The majority of individuals are familiar with classic tequila expressions like Anejo, Reposado and Blanco tequila, but many have not yet heard about Cristalino. This kind of tequila has not established the popularity of the other expressions. I’ve noticed more brands are experimenting with Cristalino tequila. If you have recently traveled to Guadalajara, you have…
Today I have a VERY special update for you on something extremely rare that I was able to get my hands on in the Cancun Airport Duty Free Store. The extremely limited Maestro Dobel 1968 extra anejo tequila! To set the background, I was leaving the country and looking to bring back as much tequila…
As mentioned in an earlier update, LeBron James has got into the tequila business! Along with friend Maverick Carter and others, he’s invested in Lobos 1707 tequila. Today I had the pleasure of opening up a bottle of the extra anejo tequila by Lobos 1707, and here’s my first take along with tasting notes. Like…
Today we’re going to speak to the many CostCo shoppers out there who like to save money by buying in bulk. If you’ve ever bought tequila at CostCo, you may have noticed they have their own brand, Kirkland, now offering tequila. While I’ve been shy to try it, I couldn’t help notice the plethora of…
Many people who drink tequila aren’t aware that there are actually five different types of tequila, nor are they aware of the taste differences in the different types of tequila. If you’re curious about what the five different types of tequila truly are, as well as how each one tastes, you’ve come to the right…
You won’t find many blanco tequilas that look as clear as Casa Dragones. My first glance at this bottle made me think of the freshest glacier water I’ve sampled from the calming rivers of the back country of Iceland. There has been a lot of uproar about this brand of tequila, so today I’ll share…
I’m guilty of it, and perhaps you are as well. Drinking and Zoom Calling, that is! The COVID-19 lockdown and stay at home order has led to a lot of people finding alternative ways to do business and keep in touch with friends and family, and one application that has taken advantage of this time,…
I was experimenting for a while in my backyard bar during this down time that the COVID-19 has afforded me lately. My first concoction, very simply called ‘The Clooney Claw,” was using Casamigos Reposado tequila as a base and then filled with Lime White Claw seltzer. (George Clooney was one of the founders of Casamigos.)…
Today I examine the evidence that tequila is a healthier drink of choice when compared to vodka. Over the course of my life I’ve been a drinker. I started off with beer, drinking the Midwest’s finest lager’s and pilsners, mainly sticking to Michelob Golden Light, which is a regional product of Anheuser Busch, and Leinenkugel’s Honey…