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For Tequila Lovers

#81
MJ5150 said:
Good to know, thanks for the tips. I'll give the Lunzaul a few sips tonight and see how I do.

-Mike
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I would definitely recommend a couple of rocks for the Lunazul instead of drinking it neat, to take a little edge off. As a "budget" brand, it's (predictably) not quite as smooth and easy-drinking as your top-shelf stuff.

Be sure to report back and tell us how it goes....
 
#87
Lobster11 said:
Huh. I prefer ice in my tequila but prefer my (Scotch) whiskey neat. (Bourbon I do on ice.) Whatever works for ya, right?
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Yeah, everyone is wired differently. I'm not a fan of Scotch, I've had blended, and really expensive single malts. I just don't have a taste for it. I like Bourbon, and Canadian whiskey.
 
#89
I'm a fan of margaritas especially with some tabasco. My own margaritas ared a mix of 3 different alcohols + 3 additions (mostly lemon & lime). Fortunately for me, I like fairly inexpensive bourbon and canadian whiskey, but I do like a good single malt scotch (but can't afford it so I've tried only a few) and other fairly expensive spirits.
 
#91
I gave the Lunazul a try. I poured about six ounces in a glass and added four ice cubes. I forgot about it for a few minutes. When I got to it, the ice cubes were melted almost all the way. I took a few sips and all it tasted like was alcohol. Maybe I let the ice melt too much? Poured too much tequila? Too much ice? Maybe it's just a cheap tequila, perhaps better off in mixed drinks?

-Mike
 
#94
MJ5150 said:
I gave the Lunazul a try. I poured about six ounces in a glass and added four ice cubes. I forgot about it for a few minutes. When I got to it, the ice cubes were melted almost all the way. I took a few sips and all it tasted like was alcohol. Maybe I let the ice melt too much? Poured too much tequila? Too much ice? Maybe it's just a cheap tequila, perhaps better off in mixed drinks?

-Mike
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This is why you shouldn't put ice in your spirits, it masks the flavor too much.

Room temperature, and for god's sake, 6oz? Take it easy man!
 
#95
bongomania said:
Too much melted ice. I recommend either room temp, or with non-melted ice.
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+1. Since I happen to prefer a little bit of ice melt -- especially with a lower-quality brand -- I only pour an amount I can drink before all the ice melts. If I have to put it aside for awhile, I scoop out the ice; then, if it's lost its chill by the time I get back to it, I toss in a fresh ice cube for a quick chill and then knock it out. But you should experiment and see what works best for you.
 
#100
Thrust Meatnozl said:
Cuervo make some excellent tequila. Reserva de Familia Reposado is amazing and Platino may be the best Blanco I have ever had. I used to be a strict Reposado drinker but I have really come to appreciate a good Blanco the last few years. Anejo is just too oaky for my taste, may as well just have a Scotch.
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Yeah, it's a shame that the only Cuervo most people have ever had is their crappy "Especial" mixto -- the one that has caused so many people to give up tequila.

I feel the same way about anejos. I mean, they are wonderful beverages, and I'd never turn one down, but I want my tequila to taste like agave, not like Scotch. Save the barrel aging for the whisky.
 

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