Aged Tequila Experts???

[muziq]

My recent fav anejo is Leyenda del Milagro--when properly (read: slightly) chilled, nice floral aromas come through over the oak, with a slight zing on the tongue (as opposed to the usual burn that accompanies *every* Cuervo, Patron, Hornitos, and Heradura I've ever had).

Cabo Wabo is nice, too, but the Milagro is my pick.

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by muziq

My recent fav anejo is Leyenda del Milagro--when properly (read: slightly) chilled, nice floral aromas come through over the oak, with a slight zing on the tongue (as opposed to the usual burn that accompanies *every* Cuervo, Patron, Hornitos, and Heradura I've ever had).

Cabo Wabo is nice, too, but the Milagro is my pick.

I like the sound of that...I will keep and eye out for it. Thanks

[snowboardin58]

Cabo Uno. Cabo Wabo's very very expensive and very limited production tequila. http://www.tequilasource.com/cabouno/ $230 is the cheapest you can find it online(one place). Most are $255. Never had it but I have the Anejo and it is very good tequila. VERY good.

[EastBay]

Anejo is usually too oaky, and oak overtakes the flavor. Reposados have some oak aging, no more than 11 months worth (Anejos are over that) and do show better balance of flavor, IMO. Blancos are not aged in oak at all and may be a bit too "raw" because of that, although do show the real flavor the best.

Cazadores Reposado is probably the best QPR on the market, very clean tequila with great flavor profile, yet no headache the next day. Anejo is good as well.

I stick to small producers. Try Partida, fairly new on the market, but worth the price. Currently my favorite (Reposado). I was introduced to it by the wine manager at an LA place that carries over 80 premium tequilas, this one easily stands out.

[tzaddi]

Here is a new favorite of mine, Amate Anejo, be careful their website is kind of obnoxious with Flash & sound in fact I am not going to even list it.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Tequila is my spirit of choice to accompany a good cigar. It invites a rich cameroon wrapper of whatever you got in the humi.

When I can get it I like to savor 1800 Gran Reserva Tequila Anejo

I have also enjoyed Centenario Plata Blanco, very clean and warming with citrus high notes.

I have both 1800 and Centenario Anejo and both are great. Don Julio Anejo is good too. I have amassed a lot of Tequila as my parents spend 4 months a year in Mexico.

I too find Tequila a good match for a robust cigar like Bolivar or Juan Lopez.

[macjoe53]

El Mayor Anejo is an excellent sipping tequila and my current favor to kick back and enjoy slightly chilled and with a good cigar. I had a 1/2 bottle of the reposado left last month which my killed off while house sitting for me. He said it was better than his Don Julio.

He replaced it with a full bottle of the Anejo so I can't complain.

www.elmayor.com/

[bhertzing]

I'll occasionally sip on a bit of Tequila Aficionado Reposado. I will keep it in my freezer. Very smooth but strong to my taste.

This post has me reaching for my bottle of Corralejo Reposado. I find it a great after-work drink.

[Czubaka]

I'll put in my recommendation for Don Julio 1942. Perfect sipping tequila, definitely my favorite, but pricey ($120).

[pitbulljimmy]

I have to put in a vote for El Jimador Resposado. My folks brought a bottle back with them from the Mayan Riviera... the BEST sipping tequilla I've ever had, hands down.

[rottenzombie]

I am inspired to try some new things by this thread.Thanks,I have been stuck in a rut and didn't know it.I thought Patron silver was the best stuff ever. I am going to search for new brands now.Woo Hoo a new obsession.

[Frodo]

I love good tequila, but I wouldn't have thought of pairing it with a cigar. My thought is that the more complex ones seem to have age, and that gets expensive. If I'm going to spend that kind of $$ I would rather sip it on its own. I also have doubts that a lesser-aged tequila can stand up to a cigar. May try it once though...

[Robudda723]

Shooting for me is Patron Silver ($60 a bottle), Sipping tequila I get Patron Platinum ($180 a bottle) but oh so smooth. And yes I keep my tequila in the freezer and do not ruin with salt or lime. And please do not hurt my feelings by putting good tequila in a mixed drink.

Rob