G4 Tequila's Complete Lineup Reviewed
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.พ. 2022
- The G4 line of additive-free tequilas has been a “go-to” line for me for several years now. Now it’s time to bring them all out and taste them all side by side for my viewers. These will include:
$38 - Standard Blanco at 80 proof. It’s at the 8:25 mark.
$48 - High Proof Blanco at 108 proof. It’s at the 26:15 mark.
$48 - Reposado rested 6 months and bottled at 80 proof. It’s at the 10:55 mark.
$65 - Añejo rested 18 months and bottled at 80 proof. It’s at the 14:25 mark.
$100 - Extra Añejo rested over 3 years and bottled at 80 proof. It’s at the 18:53 mark.
$160 - 5 Year Extra Añejo rested over 5 years and bottled at 90 proof. It’s at the 22:26 mark.
For my patrons, they’ll get bonus footage review of the 1-time special release “55 Mesas” (55 Months)
$275 - “55 Mesas” Extra Añejo rested 4.58 years and bottled at 90 proof. It’s at the 30:02 mark of the www.patreon.com/liquorhound G4 video.
What makes G4 so special to me is the family’s rich history of tequila production, and Felipe Camarena’s modern approach to those old traditions. Felipe and his two son’s (Luis & Alan) are in full swing making G4 at their “El Pandillo” distillery (NOM 1579) located in Arandas, Jalisco. The name, “El Pandillo” translates to “The Gang” and was actually the name of Felipe’s grandfather’s favorite bull. Each highland tequila they produce is made from 7-year-old estate and organically grown blue agaves. Now they haven’t felt it necessary to attain the official “Organic” certification, but no chemicals are ever used. Once at the distillery, the agaves are cooked for 22 hours in stone ovens (aka Hornos) that Felipe modified so that the steam cooks the agaves evenly from top and bottom. It’s just one of the many modified creations that helped Felipe (a former civil engineer) get his nickname “The Mad Scientist.” Next, they’re taken to the shredder created from old semi-tractor and railroad car parts nicknamed “Igor” which shreds the agave fibers before going onto “Felipenstein” - a hybrid metal tahona that uses a repurposed (and you guessed it, “modified”) steam roller to crush the fibers while adding some water to extract the sweet juice (aka aguamiel). That aguamiel is separated from the fibers and is then open air fermented in stainless steel tanks with natural yeast for 5 days. Once fermented, it’s distilled twice in small copper pot stills and comes off at around 114 proof. Blancos are then cut to bottling strengths using 50/50 harvester rainwater and local spring water (the spring is only 200ish yards from the door), while the rest is filled into ex-bourbon barrels to begin the aging process. One other thing I’d like to mention is how ecologically and sustainability conscious Felipe is. From his responsible rainwater harvesting, non-use of chemicals on the agaves, composting his spent agave fibers, to his combating agave plant extinction from lack of biodiversity by planting citrus, cinnamon, guava, and fig trees to attract birds and bees to naturally pollenate his agave fields - instead of just replanting baby agaves from the same plants over and over that many do - he’s doing his part to ensure future generations can continue making high quality tequilas. Just remember that G4 isn’t the only great “additive-free” brand coming from this distillery. They also make Pasote, Volans, Terralta, and Don Vicente (you might also see the 1579 ArteNOM Blanco) and a brand-new line that’ll be hitting stores later this year called “Primo” (which means “cousin”) - that uses wood tank fermentations in lieu of the stainless tanks.
As always, I want to thank all of my viewers and send a special thank you to my Patreon supporters who’ve helped me keep my independence and allowed me to continue self-purchasing bottles for this channel. So, if you enjoy this content and would like to help us keep it going, please join us at www.patreon.com/LiquorHound. There you’ll get a 2-week head start on hunting all the bottles I review - before they launch on TH-cam. You’ll also get lots of “Patron Only” bonus content at the end of my videos, every video add-free - including the large private review library (which has never been on TH-cam), have the ability to message me directly with questions, and can be eligible for my giveaways.
As of February 2022, my current bottle count is over 2,600. I am a Certified Specialist of Spirits and have also been accredited by the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT). I've been actively collecting for more than two decades and what started as a small basic home bar has transformed (with the help and understanding of my wonderful wife) into this collection and career. Speaking of my career, our new “Saints Alley Bourbons” have hit Total Wine shelves and they've been very popular! We just finished bottling Batch 3, and given my knowledge and high standards, you know I’m working hard with my team to keep giving you some amazing releases! Thanks for watching and remember to please drink responsibly. Cheers! - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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G4 is an incredible tequila. Felipe Camarena is a true master of his craft. The utilization of innovative engineering, attention to detail and family honored tradition sets G4 a cut above the rest. As always, another great in depth examination of an excellent tequila.
Salud LiquorHound!
Excellent! Love all the background information.
Superb descriptions....Well done sir
Damn you went all out on this video I can't wait to watch it.. Now I will relax and watch this video. Cheers buddy!
So much knowledge in this video. I love the research done man. Subscribed and keep it up
Thanks for being here and cheers!
Thank you for the great review!
I hope to be able to find these and give them a try. Great video as always.
Excellent informative review my brother. One of my top 3 for sure…..my go to nevertheless.
You and Lou from Long Island channel have the most thorough and knowledgeable reviews. Your vernacular is very descriptive and really gives me an idea of what to expect
Lou is legit! Thank for watching and for being appreciative! Cheers!
Awesome review, yes long but very informative, your efforts are very much appreciated. I love G4 and tell everyone one that enjoys tequila about it. Thanks!
Thank you for the support and cheers!
I came for the tasting notes, but I really enjoyed the distillery overview at the beginning. Fascinating stuff!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
Awesome lineup! Fell in love with G4 when I tried the Blanco a while back. Have it stocked up ever since, even though it's (obviously) a little more expensive here in Europe.
BTW: If you get a chance, would you please do a review of the Fortaleza tequila? I’m really interested in hearing your pundit opinion on it.
Really enjoy your comprehensive and insightful reviews, not to mention the captivating insider stories of the operational details employed by the distillers.
It’s also super nice that you cover a wide range of spirits in your reviews; albeit, your tequila reviews are my favorites.
Thank you for being here and cheers! 🥃
@@LiquorHound Thanks for your continued efforts.
Great video! Just started getting into tequilas coming from the bourbon world. This was perfect because I just picked up the reposado and was able to nose and taste along. Cheers!
That’s great to hear! Thanks for watching and cheers!
Barnyardish essence 😂😂 loving the wording
Man You should do more videos about tequila. Hopefully an update on your tequila collection. And also if you get a chance your top 10 favorite tequilas
Just discovering you. Hiw enjoyably peaceful and informative. Mouth watering. Ty so much. I subscribed.
Thank you and cheers!
G4 is excellent 👏👏👏
💜 G4! One of the top manufactured tequilas.😍🥃 PROVECHO!🥳
Beautiful presentation salud migo
Liquorhound mad respect thanks for shining a light on the the spirit of Jalisco means a lot.
And thank you for being here and for leaving the comment! Cheers!
Good stuff
Thank you
Wow!
These are hard to find the whole series down here in southern FL.
G4 is top notch! 😎
This is a priceless presentation. I’m getting really hooked up on this chanel. Question: Why are Extra Ańejo Tequilas (Adictivos/Cava De Oro/Tierra Sagrada) so sweet? Do they add sugar?
Thank you I’m advance for the response..
There’s no official designation for the sweeter style of tequilas, but I call them “dessert-style.” They don’t add sugars directly to them, but rather utilize a small loophole in the rules of Tequila making. They’re allowed to age in oak barrels - with no restrictions as to what the barrels held prior to filling. So many use barrels that held agave nectar, and that residual nectar adds the sweetness. Thank you for being here and for the great question! Cheers!
By law, Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT), brands are allowed up to 1% of the total volume in additives/sugars without disclosure - glycerin, oak extract, caramel coloring, and sugar-based syrup (agave nectar, corn syrup, cane sugar, aspartame, sucralose (splenda), and stevia)
G4 is my favorite tequila so far. Still need to try Pasote and Terralta!
Better find a pasote bottle soon before they switch distillery
G4 and Fortuleza is all i carry 🥃
Is G4 becoming the next Fortaleza? I'm only seeing the Blancos only now.... But the Reposados, Anejo and XA are hard to find now
Sadly, I think so as I’m seeing the same thing around me. Now I do see the Volans line more often, so that’s a nice option - when you don’t see G4. Cheers!
Wish I could find any of it now lol.
Hands down G4 blanco is my favorite blanco tequila.
Total wine near me had the anejo for $93 hesitated to buy and its long gone now. Is that overpriced for that bottle? You mentioned msrp at $65
Well the prices did jump here in 2022. I think you did okay hesitating at almost $100 for the Añejo. There's some others like Suerte and Cascahuin that are less expensive and still traditionally made and very tasty. Cheers!
I’m not a patreon, so I can’t see your review of the 55 month G4 bottling.
I have a chance to purchase a bottle for 172$.
I’m asking is that a no brained buy?
I would. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound thanks
You've lost your mind can't any of that.
Mezcal is so much more interesting than Tequila.
They are both interesting…. but if your drink casamigo then makes sense lol