What's the Buzz about Superb Tequila?

[physics girl phd]

That's quite a disclaimer/warning.

That's what I was thinking when I saw the title of this thread.

I'll admit: Little E's existence can be attributed to a tequila-fueled evening. At least prior to that, we had been saying "Wouldn't it be nice to have a little girl?"... but since then, I'll admit to avoiding the stuff; we got the little girl, and we certainly don't need FOUR kids.

 

[rhody]

That's what I was thinking when I saw the title of this thread.

I'll admit: Little E's existence can be attributed to a tequila-fueled evening. At least prior to that, we had been saying "Wouldn't it be nice to have a little girl?"... but since then, I'll admit to avoiding the stuff; we got the little girl, and we certainly don't need FOUR kids.

physics girl,

I never thought of it that way... Wow, all I will say with certainty is that fine tequila consumed in the right amounts in the right situation will take you to places you never dreamed of otherwise. Thanks for sharing.

Rhody...

 

[zomgwtf]

Since January I've tried Patron Silver and Anejo and Don Julio Reposado... They were all really good... the Patron Anejo was better tasting in my opinion than the silver. I took these as regular tequila shots (salt/lemon) and just drank them straight with nothing else... I tried drinking the Patron Silver on the rocks but I found it wasn't nearly smooth enough.

Big party life living alone for school.

 

[rhody]

Since January I've tried Patron Silver and Anejo and Don Julio Reposado... They were all really good... the Patron Anejo was better tasting in my opinion than the silver. I took these as regular tequila shots (salt/lemon) and just drank them straight with nothing else... I tried drinking the Patron Silver on the rocks but I found it wasn't nearly smooth enough.

Big party life living alone for school.

zom,

Not to try to instill bad habits in you but if you are strapped for cash, try a shot of Anejo (not top shelf), chilled in crushed ice and a frozen shot glass if you have one for about a minute or two. The slight amount of water from the ice breaks the strong taste, mellows it out substantially.

I tried a shot of unchilled patron anejo after the cheap stuff, by cheap stuff I still mean anejo that costs in the high twenty dollar range and could barely tell the difference. I did not take a double blind test, and if I did, may not have been able to tell the difference. Your good tequila will disappear so fast that you should use it for special occassions and only with your closest friends. I didn't have the good stuff till my early 40's and have been hooked ever since. Be prepared for some of the wildest dreams you can ever imagine, happens to a lot of folks I know each and every time, including yours truly.

Rhody...

 

[zomgwtf]

zom,

Not to try to instill bad habits in you but if you are strapped for cash, try a shot of Anejo (not top shelf), chilled in crushed ice and a frozen shot glass if you have one for about a minute or two. The slight amount of water from the ice breaks the strong taste, mellows it out substantially.

I'll definitely try this out sometime. Thanks.

I tried a shot of unchilled patron anejo after the cheap stuff, by cheap stuff I still mean anejo that costs in the high twenty dollar range and could barely tell the difference. I did not take a double blind test, and if I did, may not have been able to tell the difference. Your good tequila will disappear so fast that you should use it for special occassions and only with your closest friends. I didn't have the good stuff till my early 40's and have been hooked ever since. Be prepared for some of the wildest dreams you can ever imagine, happens to a lot of folks I know each and every time, including yours truly.

Rhody...

Hmm really? Next time I have a bottle of Patron I'll try to compare it to something cheaper. I haven't really drank much tequila before, actually I've only ever really drank Jose Cuervo. I still have much more brands to experience before I can firmly say I've tried a 'good tequila' but normally the bottles are gone by the end of the night.

 

[nismaratwork]

I'll definitely try this out sometime. Thanks.

Hmm really? Next time I have a bottle of Patron I'll try to compare it to something cheaper. I haven't really drank much tequila before, actually I've only ever really drank Jose Cuervo. I still have much more brands to experience before I can firmly say I've tried a 'good tequila' but normally the bottles are gone by the end of the night.

Mmmmm... Rhody got you on Patron... GOOD RHODY!

I know it's literally fruity, but try a tequila sunrise... OJ, some Grenadine, and tequila... looks good, tastes better. DO NOT drink this if you're going to pound the rest of the tequila however, the sugar will give you the hangover from hell.

@Rhody: Sounds like the best way to take Ouzo, not too expensive, water or ice it down. Also the only way to drink Bombay Saphire (with ilives or onions as needed).

 

[hypatia]

I only drink Patron Tequila, and my favorite thing to do with it, is mix it 50/50 with a spicy Bloody Mary mix, shot style. In between shots I'm munching on really garlicky pickles and fresh veggies.

 

[nismaratwork]

I only drink Patron Tequila, and my favorite thing to do with it, is mix it 50/50 with a spicy Bloody Mary mix, shot style. In between shots I'm munching on really garlicky pickles and fresh veggies.

You might like pepper infused vodka then... good stuff, and goes well with blinis, creme fraiche, and caviar or smoked salmon/bluefish/whitefish. Eat, shot, repeat.

You can buy some Grey Goose or whatever you like and infuse pepper yourself, it's quite easy.

 

[zomgwtf]

Also the only way to drink Bombay Saphire (with ilives or onions as needed).

Ugh, I bought some Bombay Sapphire to make some Tom Collins (easily my favorite drink ) and noticed that it's not that great. Smells like a perfume and tastes like one too (alone) and you can definitely taste that even when you mix it.

 

[nismaratwork]

Ugh, I bought some Bombay Sapphire to make some Tom Collins (easily my favorite drink ) and noticed that it's not that great. Smells like a perfume and tastes like one too (alone) and you can definitely taste that even when you mix it.

The blue **** is only if you like gin, juniper and all. I would NOT use it as a mixer... for that Tanquery 10 is a great choice, with more emphasis on citrus and less on "pine tree".

edit: fav drink: Hemingway Daquiri with 10-Cane Rum.

 

[zomgwtf]

The blue **** is only if you like gin, juniper and all. I would NOT use it as a mixer... for that Tanquery 10 is a great choice, with more emphasis on citrus and less on "pine tree".

edit: fav drink: Hemingway Daquiri with 10-Cane Rum.

Tanquery 10 huh, I'll definitely look into getting a bottle of that then. Try it out at least. The only reason I bought Sapphire was because my friend was saying it was a great gin. I suppose if you're into those flavours it would be great, just I'm not feeling it at all. So now I have half a 26er sitting on my fridge. Not sure what I'll do with it .

 

[nismaratwork]

Tanquery 10 huh, I'll definitely look into getting a bottle of that then. Try it out at least. The only reason I bought Sapphire was because my friend was saying it was a great gin. I suppose if you're into those flavours it would be great, just I'm not feeling it at all. So now I have half a 26er sitting on my fridge. Not sure what I'll do with it .

It's a great gin if you like high-test gin of the old school, which is VERY strong juniper. Tanq is more smooth, lower ABV (not by much), and a lot more citrus... less aromatic.

 

[rhody]

I am going out to buy online, are you ready for this, shot glass molds (see thumbnail).
I am forever breaking or losing the damn things. This solves that problem for good. The second thumbnail sets the mood, for me anyway...

Rhody...

P.S. Food for thought, some warm sunny day this spring, what say we have a virtual tequila party, start a thread and report in it. Now that would be a PF first, any takers ? Maybe even set up a skype session or two.

 

[Energystrom]

"Margarita" shots are a nice way to enjoy a fine tequila.

Lick of salt (generally off of the back of your thumb/hand)
Shot
Lime (squeeze from a small wedge)

Makes the tequila go down smoothly; easy to lose track of how much you've drank, though, since they are so drinkable!

 

[Adyssa]

I love tequila, but I don't drink all that often or know any particularly good ones, hmm but 1800 comes to mind, I can't remember if that's the name of it? Anyway, I've had a couple of really nice glasses and they were drinks to remember!

 

[fuzzyfelt]

I am going out to buy online, are you ready for this, shot glass molds (see thumbnail).
I am forever breaking or losing the damn things. This solves that problem for good. The second thumbnail sets the mood, for me anyway...

Rhody...

P.S. Food for thought, some warm sunny day this spring, what say we have a virtual tequila party, start a thread and report in it. Now that would be a PF first, any takers ? Maybe even set up a skype session or two.

I've seen shot molds and thought them a good idea! I think the virtual tequila party is a brilliant idea too.

 

[Evo]

P.S. Food for thought, some warm sunny day this spring, what say we have a virtual tequila party, start a thread and report in it. Now that would be a PF first, any takers ? Maybe even set up a skype session or two.

That sounds fun, drunk posting eh?

 

[nismaratwork]

That sounds fun, drunk posting eh?

Thatssss redikulush... *sway* ...whod be DRUNk, and posht? *burp*



How about those of us who enjoy a sip, but not so much getting good and tight?

 

[rhody]

What is rhody up to now, headed for more uncharted territory, Frozen Ghost Pepper Tequila shots. Here is what you need: frozen shot glasses, your favorite tequila, ghost peppers. First, dice extra fine about 1/8th of a teaspoon of a pepper (from the bottom), added diced bits to frozen shot glass, let stand five minutes (mine are made from water molds not glass), stick back in freezer. Add tequila, let stand two minutes. Be aware that if you use frozen water shot glasses like I do, you stand a chance of the tequila eating through the water glass before it chills in two minutes. Some leak, some don't because of minute cracks in the frozen water.

If you are brave, sip, then swallow and chew, otherwise send it down like a normal shot. If you chewed you are probably among the few who have. I will post pictures and an assessment soon. Stay tuned.

Rhody...

 

[turbo]

Ghost pepper shots. Hmmm!

 

[rhody]

Ghost pepper shots. Hmmm!

I may even video it, and post, with a ghost mask of course. Let's see if I survive the initial sip, shoot chew cycle first. I tried it before with the extract and it was no big deal, but the frozen pepper bits, I am not sure. Fun, huh ?

Rhody...

 

[rootX]

I want to try ghost pepper shot :!)

I am not sure if I should be happy or sad that I don't have any crazy friend yet who is willing to take some pepper shots with me

 

[rhody]

I want to try ghost pepper shot :!)

I am not sure if I should be happy or sad that I don't have any crazy friend yet who is willing to take some pepper shots with me

You have a potential new friend here. Care to come to RI ? You can call 911, if I spaz, twitch, foam or otherwise lose it when I do it.

Rhody...

P.S I can see it now the first flash mob ghost tequila shot party. It won't last long I am sure, and I may be sued out of existence without liability release forms being signed before dropping shots.

 

[rootX]

You have a potential new friend here. Care to come to RI ? You can call 911, if I spaz, twitch, foam or otherwise lose it when I do it.

Rhody...

You are too far away!

I am just hoping I meet a crazy person like you soon in future! So far,I have never met anyone crazier than me

 

[rhody]

You are too far away!

I am just hoping I meet a crazy person like you soon in future! So far,I have never met anyone crazier than me

Have you ever taken a 180 hp race bike to a track (having never been to a track before) and used second gear (30 - 120 mph) and lived to talk about it ? I have. Granted I have decent riding technique, years of experience (at normal speed) having ridden most of my life. That adventure was foray into uncharted territory as well. Glad I did it though. I got a buzz that lasted for almost a week because of it. No worries, nothing bothered me, bliss. You can't even describe it, you have to live and feel it. hehe...

Rhody...

 

[rhody]

You are too far away!

I am just hoping I meet a crazy person like you soon in future! So far,I have never met anyone crazier than me

rootX,

Patron Anejo Frozen Shot Glass Ghost Pepper shots have become a reality, have a look... The pepper bits when chewed add a nice bite to the chilled tequila.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/3256/ghostshot1.jpg http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6881/ghostshot2.jpg

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/6678/ghostshot3.jpg http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/6219/ghostshot4.jpg

Rhody...

 

[turbo]

I still have a few ghosts. No tequila, but I know of a store...

 

[rhody]

I still have a few ghosts. No tequila, but I know of a store...

Give it a try let me know what you think, you can use some decent 25 $ tequila would work too, no sense using high end stuff for an experiment...

Rhody...

 

[rootX]

Thanks for the pictures! :!)

I only have some 'weak' habaneros and vodka but no tequila no ghost . But let's see how hab-vodka turns out

 

[rootX]

I just mixed together all I got!

edit: finally finished my drink! It was quite good n I have warm feeling in my stomach now.

 

[lisab]

I just mixed together all I got!

edit: finally finished my drink! It was quite good n I have warm feeling in my stomach now.

And that was root's last post...!

 

[rootX]

And that was root's last post...!

i'm alive

 

[rootX]

Another week ending .. and I decided to try the hottest wings in my city.

Time to open up my vodka and see how hot these wings are! :!)

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

In scotland I tried this Bison Grass vodka and it was amazing!

Last night I had a shot of Cabo Wabo Silver tequila. Really smooth!
http://hugosaustin.com/Images/Tequila/Hugos-Austin-Cabo-Wabo-Silver.jpg

 

[rhody]

In scotland I tried this Bison Grass vodka and it was amazing!

Last night I had a shot of Cabo Wabo Silver tequila. Really smooth!
http://hugosaustin.com/Images/Tequila/Hugos-Austin-Cabo-Wabo-Silver.jpg

Everyone has their personal favorite, mine has been the Anjeo, goldish color from the oak barrels they use to age it in, it is aged longer too, that's why it costs more. It would be cool just once to try the 500 $ and on up stuff, I bet you can't tell any difference.

Rhody...

 

[turbo]

Patron Silver is wasted on me. It is too smooth and innocuous. And at over $25/pint, it is too pricey, too. I'd rather have a more mundane tequila with a bit more "bite", unless I'm going to mix it, and then the choice of the base liquor widens a bit.

 

[Astronuc]

I stopped by a small 'hole-in-the-wall' Mexican restaurant/food shop on the way home this evening. We've kind of started a trend of getting some Mexican food on Friday evening or whenever the mood hits us.

Anyhow, there was a long line of people waiting to order and other collecting take out. So I waited and talked with a friend who just happened to be there picking up a take out order. After about 15 min, the crowds cleared out.

Then one of the people who works there came in. I'm guessing he was out delivering locally. Anyway the guy pops a bottle of Tequila (Avión Silver) on the counter and opens it. He looks around and starts offering shots of Tequila to me and another guy, while we are standing at the counter waiting for our orders. It was good - smooth with a peppery taste.

He gave us a second shot with lime and salt. Nice.

He then brought out a second larger bottle, which was made of blue glass (but I didn't get the name, but it was apparently Milagro Silver). We had a shot each from that one. It had a buttery flavor. This was on the house.

I could have had a beer too, but I thought three shots of tequila was enough for the drive home.

I'm definitely going back to that place!

 

[rhody]

Funny, Astro, we had Mexican food tonight, over dinner in my mind I ran over all the tequila's I had ever come in contact with that I liked and could afford. I came to this conclusion. Last year I reported that a top tequila can go for $ 5000 a shot. Out of my price range for ever (unless I win the lottery). There must be high end tequila tasting parties where you can sample for a fee some pretty good stuff. I would be willing to may mid three figures for such an event if in fact one exists that I can somehow find my way to attending. So the search is on. If I find such an event, I will report back with details.

Glad you enjoyed you dinner and samples, I am sure it made your evening. FYI. I just started my Trinidad Scorpion seeds after a one day soak today. Would you be willing to try bits of scorpion pepper in a high end tequila shot ? I found the heat not as devastating when consumed this way (for ghost peppers that is). I am pretty sure not many people have experienced this which I am learning to enjoy. I bet Turbo wouldn't mind it either.

Check out this video, it is cool, depending on the glass you use the same tequila tastes different. The interviewer, David Ruiz, claims there are 600 flavors in the Anjeo Tequila being sampled and depending on the glass used it tastes different in each glass, and it registers different depending on what nostril you sniff it with. You decide if it is BS or not. My favorite is Anejo so this video caught my attention.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1jviPVdJb0&feature=related



Rhody...

 

[rhody]

This looks really good, when I get my new bottle, whatever I finally decide on,
I will be sure to try this too. I signed up for tequila tasting within a one
hundred mile radius from http://tastetequila.com/" .

Give it a shot if you are interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXgZ_SGEVaE&feature=related



Rhody...

 

[rhody]

I emailed the folks at Tequila tasters, the folks in the past two video's, no response. I guess they don't care about the public, just being famous for fifteen minutes. I inquired about tasting events where they only serve top top shelf tequila. I told them I was willing to pay handsomely to attend. Which leads me to my nest question, this is for any fine liquor, not just tequila.

First, how did you discover the finest liquor you ever tasted, and second what made you spring to actually buy a bottle of it for special occasion's, and finally, gulp, how much are you willing to admit you paid for it ?

Rhody...

 

[fuzzyfelt]

In scotland I tried this Bison Grass vodka and it was amazing!

Last night I had a shot of Cabo Wabo Silver tequila. Really smooth!
http://hugosaustin.com/Images/Tequila/Hugos-Austin-Cabo-Wabo-Silver.jpg

I've tried the Bison Grass vodka, too, and really liked it! I tried it with organic apple juice, and it was either vanilla flavoured or vanilla was added, too.

 

[Astronuc]

Same Mexican food establishment, but tonight - Camarena Tequila Reposado

http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/familia-camarena-tequila-reposado.html

 

[rhody]

Thought I would pass this App on for those who have an iPhone, I don't if you use the App please report back. Watch the Tequila Whisperer Show here.

Rhody...