Tequila

[icehog3]

Ever since visiting Mexico several years ago and sampling Don Julio (OK, sampling is an understatement), Don Julio was the tequila I liked best. I was thrilled when they started selling it in the U.S., and the Don Julio Anejo is a regular staple in my home bar now.

[doctorcue]

The VERY best tequila I have had (and continue to enjoy) is the Don Julio 1942. The Herradura Suprema is just below that. Both are pricey though. $100+

For those that like a oak-tasting anejo, I enjoy the Gran Centenario Anejo. About $45-$60 for a bottle.

[coachmongo66]

Don Julio... smokey, oaky and very smooth. Serve it over ice and sip it slowly while smoking a strong stogie. Sit in a comfortable chair, outside, with something playing on the radio that will take you south of the border. When you drink tequila like that, it becomes more about a state of mind and less about getting wasted. If you want to get wasted shoot some cheap well tequila and find a corner to slump in.

[partagaspete]

I see the Don Julio Anejo is real popular and I already have Patron Anejo but my class six just got in Don Julio white (or silver, whatever it is called). I have had and like Patron Silver so my question is how does the Don Julio Blanco compare to the Patron Blanco?? Thnx.

T

[Puro_Angler]

Originally Posted by partagaspete

I see the Don Julio Anejo is real popular and I already have Patron Anejo but my class six just got in Don Julio white (or silver, whatever it is called). I have had and like Patron Silver so my question is how does the Don Julio Blanco compare to the Patron Blanco?? Thnx.

T

I'm not a big fan of blancos/silvers, but I do generally use them as mixers. Stick with Patron silver and search for Don Julio Anejo for a true sipping tequila.

[partagaspete]

Originally Posted by Puro_Angler

I'm not a big fan of blancos/silvers, but I do generally use them as mixers. Stick with Patron silver and search for Don Julio Anejo for a true sipping tequila.

Thanks for the tip. unfortunately they didn't have any of the Don Julio silver on the shelf so I had to settle for the Patron Anejo. It didn't suck

Less spicey than the repasodo and sweeter and very smooooooth. I will still get the DJ when availabele to do a little side by side comparison.

T

[jaharr]

Just got back from an all-inclusive in Mexico. Attended a tequila appreciation/tasting class and learned a lot, drank more. Learned why Jose Cuervo Especial is considered "el crappo" (only 30% tequila). Don Julio reposado was, in my opinion, the best by far. Herradura was very good, Sauza ok.

Now I just need to find me some of those thick glass goblets/snifters with the blue or green rims for my bar.

[jaharr]

Originally Posted by jaharr

Now I just need to find me some of those thick glass goblets/snifters with the blue or green rims for my bar.

Does anyone know where I can find these at a reasonable price? I am kicking myself for not buying them when I saw them in Mexico. They are thick blown glass, clear but with tinted rims, kinda snifter-ish but not quite as bulbous, no two alike. Thanks.