Cristalino Tequila - What the heck is it? - The Tequila Hombre
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- Cristalino Tequilas, who makes them, what are they? and why are they made? These are three question the Tequila Hombre will address in this video. You know them as Don Julio 70th Anniversary,Maestro Dobel Diamonte, 1800 Cristalino as well as many more.. We hope you enjoy, like and subscribe!
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I will be doing a review of Volcan De Mi Tierra really soon so make sure you subscribe to see what that cristalino is like!
Yes!
This is a great video. Such attention to detail and raw information with no filler monologues to eat up time. Well done my friend. You sold me as a subscriber. Keep up the great work.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The only thing that relaxes my mind every week after 40 hrs of accounting at work is the good ol tequila anejo.
nice!
Thank you! Great explanation! I wondered over this for some time. 👍🏻
My pleasure! Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
I had the 70 Don Julio. I liked it . But since then I haven’t had it. I’m trying different Tequilas now. But again another great video. Thank you
They don't really taste bad but they just don't have the same flavor experience an unfiltered anejo would have and they typically cost more. Thanks for watching. Glad you like the video!
I drank the 1800 cristalino, and I must say it's a great sipping tequila. been getting positive feedback from my friends.
Sure, Some people like this because the flavors are so muted.. It's just there is so much more to taste in an anejo that isn't carbon filtered..
Just had some myself and I totally agree. Great sipper
I was wondering about them. Thanks for the explanation. Great Video!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
This is a great explanation of the cristalino process and what a cristalino actually is. It does seem to be a bit of a marketing ploy. I've noticed Jose Cuervo has also recently come out with their own cristalino .. and the bottle and clarity does looks quite inviting. I do believe however I'll stick with the Blanco's, Reps and Anejo's (with the full flavors and colors.)
Thanks for you.comment and for watching. I am glad the video was helpful..
Bought a bottle of Don Julio 70 because I like the bottle and it makes a good decoration.
Ok. Salud!
A good friend that loves Anejos asked, "What's a Cristilino?"
When she was given the "It's an anejo that's run through a filter.", She replied, "Why would anyone do that. Won't that remove flavor? That flavor is why I drink tequila."
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Exactly!
@@TheTequilaHombre -
Yeah...I like them but since I have been digging into the " processes " ( reading info on tequila matchmaker and watching your channel) in general, some "tequilas" are easily differentiated as "this isn't why I drink Tequila" pours.
TBH, Initially, thought your info was FOS until I focused on the certified non additive list.
Now there are brands that I am not able to enjoy beyond the 1st pour. Some are like "eating a stick of butter"... Smell good, taste good in pat amounts but if you try more than a pat, it's not gonna end well.
I now know why I feel bad the next day after extended sips of some so called premium tequilas.
In the last review of Reserva de la Familia, it was obvious by your facial expressions that the retail pour was AWFUL. Dunno but it seemed like you really wanted to say something positive but absolutely couldn't.
Keep doing your thing.
PS...have you ever had a bad bottle of El Tesoro Extra Anejo (blue lable)?
@@robertcherry7190 I have yet to have a bad bottle of ET XA..
Thanks man! I am in Mexico and I didn’t understand why they made cristalino.
You're welcome.. Thanks for watching..
I remember when I saw Don Julio 70 in the store. Thought at first it was a Blanco, then I looked and saw it was an Anejo. WTF? Of course I just had to find out what it was about. Wasn't bad, but EXTREMELY underwhelming. I cannot figure out, either, why they would make this a thing.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your experience! I appreciate it.
Avant-garde anejo? 😜
@@ambergrislo1070😂😂😂😂 diet anejo
Great info again you are really educating my on tequila.Thanks 👍🏻
Glad to hear it!
Sounds like they had meat scraps and re-branded them as Hot Dogs. Marketing 101
I think you hit the nail on the head there! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I actually really like the 70 for margaritas. Wouldn't drink a glass of it by itself though.
Thanks for sharing your opinion! 😉👍
Mark at the 8:35 min mark a ghost walks behind you to the right! Freaked me out!
Keep up the great work!
Not a ghost.. she's a Demon.. whole different thing.. 👍😀
Great video! Thanks for putting all of these together!
Thanks for saying that! Glad you like them. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
ROFL!!! Thank you so much. I just encountered the DJ Cristalino at Costco and was "sold" a bottle (to my regret) by the "expert" there. I looked into Cristalinos and just laughed and laughed. As a former research chemist, I know filtration and purification pretty well. I asked myself the same questions. Why oh why remove flavor components and glorious caramel coloration?
Thank you for confirming my initial thought that the shi-shi marketers struck again. Oh well. $65 for another bottle of margarita tequila. Lesson learned.
Glad the video helped you. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for a great job explaining this process!
Glad you liked it.
Yeah they want that taste out, it’s less strong too, but that’s kinda the point for smoothness and a more subtle taste. It’s more refined it goes down super easy.
I look at it as a fun drink, one to take shots in a group setting and traditional tequila is a slower sipper for people who enjoy that taste, which everyone isn’t a fan of.
If they aren't a fan of the taste.. why are they drinking it? There are other spirits that may be better suited for them that don't need to be carbon filtered and laced with additives.
@@TheTequilaHombre that’s the same question I have. lol I agree it’s not really tequila. It’s definitely a marketing ploy or for people who don’t actually enjoy tequila can say “yeah I drank tequila!” Or for woman.
I used to think Cristalino Tequila was kind of cool, but these days not so much. Imagine if you over filter the tequila and remove the flavoring, it would almost be like an Agave-based vodka. Plus the barrel aging for Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo is meant to add character to the spirit, and if you take that all away then you’re basically back at square one.
Noy really. They use additives to enhance the flavor. These are tequilas with training wheels. Great for the ladies to enjoy or for men who don't like flavor.
I have the Don Julio 70, I like it it's different definitely not as ranged as a typical anejo but it's smooth and I get a lot of citrus from it and like to use it for Ranch water and margaritas
Glad you like it.. still not a good quality tequila and it's loaded with additives.
@@TheTequilaHombre I always liked Tequila but have recently discovered the reality of some makers using additives... Which lead me to your channel as I've been getting into the brands that don't. Needless to say I bought that before I knew what I know now.
Good explanation.
A very important point we can agree on is that there is an innevatable removal of taste/flavor. It's sad to do that to an Anejo, but it is very easy to drink, and marketable to people my age. Much easier to drink and the "hype" nowadays online is a big driver to consumption. Marketing!
Yes, true
Thanks for the raw information. 4:46 I’m just thinking this is an unnecessary exercise.
Exactly
thanks for the info. well worth the watch.
Glad you think so!
I bought Dahlia Cristaliano from Costco last night for margaritas for my wife's bday. I have to say, I do not like tequila. This stuff was freaking delicious and absolutely smooth even as shots. Highly recommend
Well.. THast still not reasl tequila.. Its carbon filtered and loaded with additives. Try a real natural tequila and see what you think.. Most people that say they don't look Tequila are drinking the bad stuff..
Some of us don't like the wooden flavor and perfumes associated with añejo. I personally like much better cristalinos. for sure they taste better than blancos and are much smoother to drink. I'm Mexican btw.
Great! Enjoy them. They are made for people who like bland and sweet and they do a great job targeting that market. Salud!
What is your thoughts on KOMOS tequila and the herradura cristalino añejo
No to both of them. There are other far better options out there for the money.
You nailed it when stating beginners. Most people purchasing these are usually a younger crowd looking for the smoother the better.
Less flavor? Flat? Even BETTER for a young guy just trying to knock as many as he can back. Their targeting the young party crowd and winning.
That is exactly what they are doing. Thanks for the comment and for watching.
let me tell you. they are REALLY achieving their goal 😂
Great information on it Mark... I just believe that if you want to drink Tequila, the cristalinos are not the option, they are like a separate spirit on their own, since you can hardly taste agave in them or probably not at all. I have tried Don Julio 70, and Maestro Dobel... they are good but when you have in your mind that you are going to taste Tequila and get the flavours of others things except tequilana agave well its a bit disappointing. I will said its more a liquor than a spirit.
True
Good detailed info. Gracias.
De Nada...
Its perception. My wife will only drink blanco because of .......idk .......reasons. So i gave her a couple of cristalinos and she likes it. But i blind tasted tested with her and she likes repos and anejos. So I guess it has its place.
It's place for me is to remain on the store shelves. Just doesn't make sense to pay a higher price for something with less flavor. Thanks for your comment and for watching!
Great topic for a video!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Of course I buy the one in this video Don 70th🥃🤔
So Sorry! Thanks for watching!
I think it all depends on the Cristalino, Don Julio 70 is definitely a marketing ploy, but Herradura Ultra isn't, I actually find it superior to the añejos I have drank, even the Artesanals I bought when I went to Tequila last year aren't as good, Herradura Ultra mixes Extra añejo and añejo before they crystalise it.
Sorry, but if the tequila is good there is no reason why anyone should filter out the color. It doesn't need it and basically is just a way to create marketing buzz and a new SKU..
@@TheTequilaHombre to each his own, I am just speaking from my experience.
Just tried Herradura ultra and love it.
@@MissT3871 I'm glad u liked it, it's one of my best Tequilas
@@Mrdachi87 its definitely in my top 3. Would purchase it again
When did the 1800 cristalino come out
Don Julio created the first one with the 70th anniversary in 2011. So 1800 came after that..
I assumed that it was just a ploy. What a crazy product to create but if people buy it, who am I to judge the producers? I certainly don't want to try any though
Yep. Exactly.. Just a marketing gimmick..
It would be neat if you did a mini-history / review of don julio as a brand - maybe maximize the reach by using the keyword “don julio 1942” or “better than don julio 1942” since those are search terms that always print normie view clicks.
Thanks for the request.
Trying to decide between maestro dobel diamante,Azunia Anejo and Tequila Gran Diamante resposado
Azunia Anejo.. no cristalinos..
@@TheTequilaHombre ok thanks have you checked out Gran Tequila Diamante? it's a new brand
@@infamousaries1095 No, I am not a fan of cristalinos. They are anejos that have been carbon filtered to remove the color and some of the nice flavors. I would rather just drink a nice anejo and not support marketing gimmicks like cristalinos. Did you watch my review of Volan de Mi Tierra I recently posted?
@@TheTequilaHombre no this one is not the same Diamante by what your thinking of its not maestro diamante dobel its in a ultra premium luxury bottle it's name is called Tequila Gran Diamante made by INOVA Enterprises they have a Plata,Reposado and Anejo check them out
@@infamousaries1095 ah.. ok. If they send me a bottle I will review it..
I really enjoyed Don Julios 70's very smooth taste for me..but way over priced..
I know a lot of people that enjoyed it until they realized what it was. Thanks for watching!
I was watching the video and enjoying the cristalino does this Video does not change my mind On the Smell and taste, ps I was sipping herradura ultra.
@@jgairguns4332 🤮
@@juanquintero3281 are their certain foods you enjoy but others would use the same throw up emoji?
Are there any that did the carbon process but never added anything back in?
Thanks for your question. I am sure there are a couple. They don't have to disclose if they added additives or not if it doesn't exceed 1% so the only way to know for sure is to taste it. If it tastes like strong vanilla or caramel then you know they did. Thanks for watching.
yeah like every vodka brand.
thanks Mark
Very welcome
I will leave this one for the ladies!this don't sound like grown men sh!!t!"
I know some ladies that won't even drink this crap.. 😉👍
Interesting perspective.
I bought it for 750 pesos in Jalisco. Haven't tried it yet.
Huh?
@@TheTequilaHombre I bought a bottle for $750 pesos. I didn't try the tequila yet.
Ima stop wasting my money on cristalino thanks 🥃
That's great news!!
Crap just bought Don Julio 70 and I'm trying to avoid those with additives. You should have a class.
Crap.
Really good information! As for me there are a few I have tried an I like so I think it’s a matter of preference. Charcoal filtering is a key component in Tennessee whiskey so it’s all in what you like! Great episode!
Sure, but they charcoal filter before aging, not afterwards. Just imagine a colorless whiskey or bourbon.. Thanks for watching.
Would anyone in their right mind run a 25 year McCallum through a charcoal filter?
Thank you for sharing this I have been tempted to buy it but I definitely won't Great advice another really good video well done have a great day from across the ocean in the UK 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Glad I could save you from it! Thanks for watching!
The Tequila Hombre good morning thank you for coming back to me I look forward to seeing more of your videos on my favourite drink tequila have a great weekend 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧
I have a negative level of interest in trying this type of product after hearing what it actually is.
Good.. the the messaging worked! It's important to know what you are drinking..
Watered down anejo
basically..
If they take away too much flavor and then add flavors that's technically flavored vodka. Feels good to go the store and buy tequila with confidence. I know what I'm buying thanks to your videos. Don Julio 70 👎
exactly!
They just taste like vailla and charcoal in my opinion.
That about sums it up!
Might as well drink flavoured vodka. Stupidest trend even
I agree!
Liquid trash filtered in clear form... sorry lol
No need to apologize. 😁👍
its done so that "presumidos" can buy a bottle of this at a club for $300+ and drink straight from the bottle. fools say that its smooth but dont have a clue what that means. whatever additives and flavorings they put in this swill gave me the worst hangover ive had in 20 years. this garbage is also for bukana drinkers
Yep..
Not wonder the hornitos cristalino taste like shit menn the añejo black barrel is 200%better
That black barrel is loaded with all kinds of flavoring and additives. Such a bad tequila. Try some of the brands I recommend against it and see what natural tequila taste like.
Do you think this is the start of flavor tequila?
No, there was flavored.tequila.way before this. .
Then I think it’s stupid to make cristalino
I agree.. Thanks for watching.