The cool thing about this post is that I might not be writing it if it weren't for my brother's holiday visit and a few key hospitality folks in town. Why? Because they were integral in my introduction to a couple of tequila products I might not have ordered on my own. (Admittedly, I am a creature of habit.) From a "mistaken favorite" order, to an inquiry regarding packaging that has always peaked my curiosity, our local bartendreesses gave me new insights into the tequila world. And then of course there are the additions of the sweet nectar that graces my personal bar, for which I owe most grateful credit to my beau.
The Top Seven Tequilas of this past Holiday Season are posted in a pay attention order. #6 & #7 are tied for my current favorite. Let's see who catches that. Get your orange. Get your glasses. Pour. Sniff. Sip. Savour. Repeat.
For 2016, the holiday favorites were... [Insert drum roll]
1. Tres Agaves. It is a standard. A current weekly $3.00 shot at Bakersfield. And it is good in any form; all are sipable. Take the time to taste it. I prefer the reposado. The blanco intruiges me though, due to the hint of mint which makes it an exhilarating experience. And for 3 bucks, how can you go wrong?
2. Tequila Riazul. Thank you Amber at Bakersfield for thinking it was my favorite. It is now a "go to" tequila for cold nights. A savory drink, with a warm and brandy-like feel, complimeted by notes of citrus and a lingering finish.
3. Fat Ass. As funny as the name is, this reposado is slow and lazy to start. I suggest letting it "open up" after you open it up. At first sip, I was unsure. However, after it rested on my bar for a few days, I decided to give it another go. I am glad I did. Once it got off its ass, it proved worthy of this list. A bit sharp on the front - one can taste the alcohol - but as it sits on the tongue it smooths out with a honey-vanilla, cherry earthiness. A modern tequila drinker's delight.
4. Hussong's Reposado. A surprise in light floral notes with a hint of honeysuckle. It reminded me of home. Thank you to Mallory, Hannah and Maggie at Taco Mamacita! This very unique reposado now has a place in my heart and on my palate. It is a refreshing sip.
5. CasAmigos. I'll say it again and again and again. You cannot go wrong with this tequila. It is pure brilliance.
6. Blue Nectar Reposado Special Craft. This craft will please both the Nay-Sayers of tequila and the Seasoned Tequila Connoisseur. A spiced rareity in the tequila world, it is simply a gem. Though it is "infused with essential oils and a hint of agave nectar" it is still pure beauty. The enhancements actually add to the libation. Special Craft should be shared as a universal experience at tables around the world. It is harmony in a glass.
7. Blue Nectar Reposado. The unadulterated version of #6. Both are lovely, but this one is precisely what one should expect from an exceptional reposado. The citrus and buttery rum notes are immediately apparent to the nose. BUT WAIT. Hold off a bit longer. Smell your orange slice. Open your mouth and breathe in again. The vanilla makes its way to the top along with the hint of warm bread. Yes I mean it. Its flavor is a bit hot - true to reposados. It does not burn. It tingles.
Like I said...
Pour. Sniff. Sip. Savour. Repeat.
Enjoy!
The Top Seven Tequilas of this past Holiday Season are posted in a pay attention order. #6 & #7 are tied for my current favorite. Let's see who catches that. Get your orange. Get your glasses. Pour. Sniff. Sip. Savour. Repeat.
For 2016, the holiday favorites were... [Insert drum roll]
1. Tres Agaves. It is a standard. A current weekly $3.00 shot at Bakersfield. And it is good in any form; all are sipable. Take the time to taste it. I prefer the reposado. The blanco intruiges me though, due to the hint of mint which makes it an exhilarating experience. And for 3 bucks, how can you go wrong?
2. Tequila Riazul. Thank you Amber at Bakersfield for thinking it was my favorite. It is now a "go to" tequila for cold nights. A savory drink, with a warm and brandy-like feel, complimeted by notes of citrus and a lingering finish.
3. Fat Ass. As funny as the name is, this reposado is slow and lazy to start. I suggest letting it "open up" after you open it up. At first sip, I was unsure. However, after it rested on my bar for a few days, I decided to give it another go. I am glad I did. Once it got off its ass, it proved worthy of this list. A bit sharp on the front - one can taste the alcohol - but as it sits on the tongue it smooths out with a honey-vanilla, cherry earthiness. A modern tequila drinker's delight.
4. Hussong's Reposado. A surprise in light floral notes with a hint of honeysuckle. It reminded me of home. Thank you to Mallory, Hannah and Maggie at Taco Mamacita! This very unique reposado now has a place in my heart and on my palate. It is a refreshing sip.
5. CasAmigos. I'll say it again and again and again. You cannot go wrong with this tequila. It is pure brilliance.
6. Blue Nectar Reposado Special Craft. This craft will please both the Nay-Sayers of tequila and the Seasoned Tequila Connoisseur. A spiced rareity in the tequila world, it is simply a gem. Though it is "infused with essential oils and a hint of agave nectar" it is still pure beauty. The enhancements actually add to the libation. Special Craft should be shared as a universal experience at tables around the world. It is harmony in a glass.
7. Blue Nectar Reposado. The unadulterated version of #6. Both are lovely, but this one is precisely what one should expect from an exceptional reposado. The citrus and buttery rum notes are immediately apparent to the nose. BUT WAIT. Hold off a bit longer. Smell your orange slice. Open your mouth and breathe in again. The vanilla makes its way to the top along with the hint of warm bread. Yes I mean it. Its flavor is a bit hot - true to reposados. It does not burn. It tingles.
Like I said...
Pour. Sniff. Sip. Savour. Repeat.
Enjoy!
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