Spec Me Some Tequila

timmeh · 17 Nov 2019 at 17:36

My dad has suggested he would like a bottle of tequila for Christmas. I know absolutely nothing about tequila so I need some suggestions.

- Must be white/blanco
- Must be able to order online/deliver (I don't live in the UK so won't be able to go to a shop and buy it)
- Budget ~£40

Thanks!

jpaul · 17 Nov 2019 at 18:18

I had wanted an introduction to tequila neat for sipping ... afraid it was a reposado, brand was Cabrito
purchased from Amathus Drinks, fresh pepper / vanillery taste, not burning on the palate ~£30 all-in .
bought on the basis of online reviews .. but it delivered

BUDFORCE · 17 Nov 2019 at 21:08

Don Julio.

Seearbe · 18 Nov 2019 at 15:20

If you're in the states, Patron would be a good shout. I love their anejo stuff but guessing that's not allowed.

Psycho Sonny · 18 Nov 2019 at 16:51

Patron. it's what all the rappers drink

Martynt74 · 18 Nov 2019 at 17:04

Whilst i prefer reposado tequila if i'm going to have it i'd avoid Patron. It's a bit like the Moet of Tequila for me. Everyone thinks it's great but it's fairly average and easily bettered by the likes of Don Julio mentioned about.

I also quite like the Reposado version of this this https://www.masterofmalt.com/tequila/el-rayo/el-rayo-plata-tequila/

krooton · 19 Nov 2019 at 09:57

I hate tequila, but weirdly LOVE Patron XO, probs because the coffee hides the tequila flavour

Seearbe · 19 Nov 2019 at 10:09

krooton said:
I hate tequila, but weirdly LOVE Patron XO, probs because the coffee hides the tequila flavour

This is why I mention anejo tequila. It's far more of a sipping drink than a whack-it-down-the-throat followed by salt and lime affair. It's more like a malt whisky.

randomshenans · 19 Nov 2019 at 10:27

BUDFORCE said:
Don Julio.

This tbh. Smashes Patron

randomshenans · 19 Nov 2019 at 10:33

In fact, the Don Julio 70 is what you want. It's outstanding. But a bit over budget.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/49883/don-julio-70-anejo-cristalino-tequila

I've been trying to get some for a while, so damn this thread now I've bought some

timmeh · 19 Nov 2019 at 14:42

Thanks all. Sorry for the silence, I didn't get any notifications of any replies.

It sounds like the choices are:
Don Julio
Patron
Cabrito Blanco
El Rayo Plata

Seearbe said:
If you're in the states, Patron would be a good shout. I love their anejo stuff but guessing that's not allowed.

I'm in the US and my parents are in the UK which is why I have to mail order it, I should have explained that a bit better.

He's said that he wants a blanco/white so that rules out anejo stuff sadly.

jpaul said:
I had wanted an introduction to tequila neat for sipping ... afraid it was a reposado, brand was Cabrito
purchased from Amathus Drinks, fresh pepper / vanillery taste, not burning on the palate ~£30 all-in .
bought on the basis of online reviews .. but it delivered

It looks like they make a blanco tequila so I'll look into that.

randomshenans said:
In fact, the Don Julio 70 is what you want. It's outstanding. But a bit over budget.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/49883/don-julio-70-anejo-cristalino-tequila

I've been trying to get some for a while, so damn this thread now I've bought some

Ooops sorry

randomshenans · 22 Nov 2019 at 08:38

My Don Julio 70 arrived

BUDFORCE · 22 Nov 2019 at 21:32

randomshenans said:
My Don Julio 70 arrived

I can't believe you spent that much on a bottle of Tequila. I'm not saying it won't be good though. The Don Julio I tried was about a £40 bottle, was a brown coloured bottle.

As someone who had only ever had cheap salt and lemon stuff before, I wasn't really all that interested in it until a mate eventually convinced me to try it and my god, it was like drinking the nectar of the agave. Needless to say I was very impressed.

I'm more of a bourbon guy though, you can get a good bottle of Kentucky Straight for £20-£25

jpaul · 22 Nov 2019 at 23:05

I'm sure randomshenans applies the same logic, as he just discussed in wine thread , vivino equivalent www.tequilamatchmaker.com etc has equally good reviews/value for some £40 bottles, or the cheaper cabrito I suggested ... but guess the Julio 70 is to his palate or was a speculative purchase. ?

coincidentally the tv just ref'd george clooneys (ex) brand ~£40 ... reasonable amazon comments and would add some humour as an xmas present
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Casamigos-Reposado-Tequila-70-cl/dp/B00X8189EC
I'm not an nespresso person ....

Illgresi · 30 Nov 2019 at 13:01

The absolute best 'bang for buck' tequila is Olmeca Altos.

The plata is great, but the anejo is exceptional. The reposado makes a superb paloma.