# Best Tequila?? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 15, 2000, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632 "2000-07-15T03:22:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tinker\_Grey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tinker_grey/32/8136_2.png) [@Tinker\_Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinker_Grey)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/1 "2000-07-15T03:22:10Z")
Well, we have the best wiskey thread, so … I don’t much about tequila but tonight I had a shot of something called tarantula. It was blue and very smooth. But, it was also kind of sweet. Recommendations? Tinker ---
**Author:** ![JBurton99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ea5d25/32.png) [@JBurton99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JBurton99)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/2 "2000-07-15T03:27:24Z")
None for me thanks. I used to love the stuff, but got carried way with it one night. Hurled forever and a day. now i can’t even smell the stuff without getting sick to my stomach. Ugh, those were the days. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Balance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/3 "2000-07-15T05:05:52Z")
I recommend Cuervo Mìstico, a slightly citrus tequila. It’s actually smooth enough to sip–something I have never encountered in any other tequila. It also means you don’t need Triple Sec or Curacao for your margarita. The Bols Blue Curacao is the best if you’re going to use curacao, but it imparts an entirely unholy color to the margarita. For best results, I recommend adding a dollop of honey to the liquor warm, then icing it. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/4 "2000-07-15T05:34:09Z")
Jose Cuervo. Bring on the limes! ---
**Author:** ![Balance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/5 "2000-07-15T06:04:23Z")
I am _not_ going to sing “José Cuervo, you are a friend of mine…” Falcon, you do it. That “Did I kiss all the cowboys?” line would sound awfully strange from me. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_Bowe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/df788c/32.png) [@Doug\_Bowe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_Bowe)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/6 "2000-07-15T06:38:05Z")
Tequila has come into it’s own in the last 15 years. In days past the top price wouldn’t go over $20 a bottle, and that was stretching it. Just remember that the Mexican government imposes strict rules that govern the production of the stuff and those rules apply to everybody. The major variable is the amount of time the product is aged. Beyond that, all those producers must follow the same procedure. Keep that in mind when deciding whether to shell out $30 or $100 for a bottle. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/7 "2000-07-15T07:10:24Z")
Balance - I’ll try, but I don’t know the words! And once again, check yer email, hon. ---
**Author:** ![Sn-man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Sn-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sn-man)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/8 "2000-07-15T16:05:46Z")
Jose Cuervo 1800 ---
**Author:** ![Balance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/9 "2000-07-15T23:11:17Z")
The lyrics are available at [http://freeweb.pdq.net/ampro/680033.htm](http://freeweb.pdq.net/ampro/680033.htm) Since this is a text-only forum, I guess you don’t need the tune… \ ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/10 "2000-07-15T23:16:27Z")
_stands up, weaving a little from doing too many shots_ > [@](#): > > Well it’s Sunday Mornin’ > And the sun in shinin’ > In my eye that is open > And my head is spinnin’ > Was the life of the party > I can’t stop grinnin’ > I had to much Tequila last night > > Jose Cuervo you are a friend of mine > I like to drink you with a little salt and lime > Did I kiss all the cowboys? > Did I shoot out the lights? > Did I dance on the bar? > Did I start a fight? _trails off, falls over into Balance’s arms_ Good enough for ya, hon? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Balance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2000, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/11 "2000-07-15T23:42:19Z")
If it leaves you in my arms, how can I complain? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![voguevixen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5ac83/32.png) [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2000, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/12 "2000-07-16T03:28:23Z")
I love all tequila equally (far as I know) but I wanted to pass on a funny moment from a cable access type show where Sammy Hagar was being interviewed. Apparently Hagar has his own tequila plant/factory/distillery (whatever) and you can buy his special tequila. He was touting it on this show talking about how it was all natural with nothing bad in it. The host broke in “Oh! So it’s _good_ for you!” They both laughed and he said “Exactly!” I got a kick outta that. “Health tequila!” Maybe it’s sold at GNC or something? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![monster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@monster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monster)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2000, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/13 "2000-07-16T14:49:19Z")
The tequila VV is describing is called Cabo Wabo, I think. It’s pretty expensive… about $43 a bottle here. However, it is the BEST tequila I have ever had. You pour it into a glass and sip it like a good brandy. If you are afraid of tequila (and there’s a lot of people who are!), you really should try this. ---
**Author:** ![Feynn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecb155/32.png) [@Feynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feynn)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2000, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/14 "2000-07-16T15:01:45Z")
I wish I could remember the name of the stuff… I was working in Mexico and after the days work was done we would pour ourselves a glass of this heavenly nectar and just sip it through the evening. After two or three glasses it would become increasingly difficult to get back into the house to pour oneself another. People don’t believe that they make tequila this good. ---
**Author:** ![SeaDiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@SeaDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDiver)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2000, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/15 "2000-07-17T01:34:43Z")
Right now, I’m into Conquistador. I have a bottle of each variation- blanco, reposado, and anejo. It’s fairly smooth, but still gives one’s tastebuds a slight shock. However, if someone else is paying, I say go for the Porfidio. ---
**Author:** ![CheapBastid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8baadc/32.png) [@CheapBastid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheapBastid)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2000, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/16 "2000-07-17T03:30:06Z")
**Don Julio** never fails to satisfy. I really want to try the [**Casa Noble**](http://www.casanoble.com/extra.html) as well. ---
**Author:** ![Tinker\_Grey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tinker_grey/32/8136_2.png) [@Tinker\_Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinker_Grey)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2000, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/17 "2000-07-17T14:26:26Z")
Thanks All. So that’s:[ul][li]José Cuervo 1800[/li][li]Cuervo Mistico[/li][li]Cabo Wabo[/li][li]Conquistador[/li][li]Don Julio, and[/li]Casa Noble[/ul]Tinker ---
**Author:** ![CheapBastid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8baadc/32.png) [@CheapBastid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheapBastid)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2000, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/18 "2000-07-17T19:13:39Z")
You also might want to take a look at [**this site**](http://www.georgian.net/rally/tequila/buying.html). It is one of the better ones covering the agave nectar. ---
**Author:** ![JoeyHemlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7ba0ec/32.png) [@JoeyHemlock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoeyHemlock)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2000, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/19 "2000-07-18T01:42:21Z")
First: Make sure – absolutely positive – that the label says “100% Agave” or “cien por ciento agave azul” (I don’t speak Spanish, so the spelling might be off.) The best tequila is _always_ 100% agave, and it’s much less likely to have a bad effect on you. The other crap (most of the Cuervos, Sauzas, and Montezumas) is what’s called a “mixtos” that has sugars and other “impurities” added. Second: There are three age distinctions of tequila: Añejo (aged), Reposado (rested), and Blanco (white). The more aging it has, the more mellow it will be. Añejos are rested at least 6 months, Reposados usually 3-6 months, and blancos are unaged. A good tequila is not cheap. A good bottle will cost about $25, a very good bottle $45-50. Because agave takes so long to grow (about seven years), the amount of agave necessary takes a while to catch up. It’s been very popular (and the agave higher cost) for a few years, and an agave plague wiped out a lot of the crop, too. As far as a good brand: If you’re new to tequila, you’ll want something mellow, and I’d start with the expensive-but-oh-my-God-is-it-good Don Julio Añejo (or if you can find it the Repasado). Also great is my favorite, Patron Añejo, which isn’t quite as mellow but better flavor. If you like the flavor and want to keep trying it, start to try the less aged versions of the same brands. For a cheaper tequila (more “everday” stuff), try Herradura reposado or añejo or El Jimador repasado or añejo. Oh, and very important: if it has a worm, DON’T BUY IT! I also prefer to skip the lime, because if the tequila is good you won’t want to cover the flavor. Cuervo: The 1800 series isn’t bad, and it _is_ 100% agave, but I don’t think it’s the best. I think they steam the agave instead of baking it the way they should. The Reserva de Family is better. I tend to avoid Cuervo on principle. Sauza: Their only 100% agave is “Hornitos”, which has quite a peppery kick to it. Not bad, but it’ll catch you by surprise. I think the best site to learn is [http://www.tequilafancy.com](http://www.tequilafancy.com). Now, C’mon, not bad for a newbie, huh? ---
**Author:** ![voguevixen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5ac83/32.png) [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2000, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632/20 "2000-07-18T19:25:23Z")
God bless you, Joey. ::wipes away a tear:: [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tequila/25632.md?page=2)