Tequila y Mezcal

[williemackgarza 1826]

Locals we hung out with in CDMX sipped on this. Pretty good.

[Matuka 1309]

So @GreenspointTexas, heading to CDMX soon, will try to hit up Mis Mezcales.  Any mezcal recommendations?

[GreenspointTexas 9598]

Just now, Matuka said:

So @GreenspointTexas, heading to CDMX soon, will try to hit up Mis Mezcales.  Any mezcal recommendations?

How much time you got?

 

but seriously, anything by Pal Alma/Almamezcalera, Real Minero, or Neta. Really depends on what type of varietal(s) you are looking for. 

[Matuka 1309]

Just now, GreenspointTexas said:

How much time you got?

 

but seriously, anything by Pal Alma/Almamezcalera, Real Minero, or Neta. Really depends on what type of varietal(s) you are looking for. 

Ha! Thanks, looking for something I can't get in the U.S., not too herbal tasting.  Went to Oaxaca last November, didn't know shit about mezcal (still don't); had a mezcal tasting outside Teotitlan del Valle when our driver took us by a palenque.  Bought a bottle to take home, but turns out it wasn't in the sweet spot of alcohol percentage.  It wasn't bad though.  

[GreenspointTexas 9598]

40 minutes ago, Matuka said:

Ha! Thanks, looking for something I can't get in the U.S., not too herbal tasting.  Went to Oaxaca last November, didn't know shit about mezcal (still don't); had a mezcal tasting outside Teotitlan del Valle when our driver took us by a palenque.  Bought a bottle to take home, but turns out it wasn't in the sweet spot of alcohol percentage.  It wasn't bad though.  

In that case, Sanzekan is legit, as is anything by Dixeebe

[Doug E. Fresh 452]

On 4/19/2022 at 3:39 AM, williemackgarza said:

Locals we hung out with in CDMX sipped on this. Pretty good.

Casa Dragones is a great sipper

[Party_Taco 3722]

Yep, and the Joven is top flight… I’ve had few tequilas that I would consider to be better.

[Matuka 1309]

@GreenspointTexas

just got back from Mismezcales, had to work for it.  Was closed when we got there and couldn’t get phone, text or WhatsApp to work.  But here is what I pulled the trigger on…

 

[GreenspointTexas 9598]

Nice! Never seen those two on the right. The espina negra tobala is supposed to be really good, but ive never had it. I believe its available in the states, but I may be wrong. Lemme know your thoughts on each

[Matuka 1309]

1 hour ago, GreenspointTexas said:

Nice! Never seen those two on the right. The espina negra tobala is supposed to be really good, but ive never had it. I believe its available in the states, but I may be wrong. Lemme know your thoughts on each

Will do.  Taking the espina negra (I do believe available in the U.S. as well) and cuero viejo home; the Sinai is for sipping here straight and in cocktails (bought fresh grapefruit and lime/cucumber juices for mixers).

Grapefruit must be in season, heavy smell in the fruit section…smells freakin’ awesome.

[Buzzrock 14901]

This is good chilled with a big squeeze of lime. Doesn’t really need anything else.

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

Up in the middle of nowhere Colorado, in some random liquor store next to a gas station I was filling up at. Left with both for about $110 and the owner was happy to get rid of them. 

[Party_Taco 3722]

Score!

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

Also, this is interesting. Makes a really good old fashioned believe it or not. 

 

[Buzzrock 14901]

I usually go through Tanteo Jalapeño pretty fast, but a neighbor just dropped off a bottle of this and said it makes a killer ranch water. Will report back.

[Carl Spackler 3479]

4 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

I usually go through Tanteo Jalapeño pretty fast, but a neighbor just dropped off a bottle of this and said it makes a killer ranch water. Will report back.

Following . . .

[GreenspointTexas 9598]

Dear god

[Matuka 1309]

5 hours ago, GreenspointTexas said:

Dear god

Ha!  I predicted that response from you.

[williemackgarza 1826]

Had this en Guadalajara, Jal.
Smooth.
Salud

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

Would NOT recommend.  

[Matuka 1309]

2 minutes ago, SmokeyTheBear said:

Would NOT recommend.  

Por qué?

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

5 minutes ago, Matuka said:

Por qué?

There has very little distinguishable flavor other than rubbing alcohol/heat.  Been sitting on it for months trying to get into it and had my sommelier sister in law try it to see what she thought and it's just a poor expression from this distiller.  Especially at the price point.  

[GreenspointTexas 9598]

Im not gonna shill for 5S, but that opinion is interesting. Gonna have to try the bottle I have of that ensamble tonight

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

16 hours ago, GreenspointTexas said:

Im not gonna shill for 5S, but that opinion is interesting. Gonna have to try the bottle I have of that ensamble tonight

Please. Would love your thoughts as someone who is way more experienced in this area. 

[Mo Horn 8817]

Went to our local place that we go most Fridays. Wanted something different so got got a Dun Julio 1942 over ice.  Damn good. 

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

Sipper for the game. Big fan of this one. Some mineral and veg flavors propped up by a nice sweetness underneath. 

[Matuka 1309]

Interesting...

Some reviewers say it's a good bottle to pick up for the price.

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

38 minutes ago, Matuka said:

Interesting...

Some reviewers say it's a good bottle to pick up for the price.

Def, I got it for $64 at Shaker. I'll pay that all day for a good sipper. 

[GreenspointTexas 9598]

Del Maguey is always solid. They are like the Sam Adams of Mezcal brands in the US

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

1 minute ago, GreenspointTexas said:

Del Maguey is always solid. They are like the Sam Adams of Mezcal brands in the US

I need some of your recs on Mezcal that is  relatively obtainable. No cost considerations, just high quality. I love this area of liquor and want to build up a good selection. 

[Party_Taco 3722]

Saturday got a little wild… gonna miss that Arta!

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

This hobby is getting out of control

[GreenspointTexas 9598]

Go on…

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

Drinking the Tobaziche now. This is the closest a mezcal has come to tasting like scotch. Initial sweetness that moves into clay and peat to me. It's really interesting. Only my third Del Maguey but I respect their stuff. 

Edited November 2, 2022 by SmokeyTheBear

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

Marca Negra time. Started out bad with the cork breaking in the bottle neck. Was able to fish it out without any into the bottle. This is so different. Mineral, spice, veg, mint and anise. It's hotter as well. 

[Buzzrock 14901]

This shit is awesome. Haven’t been able to find it in Atlanta but showed up in Athens when I was home last week. Highly recommend.

[Buzzrock 14901]

I usually go through Tanteo Jalapeño pretty fast, but a neighbor just dropped off a bottle of this and said it makes a killer ranch water. Will report back.

Following . . .

Never followed up on this. It’s ok to put in cocktails but I’ve been seeking out additive free tequilas lately. At some point I’ll try making my own cucumber/jalapeño tequila with a good clean Blanco.

[Matuka 1309]

Hope a blow job comes with the Don Fulano...

[Buzzrock 14901]

But it’s EXTRA añejo!

[texasdago 7562]

52 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

But it’s EXTRA añejo!

and they deliver the barrels in limousines, yo.

[Buzzrock 14901]

I sent my dad back to pick me up more Fortaleza today - sold out. 

[rage-a-holic 4370]

3 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

I sent my dad back to pick me up more Fortaleza today - sold out. 

$65 for a 750ml reposado? 🤨

 

[Buzzrock 14901]

I'm no connoisseur but it's the better than stuff I've had that costs twice as much.

[rage-a-holic 4370]

2 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

I'm no connoisseur but it's the better than stuff I've had that costs twice as much.

If you're near a Spec's, try Abandonado anejo or extra; cheaper and smooth as greased duck pussy.

https://specsonline.com/shop/spirits/abandonado-anejo-tequila/

[Buzzrock 14901]

Super smooth often means additives like glycerin. Tequila Matchmaker says one of the main flavors is vanilla, which usually means additives. I’m nowhere near a Specs but I’ll try it if I see it on a bar. 

[CooterBrown 18001]

This shit is awesome. Haven’t been able to find it in Atlanta but showed up in Athens when I was home last week. Highly recommend.

Don’t sleep on that Cascahuin. It’s also a great tequila and much easier to find.

[GreenspointTexas 9598]

Really there are only 3-4 blancos worth a shit in the US market: Fortaleza (my go to), Cascahuin, G4, and mayyyybe Siete Leguas (havent followed up with their practices in 4-5 years but they used to be legit). Almost every other tequila producer uses additives and/or diffusers on their agave. 
 

that reposado is cheap. Ive seen it in Houston for more… when its on the shelves. I usually pay around that much for the Fortaleza blanco. 

[Buzzrock 14901]

9 hours ago, CooterBrown said:

Don’t sleep on that Cascahuin. It’s also a great tequila and much easier to find.

It’s on my list. Should have picked it up when I was there. 
 

Found the Fortaleza elsewhere but the told it’s “allocated” and I could only have one. Here we go…

[Buzzrock 14901]

This is a recommended list from some tequila nerd on IG. These are all additive free according to him. I liked the Ocho, Siete Leguas, and Espolon. 

 

Edited November 29, 2022 by Buzzrock

[Buzzrock 14901]

He actually just updated it