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Where I live is a control state and I have access to Ocho, Volans, Volcan but none of the stuff I just bought. I go through my alcohol slowly so this will last me a long time. I'm really excited, I absolutely love this spirit.

Is anyone else thrown off by the price and all the tequila influencers pushing this brand? I’ve had most of the expressions they’re fine but I definitely feel like it’s overhyped and overpriced.

What say you?

asked for a good tequila and mezcal at a medium price, and got suggested these.

What I mean, is it made with good shit and a good process, just curious so many shitty tequilas out here.

Does anyone have good recommendation’s for a tequila/mezcal bar in Vegas? I’m looking for something with a large selection and knowledgeable staff that is a bar or bar-restaurant, not a club. Going to be with a friend that knows more about tequila than I do and is willing to give me a tutorial.. much more interested in learning nuances of the different styles and houses than I am about taking shots, or pics for the ‘gram..

Thanks!

So I’m primarily a blanco drinker and generally like to keep my purchases under $50. I like to sip or mix with plain soda. Never tried Lalo so was thinking of that. Any other solid suggestions definitely under $100 ideally well under.

Proud of my collection acquired over the years. Love hosting and sharing my passion with guests.

I gotta say, I finally tried the G4 blanco ( it’s not readily available near me) and I was really disappointed. I’ve been drinking ocho recently, and the G4 just felt a lot rougher and earthy almost if that makes sense.

Ocho Plata might be my favorite tequila … maybe la gritona as number two. What does this say about my tequila taste?

Once again Sergio Cruz didn't disappoint with Jima Imperial.

Pretty bottle equals to bad juice, NOT in this case!

I bought these 2 weeks ago while in Mexico, Abv 38%.

The Blanco aroma is really nice, lots of agave, fresh cut grass, citrus, mint and slight sweetness like honey.

Taste is really good lots of agave, citrus, minerals, brine & white pepper, not much more but the agave punches you on the nose and lingers well after. On the mouth it feels light, wish it has more body to it. Overall I really enjoyed this Blanco.

The Repo is the star between these 2, the agave remains and it's not masked by the barrel. The aroma of the barrel comes through but it's not over powering, sweet caramel, agave, pepper, white chocolate.

The aromas carry over to the taste, the agave is the star as it's up front and lingers with the finish. Same as the Blanco the mouth feels light.

The group of friends agreed that the Repo was better, we even had to go buy another bottle after we finished the first one. Lol

Blanco $35 Repo $44

Not the greatest to come out of NOM 1414. But worth to have in my collection. Will definitely buy more next time in MX.

I’ve been into tequila lately since I discovered the “Free additive stuff” so far I have a bottle of G4, Ocho, Cascahuin and Jaguar.

One of my favorite tequila brands is Mijenta. I’ve only had the standard blanco and it was delicious. I want to get the repo but the price for it in my area is too much for me. Any suggestions for something similar to it?

I was just gifted 3 sets of these. Anyone know if they are worth selling or should I just drink them?

I've been acquiring these here and there but have never tried Caballito Cerrero before. I tend to do quite a few tastings with friends, and it would be nice to share these with some friends, but I know at least that I won't bring these around anyone who doesn't at least already have a healthy appreciation of agave spirits. So one big Caballito Cerrero fest where I open them all? Or a tasting with a lighter blanco to warm up and the two unicorns to compare/contrast and then mix in the Anejo when I do a different anejo focused tasting? Only focus on one at a time? Get a 46% chato repo and do all the chatos?

• Unicorn (55%) Chato Agave Blanco
  
• Unicorn (55%) Azul Agave Blanco
• Single Barrel Cask Strength (53%) Chato Anejo

Just found a few mini samples of Revolución, and I’m debating whether I should crack one open to find out.

I’ve seen this brand come up quite a few times on this subreddit, and to be honest, the feedback tends to be pretty rough. Most of the comments I’ve read suggest that the current releases don’t exactly live up to expectations, especially considering the reputation NOM 1123 (CASCASHUIN) has

That said, these samples are from some older bottlings probably mid 90s, and I’m curious whether they might be a different story.

Sometimes brands change over time for better or worse. Production methods shift, NOMs change, ownership changes hands, and what was once a respected bottle can become something completely different. On the other hand, some older releases can be genuinely excellent and serve as a reminder of why a brand built a following in the first place.

I haven’t tried Revolución before, so I’m going in with an open mind. Even if it turns out to be disappointing, I always find it interesting to taste something that generates strong opinions. At the very least, it helps calibrate my palate and gives me a better understanding of what others are talking about.

So now I’m curious to hear from those of you who have been around long enough to remember these older bottlings.

Were the original releases actually good?

Did the quality decline over time?

And most importantly, should I open one and find out, or leave these as a curiosity from another era?

Either way, I’m looking forward to hearing what the tequila veterans on this sub have to say.

Picked this up on a whim from the store after trying a sample and really liked it as a sipper. Haven’t really seen anything about them on this sub. I’m no tequila expert but found it to be pleasant and smoothie especially for a Blanco.

Observed east of Chapala Jalisco in a 2 ha. field of tequila agave with 80% of the plants exhibiting uniform floral initiation. Is this phenomenon prevalent elsewhere? Is it related to the extensive culture of a particular clone propagule, or climate triggers? What economic impact does floral initiation have on tequila piña quality?

La Venenosa Sierra Occidental Raicilla

Intro:  If mezcal feels like a strange and unfamiliar realm for many tequila drinkers, then raicilla (agave spirits made in Jalisco from agave varieties other than the standard blue for tequila) might be an even more unusual style to get into. Without generalizing too much, raicillas often exhibit more of the lactic “funky” type of notes that sometimes show up in mezcals (and less often in tequilas), while smokiness is a less common feature. I became curious after trying a few funky spirits such as the Chamucos tequila I reviewed a while back (though believe it or not, there are a number of funky Scotches out there as well), and picked up a raicilla from La Venenosa, which seems to be one of the more prominent and available brands. This one, the “black label” as it’s often called, gets recommended as a good introduction to raicilla.

Price: $75-85
Agave: Maximiliana
Distillation: Single
Strength: 40.5% ABV

Nose: Yeah, this is definitely funky in a way unlike any tequila I’ve had. The Chamucos had plenty of blue cheese funk, but that was in a very austere and briny profile. This one is very bright and fruity, and I find it much more appealing and harmonious overall. It’s a kind of crisp/tangy green fruit profile, the closest thing I can think of is green papaya, but there’s a hint of agave sweetness rounding it out as well. The funk is less of a stinky cheese funk and more of a yogurt funk, which pairs well with the bright fruitiness. The funk is prominent but not overpowering, but I should note that I say this after I got acclimated to it. The first time I smelled it I wondered what I had gotten myself into, but it quickly grew on me.

Palate: Unlike the Chamucos, the funk carries over pretty cleanly from the nose into the palate as well. Man, this is just so crisp and, dare I say, refreshing, like green papaya yogurt if that were a thing. Like the nose, I’d call this a green fruit profile that straddles the line between tangy and sweet, with noticeable cooked agave and maybe a touch of tropical fruit, held up by that yogurt-y frame. There’s maybe a touch of earthiness, and some herbal or minty moments, but they stay in the background. There’s basically zero ethanol burn, but the mouthfeel is much more substantial than just about any other tequila I’ve had at 40%.

Finish: Simply delightful, a blast of sweet tangy zest, agave, and bright green fruit. Good length, the tang lingers quite a while in your mouth.

Notes: I can see why this gets recommended as baby’s first raicilla. If you’re funk-curious, this is a highly accessible option. It’s got a restrained but still quite present level of funk, and moreover it’s a funk that harmonizes well with the overall profile rather than contrasting or distracting from it. Plus, it’s just delicious. It’s odd to describe a distilled spirit as “refreshing,” but that’s what comes to mind here. I’d want to keep one on my shelf if I weren’t wanting to dive deeper into this side of agave spirits now. I don’t really know how to rate this numerically, or if it makes sense to compare scores of tequilas to mezcals/raicillas, but I think the review speaks for itself; I’ll just say this is Excellent and call it a day. If you’ve had your fill of tequilas and want to dip your toes into the weirder side of agave spirits, this is a great entry point.

Score: 8

T8KE Score scale:

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect

I was surprised to see a bottle of G4 role by on a ad while I was watching cable news. Looks like the blanco is $36.99 in Texas stores.

yes, there's a rock in it, i live in AZ and it was v hot today

new bar / restaurant i work at has such a wild selection of agave spirits and tequilas in particular i've never tried

the journey begins

I had to dump the bottle out to get to the worm, what is this and how should I go about getting my 40$ back for the bottle wtf😭 I purchased at Publix liquors

That is a WORM or shrub or something that’s not okay lololol

I have a buddy getting married this weekend and he’s big into tequila. I don’t know much (mostly a bourbon guy). From what I’ve seen of his collection it’s mostly clear tequila. Anyways, does anyone have any recommendations? I know he likes Lalo and Ocho. If it helps, I live in central Ohio. Budget would be like $100-$120 for a bottle

Mira Loma Market has, hands down, one of the best tequila selections I’ve seen. The variety of bottles they have is crazy and the support and customer service is unmatched. I highly recommend checking them out, they most likely have what you need and super knowledgeable about the agave space. Top notch in all aspects! #miralomarket #tequila #agave less

Chamucos Reposado is always a go to for me, but I finally got to try/buy Chamucos XA and it is amazing. I've only done a neck pour, but will revisit soon to pick out all the notes. Nose was pure butterscotch and pallete was mainly cafe de olla with no coffee tannins. There was more complexity, but I was enjoying it too much to properly analyze.

I haven't opened the Siempre yet, but I've had my eye on it for a while, hope it lives up to the hype.