404390 Wed May 23 10:32:50 -0700 2007 32 36 Spirits 0 2595176 I've recently taken up sipping on tequila with lime as a nice summery drink. My problem is I know very little about tequila..probably just enough to be dangerous with. I've been sipping the Patron Silver, but wanted to get input from tequila lovers, especially those who drink it straight. Wed May 23 10:32:50 -0700 2007 11990 Janet from Richmond 1 2595633 If you do a search, you'll find a few tequila threads from the last 6 months or so. I favor Herradura reposado or anejo. Nice smooth tequilas with lots of flavor. Wed May 23 12:16:35 -0700 2007 2595176 10132 sku 2 2595759 I also like the Herradura reposada - and if you can get your hands on a wonderful sangrita recipe - to sip along with the tequila, all the better. Wed May 23 12:43:00 -0700 2007 2595633 10985 MMRuth 1 2595657 If you like silver tequilas, I highly recommend El Tesoro Platinum. It is an excellent tequila and is often less expensive. Wed May 23 12:23:06 -0700 2007 2595176 76025 mojoeater 1 2595745 For an inexpensive but solid tequila I enjoy Jose Cuervo Tradicional. Wed May 23 12:38:45 -0700 2007 2595176 62340 Mr Lee Ho 1 2595771 Three Generations Anejo! "It's the best in the City." Kevin Wed May 23 12:45:13 -0700 2007 2595176 10453 KOK 2 2595777 I love 3 Gen. I would have recommended it, but she said she was enjoying a silver. But yes, Sauza Tres Generaciones is lovely. I vastly prefer the entire Sauza line to anything by Cuervo. Wed May 23 12:46:31 -0700 2007 2595771 76025 mojoeater 3 2597741 I guess I took it that JfR, while now having the Patron Silver, was open to anything and wasn't specifically looking for Silvers. But luckily, as you smartly noted all the sauza is good and they have a silver in that same, 'I Dream of Jeanie' kind of looking bottle in Silver too! Thanks, kevin Thu May 24 05:31:15 -0700 2007 2595777 10453 KOK 4 2597805 Thank you everyone for your replies and I've only had the silver (as far as straight outside of a shot <g>) because it was recommended. While searching the bar last night I found a bottle of Herradura reposada, most likely a gift, and will try it this weekend. I'm most definitely open to trying different types and styles. Thank you all for your help. Thu May 24 06:11:11 -0700 2007 2597741 11990 Janet from Richmond 3 2833459 also, i enjoy the 3 gen. as well, but it's a bit too oaky for summertime sipping with a lime, i'd think. that said, i've been trying the milagros and they're very good. Fri Aug 10 11:44:49 -0700 2007 2595777 10118 joypirate 1 2597557 If you're enjoying the silvers, I'd try Lapis, Casa Noble, and Herradura (in that order). If you can find a Pura Sangre, it's the best tequila I've had at that price point ($15 or something on sale, way better than most $20 bottles) and I bought a case and have been using it for margaritas and last minute gifts for over a year. Casa Noble anejo is my favorite sipping tequila. If you close your eyes and smell it, you can detect a hint of butter. It's almost like smelling a boozy buttercream frosting. Thu May 24 00:31:11 -0700 2007 2595176 11577 Pei 2 2597608 I second the El Tesoro, very smooth with enough flavor. Also reccomend a Chichicapa, if you can find a liquour store that carries it. Thu May 24 02:07:45 -0700 2007 2597557 87968 cocktailqueen77 2 2619546 Casa Noble Anejo is reduced in price a little at Bev Mo now with their card. Thu May 31 22:43:51 -0700 2007 2597557 10864 sel 1 2599893 Chinaco plata (Silver) well worth a sip. El Tesoro is good too. Thu May 24 16:34:09 -0700 2007 2595176 10875 BHAppeal 1 2619761 Throw away the lime and sip these like a good Cognac: Herradura Selecion Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Casa Noble Anejo 1921 Reserva Especial Fri Jun 01 04:45:23 -0700 2007 2595176 19281 2top 1 2627786 Not technically a tequila, but related is Sotol. I'm really a fan of Sotol Reposado. Much cheaper than a premium tequila here, but very strong with lots of bite. It makes a kick ass margarita as well. Mon Jun 04 10:18:18 -0700 2007 2595176 103045 nk. 1 2634327 If you like good tequila, most would say avoid Cuervo. My favorite has always been Don Julio and I highly reccommend it. Wed Jun 06 06:33:14 -0700 2007 2595176 75215 hungry_fox 2 2634901 I would agree the Cuervo Gold used in bars is nothing to cheer about but you, or whoever told you to avoid Cuervo couldn't have tasted Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia. Wed Jun 06 09:31:02 -0700 2007 2634327 19281 2top 3 2634982 Actually I did, and I said on here it was pretty decent, I then got blasted by everyone on the post because apparently it's not real tequila or it's tourist tequila or somethin I don't know. Either way, Don Julio is still my favorite. Wed Jun 06 09:48:51 -0700 2007 2634901 75215 hungry_fox 1 2679422 I agree with Hungry Fox on the Don Julio, especially the reposado, it's easy to sip and enjoy. Even better, though, is the reposado I had a couple of nights ago, Don Fernando. This is without a doubt the smoothest, easiest sipping tequila I've ever had the pleasure of trying, plus it was absolutely delicious. Double distilled and then aged in French barrels previously used for aging chardonnay. I was amazed. http://www.donfernandotequila.com/ Wed Jun 20 19:12:31 -0700 2007 2595176 10506 DiningDiva 2 2727306 If you're looking for something a little different, try Agavero. By different I mean a little sweeter than most tequilas as its labeled a "tequila licqour". By itself, Agavero is very smooth and enjoyable for sipping and with the addition of lime, the acidity will add a nice balance to the sweetness. Some other notable mentions are Cazadores, Don Julio and a recent find from Texas.. Don Alvaro. Sat Jul 07 10:49:34 -0700 2007 2679422 109434 NobleRot 3 2727763 Thanks for the recco. It sounds a little bit like Crema, the mezcal derivative put out by Del Maguey. It's real mezcal but with a little softening of the harder edges and a little sweetness. Deliciously good :-) Sat Jul 07 14:52:34 -0700 2007 2727306 10506 DiningDiva 1 2751934 Question for those on the thread: I've been recommended a brand called Clase Azul, which is about $90/bottle. I'll have to mail order it, as it's available only in a few states... Is it worth the price? Or is it hype? The stuff comes in a very pretty blue and white ceramic bottle, and I'm a bit wary of anything that comes in a bottle that's too pretty... what am I actually paying for? Sun Jul 15 14:22:19 -0700 2007 2595176 65478 davis_sq_pro 1 2802250 Please try Asom Broso blanco or Asom Broso La Rosa which is aged in Bordeaux casks for 11 mos (try this not the 3 mos version). These are two of my absolute favorites. I also enjoy Casa Noble Anejo, El Conquistador reposado and Don Julio 1942 (expensive). Tue Jul 31 22:10:28 -0700 2007 2595176 115885 SemajT 1 2804742 Porfidio silver is excellent. Wed Aug 01 15:20:03 -0700 2007 2595176 10809 Josh 1 2819051 El Tesoro de Don Felipe (anejo) gets my vote for sipping. Mon Aug 06 14:56:03 -0700 2007 2595176 19813 Poindexter 1 2826431 i'm a big fan of tequila and my favorite by far is partiva anejo. but when I'm looking for something basic i stick to casadoras repesado, i think it's better then patron (and cheaper). salud! Wed Aug 08 13:56:04 -0700 2007 2595176 117745 littlemisswaitress 2 2831622 don julio (anejo) in my opinion is the best sipping tequila!!! Thu Aug 09 21:45:35 -0700 2007 2826431 111510 fan4food 2 2956198 I agree with you, littlemisswaitress, except it's spelled Cazadores, and is easy to spot by the picture of a stag's head on the bottle (cazadores means "hunters"). It's a budget (~$20 for the plato) pure-agave tequila, a real bargain. The same distiller makes a $50 tequila called Corzo in much fancier packaging (a dramatic-looking rectangular bottle), but I don't think it's worth the premium. El Tesoro is my other favorite nice-priced pure-agave tequila. I use the blancos for tequila cocktails, the reposados and the añejos for sipping. Wed Sep 19 11:32:44 -0700 2007 2826431 10143 MC Slim JB 1 2847556 El Tesoro Platinum (for silver), Tapatio Familia Reserva and Don Julio 1942 (for Anejo): these are not cheap but they are by far the best tequilas I have ever tasted. Wed Aug 15 08:23:46 -0700 2007 2595176 119394 drinkslover 1 2954948 Just tried Don Julio 1942 Anejo this past weekend, and it is now at the top of my list. Wed Sep 19 05:54:26 -0700 2007 2595176 26725 swsidejim 1 4463480 The first ever Single Estate Vitaga tequila has been released. It is called Tequila Ocho - they use the traditional methods of distilling and each year the tast will vary sligtly based on the micro climate of that particular estate. Sun Mar 01 14:04:37 -0800 2009 2595176 270897 SamSeiller 1 4464048 A tequila fan recommended that I try Tonala's four-year anejo. It is really very good and BevMo had it for $39. Was far better than a lot of people's "go to" premium tequilas, like Patron. Sun Mar 01 17:19:55 -0800 2009 2595176 136188 Outerspace