Tequila Thread!!!

[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...

[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.

[qsalinas]

Any Tequileros in Houston TX? I would like to get together for some tequila sampling at a local watering hole. They've opened a Teqla Houston on the Washington corridor and they have over 160+ tequilas and 8 of them are on tap, yes you read it right ON TAP.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by qsalinas

Any Tequileros in Houston TX? I would like to get together for some tequila sampling at a local watering hole. They've opened a Teqla Houston on the Washington corridor and they have over 160+ tequilas and 8 of them are on tap, yes you read it right ON TAP.

I would think the Blue Agave forum would be a good place to post this question in addition to here.

[qsalinas]

Originally Posted by Frodo

I would think the Blue Agave forum would be a good place to post this question in addition to here.

Thanks I'll have to check out that forum...

[mosesbotbol]

Here's my newest addition. I am much bigger fan of Mezcal than Tequila. Not sure if this is even sold in USA. This was bought in Mexico.

[Frodo]

ooooh - very nice! Where did you get that if I may ask?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Frodo

ooooh - very nice! Where did you get that if I may ask?

This bottle was from the "Tequila shop" on Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo. Most of my Tequila is purchased in Mexico. Can't beat the prices, but hate the plastic pouring spout; one sign the bottle is for domestic market

Specks in Austin is the other place, worth it

[Frodo]

Thanks. I have friends that vacation in Puerta Vallarta but not elsewhere in Mexico.

[qsalinas]

Here's my new babe it's the Siete Leguas D'Antaño Anejo Tequila-Choice white oak barrels and five long years of aging.
Had my brother-in-law send it to me from Guadalajara Mexico.

[spivy]

Originally Posted by qsalinas

Here's my new babe it's the Siete Leguas D'Antaño Anejo Tequila-Choice white oak barrels and five long years of aging.
Had my brother-in-law send it to me from Guadalajara Mexico.

That is some amazing stuff. A buddy just brought me a bottle of Blue Head Anejo Tequila

[qsalinas]

I had the three Kah Tequilas last night and they were all delisious. The Reposado is 110 proof and surprisingly smooth.

great

Oh, I am in a "It's complicated" relationship with Tequila!!

My latest make up/break up involved some of the ones pictured below. Some of the last to join were not pictured!!!

All of this went down on the Frozen bar pictured!!!

[Frodo]

Man, that 1921 is one of my faves...