What brand of tequila is the best?!
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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 "best" 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
Herradura
Don Julio
Corzo (please note this is not Cuervo)
Pura Sangre
Centinela
Cabo Wabo
Arette
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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 "best" 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
Herradura
Don Julio
Corzo (please note this is not Cuervo)
Pura Sangre
Centinela
Cabo Wabo
Arette
Dos LunasWww@FoodAQ@Com
Jose Cuervo baby!.!.
Had plenty of "What did I do last night" with that one!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Had plenty of "What did I do last night" with that one!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
no doubt
"DON PEDRO'
its has this taste its like
never before the best!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
"DON PEDRO'
its has this taste its like
never before the best!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Which ever one gets you trashed!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Casa Noble!Www@FoodAQ@Com
a mi me gusta mi JOSE CUERVOOOO lolWww@FoodAQ@Com
sammy hagar put out cabo wabo!.!.!.its a real tequilla that isnt too easy to find!. quervo gold is good, but im a mescal drinker myself!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
patron!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Try Milagro, Don Julio Anejo, and Tezon!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I believe anyone who says Jose Cuervo is just a sheep led by marketing!. Jose Cuervo is one of the rankest tequila's on the market!. It's not even aged!. Caramel coloring is added to make it gold!. The reason why people have a "What did I do last night" experience with tequila is because of crappy tequila like that being drank!.
If you're looking for "the best" start by looking for a tequila that is 100% blue agave (cuervo ain't!.) I think Don Julio Real, Milagro Select Barrel and Patrón Burdeos rate high up there!. Even the packaging is phenomenol let alone the sweet nectar inside!.
If you're willing to shell out the loot, I say go for Pasion Azteca Tequila!.
I've never heard of Don Pedro Tequila and I work at a tequila bar!. There's a Don Pedro Brandy!.
With Silver/Blanco tequila, you taste more of the agave!. With A?ejo tequila you taste more of the oak from aging in barrels!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you're looking for "the best" start by looking for a tequila that is 100% blue agave (cuervo ain't!.) I think Don Julio Real, Milagro Select Barrel and Patrón Burdeos rate high up there!. Even the packaging is phenomenol let alone the sweet nectar inside!.
If you're willing to shell out the loot, I say go for Pasion Azteca Tequila!.
I've never heard of Don Pedro Tequila and I work at a tequila bar!. There's a Don Pedro Brandy!.
With Silver/Blanco tequila, you taste more of the agave!. With A?ejo tequila you taste more of the oak from aging in barrels!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
the best is patron platinum its so smooth goin down you could jug it but you would be on the floorWww@FoodAQ@Com
def patron !.!.!. its clear so it looks better and goes down much smoother!. it smells just as bad as any do , thoughWww@FoodAQ@Com
Jose cuiervoWww@FoodAQ@Com
Patron Gran Platinum!. If you have little extra spending cash!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Don Julio!. I prefer the blanco but anejo is good too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Corazon silver or Patron silverWww@FoodAQ@Com
Try Cabo Wabo!. $50 a bottle!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Theres only one man in my that i allow in my house!. JOSE! I like classico though because gold just goes straight to my head!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
PatronWww@FoodAQ@Com