This is such a warm, enjoyable channel. I love the unadulterated enthusiasm and positive spin on the industry. I know nothing about tequilas, but after a few of these videos, I'm betting I'll learn a lot. Thanks so much!
Cant get enough of all your videos. Tequila has open a whole new world for me. I am from Jalisco and always just pound it never tasted it... great videos man! One more thing thanks for responding to all my comments means a lot to me keep up the good work!!!!
Thanks for the awesome review. I have to agree...the El Tesoro line is amazing. I've tried everyone of them and they are among my favorites. Spot on with the G4 as your #1 brand. It is also my #1 brand. The only one I haven't tried yet is the Extra Anejo but have tried the rest of the line.
Thank you for this. Been drinking tequila, pulque, and Mezcal my whole life. Now retired I’m starting my collection and taking Tequila 101 course. This helped dealing with some of the tequila snobs I’ve ran into. Keep them coming
You will run into a bunch of them.. Just keep watching my videos to know which ones have additives and which ones are natual tasting well made tequilas.
I totally love San Matias Tahona Blanco, its oily and has fresh notes....you can really feel how an old-way tequila taste :) ...thanks for the video Mark :)
Had the San Matias in my hand this morning. Put it down to get the El Tesoro Single Barrel Repo. Thanks for the assist. Also, finally opened my Fortaleza Still Strength last night. OMG, so good.
Thanks for the comment! You are most welcome! Always glad to help. Yeah, the Still Strength is good stuff! Try the San Matias Tahona.. Also really good tequila. Thanks for watching!
First I want to say your cabinets look wonderful! Thank you for this video. I have tried G4 and Fortaleza both great tequilas. Will be ordering El Tosoro soon.
Thanks you! I am glad you like the cabinets .I think they make a great background for the videos and can let you see some of what is in my collection. I hope you.enjoy the El Tesoro as much as I do. Salud!
Your reviews always amaze me at how much you know about all things tequila and how much I don't know. My wife keeps me on a budget but, I'll be putting a few bucks away and saving up to try the G4.
G4 isn't expensive. Most of these are very affordable and can be found for around $40. Tequila doesn't have to be expensive to be good. Many really expensive tequilas are not good. Hope you get a chance to try some of these..
Check again Hombre. Confirmed by Maverick. They still have renegade wholesale selling retail when they shouldn’t because they get more money. Disappointed in your reply.
@@toddstumpf1794 Local distributor still sells it to Ferment and Still so I can verify that the information is incorrect. Disappointed in you arguing with me.
Keep up the great information on the natural made Tequila, Mazcals. I highly recommend it to all to be educated on getting the best Flavors. No Additives ✖️ Only the Pure Way 🍃
G4 blanco is my favorite blanco tequila. It really has a flavor like no other that I've had. i also have the Fortaleza blanco which is real nice. I will be looking into getting each of these in the Reposado next and eventually trying the El Tesoro brand. thanks for all your videos and recommendations. it has helped with my tequila knowledge and made my tequila drinking alot better in terms of quality tequilas.
I picked up a bottle of Fortaleza Reposado and after the first sip it became my favorite, moved El Tesoro to 2nd place :). I like reposado more than Anejo and Blanco, but I will buy a bottle of Fortaleza Blanco based on your review.
Great vedio as your Chanel is not only introduce best brand tequila but also it is educational as I learned the life is too short to drink a bad tequila.
Great video! I have had 3 of the top 5 and I would put them in my top 5 too. I still need to try the Cascahuin and the San Matias. They were added to my must buy list today! I got the 42-A I won and It's amazing! I love this channel!
Definitely agree with all the brands here, they all seem to be well-received among many tequila drinkers. I'm definitely a fan of Fortaleza and El Tesoro already but have yet to try Cascahuin, G4, or San Matias tahona line. Definitely sounds like I'll have to, as I've heard great things about all three already. Cheers
I need some advice! I am coming from a whisky/bourbon/Rye drinking background, so was drawn to the anejo and extra anejo expressions: since, I've seen a number of videos saying that the flavors from the woods can mask the "real" tequila taste. Wanting to explore tequila, I did try several blanco tequilas in a blind test. I tried El Tesoro, El Padrino, and Cazul 100 because they were available in 1/2-sized bottles and were all award winning highly recommended tequilas (sadly, Fortaleza was on my list, but the stores near me don't carry the half-size and the cost was adding up). I preferred the El Tesoro, followed by the Cazul, and then the El Padrino. They were all decent sippers, but being used to aged spirits, they all seemed thin and lacking complexity. So, here's the question: Is this sense of lack of complexity and flavor just a matter of preference, of my choices in samples, or a lack of training of my pallet to pick up the flavor tones in blanco tequila? I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot, and hope you can steer me down the right path; I want to continue learn and am trying not to let me past experiences color my opinions too much.
El Tesoro is the only one from the ones you tried that I would recommend, You can find more complex blancos as well. With blancos the tastes are not as bold as whiskeys are with the amount of time they spend in wood. You you need to get your palate used to them to detect more. For more bold flavors I would recommend starting with higher proof blancos. Try the Fortaleza still strength, G4 108 proof, Calle 23 Criollo, Gran Dovejo High proof, DOn Fulano fuerte, or Cascahuin Plata. and lastly, don't take suggestions from people who work at Total wine.. have fun and I can't wait to hear what you think when you try these. (I came from whiskey too)
@@TheTequilaHombre LOL Thanks for clearing it up for me. I knew either my pallet was just used to wood, or that blancos were lighter on flavor and complexity; in this case, might have been a bit of both. Sadly, most of those were not available at the store at all, or not in smaller bottles since I was already buying several. I'll look online, and let the exploration continue!
@@fretless05 you are welcome brother. I am always here to help.. try different tequila before you pass judgement.. it's important... I am always here to answer questions should you have them.. Salud!
I recently brought a bottle of Fortaleza Blanco. although it is nice. I find it has a strong Alcohol taste which takes away from the flavour. something like Milagro Blanco is much smoother. The nicest Tequila I have ever tasted however is Clase Azul Reposado and is just heavenly.
Clase Azul is loaded with sweeteners and artificial flavoring to give it that taste. Fortaleza is natural with no added flavoring and sweeteners which is what real tequila tastes like. When trying to switch from the additive tequila to the natural there is an adjustment period..
Hi Mark. Great video! I really like your taste. I agree with all your choices except I haven't had the San Matias yet but will give it a try. I've seen it as a spirits direct brand at Total and it is very cheap so I thought it is budget brand. Do you think it is the same stuff?
Siete leguas is solid but is a blend of Tahona and Roller mill crushed from 2 different factories.. so it didn't qualify as being traditionally made but it is a solid line. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you for these recommendations! I'm expanding my collection. My birthday is on the 26th so I'm hoping to get the Tequilas that I put on my birthday list :)
i guess im randomly asking but does anybody know of a trick to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any tricks you can give me.
@Edwin Immanuel thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
This is my favorite 40% blanco ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XMDlAWP1S_s.html This is my favorite high proof blanco: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p5UVUBrfqhw.html
Quick question tequila man, does G4 sponsor your channel or provides free sample bottles? It’s ok tequila, but to see your numerous videos on the brand in general you would think it’s the best juice ever...or you are a very good Sales hombre.
Thanks for the info Mark tried them all except the San Matias will have to pick a bottle in the future .What are your thoughts on Siete leguas one of my favorites?
Siete Leguas is very good... Its a blend of Tahona crushed and roller mill tequila from 2 different factories.. so didn't match the guidelines I set for this video.. These are all 100% tahona crushed..
I went to Puerto Vallarta over the weekend and bought my boyfriend El Ambur Extra Añejo as I have no clue about tequila. We both learned that there is a difference between regular and sipping tequilas. He loves single malt scotch so he was ok with it. Do you have any feedback on El Ambur? Thanks for the review.
this commercial for brand I don't see any where, not comparing them, you talked at beginning how they process differently, but didn't say a word about how each one made different from others! CLICK BAIT! why any of them better than others?!
I just bought my first bottle of G4 because of your recommendation. I'll let you know how I like it. I was wondering if you've ever heard of a brand called Esperanto. The blanco and reposado are two of my favorites. I would very much love your feedback on this brand.
Yes. I have heard of Esperanto and I have a bottle and can't drink it. It's diffused and is rough with a bad after taste. So I can't drink it.. But the bottles are beautiful.
@@TheTequilaHombre hmm...I was aware they are building a 3rd location. I just spoke to one of their guys last week. I'll be in Atotonilco in 2 days (leaving this Sunday). What do think of Tequila Casa de Los Gonzalez? they use brick ovens but a roller mill instead of a tahona. I don't know if I told you before but I have 30 hectares right behind Latino Especial (not too far from Embajador). I want to cultivate agave and make my own but the right way. no pulling plants in year 4, no additives, no diffusers/autoclaves, none of that nonsense. It will be a while but it's my dream. 74 acres can make for a lot of plants. Love your channel btw.
@@DonRamiro1 Reserva de los Gonzalez? It's very good. I always grab bottles when I visit GDL since it's not available in the States. That brand was the brand of Don Julio's son. I know and are good friends with His his Grandson. Don't get me wrong on the Siete Legaus. I love the brand but it didn't make this list because it didn't fit that criteria I was using for that video. That sounds cool that you are looking to start an agave farm and make your own tequila. I wish you the best of luck with that venture. Glad you like the channel. Thanks for watching.
