Tequila Margarita and a Cigar.

02-19-2009, 08:38 PM

And Patron is also good for smooth shots and it makes you look impressive around here at bars.

02-23-2009, 02:14 PM

Try Canadian Club w/Green Tea Ginger Ale, Lime, Ice & Cabo Wabo Anejo.

1. Squeeze Lime wedge in a Tequila glass.

2. Add ice. (fill glass full with ice)

3. Add 1/3 glass of Cabo Wabo Anejo.

4. Add 2/3 Canadian Club w/Green Tea Ginger Ale.

SmokinApe · 02-23-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmunchiv

Try Canadian Club w/Green Tea Ginger Ale, Lime, Ice & Cabo Wabo Anejo.

1. Squeeze Lime wedge in a Tequila glass.

2. Add ice. (fill glass full with ice)

3. Add 1/3 glass of Cabo Wabo Anejo.

4. Add 2/3 Canadian Club w/Green Tea Ginger Ale.

Sounds good...

03-03-2009, 09:14 PM

Big Patron Fan !

mosesbotbol · 06-16-2009, 06:15 PM

Just picked up in Austin at Spec's on 290. In Boston, Tequila is hard to find expect for the most common brands and very few people are real experts either at the stores.

I have not tried any yet, but that should change pretty soon.

La Penca Mexcal (with 2 worms)
Cavalino Blanco
Cavalino Reposado
El Reromador Reposado

Has anyone tried any of these?

TheRiddick · 06-16-2009, 09:10 PM

Moses, you're crazy :-) Mezcal? Why?

Specs do have a good selection, although Hi Times in CA has an incredible selection and good prices.

mosesbotbol · 06-20-2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Moses, you're crazy :-) Mezcal? Why?

Specs do have a good selection, although Hi Times in CA has an incredible selection and good prices.

The Penca is as refined as the best Tequila. The flavor is just way out there. Pine, tar, agave... Just hard to pinpoint, but it's for sure an agave drink. Really smooth stuff.

You'd be a believer if you tried this. Never had a Mezcal before. I assume their are usually associated with something harsh and rough?

TheRiddick · 06-21-2009, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

The Penca is as refined as the best Tequila. The flavor is just way out there. Pine, tar, agave... Just hard to pinpoint, but it's for sure an agave drink. Really smooth stuff.

You'd be a believer if you tried this. Never had a Mezcal before. I assume their are usually associated with something harsh and rough?

Very rough and harsh. Not that I am trying out many, after a few I gave up and not looking for another "experience". I'll see if it is available locally and maybe give it a try.

68TriShield · 12-07-2009, 08:03 AM

Bryan aka addiction gifted me a bottle of this at my herf on Saturday.
I realize it isn't pure Tequila so don't hassle me,I just wanted to share

Parshooter · 12-07-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Bryan aka addiction gifted me a bottle of this at my herf on Saturday.
I realize it isn't pure Tequila so don't hassle me,I just wanted to share

HASSLE HASSLE HASSLE, that's not REAL tequila, HASSLE HASSLE HASSLE

I am interested in hearing a review though. Never have seen it.

LeoM · 12-07-2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Bryan aka addiction gifted me a bottle of this at my herf on Saturday.
I realize it isn't pure Tequila so don't hassle me,I just wanted to share

I've seen that stuff around, never tried it though...let us know how it is

68TriShield · 12-07-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parshooter

HASSLE HASSLE HASSLE, that's not REAL tequila, HASSLE HASSLE HASSLE

I am interested in hearing a review though. Never have seen it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeoM

I've seen that stuff around, never tried it though...let us know how it is

For the most part,if you drink and like coffee this stuff is good.
A bit syrup(e) and very mouth coating.More dry than sweet with a nice (strong) coffee taste. I like it

Thanks again Bryan!

JohnnyFlake · 06-22-2009, 10:33 AM

At this time, Chinaco, Don Julio, Casa Noble, Don Eduardo and 4 Copas are my favorite brands. Right now, I'm mostly drinking the Blancos and/or Silvers.

06-22-2009, 11:33 AM

I gorgot all about 4 Copas.......very nice

The first "All Natural" tequila with good agave flavor in all three ages...blanco-reposado-anejo

02-19-2009, 09:30 AM	#1
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 Don Julio Silver is $18 at the Mexican PX in Isla Mujeres! __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-19-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 They will ship the agave here. One of them, in Alameda will actually roast the plants there and then ship them here, this will force them into calling the product something other than Tequila per rules and regulations (must be 100% Mexico made). The other two will make the entire product in Mexico. One of the them is Bermejo, the guy who put tequila on the map here in States with his tequila bar in SF (over 130 different ones available, plus he offers classes, writes books, etc.) He's the Roy Hersch of tequila, since you know Roy. The other one is a father and son team, 4th and 5th generations of distillers from old days in Yugoslavia. They make incredible vodka called Charbay (made in Mendocino) using actual fruit as its flavoring (as opposed to various additions others do). I am sure they will come up with something serious, not that the others won't. They also make great Cab from Spring Mountain grapes (Napa, where they live). The guys who will ship the roasted agave here make one of the best vodkas around as well, Hanger One. They also make various distilled products and actually better grappa (and much more affordable as well) than most Italian made products. This will be interesting. Try to find a bottle of Partida, this is the "new" generation of artisanal tequila to me and shows the direction the product is headed. LA area resident backed by some banker (to invest in the land her family heldin Mexico), so if anything, she started the trend.

02-19-2009, 03:16 PM	#3
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 I have had Partida before and thought it was good. Hanger One is big time when it comes to flavoring; some I am not keen one like Orange, but most are great and really have a natural taste. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-19-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 Another vote for Reposado, 11 months of oak aging, Anejo is usually way too much oak for me.

02-19-2009, 08:37 PM	#6
PinkPistol86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 I like Patron and Padron. Tequila Margarita and a Cigar.

02-19-2009, 08:38 PM	#7
PinkPistol86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 And Patron is also good for smooth shots and it makes you look impressive around here at bars.

02-23-2009, 02:14 PM	#8
ajmunchiv Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 Try Canadian Club w/Green Tea Ginger Ale, Lime, Ice & Cabo Wabo Anejo. 1. Squeeze Lime wedge in a Tequila glass. 2. Add ice. (fill glass full with ice) 3. Add 1/3 glass of Cabo Wabo Anejo. 4. Add 2/3 Canadian Club w/Green Tea Ginger Ale.

03-03-2009, 09:14 PM	#10
ja3480 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 Big Patron Fan !

06-16-2009, 06:15 PM	#11
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 Just picked up in Austin at Spec's on 290. In Boston, Tequila is hard to find expect for the most common brands and very few people are real experts either at the stores. I have not tried any yet, but that should change pretty soon. La Penca Mexcal (with 2 worms) Cavalino Blanco Cavalino Reposado El Reromador Reposado Has anyone tried any of these? __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

06-16-2009, 09:10 PM	#12
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 Moses, you're crazy :-) Mezcal? Why? Specs do have a good selection, although Hi Times in CA has an incredible selection and good prices.

12-07-2009, 08:03 AM	#15
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,191 Trading: (40)	Re: Tequila Thread!!! Bryan aka addiction gifted me a bottle of this at my herf on Saturday. I realize it isn't pure Tequila so don't hassle me,I just wanted to share

06-22-2009, 10:33 AM	#19
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 At this time, Chinaco, Don Julio, Casa Noble, Don Eduardo and 4 Copas are my favorite brands. Right now, I'm mostly drinking the Blancos and/or Silvers. __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

06-22-2009, 11:33 AM	#20
Patron Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tequila Thread!!!1 I gorgot all about 4 Copas.......very nice The first "All Natural" tequila with good agave flavor in all three ages...blanco-reposado-anejo