Favorite Tequila

[arturo7]

Tequila is best bought cheap. If you can find something in a plastic jug and get change back from a 20, buy it.

save some for your tank in case you run out of gas

 

[Monica Amy]

There is another awesome tequila forum on the web, but I was curious what the beer crowd prefers.
And don't say Tequiza!

I have Penca Azul, 4 Copas, Siete Leguas, and Ocho tequila in stock - all blancos. The lone Extra Anejo is an expensive bottle of Casa Noble. I enjoy the blancos straight up or in a nice, fresh, clean margarita sans the salt.

There is a new tequila brand Elevaso Tequila. I was able to try it at a restaurant in Malibu, very smooth. Resembles a whiskey more than a tequila, pretty sweet and great with a steak or as an after-dinner drink.

 

[Andrew Hodgson]

George Clooney (AKA Casamigos).
Don Julio.
Patron.

For affordability, Hornitos.

 

[beernutz]

It's alive it's alive!

I second the Don Julio Anejo as the tequila I like to keep on hand for sippin. I need to try the 70 Anejo one of these days.

For frozen Bacardi-mix margaritas Hornitos blanco or heck even Kirklands, which is produced by Cielo IIRC, will do.

 

[MaxStout]

I do likes me some Don Julio anejo. Herradura anejo also very good. Hornitos anejo not bad when going cheap, and great for margs.

I've really taken a liking to El Padrino anejo, which was recommended by a friend. About $30/750ml at Total Wine. This has been my standard pour the past couple years.

BTW, if you haven't had a black & blue margarita, you're missing out on a great summer treat.

 

[verboten]

Clase Azul Reposado so far is my favorite

 

[Inkleg]

I love a good sipping tequila and neat is how I drink all of mine. I’ve always been a firm believer that if you need salt and a lime you seriously need to upgrade your tequila.

Don Julio 1942 Extra Anejo is a great tequila, but has become a bit pricey. I ran across this the other day and it is fantastic!

 

[Soulshine2]

There is another awesome tequila forum on the web, but I was curious what the beer crowd prefers.
And don't say Tequiza!

I have Penca Azul, 4 Copas, Siete Leguas, and Ocho tequila in stock - all blancos. The lone Extra Anejo is an expensive bottle of Casa Noble. I enjoy the blancos straight up or in a nice, fresh, clean margarita sans the salt.

top 4 - Don Julio reposado, Patron, 1800 , and the one that George Clooney markets- Casamigos.

 

[Cavpilot2000]

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Clase Azul Reposado so far is my favorite

I'll second that. They also have an extra anejo, which is sublime, but very expensive.

 

[dmtaylor]

I've been enjoying Camarena, either the silver or the reposado. Not too expensive, and WAY superior to Cuervo which I shall never taste again. I've noticed the silver gives a slight peach character, very tasty. I'm really a novice yet and haven't tried many brands yet. Also need to pay more attention to what I'm tasting going forward. Have enjoyed Cazadores. Haven't seen a need to spend more than those few yet.

 

[banjogazza]

Anytime I mention tequila to people 75% talk about their bad experience shooting crappy tequila. The other 24% talk about how much they love margaritas.

Tequila is definitely priced up through demand. The "super premium" brands like Patron have pushed up demand and risen prices well beyond many other liquors. I agree there are some cheaper quality tequilas but most are overpriced for the ingredients involved. A $45 bottle of blanco is unaged and made from a very hardy plant. For $45 you can get a single malt scotch that requires far more processing on a more sensitive ingredient, requiring replenishment of barrels and most importantly, time. $45 can buy you a 12 year single malt of suitable quality. Even bourbons can justify costs due to constantly needing to buy new barrels. Hell, you can get 7 year old rum for $20.

I was wondering if any body knew where I can get some information about el Grito tequila, I have an unopened bottle and I was told it may be valuable as it has not been made in so many years, is this true, is it a higher quality tequila?