I did a tequila tasting in Cozumel, Mexico while on a cruise 5 years ago and our excursion guide told us about this alittle bit. He did not go in as much depth on the classes of tequila, but he did however explain the difference between tequila and mezcal. He did tell us what tequila we were tasting and I found that I like reposado style. I’m not a huge tequila fan, but I did buy a bottle of 1800 reposado and I realized that I could actually tolerate it sipping it near! Never did that with a tequila until after I came back from that trip. Thank you sir for explaining the aging process and it explains why my pallate favors reposado.
Gotta say I’m glad I found your channel. I’ve always liked tequila got bad headaches and never understood the difference between them. I moved up and have been drinking patron and cassamigos But upon your recommendation the only one I could find was Tequila Ocho. I’m very impressed I like it a lot can’t wait to try more of the brands you recommend.
Nice video I always wondered I knew some of the info but didn't know how long the anejo was actually aged for. Always great to be educated by a pro. Thanks My Friend.
Lui, thanks for this video man. Helped me prepare for an interview I'm about to do for a magazine with a company making a tequila. I'm going to subscribe because of the thoughtful, down to earth yet direct way you create your videos.
Correct was recently surprised how the extra añejos are much better but the cristalinos are all priced at a higher premium. But aside from taste would like to know what exactly makes them different
@@Fl33ftr they are just charcoal filtered anejos and extra anejos. It's a great way to cover up a crappy product and charging people so much more for it. It basically removes all of the best parts about aging a tequila
If I ever get rich I'm making a rep that was aged in TX barrels i feel like it would take on all the vanilla and chocolate covered banana notes in the tequila sounds soo delicious
Repos and anejos (xa) are the only ones I buy to sip on.. I love the barrel influences on each different additive free tequila and I find them (smoother) than the blancos. Especially when they use 2 or more different barrels 😋
I’ve heard Tequila and Agave spirits should be drank right off the still. I kind of see the sense in that because the pure Agave flavor is there. To be honest if I want something with a barrel I just drink Brandy or Whiskey. Reposado Tequila is great in fruity cocktails and Anejo is good for spirit forward cocktails like Oaxaca Old Fashioneds
I think cristalinos are the biggest scam and rip off in all of tequila. They are filtering and removing all the best parts of an aged tequila and selling it at a crazy price.
I mean over the course of two years of uploading videos it changes currently it's Arette and Cimarron. Both have been my well for the last 8 months or so (with Cimarron being in there for the last 2 months)
I did a tequila tasting in Cozumel, Mexico while on a cruise 5 years ago and our excursion guide told us about this alittle bit. He did not go in as much depth on the classes of tequila, but he did however explain the difference between tequila and mezcal. He did tell us what tequila we were tasting and I found that I like reposado style. I’m not a huge tequila fan, but I did buy a bottle of 1800 reposado and I realized that I could actually tolerate it sipping it near! Never did that with a tequila until after I came back from that trip. Thank you sir for explaining the aging process and it explains why my pallate favors reposado.
Gotta say I’m glad I found your channel. I’ve always liked tequila got bad headaches and never understood the difference between them. I moved up and have been drinking patron and cassamigos But upon your recommendation the only one I could find was Tequila Ocho. I’m very impressed I like it a lot can’t wait to try more of the brands you recommend.
Welcome aboard! Happy to hear it
Nice video I always wondered I knew some of the info but didn't know how long the anejo was actually aged for. Always great to be educated by a pro. Thanks My Friend.
Thank you my friend! Happy you enjoyed the video 😁🙏
5:58 similarly to how u say u can replace whisky for Anejo tequila is what I’ve been doing with blanco tequila with vodka recently
These 3 are some of my favs .. Los Abuelos aka Fortaleza is my Top... got'em at passion spirits
Fortaleza is the best. No doubt
I love drinking blancos streight. I love the more aggressive agave flavor
Straight blanco is my favorite also. Love the agave flavor.
Lui, thanks for this video man. Helped me prepare for an interview I'm about to do for a magazine with a company making a tequila. I'm going to subscribe because of the thoughtful, down to earth yet direct way you create your videos.
Thanks man! I really appreciate your kind words and hopefully this video helped you out with your interview!
I make Old Fashioned cocktail using Gran Dovejo Anejo - Very excellent. (I've enjoyed your Oaxaca old fashioned recipe as well).
Thank you friend! 😁
Great videos, please explain the Cristalino varieties
I should make a video on them. I hate them tbh lol but i will make a video soon
Correct was recently surprised how the extra añejos are much better but the cristalinos are all priced at a higher premium. But aside from taste would like to know what exactly makes them different
@@Fl33ftr they are just charcoal filtered anejos and extra anejos. It's a great way to cover up a crappy product and charging people so much more for it. It basically removes all of the best parts about aging a tequila
Very informative, Thankyou.
you're welcome! happy you enjoy it 😁
If I ever get rich I'm making a rep that was aged in TX barrels i feel like it would take on all the vanilla and chocolate covered banana notes in the tequila sounds soo delicious
Lui is the Rick Beato of Tequila 🤘🏼Salud Señor!
That's a huge compliment! Thank you so much 😁🙏
Repos and anejos (xa) are the only ones I buy to sip on.. I love the barrel influences on each different additive free tequila and I find them (smoother) than the blancos. Especially when they use 2 or more different barrels 😋
Excellent choices!
Thank you very much! Happy you enjoyed it
Nobel Corazon is a tequila I tried in Peurto Vallarta and it was EXCELLENT. If you can get your hands on some I highly recommend it
is anejo worth buying, i ask because we do more mix cocktails then sipping.
Just came off a cruise to Mexico and got suckered into buy 3 bottles of Xicote Anejo... for $70 at a Duty Free store..
I’ve heard Tequila and Agave spirits should be drank right off the still. I kind of see the sense in that because the pure Agave flavor is there. To be honest if I want something with a barrel I just drink Brandy or Whiskey.
Reposado Tequila is great in fruity cocktails and Anejo is good for spirit forward cocktails like Oaxaca Old Fashioneds
I personally love still strength tequilas. They are in fact my favorites
@@Lui_Fern full flavor and aroma. The forteleza still strength is awesome. Love to try a lot more.
Hey man I'm just curious. What's your opinion on Mandala extra anejo?
Can you do a review on Tapatio XA?
Most drink blanco and repos. Never had an really good anejo though. Any recommendations for easy to find?
I dont really know much about liquors if Im being honest, but Ive tried 1800 añejo tequila and I enjoy it
Hey can you review “ Patron El alto “ very curious about it just found out about today 😂
Lui can you make a video on aguardiente? Possibly Spanish aguardiente vs Colombian aguardiente?
Hello! You should do a review of the kirkland tequilas.
lui thats awesome info would it be ok if I used it for educational purposes I've got no rights to it
Any opinions on the Clarified Anejos?
I think cristalinos are the biggest scam and rip off in all of tequila. They are filtering and removing all the best parts of an aged tequila and selling it at a crazy price.
What do you think of 7 leguas
Love Siete Leguas
Just picked up a bottle of cazcanes joven today
Wooo! Hope you enjoy it!
Would you say the wood can be hard on the spirits?
I think blancos are better personally.
What is the actual well tequila you use??
I've heard Altos, Tromba, Arette?
I mean over the course of two years of uploading videos it changes currently it's Arette and Cimarron. Both have been my well for the last 8 months or so (with Cimarron being in there for the last 2 months)
Wow every pour is like three shots. Great info. Punch to the face lol.
Reposado
We need Luis as El Presidente in 2028 ! !
M.A.T.A. make America Tequila again ‼️💯
were you drunk making this