If you want a complete written list of all of the Tequila Brands I recommend, you can find it here: ingoodspirits.beehiiv.com/p/luiferns-recommended-tequilas
Thank you so much for showing me El Tesoro. When I have friends over and show them the bottle, none of them have heard of it and it tastes absolutely amazing. Even my friends who “don’t like tequila” are amazed by how smooth and flavorful it is.
Everyone knows Fortaleza is amazing. But you're sooner to invest the 80 bucks into S&P500 and save enough for 1942, than you are to find a Fortaleza Anejo on the shelf.
I've only heard good things about Number Juan Brand Tequila, but I'm not the best at telling what's great quality. I bought one of the cheaper ones and it seemed really good to me.
As a Mexican born and raised in Mexico who worked in Guadalajara for a couple of years I can tell you there's nothing wrong with Don Julio 1942. It's only overpriced in the US and of course paying $1000 at a club is insane. If you happen to be in Mexico at a Soriana supermarket or Walmart the price will be ok. This is not your daily tequila because it isn't cheap. However, for a special occasion to celebrate, a birthday, Christmas, a goal accomplished, this is a fine gift that any Mexican would be glad to accept. Edit: I just checked the price at Costco Mexico and it is $150 including taxes, which I concede is a little bit more of what I remember (inflation is a bitch). However, I stick to what I said, if you have a special occasion and the person knows about tequila this is a fine present.
El tesoro is extremely good I've given to people who swear they don't like Tequila and they love it, if you haven't tried it definitely do I'll have to check out Maestro Dobel, any specific classification?
I was in Oaxaca many years ago and went to some mezcalerias in the valley and found some extra añejo (not technically a designation) and loved it but didn't buy it. At the time I lived in the states so when I returned I went out to buy the best Mezcal I could buy. I paid 3x as much for it and it wasn't hardly drinkable. We used it for flavoring for chili and then eventually gave away the rest. We tried several others and finally gave up. I've lived in Mexico now for years and there's a lot of stuff here that is fantastic but it's not owned by a large conglomerates and is never exported. Mezcal, Tequila, Sotol, Bacanora, Raicilla, and Charanda etc. We even have a growing whiskey market! The whiskey isn't great yet but they're making huge strides. The same for beer. I just did my review of my 132nd Mexican dark craft beer. None of them are exported. Good stuff.
Agreed. Mezcal all the way. Just had a laugh with a bartender buddy about this bottle and the kids/rich kids thinking they having something good haha. Such a dumb hype. Mezcal far more delicious and way more different varieties for way better prices! I've gotten some sub $20 bottles here in Chicago that are leagues ahead of tequila. Cool bottle tho!
I've bought myself Arette Reposado today. I got into Tequila with Tiscaz Blanco but with your suggestion in multiple videos I found it in my country of Slovenia. Tho it was around 40€ but I'll say it was well worth it. It's definitely both as a relaxing drink and a celebration/party drink. The taste is just wow... The barrel notes make that agave flavour so complete. For its affordable price it's Hella premium
From my experience I didn’t really get the difference between bad and good tequila until I got into bourbons and now tequilas are low proof next to my bourbons and I discovered better the flavors in tequila. I enjoy fortaleza and even clase azul when I need something sweet. But I recommend try bourbons and then get back to tequilas and it changes your taste buds.
This is exactly what happened to me, too. I went through DJ Anejo, 1800 Reposado, La Gritona Reposado, and 2 bottles of Tequila Ocho Reposado, but I still couldn't enjoy tequila neat. I went and sipped a few bottles of whiskey and bourbon, eventually getting into cask strengths. And now I can go back to my tequila collection and enjoy sipping them neat, I can finally pick out the agave and caramel notes and they are so enjoyable!
Soy mexicano me encanta el tequila me encanta el don julio 1942 pero? Cómo bien dices acabo de probar el Fortaleza reposado y deberás es grandioso!!! Es un tequilazo! Es para mí el mejor tequila precio calidad robusto, con gran cuerpo pero digerible con gran sabor, en México se consigue la botella en aproximadamente 80 dólares y lo vale cada centavo! También entro al mercado un tequila que está destilando moet conjuntamente con henesy que se llama "volcán" y debo decir que están haciendo bien las cosas otra vez el reposado Fran tequila su más suave que el fortaleza pero muy bueno y la botella está más o menos en 60 dólares saludos desde México!
Excellent recommendations! Fortaleza and El Tesoro are two of my absolute favorites. On second thought, recommend something else - there's only so much to go around lol
The problem with tequila is that many people don't like the burn or the sometimes harsh taste. When it has almost no taste (not over powering), and almost no burn. People will drink more of it. The good tequilas that have real flavor are regulated to margaritas. Clase Azul is awesome for that reason. And it's more on the sweet side. So even more inviting to those that want to drink it straight up or with a lime. Its overly expensive but, it fits the times and the folks that want to drink "that". To each is own.
Tequila Ocho Plata is my favorite but also harder to find in my local liquor store because I always buy out the measly 4 bottles they stock. Fortaleza isn't stocked in my state liquor store, but Tequila Ocho is only a few dollars cheaper and quite similar.
Tried it recently, is good, but you are right doesn't quite taste like Tequila. Tasted like a vanilla shake, but was quite good and smooth. Thanks for the alternate recommendations.
I'm no tequila conesouor, but a few months ago, I tried one called Tarantula Azul and loved it. I've never been a hard spirits shots person, and Tarantula changed that. It mixed well in anything too.
@@Lui_Fern award of the days go to you bro. Had me dying laughing after you said if your worried more about how you look with tequila then what your drinking 😂😂😂
In California they’re now selling Don Julio 1942 in those mini 50ml bottles for about $13.50. Which is kind of crazy, because the value isn’t in the juice that’s inside the bottle. It’s in the marketing and hype.
As a MEXICAN who’s been drinking tequila for almost 25 years, I can tell you this guy has NO CLUE. Don Julio is one of the most traditional, prestigious and respected Tequila brands IN MEXICO, and has always been. Diageo IS NOT the owner of the brand, and neither has any relation on how the tequila is produced. Diageo is only the company that takes part of the distribution in USA, that’s it. To compare the 3 trashes to ANY Don Julio tequila (Don Julio 70, Reposado, Blanco, 1942) is beyond crazy, and shows he has no clue. In fact, the 3 tequilas he recommends, are not even sold in Mexico! Only Amazon sells them here, thats. It.
One of my favorite tequilas to sip on is one called Tears of Llorona, it's very pricy sadly but is one of the best things i have ever tasted. Also, its additive free
My cousin and his cousin started their own tequila brand. It's really good tequila, but he said it has been difficult because celebrities bought up a bunch of the stock where they were getting their tequila from. His brand is azulillo. He said brands like tequila rose bought up most the stock, increasing their price per bottle, and amount of tequila they can get.
I agree when you say "stop buying celebrity tequilas". And i would add to that to think twice before buying heavily advertised tequilas like Don Julio in Jimmy Kimmel show, Patron tequila in the Sons of Anarchy series.1942 is overrated and overpriced.
I really like Siete Leguas line up, so good. What do you think of Centenario? I've seen El Tesoro but was hesitant to buy because if Costco carries it, I thought it would be commercialized.
My wife’s cousin works for centenario, and my wife being from the city that produces this tequila, she swears by it. Her and her entire family and friends only drink centenario since they say it’s the best tequila around.
I’m not a tequila drinker but I am annoyed of my guests are struggling to find a bottle of Don Julio 1942. I will have some choices for them to have in my pantry.
whats milagro tequila , i bought but i got all 3, anejo,blanco,repposado, but watching you , i need buy all 3 siete lequas. i would like to know tequilas for cocktails.thanks
I was never able to find Fortaleza anywhere, I bought some El Tesoro and Cazcanes in Nashville, but it is 4-5 hours away from my home and I paid $100+ for a bottle. Locally I can buy Don Julio 1942 for $140 and it is great tequila. End of discussion.
I live in Guadalajara and I love tequila, my main grab is usually Los Abuelos (sell internationally as fortaleza) but my second favorite is a tequila call Los Búhos, sell by a tequila shop of the same name in Tlaquepaque, it's dirt cheap (under 20 bucks most of the time) if you're in Tlaquepaque this is must buy, definitely have the quality of a higher end tequila for a fraction of the prices
Love your Teq reviews. Bought a bottle of Don Julio Blanco @ $45 at Costco and I was so disappointed. It was drinkable but not better than other blancos at half the price.
If people tried trading some of their crippling need of social acceptance for taste, they’d find a wealth of spirits and cocktails besides 1942 and espresso martinis.
OMG. These are my favorite brands. While I totally agree with you I’m mad you are letting the cat out of the bag! BTW, the Tesoro extra Anejo is better than the Anejo.
There is one ☝️ A legend in Jalisco Mexico that even the jimadores who well know quality in tequila would drink back 20 years ago, when it wasn’t as available, San Matias would only release a certain amount and it would be gone. Now its more main stream and available since it got noticed and started winning awards, San Matias Gran Reserva Extra Añejo. Its just great tequila, and at a humble price still of 50 dollars, beats any Don Julio, its still my favorite ❤️ Edit: Its so good, people have mentioned it has to have additives, but testing have showed it not to, and you can find those tests on youtube and online, its just good stuff.
my favorite tequila ive had is cabo wabo ive havent had it in a long time.....im looking at the prices online im not a tequlia drinker.....more into whiskey and havent looked for in a long time but they must and changed something within the company because back in like 08-09 a bottle of it was around 50 bucks but im looking and seeing it sell for 30 15 years later. i dont know how that makes sense. edit: nvm i figured out why.....the tequila is not the same anymore due to sammy selling the company. oh well
What do you guys think of Casa Migos Añejo? I thought It was pretty good. But my favorite tequila right now is Class de Azul Añejo. I do want to try Fortaleza Añejo. That will be my next tequila to try. I was not a fan of 1942. I was not aware of the chemical additives in certain tequilas. I am aware now, thank you 👍🏽
I have a 1942 bottle from 2002. It is in a blue coffin box with a similar blue label. The box also says 60 Aniversario. It is still unopened, so I guess I have the option to drink it or maybe even to sell it. Which way would you go? Thanks for your time. I follow you on Instagram and RUclips, so thanks for all of your insight.
So if I'm not mistaken the ones from the early 2000s were much better than the ones released now. I think it's in a different shaped bottle as well, I think those are supposed to be legit. Haven't had it myself but I'm not really sure what I'd do.
Bro I've sampled all these tequilas to find an even some what similar alternative to 1942 and its price tag But nothing compares like at all 1942 is worth every penny It's smooth, makes you feel great and never gives you a headache or hangover I'm not saying the ones mention on here can't hang but they can't compare to 1942
If you have not been to the Fortaleza distillery I highly recomend it. Just drop em an email and they will get you setup with a tour. You will have the place to yourself as it is done on request. They go by Los Abuelos in Mexico if you are in Mexico looking for it. They also have a still strength that is awesome.
Fantastic video that should really end the debate. Also “smoothness” isn’t a desirable trait in alcohol, usually just means flavour less, and loaded with chemicals/additives. I got all those brands except for Siete Leguas, Cazcanes, and I’ll get those too when I find them! Mixing cocktails with premium bottles isn’t a waste, nothing like drinking the best Tequila in the world. 😉🥳
@@MotorHolmes I think your conflating little to no ethanol burn, with bland flavour less alcohol. This is even more pronounced in Tequilas. Fortaleza is not “smooth” for example, it’s a flavour bomb!
@@DirtyHairy01 smoothness can be desirable. So can having almost no flavor. Again, taste is subjective and a cocktail could call for any type of spirit for the appropriate complement. Also, no one likes the idea of additives, but basically every food you eat has them. It’s nothing new and calling them “chemicals”, while accurate, is only done to make them sound scary.
😂 I agree. Unsure why people pay that much for Tequila. If most should be $50 with this economy. Most solid and best Tequilas should be $30-$45. Lo dice un paisa!
My friend was bragging about buying a bottle of 1942 and I told him to try some El Tesoro and he said wow this is better than 1942 and I could buy three bottles of it for what I paid for the 1942. Fortaleza, El Tesoro, Ocho, and Milagro are my favorites.
I be buying drinks between $15-$40 & no lie 6 months later they popular & cost $100+ I be like wtf! that was bottom shelf. White henn was the biggest theft to me that is left over residue put in a bottle 🤢🤮🤦🏾.
Always buy your tequilas from authentic Mexican stores. If you see 1942 for $130 ish you know you’re in the right store. Vons will sell 1942 for $200 and other tequilas at a premium. Cosco from what I hear will have awesome deals.
What’s funny is Vallarta accidentally labeled clase azul at $110 when literally everyone else had it at $200 so I grabbed a bottle and turns out someone forgot to update it but they sold it to me at $110 (wasn’t a good tequila) and they updated the price immediately to $179
I do love the 1942. But, it's a special occasion bottle due to its price point. I LOVE Socorro!! It's the tequila that makes folks who think they don't like tequila like tequila! I'm finding the anajo for around $40 in the Austin area. It drinks like a $150 bottle.
100% agree with 1942 and your alternatives. Fortaleza Repo and Cazcanes in top five. Do love the Volans Repo and basically most NOM 1579 tequila. Cascahuin Tahona Blanco a recent discovery that’s rocking it. Siete Lieguas Blanco 9s the only tequila I use for Ranch Water and Margaritas Keep up the great work
Thank you my friend 😁🙏 happy you enjoyed the video. And yes Volans in incredible as well. I'm getting some in this week, Cascahuin i have not been able to get yet in MA
Sounds like you've learned a lot since your troubling 1942 video from about a year ago. I haven't had it yet, but Cazcanes seems overpriced for autoclave juice.
Nothing wrong with autoclave, in fact it might be better than some hornos because of how difficult brick overs are to clean. What you don't want is anything that's used a diffuser then pumped with additives.
@@iess2006 I wasn't making reference to Cazcanes itself, but to the process being perfectly OK for a naturally produced product. I personally think there are many brands just as good as Cazcanes but much more affordable such as G4 and Tequila Ocho but Cazcanes is still an excellent product in no way diminished by their use of an autoclave.
@@bdwilcox Another good point, however I haven't run into an autoclave brand yet that I like including the El Tequileno Gran Reserva. Would u say that low pressure is better than high pressure autoclave?
@@iess2006 I've never been able to tell the difference, same with a screw impeller for extraction versus a tahona or roller mill. I thought the higher temps of a high pressure autoclave or the contact point of a screw impeller might alter the flavor compounds of the agave but I've never noticed a difference. The real flavor and quality killers are diffusers, additives and thermal acid hydrolysis.
I have a friend who is tequila drinking machine. While leaving Cancun Mexico we each bought a bottle of "Aha Toro" anejo tequila at the airport. The following weekend after coming back from Cancun my friend told me that the Aha Toro anejo was one of the best tequilas that he ever had. I am not a tequila drinker. A year later my friend was at my house for a gathering and I brought out the un-opened bottle of Aha Toro anejo and his eyes lite up. I tried it and it was really good tequila.
Lui, For those of us that like making Margaritas, which tequilas would you recommend. I've had El Tesoro and the Forteleaza and both are good. We obviously have like minded palettes.
Theres actually reports stating that Don Julio 1942 cant keep up with demand that the % of the alcohol isnt correct in some of the bottles. If your paying a premium but arent actually getting premium. Welp
I'm from México city and I know a lot about alcohol, I use to run 3 recognized restaurants and 3 bars, and I never heard of any of the brands/bottles mentioned in this video, actually all those bottles freak me out a lot since they seam like imitations of the real ones we like here; such as: Don Julio 70 blanco and añejo (Not 1942), Centenario añejo and plata, Casa Dragones, Maestro dobel diamante, Herradura, Tequila 1800, Cuervo, Jimador, Patrón.
Maestro Dobel anejo is my new favorite tequila. It was recommend to me by hotel staff when I was in Mexico and in my opinion tastes better than anejos that sell for twice the price.
Fortaleza is Los Abuelos in Mexico and is actually pretty great along with Tesoro and made pretty damn properly BUT with that being said I’m super tired of people telling me not to drink 1942 or others because it isn’t “made properly” (which truthfully most aren’t) but if I enjoy it (which I do) then I’m gonna drink it.
Oh boy, jose cuervo is cheap colored alcohol, anything “blanco” is just alcohol, to use on ice cream, that tea cure or just snacks, 1800 and centenario reposado is ok, and I don’t even wanna mention good tequilas that used to not make it out of jalisco before theh were bought out by locals because I feel like you need to do more research yourself.
Not a single tequila you mentioned is known in Mexico. Don Julio 1942 is a really good tequila, it’s just a bit overpriced. Born and raised in Mexico, i recommend any of you to try my personal favorite: 1800 CRISTALINO
@@dr_-df7is It’s los abuelos, and still is just a good tequila, nothing special. I’m also with Jorge, 1800 Cristalino is a far superior tequila, one of the best and under 100 usd (40 usd here in Mexico approx.)
Great job Lui you had me in the 1st min when you called out 1942 for the over priced imposter that it is. I thought I was drinking vodka. I'll def put your 3 recommendations on my 'got to get to" list & your content & solid in & out delivery earned you a subscriber. I'm a bourbon & rye guy who's really enjoying working Tequila into my rotation & if you did a get a chance to answer I have 2 to ask your opinion on please. I def prefer extra anejo & while likely over priced as well J.Cuervo's Reserva De LA Familia really won me over & started me on my tequila journey & Don Camilo organic extra anejo, any feedback on those? Thanks & best of luck with your channel.
If you want a complete written list of all of the Tequila Brands I recommend, you can find it here:
ingoodspirits.beehiiv.com/p/luiferns-recommended-tequilas
Thank you so much for showing me El Tesoro. When I have friends over and show them the bottle, none of them have heard of it and it tastes absolutely amazing. Even my friends who “don’t like tequila” are amazed by how smooth and flavorful it is.
My pleasure! Happy you enjoyed El Tesoro
Fortaleza has been my go to for years, ever since my bartender friend showed it to me. Glad to see it getting some more love
More love?!?! It's the #1 rated tequila in the world.
It’s also super expensive right now.
I've been saying Fortaleza is better than 1942 for some time now. Pretty cool to see you agree and feature it first.
Everyone knows Fortaleza is amazing. But you're sooner to invest the 80 bucks into S&P500 and save enough for 1942, than you are to find a Fortaleza Anejo on the shelf.
My stance has always been if a celebrity is endorsing it stay away.
I love finding small batch liquors. Definitely going to try these try!
I've only heard good things about Number Juan Brand Tequila, but I'm not the best at telling what's great quality. I bought one of the cheaper ones and it seemed really good to me.
As a Mexican born and raised in Mexico who worked in Guadalajara for a couple of years I can tell you there's nothing wrong with Don Julio 1942. It's only overpriced in the US and of course paying $1000 at a club is insane. If you happen to be in Mexico at a Soriana supermarket or Walmart the price will be ok. This is not your daily tequila because it isn't cheap. However, for a special occasion to celebrate, a birthday, Christmas, a goal accomplished, this is a fine gift that any Mexican would be glad to accept.
Edit: I just checked the price at Costco Mexico and it is $150 including taxes, which I concede is a little bit more of what I remember (inflation is a bitch). However, I stick to what I said, if you have a special occasion and the person knows about tequila this is a fine present.
If the person knows about tequila they'll know you overpaid for a tequila that has competitors in quality in the 40 dollar range
As a Mexican living in Mexico now I’d say Maestro Dobell gives it a run for it’s money
El tesoro is extremely good I've given to people who swear they don't like Tequila and they love it, if you haven't tried it definitely do I'll have to check out Maestro Dobel, any specific classification?
@@andya539 g4 is great as well
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You can always palm test tequilas. Put a drop on your palm and rub your hands together. If your hands are sticky. There are additives
Yes that is a good way of having some indication.
You can also boil a small amount off and if any sediment is left behind, that's usually added sugar or glycerin.
@@Lui_Fern lmfao, acting as if you knew that already
give Nicolas credit and thank him for teaching you because you clearly didn't know
@@Mrmeowgi123 bro it's his channel give him the benefit of the doubt lol
This only works for blancos
The best beginning to a video I’ve heard in a while lol
Hahahaha thank you! Happy you enjoyed it 😁🙏
I was big on tequila until i tried Mezcal. Bought from a local distiller in Mexico sold in plastic bottle. Rich flavour, smokey and refreshing. 🤤
Mezcal certainly is my favorite spirit to drink as well!
I was in Oaxaca many years ago and went to some mezcalerias in the valley and found some extra añejo (not technically a designation) and loved it but didn't buy it. At the time I lived in the states so when I returned I went out to buy the best Mezcal I could buy. I paid 3x as much for it and it wasn't hardly drinkable. We used it for flavoring for chili and then eventually gave away the rest. We tried several others and finally gave up.
I've lived in Mexico now for years and there's a lot of stuff here that is fantastic but it's not owned by a large conglomerates and is never exported. Mezcal, Tequila, Sotol, Bacanora, Raicilla, and Charanda etc. We even have a growing whiskey market! The whiskey isn't great yet but they're making huge strides. The same for beer. I just did my review of my 132nd Mexican dark craft beer. None of them are exported. Good stuff.
Mezcal de tonaya
Mezcal is great although almost not available where I live.
Agreed. Mezcal all the way. Just had a laugh with a bartender buddy about this bottle and the kids/rich kids thinking they having something good haha. Such a dumb hype. Mezcal far more delicious and way more different varieties for way better prices! I've gotten some sub $20 bottles here in Chicago that are leagues ahead of tequila. Cool bottle tho!
El tequileño is amazing, tasted it in Mexico and glad to see it’s making waves here in the states.
I've bought myself Arette Reposado today. I got into Tequila with Tiscaz Blanco but with your suggestion in multiple videos I found it in my country of Slovenia. Tho it was around 40€ but I'll say it was well worth it. It's definitely both as a relaxing drink and a celebration/party drink. The taste is just wow... The barrel notes make that agave flavour so complete. For its affordable price it's Hella premium
I tend to be more of a scotch fan but El Tesoro has been my go to tequila for a long time.
El Tesoro is sooooo good!
i know right was thinking about a nice Islay single malt ie Ardbeg 10 whilst watching this, although tequila is a nice change
From my experience I didn’t really get the difference between bad and good tequila until I got into bourbons and now tequilas are low proof next to my bourbons and I discovered better the flavors in tequila. I enjoy fortaleza and even clase azul when I need something sweet. But I recommend try bourbons and then get back to tequilas and it changes your taste buds.
So try whiskey from Kentucky.......?
what’s a good bourbon ?
the agave azul is a distinct gushed flavor like the pete in scotch. it's what last on the pallet.
This is exactly what happened to me, too. I went through DJ Anejo, 1800 Reposado, La Gritona Reposado, and 2 bottles of Tequila Ocho Reposado, but I still couldn't enjoy tequila neat.
I went and sipped a few bottles of whiskey and bourbon, eventually getting into cask strengths.
And now I can go back to my tequila collection and enjoy sipping them neat, I can finally pick out the agave and caramel notes and they are so enjoyable!
Soy mexicano me encanta el tequila me encanta el don julio 1942 pero? Cómo bien dices acabo de probar el Fortaleza reposado y deberás es grandioso!!! Es un tequilazo! Es para mí el mejor tequila precio calidad robusto, con gran cuerpo pero digerible con gran sabor, en México se consigue la botella en aproximadamente 80 dólares y lo vale cada centavo! También entro al mercado un tequila que está destilando moet conjuntamente con henesy que se llama "volcán" y debo decir que están haciendo bien las cosas otra vez el reposado Fran tequila su más suave que el fortaleza pero muy bueno y la botella está más o menos en 60 dólares saludos desde México!
Excellent recommendations! Fortaleza and El Tesoro are two of my absolute favorites. On second thought, recommend something else - there's only so much to go around lol
Hahahhaahha I'm sorry friend! Happy you enjoy them tho! 😁🙏
Tequila Ocho, you won’t be disappointed just as good as Fortaleza and El Tesoro.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I couldn't agree more. Glad my family and I aren't the only ones bold enough to say it.
😁😁🙌 you're so welcome! Happy you enjoyed the video
The problem with tequila is that many people don't like the burn or the sometimes harsh taste. When it has almost no taste (not over powering), and almost no burn. People will drink more of it. The good tequilas that have real flavor are regulated to margaritas. Clase Azul is awesome for that reason. And it's more on the sweet side. So even more inviting to those that want to drink it straight up or with a lime. Its overly expensive but, it fits the times and the folks that want to drink "that". To each is own.
You're not going to like what he has to say about clase azul
Tequila Ocho Plata is my favorite but also harder to find in my local liquor store because I always buy out the measly 4 bottles they stock. Fortaleza isn't stocked in my state liquor store, but Tequila Ocho is only a few dollars cheaper and quite similar.
Tequila Ocho is such an incredible brand and product. One of my favorites
Also G4 is gd
Best content out there for all things Agave. Thank you!
Tried it recently, is good, but you are right doesn't quite taste like Tequila. Tasted like a vanilla shake, but was quite good and smooth. Thanks for the alternate recommendations.
I’m Mexican 💯🇲🇽 his right el tesoro one of the best tequila in 7 leguas .any tequila from Los Altos de Jalisco always is going to taste better
Those are all good picks! I personally love Cascahuin Tahona Blanco as well. Delicious stuff.
I'm no tequila conesouor, but a few months ago, I tried one called Tarantula Azul and loved it. I've never been a hard spirits shots person, and Tarantula changed that. It mixed well in anything too.
It's still fairly new. My store legit only has mini bottles but it's legit amazing
I second the notion that Fortaleza is the bomb! So tasty! Smoooooooth.
It's funny that I have 4 of the 5 that you recommended. Guessing gotta go find the last one.
Woooo! Hahaha happy to hear that. They truly are great options. And which is the last one you meant? El Tequileno?
@@Lui_Fern No I mean the Cazcanes. Never seen that one in my local Total Wine, or Tower Spirits. I might have to go back home to NYC to get that one.
I found the fortaleza in my area. Going to stock up lol.
Wow! Yes def stock up while you can.
Fortaleza is amazing. After years of drinking low quality additive filled stuff, it was a real eye opener.
It's an all time great for me. My personal #1 favorite.
Flecha Azul Añejo is very good and an alternative to the expensive 1942 and hard to find Fortaleza.
@@Lui_Fern award of the days go to you bro. Had me dying laughing after you said if your worried more about how you look with tequila then what your drinking 😂😂😂
Fortaleza
In California they’re now selling Don Julio 1942 in those mini 50ml bottles for about $13.50. Which is kind of crazy, because the value isn’t in the juice that’s inside the bottle. It’s in the marketing and hype.
As a MEXICAN who’s been drinking tequila for almost 25 years, I can tell you this guy has NO CLUE. Don Julio is one of the most traditional, prestigious and respected Tequila brands IN MEXICO, and has always been. Diageo IS NOT the owner of the brand, and neither has any relation on how the tequila is produced. Diageo is only the company that takes part of the distribution in USA, that’s it. To compare the 3 trashes to ANY Don Julio tequila (Don Julio 70, Reposado, Blanco, 1942) is beyond crazy, and shows he has no clue. In fact, the 3 tequilas he recommends, are not even sold in Mexico! Only Amazon sells them here, thats. It.
Dont worry he's getting sued by my company indeed
“as a mexican” lol stfu bro get over yourself
Casa Dragones is the best. Sorry
As soon as I read “Patron “ in the description. I knew this guy is full of shit. Nothing from the patron line comes close to Don Julio.
dang lol
Cool, I’ll switch to 1942 Primavera 😎
G4, Siete Leguas, and Mijenta are my go to tequila brands currently
All 3 are out of this world. Def my faves too
my favorite smooth tequila is ANEJO CASAMIGOS ,,,,never disappoints:)
One of my favorite tequilas to sip on is one called Tears of Llorona, it's very pricy sadly but is one of the best things i have ever tasted. Also, its additive free
Great video! I was getting ready to comment if you could profile some Tequilas that are easier to find and presto!
Happy you enjoyed it friend 😁🙏
The El Telsoro Anejo is delish, never had the others but I'm about too
Let me know what you think if you do try them!
I agree with your list 100%... they are rightfully in a top deck list...
Had siete leguas the last time I was in GDL. It was incredible. Go to’s are maestro, and herradura.
Damn great knowledge!
Happy you think so!
My cousin and his cousin started their own tequila brand. It's really good tequila, but he said it has been difficult because celebrities bought up a bunch of the stock where they were getting their tequila from. His brand is azulillo. He said brands like tequila rose bought up most the stock, increasing their price per bottle, and amount of tequila they can get.
That's been a huge issue from what I've been reading as well
@@Lui_Fern definitely sucks, but, you just gotta keep going🫡
Found Fortaleza in DC. 159.00 for the Blanco, to say the least I'm not giving into the price gouging being perpetrated by some unscrupulous retailers.
I agree when you say "stop buying celebrity tequilas". And i would add to that to think twice before buying heavily advertised tequilas like Don Julio in Jimmy Kimmel show, Patron tequila in the Sons of Anarchy series.1942 is overrated and overpriced.
10000%. You speak nothing but the facts here.
Clase Azul too
@@codychavarria6088 clase azul use additives.
Santo Mezquila by Sammy Hagar is one of those rare celebrity spirits that is very good and reasonably priced.
1942 isn’t a celebrity Brand I’ve been drinking it since 2002
I have try 7 lenguas and its really good
Happy to hear that 😁
I really like Siete Leguas line up, so good. What do you think of Centenario? I've seen El Tesoro but was hesitant to buy because if Costco carries it, I thought it would be commercialized.
El Tesoro is one of my favorite tequila brands of all time. I havent had Centenario in a really long time and i dont remember what i thought tbh.
El Tesoro is one of the best tequilas made and is naturally made (i.e. no diffuser) and additive-free. Don't hesitate to buy it.
@@bdwilcox Nice! thanks, I feel thirsty already!😆
My wife’s cousin works for centenario, and my wife being from the city that produces this tequila, she swears by it. Her and her entire family and friends only drink centenario since they say it’s the best tequila around.
@@MAR108 Bought a bottle last night, its rrally good! I think I'll add that to my tequila line up.
I’m not a tequila drinker but I am annoyed of my guests are struggling to find a bottle of Don Julio 1942. I will have some choices for them to have in my pantry.
Any opinion on the casa noble range of tequilas?
My favorite is the Casa Noble single barrel repo. Old square dark bottle.
What you think about tres generaciones añejo honestly in one of my favorites
It’s a good tequila. We keep that at our home.
great info! what do you think about G4?
One of my absolute favorites brands of all time. Just hand to get your hands on at the moment
G4, Tequila Ocho, El Caballito, Mijenta, Pasote, Tapatio, Arette and ArteNOM 1146 are all excellent Añejos as well.
You sold me on. Every day of the week twice Sunday. Which is my favorite saying. Lead pipe lock
It’s all preference and differences in palette. My favorite tequila of all time is, and will always, be Maestro Dobel Anejo. $50 a bottle.
They don’t knw about this more for us. El tesoro is good as well.
Dobel Diamante is great too
whats milagro tequila , i bought but i got all 3, anejo,blanco,repposado, but watching you , i need buy all 3 siete lequas. i would like to know tequilas for cocktails.thanks
What’s your opinion on Don Julio 70 or Herradura Ultra Añejo?
Dj 70 is great. I like it better than 1942
I was never able to find Fortaleza anywhere, I bought some El Tesoro and Cazcanes in Nashville, but it is 4-5 hours away from my home and I paid $100+ for a bottle. Locally I can buy Don Julio 1942 for $140 and it is great tequila. End of discussion.
I live in Guadalajara and I love tequila, my main grab is usually Los Abuelos (sell internationally as fortaleza) but my second favorite is a tequila call Los Búhos, sell by a tequila shop of the same name in Tlaquepaque, it's dirt cheap (under 20 bucks most of the time) if you're in Tlaquepaque this is must buy, definitely have the quality of a higher end tequila for a fraction of the prices
Los abuelos rifa. Cuando visito mi familia en Jalisco me compro tapatio, 7 leguas, y mi jefe dijo que le gusto tequila ocho en Mexico.
Mándame los búhos soy de tlajomulco pero vivo en California
Try tequila tres mujeres
Los abuelos tu si sabes mi amigo saludos
I met the owner of fortaleza. Very nice man.
Ahhh I'm jealous!
Love your Teq reviews. Bought a bottle of Don Julio Blanco @ $45 at Costco and I was so disappointed. It was drinkable but not better than other blancos at half the price.
Oh yeah Don Julio is not good IMO. And for $45 you can sometimes even find Tequila Ocho
I've never drank the 1942 but I will say Don Julio Blanco is one of my favorite tequila's
If people tried trading some of their crippling need of social acceptance for taste, they’d find a wealth of spirits and cocktails besides 1942 and espresso martinis.
I do agree with this sentiment
Thoughts Deleon? I like it but I’d to hear your view on it..thanks
OMG. These are my favorite brands. While I totally agree with you I’m mad you are letting the cat out of the bag! BTW, the Tesoro extra Anejo is better than the Anejo.
Hahahahahaha I'm sorry! Happy you agree tho 😁🙏
Herradura Ultra is amazing as well !!
Only problem is ultra is heavily filtered so it loses alot of the natural flavor compounds.
Don julio 70 is one of the best I've had, and at a great price point
I agree Don Julio 70 in my opinion is way better tha 1942!
Hell Yeah
San matias tahona reposado and anejo are by far my favorites to recommend to people
There is one ☝️ A legend in Jalisco Mexico that even the jimadores who well know quality in tequila would drink back 20 years ago, when it wasn’t as available, San Matias would only release a certain amount and it would be gone. Now its more main stream and available since it got noticed and started winning awards, San Matias Gran Reserva Extra Añejo. Its just great tequila, and at a humble price still of 50 dollars, beats any Don Julio, its still my favorite ❤️
Edit: Its so good, people have mentioned it has to have additives, but testing have showed it not to, and you can find those tests on youtube and online, its just good stuff.
🤔 interesting video… I just had Clase Azul Reposado…. Any thoughts 💭?
Next 2 vids on your Top 5 Blanco and Reposado
Yes! I have those two as my next planned videos actually 😂 or at least within the next few weeks of filming tbh.
@@Lui_Fern And they better include Fortaleza!!! ;)
Nice video review brother, Any word on how La Gritona Tequila is?
I think La Gritona is wonderful. Excellent product, available in many places and such a great price. I love it in a cocktail as well
my favorite tequila ive had is cabo wabo ive havent had it in a long time.....im looking at the prices online im not a tequlia drinker.....more into whiskey and havent looked for in a long time but they must and changed something within the company because back in like 08-09 a bottle of it was around 50 bucks but im looking and seeing it sell for 30 15 years later. i dont know how that makes sense.
edit: nvm i figured out why.....the tequila is not the same anymore due to sammy selling the company. oh well
I can vouch for "EL TESORO" , so smooth...
One of my faves!
@Lui Fernandes that's my go to from now on.. Thanks for the video..
What do you guys think of Casa Migos Añejo? I thought It was pretty good. But my favorite tequila right now is Class de Azul Añejo. I do want to try Fortaleza Añejo. That will be my next tequila to try. I was not a fan of 1942. I was not aware of the chemical additives in certain tequilas. I am aware now, thank you 👍🏽
Casamigos Añejo is my current favorite sipping tequila
I have a 1942 bottle from 2002. It is in a blue coffin box with a similar blue label. The box also says 60 Aniversario. It is still unopened, so I guess I have the option to drink it or maybe even to sell it. Which way would you go? Thanks for your time. I follow you on Instagram and RUclips, so thanks for all of your insight.
So if I'm not mistaken the ones from the early 2000s were much better than the ones released now. I think it's in a different shaped bottle as well, I think those are supposed to be legit. Haven't had it myself but I'm not really sure what I'd do.
Bro I've sampled all these tequilas to find an even some what similar alternative to 1942 and its price tag
But nothing compares like at all
1942 is worth every penny
It's smooth, makes you feel great and never gives you a headache or hangover
I'm not saying the ones mention on here can't hang but they can't compare to 1942
If you have not been to the Fortaleza distillery I highly recomend it. Just drop em an email and they will get you setup with a tour. You will have the place to yourself as it is done on request. They go by Los Abuelos in Mexico if you are in Mexico looking for it. They also have a still strength that is awesome.
I am planning on going down there in 2023 hopefully int he spring! Can't wait 😁🙏
What do you think about Casa Dragones brand?
Fantastic video that should really end the debate. Also “smoothness” isn’t a desirable trait in alcohol, usually just means flavour less, and loaded with chemicals/additives. I got all those brands except for Siete Leguas, Cazcanes, and I’ll get those too when I find them! Mixing cocktails with premium bottles isn’t a waste, nothing like drinking the best Tequila in the world. 😉🥳
What can be perceived as smoothness can absolutely be desirable. Taste is subjective. There are no hard lines.
@@MotorHolmes I think your conflating little to no ethanol burn, with bland flavour less alcohol. This is even more pronounced in Tequilas. Fortaleza is not “smooth” for example, it’s a flavour bomb!
@@DirtyHairy01 - I beg to differ, kinda. The bottles of Fortaleza I have had are smooth and Flavorful as compared to 1800 or Tradicional.
@@DirtyHairy01 smoothness can be desirable. So can having almost no flavor. Again, taste is subjective and a cocktail could call for any type of spirit for the appropriate complement.
Also, no one likes the idea of additives, but basically every food you eat has them. It’s nothing new and calling them “chemicals”, while accurate, is only done to make them sound scary.
if you are ever in Texas, find some Abandonado. The reposado is second to none. Unfortunately it's only imported to Texas nowadays.
😂 I agree. Unsure why people pay that much for Tequila. If most should be $50 with this economy.
Most solid and best Tequilas should be $30-$45. Lo dice un paisa!
Yes!! Exactly.
I haven't tried the Fortaleza yet but i definitely will be. What's your thoughts on Adictivo?
My friend was bragging about buying a bottle of 1942 and I told him to try some El Tesoro and he said wow this is better than 1942 and I could buy three bottles of it for what I paid for the 1942. Fortaleza, El Tesoro, Ocho, and Milagro are my favorites.
Yes! This right here!
Love milagro
Geez and I just impulse bought Don Julio 70, Patron Silver añejo, Cezon and 818
Just to find out they're all hype
I be buying drinks between $15-$40
& no lie 6 months later they popular & cost $100+ I be like wtf! that was bottom shelf. White henn was the biggest theft to me that is left over residue put in a bottle 🤢🤮🤦🏾.
Bless you brother, love this video
Always buy your tequilas from authentic Mexican stores. If you see 1942 for $130 ish you know you’re in the right store. Vons will sell 1942 for $200 and other tequilas at a premium. Cosco from what I hear will have awesome deals.
False Mexican chain stores have followed suit as the Kroger, Safeway etc
What’s funny is Vallarta accidentally labeled clase azul at $110 when literally everyone else had it at $200 so I grabbed a bottle and turns out someone forgot to update it but they sold it to me at $110 (wasn’t a good tequila) and they updated the price immediately to $179
@@Aiyukkkkenn I always look for similar mistakes too. Almost got away with Don Felipe extra for $100
I do love the 1942. But, it's a special occasion bottle due to its price point. I LOVE Socorro!! It's the tequila that makes folks who think they don't like tequila like tequila! I'm finding the anajo for around $40 in the Austin area. It drinks like a $150 bottle.
100% agree with 1942 and your alternatives. Fortaleza Repo and Cazcanes in top five. Do love the Volans Repo and basically most NOM 1579 tequila. Cascahuin Tahona Blanco a recent discovery that’s rocking it. Siete Lieguas Blanco 9s the only tequila I use for Ranch Water and Margaritas
Keep up the great work
Thank you my friend 😁🙏 happy you enjoyed the video. And yes Volans in incredible as well. I'm getting some in this week, Cascahuin i have not been able to get yet in MA
What do you recommend on reposado?
Sounds like you've learned a lot since your troubling 1942 video from about a year ago. I haven't had it yet, but Cazcanes seems overpriced for autoclave juice.
Nothing wrong with autoclave, in fact it might be better than some hornos because of how difficult brick overs are to clean. What you don't want is anything that's used a diffuser then pumped with additives.
@@bdwilcox Fair enough, but here in CO Cazcanes is about 40% more than most other brands that are top rated on TM, so I'm not sure why it's worth it.
@@iess2006 I wasn't making reference to Cazcanes itself, but to the process being perfectly OK for a naturally produced product. I personally think there are many brands just as good as Cazcanes but much more affordable such as G4 and Tequila Ocho but Cazcanes is still an excellent product in no way diminished by their use of an autoclave.
@@bdwilcox Another good point, however I haven't run into an autoclave brand yet that I like including the El Tequileno Gran Reserva. Would u say that low pressure is better than high pressure autoclave?
@@iess2006 I've never been able to tell the difference, same with a screw impeller for extraction versus a tahona or roller mill. I thought the higher temps of a high pressure autoclave or the contact point of a screw impeller might alter the flavor compounds of the agave but I've never noticed a difference. The real flavor and quality killers are diffusers, additives and thermal acid hydrolysis.
I have a friend who is tequila drinking machine. While leaving Cancun Mexico we each bought a bottle of "Aha Toro" anejo tequila at the airport. The following weekend after coming back from Cancun my friend told me that the Aha Toro anejo was one of the best tequilas that he ever had. I am not a tequila drinker. A year later my friend was at my house for a gathering and I brought out the un-opened bottle of Aha Toro anejo and his eyes lite up. I tried it and it was really good tequila.
In the USA they sell it under the name AHA YETO
@@beachFront1000 I did not know that. Have you tried it and is it good?
@@doobiedoo7623 no..i just resarched it
@@beachFront1000 Try a shot if you see it somewhere like a bar. Make sure that it is the anejo.
This guy es awesome. So well explained.
Lui, For those of us that like making Margaritas, which tequilas would you recommend. I've had El Tesoro and the Forteleaza and both are good. We obviously have like minded palettes.
It’s all about flavor thank you for this vid peace love and unity
My local Walmart has the El Tesoro Anejo for $48.
Oh wow! That a steal!
Take my money!!!!
@@bdwilcox yep. They always have it in stock too. Yesterday I went there and got some Tequila Ocho Plata for around $40. It’s good too
@@jasonczfan8658 Don't miss out on G4, Mijenta, Pasote, Tapatio. Bandero and ArteNOM in that price range as well.
Might as well drink 1800
Don Julio 70 *chefs kiss*
To me, tequila is like cigars...I rock out with 1942, but someone else's palate might lean in a different direction.
Theres literally 0 reason to buy 1942
@@LeatherDaddy97 wym
This made no sense lol
Theres actually reports stating that Don Julio 1942 cant keep up with demand that the % of the alcohol isnt correct in some of the bottles. If your paying a premium but arent actually getting premium. Welp
@@lunadejoshua bingo
Can you make a video review on:
Clase Azul Tequila 👀
Telling it as it is for the Quality vs Just Hyped Branding.
If i can get an empty bottle to use as a prop i certainly will. I just won't spend the money on a bottle in a store
@@Lui_Fern Bevmo & Total Wines. Sell it for the regular price. You had it before?
I'm from México city and I know a lot about alcohol, I use to run 3 recognized restaurants and 3 bars, and I never heard of any of the brands/bottles mentioned in this video, actually all those bottles freak me out a lot since they seam like imitations of the real ones we like here; such as: Don Julio 70 blanco and añejo (Not 1942), Centenario añejo and plata, Casa Dragones, Maestro dobel diamante, Herradura, Tequila 1800, Cuervo, Jimador, Patrón.
Maestro Dobel anejo is my new favorite tequila. It was recommend to me by hotel staff when I was in Mexico and in my opinion tastes better than anejos that sell for twice the price.
Fortaleza is Los Abuelos in Mexico and is actually pretty great along with Tesoro and made pretty damn properly BUT with that being said I’m super tired of people telling me not to drink 1942 or others because it isn’t “made properly” (which truthfully most aren’t) but if I enjoy it (which I do) then I’m gonna drink it.
Oh boy, jose cuervo is cheap colored alcohol, anything “blanco” is just alcohol, to use on ice cream, that tea cure or just snacks, 1800 and centenario reposado is ok, and I don’t even wanna mention good tequilas that used to not make it out of jalisco before theh were bought out by locals because I feel like you need to do more research yourself.
Jimador is bad and regular Cuervo might be worse. Centenario Anejo can be found for $26-$27 here in Vegas and for that price I like it a lot
@@cipriandobrea7369 jimador is bad? You don’t know what you’re talking about!
Whats your opinion on maestro dobell? Have you had it?
Not a single tequila you mentioned is known in Mexico.
Don Julio 1942 is a really good tequila, it’s just a bit overpriced.
Born and raised in Mexico, i recommend any of you to try my personal favorite: 1800 CRISTALINO
Fortaleza is sold under another name in Mexico. Definitely recommend it
Totally agree. They make tequila just for white people.
@@dr_-df7is It’s los abuelos, and still is just a good tequila, nothing special. I’m also with Jorge, 1800 Cristalino is a far superior tequila, one of the best and under 100 usd (40 usd here in Mexico approx.)
@@sergiocecin it's like 30 something up here for a pint but yea I get that one (watch out guys gringo is buying up your stock ;)
I always thought 1800 is good tequila tequila 8 is my second favorite
I prefer that Draft modelo that’s sitting right there next to you
😁😁 Modelo is great
Wow... someone on RUclips who actually knows what they're talking about with Tequila.
Thanks friend 😁🙏
who makes laneta and have tried it. is it worth the money
Great job Lui you had me in the 1st min when you called out 1942 for the over priced imposter that it is. I thought I was drinking vodka. I'll def put your 3 recommendations on my 'got to get to" list & your content & solid in & out delivery earned you a subscriber. I'm a bourbon & rye guy who's really enjoying working Tequila into my rotation & if you did a get a chance to answer I have 2 to ask your opinion on please. I def prefer extra anejo & while likely over priced as well J.Cuervo's Reserva De LA Familia really won me over & started me on my tequila journey & Don Camilo organic extra anejo, any feedback on those? Thanks & best of luck with your channel.
Lui- Cazcanes Anejo vs Tears of Llorona…where’s my money going? Cant go wrong with either…but…pick one for me. Many thanks 🙏🏼