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Originally posted by arcwelder76:
Patron Silver is my go too sipping tequila.

I would humbly recommend you try the "Roca" Patron Silver. It is a much nicer taste in my opinion.

A big difference in the "Roca".

I knew when I posted this I would not be disappointed. LOL

The "Roca" Patron is on my list. It's available in reposado, anejo, etc. isn't it? I basically read a bunch of fairly recent articles on "best tequilas" and wrote down some middle-of-the-road from the blanco/reposado/anejo categories. Figure I'll first see what is available locally. I can't imagine WV is going to have a big selection. LOL

The roca is available in differing tastes, but I like the Roca Patron Silver the best.

In VA it is usually $68-70

When I go to Delaware, It is $50 and NO tax...

Herradura Anejo is a particular favorite.

I am not a Tequila drinker I am a Bourbon drinker however my wife drinks Tequila so I can only tell you what she likes. She says the ones listed are for sipping.

This is the first one.
Casa Dragones.
Tequila Blanco
It is 100% Puro Agave Azul.
It is a clear bottle with a blue lable
This was purchased at an ABC fine wines and spirits in Florida. I am not sure if it is available near you.

This is the next one.
Calera
Anejo
100% Agave
It is a clear bottle with a reddish brown label.
I think we picked this one up in Mexico while on a cruise. Not sure if it is available in the United States.

The next one is.
Casamigos
Blanco
Tequila 100% Agave Azul
This is in a clear bottle with a light tan or white label.
This is available throughout Florida. I am not sure if it is available near you.

Hopefully you can find them near you.

I like the Milagro Reserves and Herradura.

I like silver tequila for margaritas but prefer one that is more aged for straight drinking (don't like the term "sipping").
More flavor.

Don Julio
Codrigo

I recently discovered Casamigos. I'd avoided that one because of it's George Clooney association and figuring that no way could Clooney know good tequila. I was wrong. It's excellent. I prefer the Reposado as a balance of agave flavor and the vanilla/caramel/oak notes from the barrel. Casamigo might be a bit sweet for mixing into a margarita (1 part triple sec, 1 part lime juice, 2 parts tequila is my recipe), but its quite nice neat.

I enjoy sipping reposado tequilas. Anejos are too expensive, and taste more like the barrels they were aged in than agave.

A few of my favorite reposados-

Cabo Wabo
Don Julio
Herradura
Casamigos

These are widely available. There are a zillion tequilas out there, I’m sure there are other good ones. If you ever want to spend about $100, try a bottle of Clase Azul reposado. It’s heavenly. And hard to find.

I was over at one of my best friends' a couple months ago and he was telling me about how some of his on-line friends had talked him into trying tequila. He hated it. Brought out the fifth. Hardly touched. I allowed as how I'd been meaning to find a good tequila to try. "You want it? Take it!" So I did.



I find it real tasty.

Just looked it up on Michigan's Liquor Control Commission price list: $20. Damn, I'm a cheap drunk

Iv been wanting to try Don Julio 1942 for years; I just have a hard time with ~$130 a bottle or ~$20 a shot.

Is it really that different?

No

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Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
Iv been wanting to try Don Julio 1942 for years; I just have a hard time with ~$130 a bottle or ~$20 a shot.

Is it really that different?

It’s real good. I buy it when it’s on sale at Costco for around $100. It’s definitely not something I’d use in mixed drinks but it’s really smooth and tasty as a sipper.

SHIPPING TEQUILA? SURE. HOW MUCH?



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oh wait

I did think about ordering online, but shipping was a little pricey. Gonna check locally first.

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I was in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a wedding and the Bachelor Party started at a restaurant that that had their own Margarita recipe book for sale. I bought the book because it featured write-ups of the great Tequila makers across Mexico.

I think you will enjoy reading about the different brands and each's version of Tequila.

This book is not an in-depth, know-all book about Tequila, it's a great start with drink recipes, food recipes, and overview of tequila makers.

I have no doubt in-depth tequila books exist but if you want one because you enjoy tequila and not because you want to start your distillery I think this book works great!

Amazon has used from $1.50 to new at $17
www.Amazon.com/Great-Margarita-Book-Handbook-Recipes/dp/1580085857/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+Great+Margarita+Book&qid=1573882491&sr=8-1

The Great Margarita Book: A Handbook with Recipes
by Al Lucero, John Harrisson, Robert Redford (Foreword)

SBN: 1580085857
ISBN-13: 9781580085854
Format: Paperback, 152pp
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Edition Description: Revised 2004

From the Publisher
Al Lucero is the owner of Maria's Restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

As descendants of a Spanish conquistador who captained an army that occupied Santa Fe in the 17th century, Al's family has been cooking and eating New Mexican food for centuries.
Synopsis

On the rocks or frozen, with lemon or lime, with salt or without, nothing conjures up the festive spirit of Mexico and the Southwest quite like amargarita-especially one made with the best tequila.

Al Lucero, owner of Maria's Restaurant in Santa Fe, has served up his nationally acclaimed, authentic margaritas for nearly 20 years.

In this revised edition of The Great Margarita Book, Al offers more than 85 of his special formulas along with profiles of more than 75 premium tequilas, including discussions of the all-important blue agave and methods of tequila production, classification, and labeling.

Also featuring recipes for spicy dishes from Maria's and other great tequila drinks, The Great Margarita Book is the quintessential guide to America's most festive cocktail.

¡Salud!

Casa Noble Añejo and Single Barrel Extra Añejo

https://casanoble.com/expressions/anejo

https://casanoble.com/expressions/single-barrel

Tequila isn't my main drink. Prefer Rye whiskey instead. But Qui makes a pretty decent one. I have a bit of this from time to time.

https://www.quitequila.com/

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Together, Jose and I managed to lose a couple days of my life when I was in the USAF. A real friend doesnt let that happen. We dont hang out anymore.

Yoop, I think everyone has a story about Jose or one of his cousins. Hahahaha.
I can hardly smell tequila anymore because of what Jose did to me and that was like 30 years ago.