What is your favorite Tequila? How do you like it?!
Answers: Don Julio Reposado. A fine sipping tequila, very smooth
I'm convinced that nobody actually likes tequila. Here's why: every time somebody gets out a bottle of tequila, everyone gets excited. Ooo! Let's do tequila shots! They pour a round, grab the salt and limes, throw 'em back, and instantly all gag and choke and start moaning about how much they hate tequila. Then they do the whole thing over again. And again. And again. Then the next morning they all swear they will never drink tequila ever, ever, ever again.
That being said, Jose Cuervo. Can you pass me the salt?
i think tequila is a shooting liquor, but i will have to agree Don Julio Reposado is better then most even patron
Almond flavored straight out of the freezer.
not sure what kinda but I do tequila shooters called POPs
you poor half a shooter glass with tequila other with sprite you slam it slightly on the table so it fizzes up and then take it!
silver patron
PATRON!!! in shots of course...and don julio.... cuervo isnt too bad either.
Patron shots
jose cuervo in a shot w/ some salt and lime party time..
juervo black and coke.never no wat hit ya
Many drink it, but unfortunately most do not really fully understand it or appreciate it.
That's because in the US, it's largely marketed to college kids as a way to get "crazy", which is largely missing the true nature of tequila.
As you'll all see from the other answers, the word "favorite" is quite subjective. It's also based on experience with tequila too, as anyone who knows anything about tequila in any real way would not say Cuervo, unless they were referencing their Tradicional or Reserva de la Familia, which are the only 2 Cuervo-labeled tequilas they make that are any good.
Patron too, while good, is often mentioned because they spend more marketing dollars than any other tequila company, and thus when college kids are ready to move up from Cuervo, they often go to Patron as they see it advertised so much, and their exploration stops there. Make no mistake, Patron isn't bad by any means. But you can get better for less.
Some tequilas are very "oaky" as they have been aged in oak barrels (often used Jack Daniel's barrels) so they pick up a woodys flavor. Some are kind of fruity tasting. Some can be a bit peppery.
Also to get the correct tequila experience, don't drink anything that doesn't say 100% agave (like junk like regular Cuervo or Sauza). These are cheap poorly made tequilas designed to sell to college kids to get drunk. They are only 51% real tequila, and the rest are fillers like corn syrup and grain alcohol (and thus the hangover the next day is born).
The aging has a lot to do with the taste, so try a few to see which style you like best, and then remember how the aging is labeled:
Blanco (because it's totally clear) - no aging
Reposado - minimally aged at least 2 months, but can be up to 1 year
Anejo - heavily aged, minimally 1 year but less than 3 years.
Some really expensive ones can even be aged longer than that, but you'll want to work your way up to those.
Start with a shot of a decent but inexpensive tequila maybe with a lime, preferably no salt, and see what you think. Sip it though rather than shoot it, so you can really enjoy the flavor. If it's too strong that way, get it on the rocks.
If you want one that doesn't have a harsh flavor, only look for reposados and anejos. Blancos and non-100% agave ones simply will be too rough.
For margaritas, Anejos are a waste, both due to the cost and because the flavor is so nice you'll want to savor it with maybe just some lime (skip the salt, and don't shoot it). If you want a tasty margarita, go for either blanco or reposado, although some of the longer aged reposados are great sipped (like Dos Lunas, which ages their tequilas almost twice as long as Mexican law requires).
The really expensive ones can even be aged longer than regular anejos, and these are often referred to as ultra anejos.
If price is no object, and you want the very best, get Herradura Seleccion Suprema. It's considered an ultra-anejo. It's about $320/bottle or about $30/shot. It's an ultra anejo tequila aged for 5 years. Dark brown in color and more like a smooth cognac or bourbon than a cheap tequila.
The best tequilas in the world are ultra anejos that have been aged for years, the Suprema being my favorite.
You can also check out Don Julio 1942, Don Julio Real, Jose Cuervo de la Familia and Gran Patron (sometimes called Platinum), all of which fall into the same category.
In a more normal price range, tequilas I would recommend if you are looking for one that is "smooth":
Cazadores reposado
anything by Herradura or Don Julio
Corzo reposado (please note this is not Cuervo)
anything by Pura Sangre
anything by Centinela
anything by Cabo Wabo
anything by Arette
anything by Dos Lunas