Tequila with a cigar?

[other1]

I was never much of a Tequila drinker.. I mean, I'd have the odd shot of cuervo when already drunk, but thats about it.

Recently I was at the Borgata casino and they have a bar that has a selection of like 100 premium tequilas. I found that the really good ones are nice for sipping. Anyone a tequila drinker out there? Can you recommend some good ones?

 

[mpingree]

My personal favorite for sipping is Don Julio silver. But there are several good ones.

 

[AVB]

Here is the link to the last time Tequila was brought up.

 

[other1]

Thanks for the suggestions and the pointer to the other thread. I've got a nice list to try out now.

 

[Robbmt]

Don julio reposado -- Shaken with ice --- strained --- served with an orange garnish.

Went wonderfully with a Vegas Robaina famosa at a little "uno de mayo" celebration last night.

 

[alphaiii]

It depends what you like.

Blanco/Silver tequila gives the most agave flavor, but can be a bit harsher due to not being aged.

Reposado, or rested tequilas, are aged 3 months to less than a year in oak barrels, so they are usually smoother and pick up additional flavor. This is what I usually drink.

Anejos are aged over a year. Some pick up heavier oak flavors than others, depending on how long it's aged.

I've only tried a couple blancos. Cabo Wabo blanco was very good.

For reposados, some of my favorites that I've tried include Gran Centenario, Don Julio, and El Tesoro.

For anejos, I've only tried a couple, but 1800 Anejo was very good. It's definitely got a heavier bourbon/oak flavor from the aging, but it's very smooth and good.

 

[Lee]

El Tesoro Anejo, hands down the best tequila I've ever tasted.

 

[alphaiii]

El Tesoro Anejo, hands down the best tequila I've ever tasted.

I may have to try this, since I like the reposado alot and they are close in price. I just hope the anejo isn't too strong on the wood flavors for me.

 

[other1]

After trying a lot of the suggestions from here, Don Julio Anejo is my favorite so far.

 

[alphaiii]

After trying a lot of the suggestions from here, Don Julio Anejo is my favorite so far.

Here is another I need to try. It's a shame that 99% of bars and restaurants around my area have horrible tequila selection. It makes it real hard to try a variety of tequilas.

 

[other1]

Where are you?

 

[AVB]

He's in PA near Pittsburgh.

 

[Tony Bones]

I made a batch about four months ago. It'll be ready around next summer. Tasted it the other day and it's freakin' good, even at an uncut 170 proof.

 

[Robbmt]

Had the El Tesoro last night -- nice full body more agave than wood to be sure.

What will Tony Bones take in trade for a flask full of this batch?