S - Fortaleza, G4, Cazcanes, El Tesoro A - Siete Leguas, Tequila Ocho, Volans B - Cimarron, Mijenta, Tres Agaves, Lalo, Yeyo, Cabal, Insolito, El Tequileno, Inspiro C - Patron, Corrido, Codigo D - Gran Coramino, Don Julio, 1800 F - Casamigos, Teremana G - 818, Jose Cuervo, Lobos
Great video with spot-on rankings Lui. My personal favorites that I've been able to try are G4 and El Tesoro. As for cheaper options Tres Agaves and Omelca Altos are great for their value.
I love how after suffering exposure to Los Lobos, Lui upgraded Yeyo to a B ! Sometimes you don't know how good you got it - until all the good is gone :-)
Glad I found this video/channel. I wasn’t a huge fan of tequila but it turns out I have been tasting the c to g tiers and had the same reaction you had when drinking them. Time to go find some of your A to S choices.
My area is huge for bourbon whiskey, and i wont say we don't have tequila but we really only have maimstream tequila. It took me weeks to find from 3 different stores Tequila Ocho Potrero Grande 2023, Lalo, and El Tesoro. I 100% have to agree, before I watched the video with your rankings. The Lalo is good definitely better than the mainstream, but i would still use it for margaritas or mules, the bite comes through the other flavors, but is not the best straight, still very good. The Ocho I had first and I could have stopped there, great even straight room temp, fine for a cocktail. El Tesoro is a different beast right away, when you smell it its so fresh and green its amazing, and that comes through on pallette. Im not good at identifying the tequila flavors, but I know what I like. Its definitely my favorite. I only bought Blancos because i didnt want anything to change the spirits flavors as i was learning tequila, also because they didnt sell the anejo/reposado versions anyway. Thanks! Your videos made me stop and appreciate how fresh and tasty tequila is. It's a good dichotomy with a lot of the heavy whisky flavors I drink often.
And I get a lot of the minerality almost buttery briney from the Lalo bottle I have like you noted on your g4 bottle. But It was only okay in the Lalo, not a game changer for me.
I had my doubts about your gradings going into this video but after listening to your thoughts on Patron and 7 leguas, I knew it was going to be legit. Very good video sir.
Well, that was a hoot, and I probably laughed really hard for all the wrong reasons, but what fun. I haven't tried all of these (we don't carry some of your selections) but I couldn't agree more with your rankings. A valuable public service!
Thank you for putting respect on Fortaleza's name. You should add Tapatio Gran Excellencia and Tears of Llorona to your collection. My 2 favorite tequila's that I've ever tasted
I have maybe a glass worth left of my 2022 Winter Blend, I can’t bring myself to finish it because then it will be gone. I feel like I’ll spend the rest of my life looking for something that comes close, the caramel and agave sweetness are just incredible. It’s proof that a good tequila’s subtle natural sweetness is far better than additive sweetness.
Hey Lui, love you vids especially this one, half way through you were on a roll. Thanks for being in trenches doing the hard (not really) research to keep us from buying 30 tequilas. I saw someone elses comment about doing a blind testing, I think that would be great. Thanks again
This particular video is so interesting and so full of fun that I wouldn't ask for any other testing video really. I guess a blind testing video would be downright boring compared to this one. Less is more.
Lui! Great video! Would love your thoughts on rum, picked up a bottles of Privateer after listening to a Rumcast episode with their distiller, once again great video!
This is an excellent video! So fun especially you tasting the celebrity brands🤭 I really need to find Fortaleza. For the ones listed that I had tried, I agree with your ranking but so many to try still. Cheers!
Great video, was entertaining to see your professionalism go down as the consumption went up. You got man points for tackling so many samples at once. Totally agree with your S list, I would add Pasote to the A list.
Surprised you left out Chamucos. I tried the blano once at a bar because you mentioned it and loved it! Definitely have to try the still strength and aged expressions!
Hello Lui, Thank your for your excellent tasting videos. Can you please do some more tests especially on budget tequilas like rooster rojo, 3 joses, bambarria square, Historia de Leyenda 1874, Cazadores, Sierra Antiguo, Sombrero Tequila silver, Hijos de Villa, Casa Vieja, Corralejo, Topanito, Olmeca Altos, La Cofradia, Don Ramon, etc...
Bro, I bought a bottle of the El Tequileno reposado you recommended. I’m hooked. Inexpensive AF and better than just about any liquor I’ve ever sipped, not just tequila. I am a complete novice w tequila but man I love this stuff. 👊
Hey Lui, what are you thoughts on Avion tequila? I enjoy it personally I think it’s a great introduction to higher end tequilas while resting on the low end price point.
Great video. Very informative. I love El Tesoro, always have it on the shelf. Ready to try some others. If you can find a bottle of La Pulga please try it and give us a review. Thanks
I don’t know if I should feel validated because I’m in line with your rankings, or frustrated that I didn’t get a new bottle to try suggestion from this video. Either way, thanks for the feedback and the drool shot from king James Jalisco juice!
@@Lui_Fern Also, Lalo as an easy blanco sipper as well as Terralta, both of those treat me well and are much easier to find than some of the S class above.
I only ask as I tried these when I was down in the heart of Mexico and was considered the best of what they had in the area I was in, the herradurra extra anjeo was delicious in my opinion, and is what lead me down this rabbit hole as I’ve been a scotch fan.
Watching this video inspired us to try other tequilas beyond our "usual." El Tesoro Repo is still undefeated against our usual not be named, Tequila Ocho and Fortaleza Blanco. To be fair, I'm sure the Fortaleza Repo would be better, then I have to decide to the $120+ price tag. I did however come across several bottles of the Winter Blends and Anjeo for $229. Too expensive for me, but they are out in the wild. Cheers!
@@Bourbon_barrel it’s 100% god tier. Single estate, richly agave forward (even their repos and anejos, all delicious)… over sell? have you had their Puntas yet? Until you do, you don’t have a clue what you are talking about 😉 it’s arguably the best pure tequilla on the market (if you can even find it).. closest thing is G4 Madera. Fortaleza isn’t S tier imo. It’s an A+. Forta is what’s over sold with hype, not Ocho.
Sorry to tell you, you are not the gatekeeper to what is and is not the best tequila, nor what someone should or should not prefer in terms of taste. The crux of your reply is the appropriate use of "imo." You are using opinion-based commentary and speaking as though its fact. At the end of the day, you think Ocho is the end all, be all of tequila and that's fine, I'm thrilled you found something you love that much. You're welcome to that subjective opinion, just as I am in stating that in our side-by-side, we preferred the El Tesoro to Ocho. 😁
Suggestion: I'd love to see an ordering of your favorites (S, A, B) showing them ordered by general flavor profile. earthy to vegetal, etc. or some other spectrum
Lui, agree with ALL your scores. Glad to see Cimarron in the well. If memory serves you use to pour Arette. Both great well options. Have you tried Pueblo Viejo or Olemca Altos in the well?
I did use to use Arette heavily but I ran out of my last bottle since I swapped Cimarron for it in the well. Who knows, maybe I'll make a pt 2 to this video in the future 😁🙏
@@Lui_FernYes for a part 2! I was wondering where Olmeca Altos and Espolon would fall in the rankings since it's so easy to find here. Most of the good ones you ranked high are hard to find or are way above my budget.
Ended up buying a bottle of 2023 winter blend fortaleza for just under 200$! Best tequila I’ve ever had and don’t regret it at all. Special occasions only!!
Well, now all I want to do is fill my spirit collection with tequilas! :) While technically a mezcal, the La Luna Tequilana made from blue weber agave is phenomenal, and on some days while tasting side by side with the Fortaleza blanco I picked the Tequilana as the better sipper. Also, my go to mixer is Olmeca Altos, and it's a brand that I highly recommend. Thanks Lui! That was very enjoyable and helpful!
I watched this in preparation for a trip to the liquor store for a margarita night with a friend & her boyfriend who are very “trendy” people, they swear casamigos is amazing. I’d much rather a deeper cut that’s authentic and high quality (in just about any topic). I really appreciate the notes about which are additive free, woman led, or made in a traditional manner. I’m making a variety of margaritas- watermelon, cucumber, coconut cream, spicy, and traditional. Going to buy a bottle of Mijenta or Corrido after work!
Honestly, 818 is way better than Casamigos, and even that didn't rank very high on his list. I haven't tried the 818 blanco though, only the repo, which I honestly found to be pretty decent. I haven't tried as many tequilas as this guy though.
Have you tried Volcan De Mi Tierra? Based on TMM it has a good rating. Just wanted to know your thoughts on it. Good tequila is very hard to find where I live
Just got back from visiting their distillery actually posted a video on my Instagram and tick tock about it and I'm working on a long form video for TH-cam about it. I really like their product. I think they're doing stuff in a really cool way and I think that they have a lot of potential to grow a lot
I think I agree with most of your rankings. Of the ones that matter, I'd swap El Tesoro and Tequila Ocho. G4 might roll down to A, but it's borderline A+/S-. If I'm in a good mood, maybe bump up Codigo to B... but I can see a C+ there. Not all their releases are great. I'd add Wild Common to the A tier or B+ at worst. Arette is another I'd add at B. Their reposado is insane - slaps all the S tier in blinds. Great vid. Thx!
Fantastic video!! I'm with you brother, spot on. imo, Lalo is overrated, El Teq is an A, C and below are shots/vomit non-tequila.. for small batch try any one of WILD COMMON, the absolute best!
Another great video Lui. Made me eager to try some of these Tequilas. Unfortunately most are hard to find in Canada. PS I laughed after the Caban kicked in. Cheers
Great video. On the way to trying these. What are your thoughts on the Kirkland anejo and repo? I know they can’t be served in a bar, but just wondering your thoughts? Good or bad. Mahalo
I think I’ll try Lalo as I am getting ready to make margaritas. This was an awesome video. I gave up don julio years ago because of the lack of flavor compared to others
From a military dude in Texas, great video. Love the insight into the background on the distillers. You got me hooked on Mijenta and Lalo. I can't find Fortalez but my friends swear by it. Also, hi Primo. -Jon
Great video! Thanks for taking several shots for the team. Haha. Where would you rank Arette? And if you had to choose Arette or Cimarron to sip on and make cocktails with friends. which would you chose?
Since watching your channel and trying some of the tequilas you recommend my love for the spirit has grown a ton. It’s awesome that you can buy a blanko as good as LALO or Mijenta for a reasonable price. I’ve always liked tequila, but the ones you’ve introduced me to changed the game entirely.
Lui, I always enjoy you frank opinion on tequila. Most buyers know nothing about what they are buying. Most have never tasted a true tequila. Thanks to you and tequila matchmaker the truth about tequila is being told. I enjoy the good stuff and I agree with your top choices since I have also tasted them. Keep up the great work.
I’ve been drinking Milagro and Don Julio for a long time. I’m looking to try something new after your reviews. Between El Tesoro Blanco or Tequila Ocho blanco which is better? Both tequilas are priced similar at my local store. Thanks!
@@Lui_Fern thanks for the response! Just out of curiosity since I’ve been drinking Milagros blanco for a long time; what would you give them as a grade?
Thanks for turning me on to the good stuff. Had Fortaleza, El Tesoro and Tequila Ocho so far. Much better than the popular stuff that dominates the market.
How do you feel about casa noble? Its one of the higher shelf tequilas i can find in my state and I havent been able to find your opinion on it anywhere. Thanks!!
This video made me feel like I dont know a thing about tequila lol. I LOVE TEREMANA! I am going to put my bruised ego aside and try your recommendations lol. Appreciate the effort I can tell you're passionate about high quality tequila.
S - Fortaleza, G4, Cazcanes, El Tesoro
A - Siete Leguas, Tequila Ocho, Volans
B - Cimarron, Mijenta, Tres Agaves, Lalo, Yeyo, Cabal, Insolito, El Tequileno, Inspiro
C - Patron, Corrido, Codigo
D - Gran Coramino, Don Julio, 1800
F - Casamigos, Teremana
G - 818, Jose Cuervo, Lobos
Thanks for doing this!
No Arette?
Curious where Espolon would place?
Thoughts on Lunazul
No arette??? ☹️
22:34 Fortaleza (S)
23:51 G4 (S)
27:26 El Tesoro (S)
20:58 Tequila Olcho (A+)
2:33 Siete Leguas (A)
25:05 Volans (A)
13:06 Lalo (B+ @ $45)
5:45 Mijenta (B+ @ $45)
11:39 Tres Agaves (B+ @ $20)
0:16 Cimarron (B @ $25)
17:12 Cabal Blanco (B @ $?)
Did you miss Cazcales?
😢 good luck getting any of these in Utah.
Hey Lui, it would be interesting of doing a head to head blind tasting tournament with all this tequilas.
That's a great idea for a future video!
@@Lui_Fernyes I would love to see that
Agreed
Amazing idea this one
Lui hates all the dumpster level celebrity bottled bath water - so you know you can really trust him ! 😀
Great video with spot-on rankings Lui. My personal favorites that I've been able to try are G4 and El Tesoro. As for cheaper options Tres Agaves and Omelca Altos are great for their value.
Woooo! Thanks man! Happy you enjoyed it
The same distillery makes Tres Agaves and Cazcanes
If you want to skip ahead to the part where Lui gets officially drunk from this noble endeavor go to 18:15. You’re welcome.
Amazing
I love how after suffering exposure to Los Lobos, Lui upgraded Yeyo to a B !
Sometimes you don't know how good you got it - until all the good is gone :-)
I'd argue it was 10 seconds earlier when he was neighing and petting the horsie bottle 🤣
Thanks!
Thank you so so so so much! I really appreciate you and the super thanks !
Thank you! There are so many brands out there that this review is needed!
Woooooooo! Happy you enjoyed it
Tried the Cimarron and it’s cheap in price and tasted much better than most of the “popular” stuff out there. Thanks for the recommendation 👏
Cimarron was my first blanco and it's amazing, drinking it right now, yum.
this along w olmeca altos and el tequileno repo are the best budget options
@@neo4102 thanks for the recommendations! I’ll have to check them out.
Cheap = bad hangover?? Wondering
Glad I found this video/channel. I wasn’t a huge fan of tequila but it turns out I have been tasting the c to g tiers and had the same reaction you had when drinking them. Time to go find some of your A to S choices.
My favorites are La Mala (60ish) and Exótico Reposado (23ish).
My area is huge for bourbon whiskey, and i wont say we don't have tequila but we really only have maimstream tequila. It took me weeks to find from 3 different stores Tequila Ocho Potrero Grande 2023, Lalo, and El Tesoro. I 100% have to agree, before I watched the video with your rankings. The Lalo is good definitely better than the mainstream, but i would still use it for margaritas or mules, the bite comes through the other flavors, but is not the best straight, still very good. The Ocho I had first and I could have stopped there, great even straight room temp, fine for a cocktail. El Tesoro is a different beast right away, when you smell it its so fresh and green its amazing, and that comes through on pallette. Im not good at identifying the tequila flavors, but I know what I like. Its definitely my favorite. I only bought Blancos because i didnt want anything to change the spirits flavors as i was learning tequila, also because they didnt sell the anejo/reposado versions anyway. Thanks! Your videos made me stop and appreciate how fresh and tasty tequila is. It's a good dichotomy with a lot of the heavy whisky flavors I drink often.
And I get a lot of the minerality almost buttery briney from the Lalo bottle I have like you noted on your g4 bottle. But It was only okay in the Lalo, not a game changer for me.
The dread on you face with Jose Cuervo 😂 It's the reason I thought I hated tequila most of the last 20 years.
Right?! I thought the same thing for a while!
@@Lui_Fern Throwing up on the neighbors lawn after a night of Cuervo is considered a rite of passage.
@@ThePdxster hahahaha I think I'd have to agree to that
@@ThePdxster I used to drink Jose Cuervo with Capri Sun when I was in college
@@Lui_Fern YIKES!
I'm still trying to figure out who can do 30 shots of tequila and still talk.
Those are not shots more like sips..if they were true single or double shots he would b fucked up at 8 shots
Easy
Any TASTER. should be USING a SPITOON.
I had my doubts about your gradings going into this video but after listening to your thoughts on Patron and 7 leguas, I knew it was going to be legit. Very good video sir.
Thank you friend! Happy you enjoyed it 😁
Drinking some of the Blanco MIJENTA now. Its pretty good.
I agree with your ratings and I have tasted most of these. I'd like to see you taste and rate cheap tequils in the $20ish range.
This is one great video! Fortaleza is my favorite but going to pick up a bottle of Cazcanes soon to try.
Well, that was a hoot, and I probably laughed really hard for all the wrong reasons, but what fun. I haven't tried all of these (we don't carry some of your selections) but I couldn't agree more with your rankings. A valuable public service!
Thanks friend! Happy you enjoyed it and it made you chuckle 😁😂
Thank you for putting respect on Fortaleza's name. You should add Tapatio Gran Excellencia and Tears of Llorona to your collection. My 2 favorite tequila's that I've ever tasted
I second that, Fortaleza is it
Agree. Tears of Llorona is the best aged tequila I have ever had.
great video...also, that Gray Whale gin behind you is so good
Gray whale is a great gin!
@@Lui_Fern Ever heard of El Padrino Tequila..if so, what do you think of it?
I have maybe a glass worth left of my 2022 Winter Blend, I can’t bring myself to finish it because then it will be gone. I feel like I’ll spend the rest of my life looking for something that comes close, the caramel and agave sweetness are just incredible. It’s proof that a good tequila’s subtle natural sweetness is far better than additive sweetness.
Savor that! It really was incredible. I am going to savor my last bottle.
Nice! Have you had a chance to try Mijenta Anejo?
Not quite yet! I haven't seen it quite yet
Absolutely love to finally have someone who can pronounce these names correctly. It makes me so happy.
Woooo!
Hey Lui, love you vids especially this one, half way through you were on a roll. Thanks for being in trenches doing the hard (not really) research to keep us from buying 30 tequilas. I saw someone elses comment about doing a blind testing, I think that would be great. Thanks again
Thanks friend! Happy you enjoyed this one 😁🙏 certainly was a lot to put together but it was a good fun one to do
This particular video is so interesting and so full of fun that I wouldn't ask for any other testing video really. I guess a blind testing video would be downright boring compared to this one. Less is more.
Hey, how’s it going Lui? Would you do a testing of Aaron Marquez Flecha Azul tequila. I’m interested in how you rank the tequila.
I have reviewed it! Check out the video I did tasting through all of the celebrity tequilas!
Great job Lui! Thank you for your service.
Thanks friend! 😁🙏
Lui! Great video! Would love your thoughts on rum, picked up a bottles of Privateer after listening to a Rumcast episode with their distiller, once again great video!
Privateer is one of my absolute favorite rums of all time. They are made only an hour from me. And their stuff is quality
That was a great watch!!! I'm gonna have to watch it again and take notes 🇲🇽🍹🏝
Thanks friend ! Happy you enjoyed it!
Great video Lui! Thanks! Particularly loved 16:27😂
Thanks friend! Happy you enjoyed the video 😁😁🙏
This is an excellent video! So fun especially you tasting the celebrity brands🤭
I really need to find Fortaleza.
For the ones listed that I had tried, I agree with your ranking but so many to try still.
Cheers!
Happy you enjoyed this one friend 😁🙏
Fortaleza is the best, second to none
Agreed! Very yum
Great video, was entertaining to see your professionalism go down as the consumption went up. You got man points for tackling so many samples at once. Totally agree with your S list, I would add Pasote to the A list.
Hahahaha Glad you enjoyed it
Surprised you left out Chamucos. I tried the blano once at a bar because you mentioned it and loved it! Definitely have to try the still strength and aged expressions!
I filmed a Chamucos segment but the video got corrupted to I had to cut it unfortunately. It was unusable 😕
Yeah those little devils on the bottle will do it!
Hello Lui, Thank your for your excellent tasting videos. Can you please do some more tests especially on budget tequilas like rooster rojo, 3 joses, bambarria square, Historia de Leyenda 1874, Cazadores, Sierra Antiguo, Sombrero Tequila silver, Hijos de Villa, Casa Vieja, Corralejo, Topanito, Olmeca Altos, La Cofradia, Don Ramon, etc...
Bro, I bought a bottle of the El Tequileno reposado you recommended. I’m hooked. Inexpensive AF and better than just about any liquor I’ve ever sipped, not just tequila. I am a complete novice w tequila but man I love this stuff. 👊
Happy to help friend!
Hey Lui, what are you thoughts on Avion tequila? I enjoy it personally I think it’s a great introduction to higher end tequilas while resting on the low end price point.
I learned a lot,thank you Lui.Have a great 4th of July holiday.
Same to you! Happy 4th!
great video. Love G4 and Lalo. Have you had any experience with Hacienda de Tepa tequilas?
😭😭😭 your Los Lobos reaction is priceless 16:25
😂😂😂😂
great video, just I'd be curious about what you think of Casa Dragones, some people say it's amazing but pricy. got an insight ?
Great video. Very informative. I love El Tesoro, always have it on the shelf. Ready to try some others. If you can find a bottle of La Pulga please try it and give us a review. Thanks
Thank you Debby! Happy you enjoyed it. And I'll add that one to the list 😁
I don’t know if I should feel validated because I’m in line with your rankings, or frustrated that I didn’t get a new bottle to try suggestion from this video. Either way, thanks for the feedback and the drool shot from king James Jalisco juice!
Hahahaha im sorry! I am planning on doing another one of these with 30+ other tequilas in the near future!
Awesome video! Only ones I would’ve liked to see you review are casa noble, casa dragones, and Clase azul.
Love the list, tough to narrow it down to just 30 but i feel like artenom is a notable ommission. My favorites are pretty much the same as yours 🥇
It wasn't so much an ommission as it was lack of time and space for it. But ArteNOM is great. I'll have to do a Part 2
@@Lui_Fern Also, Lalo as an easy blanco sipper as well as Terralta, both of those treat me well and are much easier to find than some of the S class above.
What’s your thoughts on Tequila Maestro Dobel 50 Cristalino and Tequila Herradura Selección Suprema?
I only ask as I tried these when I was down in the heart of Mexico and was considered the best of what they had in the area I was in, the herradurra extra anjeo was delicious in my opinion, and is what lead me down this rabbit hole as I’ve been a scotch fan.
Watching this video inspired us to try other tequilas beyond our "usual." El Tesoro Repo is still undefeated against our usual not be named, Tequila Ocho and Fortaleza Blanco. To be fair, I'm sure the Fortaleza Repo would be better, then I have to decide to the $120+ price tag. I did however come across several bottles of the Winter Blends and Anjeo for $229. Too expensive for me, but they are out in the wild. Cheers!
El Tesoro better than Ocho? What are you smoking my brotha 😂😂😂 Ocho is God tier tequila.
@@ekirakosyan Yeah. Ocho being "God tier" seems like a bit of an oversell. Different strokes for different folks, my guy 😉🍻
@@Bourbon_barrel it’s 100% god tier. Single estate, richly agave forward (even their repos and anejos, all delicious)… over sell? have you had their Puntas yet? Until you do, you don’t have a clue what you are talking about 😉 it’s arguably the best pure tequilla on the market (if you can even find it).. closest thing is G4 Madera. Fortaleza isn’t S tier imo. It’s an A+. Forta is what’s over sold with hype, not Ocho.
Sorry to tell you, you are not the gatekeeper to what is and is not the best tequila, nor what someone should or should not prefer in terms of taste.
The crux of your reply is the appropriate use of "imo." You are using opinion-based commentary and speaking as though its fact. At the end of the day, you think Ocho is the end all, be all of tequila and that's fine, I'm thrilled you found something you love that much. You're welcome to that subjective opinion, just as I am in stating that in our side-by-side, we preferred the El Tesoro to Ocho. 😁
@@Bourbon_barrel have you had Ocho Puntas though?
One of your best videos Lui! Great job - thank you!
Glad you liked it! Thank you friend!
When you started petting the horse bottle, I knew the tequila shots were hitting 😂
😂😂😂😂
Luí, interested to know your opinion on the Cascahuin lineup.
Cascahuin is amazing. Went to their distillery a month or two ago. So incredible
Pro tip: Use tequila match maker. If you're even remotely interested in tequila - real tequila - TMM will save your life.
TMM is super unreliable. You’ve been dooped my friend
What do u suggest @@TJOEL20
Costco had a 750ml Codigo Blanco on sale for $45 near me. Curious how it would rank at that price.
I'm actually surprised Arette wasn't a part of this grouping. Good watch though!!
I ran out just a few days before filming!
Can you test Casa Dragones and Casa Azul Blancos? I loved LALO Blanco by the way
Suggestion: I'd love to see an ordering of your favorites (S, A, B) showing them ordered by general flavor profile. earthy to vegetal, etc. or some other spectrum
Yeyo's bottle reminds me of some of some Sake brand bottles... Rice Wine is Fine ! :-)
Great job definitely want to try the G4.
Thanks friend! Happy you enjoyed it. And yes def give G4 a try
How are you still standing I would’ve been slurring my words and stumbling by the end of this video. Thank you for the education.
Lui, agree with ALL your scores. Glad to see Cimarron in the well. If memory serves you use to pour Arette. Both great well options. Have you tried Pueblo Viejo or Olemca Altos in the well?
I did use to use Arette heavily but I ran out of my last bottle since I swapped Cimarron for it in the well. Who knows, maybe I'll make a pt 2 to this video in the future 😁🙏
I had to leave Olmeca Altos out of it as well. The raw footage was over 1.5 hours 😂😂😂
@@Lui_FernYes for a part 2! I was wondering where Olmeca Altos and Espolon would fall in the rankings since it's so easy to find here. Most of the good ones you ranked high are hard to find or are way above my budget.
@@Lui_Fern,
I, too (along with Cynthia), would like to know what grade Olmeca Altos would get.
no way you did all these tastings in 1 sitting! definitely feeling it at 18:35 😂
He was just sipping, but could tell he was definitely feeling it 😅
Lol asking my self the same thing ! 😂
30 sips will do it 😂
Had to split the shooting days to two separate days 😂😂
@@Lui_Fern hey I didn’t see Altos, Corazon, La Gritona, Mi Campo or Arette on the list! We need a part II !
Ended up buying a bottle of 2023 winter blend fortaleza for just under 200$! Best tequila I’ve ever had and don’t regret it at all. Special occasions only!!
Oh wow! So happy you enjoyed it 😁🙏
Well, now all I want to do is fill my spirit collection with tequilas! :) While technically a mezcal, the La Luna Tequilana made from blue weber agave is phenomenal, and on some days while tasting side by side with the Fortaleza blanco I picked the Tequilana as the better sipper. Also, my go to mixer is Olmeca Altos, and it's a brand that I highly recommend. Thanks Lui! That was very enjoyable and helpful!
La Luna Tequilana is great! Such a good bottle.
This was great. Thanks for making this video for us
Thanks friend! Happy you enjoyed it
I watched this in preparation for a trip to the liquor store for a margarita night with a friend & her boyfriend who are very “trendy” people, they swear casamigos is amazing. I’d much rather a deeper cut that’s authentic and high quality (in just about any topic). I really appreciate the notes about which are additive free, woman led, or made in a traditional manner. I’m making a variety of margaritas- watermelon, cucumber, coconut cream, spicy, and traditional. Going to buy a bottle of Mijenta or Corrido after work!
Everyone that is knowledgeable about tequila knows casamigos and terramana are garbage 🗑️
Honestly, 818 is way better than Casamigos, and even that didn't rank very high on his list. I haven't tried the 818 blanco though, only the repo, which I honestly found to be pretty decent. I haven't tried as many tequilas as this guy though.
Have you tried Volcan De Mi Tierra? Based on TMM it has a good rating. Just wanted to know your thoughts on it. Good tequila is very hard to find where I live
Just got back from visiting their distillery actually posted a video on my Instagram and tick tock about it and I'm working on a long form video for TH-cam about it. I really like their product. I think they're doing stuff in a really cool way and I think that they have a lot of potential to grow a lot
@@Lui_Fern oh right! I thought it was Volans! 😂 i’ll watch it now.
Btw, did someone already mentioned to you that you look like oscar isaac? 😅
@@christianruiz5475 Hahahahaha ive gotten that compliment a few times now. ☺
@@Lui_Fern anyways, thanks again! I’ll watch out for your long form video about Volcan. Thanks again for the informational contents!!
I think I agree with most of your rankings. Of the ones that matter, I'd swap El Tesoro and Tequila Ocho. G4 might roll down to A, but it's borderline A+/S-. If I'm in a good mood, maybe bump up Codigo to B... but I can see a C+ there. Not all their releases are great. I'd add Wild Common to the A tier or B+ at worst. Arette is another I'd add at B. Their reposado is insane - slaps all the S tier in blinds. Great vid. Thx!
Thank you so much friend! Happy you enjoyed the video 😁🙏 and yeah Arette is a baller brand. I just ran out before filming
Definitely a hipster 😂
great vid, your thoughts on Herradura Silver and Herradura Reposado? Thanks.
Fantastic video!! I'm with you brother, spot on.
imo, Lalo is overrated, El Teq is an A, C and below are shots/vomit non-tequila.. for small batch try any one of WILD COMMON, the absolute best!
Thanks for helping on my TEQUILA purchase.. got the Cimarron
Good choice! Hope you enjoy
Fun to watch! And educational, what more could we want?!
Wooooo! Happy you enjoyed it.
What a fun video. I'm impressed you're still standing after 30 tastings! I appreciate this so much, I'm subscribing to your channel.
Thanks so much! 😊
I love watching this journey! In my cabinet I have casamigos, terremana, patron, and herradura. I'm taking notes
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Another great video Lui. Made me eager to try some of these Tequilas. Unfortunately most are hard to find in Canada. PS I laughed after the Caban kicked in. Cheers
Thank you my friend! Really happy you enjoyed it! 😂😁
Love the video !! I was hoping you’d touch on Ron White’s “number Juan” brand.
You should try Gran Centenario, Hornitos, El Jimador, Herradura, Corralejo and La Gritona! I would love to see your take on these tequilas
3:23 first A also 8:35 first A! LoL, I think Lui had to many samples. Cheers and thank you for the great Vid!
What glass cup is this and is this best for sipping?
Great video. On the way to trying these. What are your thoughts on the Kirkland anejo and repo? I know they can’t be served in a bar, but just wondering your thoughts? Good or bad. Mahalo
I haven't tried it. There's no Costco close to me really. And I'm not a member so I haven't ever bought any. But looking to try some soon
Great reviews! I was wondering what you think or if you had 400 conejos?
Not a huge fan. Kinda lacking in flavor.
Thanks for the reply 🤙
I think I’ll try Lalo as I am getting ready to make margaritas. This was an awesome video. I gave up don julio years ago because of the lack of flavor compared to others
Hey Lui Lui! Where can I get Fortaleza! I've been looking since I watched one of your videos months ago, can't find it down here in SC.
From a military dude in Texas, great video. Love the insight into the background on the distillers. You got me hooked on Mijenta and Lalo. I can't find Fortalez but my friends swear by it. Also, hi Primo. -Jon
Hey! Do you have a list/website somewhere with the rankings to look at? I’d love to try some of these and like to have a kind of list to check off.
Hi good content/missed traders tequilas/do they have additives? Thanks
Great video! Thanks for taking several shots for the team. Haha. Where would you rank Arette? And if you had to choose Arette or Cimarron to sip on and make cocktails with friends. which would you chose?
Since watching your channel and trying some of the tequilas you recommend my love for the spirit has grown a ton. It’s awesome that you can buy a blanko as good as LALO or Mijenta for a reasonable price. I’ve always liked tequila, but the ones you’ve introduced me to changed the game entirely.
Lui, I always enjoy you frank opinion on tequila. Most buyers know nothing about what they are buying. Most have never tasted a true tequila. Thanks to you and tequila matchmaker the truth about tequila is being told.
I enjoy the good stuff and I agree with your top choices since I have also tasted them.
Keep up the great work.
I’ve been drinking Milagro and Don Julio for a long time. I’m looking to try something new after your reviews. Between El Tesoro Blanco or Tequila Ocho blanco which is better? Both tequilas are priced similar at my local store. Thanks!
Both are excellent. I don't think you can go wrong with either tbh.
@@Lui_Fern thanks for the response! Just out of curiosity since I’ve been drinking Milagros blanco for a long time; what would you give them as a grade?
@@shawnriv9 I'd probably give Milagro a D or a C-
Can you do one for La Gritona? I love this one and am curious your review of it.
May I ask about El Cristiano Tequila is it good..Thank you
I don't like any Cristalinos tequilas at all. I think they're a scam.
hello Lui, I really like your tequila glass cup, where i can jet those
Look up glen cairn glass on Amazon. Unfortunately this specific one was a gift from my friend Doug from the Agave Social Club podcast.
Thanks for turning me on to the good stuff. Had Fortaleza, El Tesoro and Tequila Ocho so far. Much better than the popular stuff that dominates the market.
Happy to help! 😁 And I 100% agree
Fortaleza Reposado - Winter Blend 2022. My all time favorite. It is hard to find though. Other than that the Don Fulano sherry cask anejo. Delish.
the 2022 winter blend was amazing. Im actually getting 3 more bottles this week. Cant wait for the 23.
Have you reviewed Casa Dragones?
How do you feel about casa noble? Its one of the higher shelf tequilas i can find in my state and I havent been able to find your opinion on it anywhere. Thanks!!
Can I use Fortaleza in a margarita? Or is it completely wasted? I want to make an amazing margarita where the tequila tasting notes shine through.
You can certainly use it. It works perfectly fine. It's just up to you for what you're willing to spend on a cocktail. It's certainly not wasted no.
How do you feel about Tres Generaciones
Good video! I missed Arette
Thank you! I ran out of Arette unfortunately a couple of days before filming this
@@Lui_Fern Arette would be a B? You always talk well about Arette and I totally agree
@@POLVONBETTA most likely yeah!
Thanks for drinking all of them, appreciate your hard work
You're welcome! Happy to help 😁🙏
This video made me feel like I dont know a thing about tequila lol. I LOVE TEREMANA! I am going to put my bruised ego aside and try your recommendations lol. Appreciate the effort I can tell you're passionate about high quality tequila.
Happy to help friend!
Hi Luis. Please try ‘La Langosta’ blanca. The Triple Eights from Nantucket product. I want to know what you think.
At about 18:15...drunk? Great video, very entertaining and informative. Thank you
Tres agave anejo or tequila ocho anejo for flavor profile?
If you're budget conscious, tres agaves but otherwise Tequila Ocho wins everytime for me.