Is TEQUILA the next BOURBON? 

I hope it is, then people will quit buying so much bourbon and the prices might drop.

I've been telling my bourbon buddies it is for the last two years. The good news is that most people are scared of tequila because they've had bad experiences with poor quality tequila. It's my favorite spirit and I evangelize to all my friends and family, educating them on additive-free tequilas. Love seeing them taste and watching their eyes open to what true, natural tequila flavor is. Great video!

“Excellent Sipping Tequila” guy here, just now branching into bourbon. I love all the comments from the bourbon drinkers! I really enjoy this channel in guiding me on my (new) bourbon journey. For you bourbon guys I have three words: Tears of Llorna.

I have the Widow Jane Reposado Tequila Ocho and it’s phenomenal!! It’s so good that I have a backup. It’s 91 proof because that’s what widow Jane comes in at.

I've been drinking primarily whiskey for years and the past few months have ventured into high quality tequila and gin. Makes you appreciate the bourbon too when you come back. Happy to see your video!

Man, I got, "OMG I can't believe you paid that much" when I spent $170 on a bottle of Don Julio 1942. I can't imagine the reaction to spending $450 on a bottle. Great Channel! I've added quite a few bottles to my collection based off your videos.

I admire the amount of work that goes into making tequila. Personally, I like Reposado Tequilas. The problem or issue with Tequila it takes a long time to actually grown the plant to produce the spirit if sales continue to increase, there will be shortages.

Tequila already IS the next whiskey! I've been investigating tequila for a couple of years now and really like the pure agave blancos/silvers, etc. I have bourbon for all those warm traditional whiskey notes and tequila with the lighter agave, citrus, vegetal flavors. Depends on my mood and the weather!

Great show interesting picks look forward to more tequila shows. Really enjoy a good Margarita cant wait for your mixer segment. Thanks again!

Yes it is. Tequila, Mezcals, Sotols, etcs. If your only experience with Tequila is Cuervo, Milagro, Hornitos, Casamigos, etc, you're missing out on a whole new world of spirits. Hold onto that Pasote bottle as they've moved on to the wine label bottles. I loved the old Aztec warrior bottles.

LMAO that face when you were revealing the price on the Gran Patron! Also, now I have to go "liquor store hopping" to get tequilas for a tasting. Thank you for everything you do!

An excellent show. " A extremely relaxing journey into an agave experience ... ", a great way to describe learning about these sipping Tequilas. Until my daughter visited Mexico on a cruise, I only new Tequila as something to drink on Cinco de Mayo or in a Margareta. She brought back some Reposado, Anejo, and Creme de Tequila. It all broadened my knowledge, and appreciation. for these drinks. Still not a big fan of the Blanco, but can appreciate some of the aged varieties. If you need to hide any more Tequillas so that you do not get busted, I can hold them for you. Come by anytime for a sip.

Variety is the spice of life. Glad to see a new spin on the content!

I've always been a tequila drinker at heart, but have been exploring more whiskey over the past year. I love your channel and appreciate that your tastes go beyond just bourbon and American whiskey. Keep up the good work!

Nice to see the variety of your collection! Bourbon is great, but there so many other liquor categories that are delicious as well.

Good video I learn something every time I watch how to enjoy good beverages

Tequila is a polarizing sprit. People tend to love it or hate it with very little middle ground. I don’t hate tequila but I certainly don’t drink it with any regularity. Give me scotch, bourbon, or rye anytime. The only other spirit that I enjoy is rum. My favorite is Bumbu which tastes just wonderful and is only $32 here in Florida. Great video all the same as you did a great job describing various offerings for people of all budget levels.

Very glad you did a segment on Tequila. I've been a Tequila enthusiast for years and enjoy high quality (additive free) tequilas. Clase Azul has a lot of additives and not a good quality Tequila. G4 is great, Rey Sol Extra Anejo, Cazcanes Repo, Anejo or Extra Anejo are fabulous, Carrera Blanco is amazing, 123 Diablito, Tears of Llorona (aged in three different barrels -- oak that has previously held scotch, sherry, and brandy) and several other. Give one of those a try and you will absolutely not be disappointed!

AWESOME!!!! I need to find that Grand Patron!! Your description of is was great!!!! CHEERS!!!!

The first 4 are all very nice bottles. Reposado and anejo tequila is what helped me establish taste notes which later helped me in my bourbon journey. Out of them all, G4 is the best product, however those old Pasote bottles and G4 come from same place NOM 1579 El Pandillo. The best!

Extravagance used to be gauged in dollars per shot; this taquilla is by dollars per swig.

This show is right up my alley. I am a big fan of GOOD tequilas, and I think they are only now beginning to get the appreciation they deserve. So many people have the wrong impression of tequilas, usually due to some poor, college-day choices involving vast quantities of cheap shots. But a good 100% agave añejo is so eye-opening. Such a delightful experience. And, Kurt, I have also been eyeballing that Gran Patron. I'm sure it's AMAZING! Fantastic show!

Pasote and G4 from El Pandillo! Absolutely the best!

I believe the pronunciation is ahn-YAY-ho. Thanks for the video! Also, did I miss the wife’s tasting notes? 🤣🤣🤣

I started out drinking Pina Coladas about 5 yrs ago and a margarita every now and then but about 7 months ago started drinking whiskeys. Bourbons, scotch, Irish, even got a cognac. Then bought some rums for sipping. Went to Cancun about 3 weeks ago and got into sipping tequilas and really enjoy them now. So I don’t hardly have any mixed drinks any more. I enjoy sipping and just enjoying the new experience of drinking. Enjoyed this video as I do all the others. Would like to see more tequila videos. Thanks again 👍👍

I was just looking at tequilas teh other day and had no idea what to get. Great timing. Thanks!

My go to Tequila is Corralejo Añejo. The Blanco and the Reposado are more for mixing but the Añejo is what my palet calls for. I pick up a bottle in Juarez Mexico for about 25 to 30 bucks. In the states it can run up to 60.

I just bought Number Juan Extra Anejo ($120!) because of being a fan of Ron White. I usually never like Tequila, but that one drinks like a good whiskey. Makes me open to trying out what you're suggesting. Makes me wonder what other liquors I'm overlooking.

I feel like it is with a lot of the younger generations , especially around big cities

My family is from los altos jalisco and all I gotta say is THANK YOU . 🍻

My wife... when you revealed the "banger" price said "Hear her? It's not just me"... lol! I will have to try some of these. Great video and I hope tequila is the next big thing, then I can find bourbon more easily

Btw, thanks for the Pasote idea...imma try that one. Suggestion box: Casa Dragones, Fortaleza, Cascades on the high end and Pueblo Viejo for great value for the price.

Oh your wife is funny! Mine tells me all the time "slow down, please" I don't own a single tequila so this was very helpful. My "next bourbon" is high proof rum from Jamaica or Barbados e.g. Foursquare products. Sip it neat.

My new neighbor is in the liquor business. He works for a distributor here in Nashville. He just got to take a business trip to Tequila Mexico for a line of tequila his company is about to start carrying. he brought me a bottle home. I am a strict bourbon guy, but this stuff blew me away. It really drinks like a bourbon Beautiful taste. It is called Partida Tequila Reserva. Will probably sell for between $50-$60 a bottle. I'd love to see what other bourbon guys think of it if anyone ever tries it. It's definitely a sipper, not a mixer.

Love'm both. 👍 Also have a thing for Rum🥃. I like the 4 picks and have had Pasote, Site Leguas 7, and the G4. I can't pull the trigger on the Banger. I will look for Tequila Ocho. Thanks 👍

Didn’t realize until now you reviewed tequila! Great show! I really enjoy tequila too! My favorite so far is my Siete Leguas Anejo😃

I have or have had all but the Gran Patron because I can't spend that much on a bottle of anything. I applaud your selections of well-made, additive-free tequilas.

You started this tequila show with The Big Guns!!! Great video.

Great show, thank you! That's a beautiful bottle. Cheers

G4 and Pasote are both produced by Felipe Camarena, the Tequila maestro.

I have the Gran Patron myself. We opened it up on NYE. By far the best tequila I’ve ever tasted.

Very difficult to enjoy a hearty, rich bourbon once the temps start hitting 90° daily here. Tequila has become a warm weather go-to because of its slightly lighter presence while maintaining a complex and refreshing flavor profile.

While I agree with Mike below, being the "next thing" is a double edged knife - shortages and higher prices. You test some very good bottles and I see a bottle of Mezcal on the shelf, so I hope you do an episode on that sometime as well. Also would recommend Cazadores Reposado as a good, $30 entry point.

There's a couple other bottles I would put in that line up but overall good choices

WOW, good info. Next time I sell a painting I'm gonna buy Grand Patron.

AWESOME video Kurt!! I am booking a flight right now to have a taste of that Gran Patron 😮 haha. Great lineup btw and we can always talk more about the next video of other great ones out there. Thanks for the shoutout my friend. Glad to help ANYTIME 🙏🏼🙏🏼. Cheers 🥂!!

I know little of tequila but I do have a couple of 'good' bottles. Tequila and rum are both more Summertime drinks for me, particularly tequila. I got into rum a bit when I started traveling to the Caribbean some 25 years ago. So I keep some of that in stock as well, although we do have a few good rum producers here in the Charlotte/western NC area. Great episode, I had only heard of the Patron & Pesote, I'll have to look for some of the others you have...

Fortaleza Blanco I think you would enjoy I think it's fantastic, just picked up a Don julio 70 looking forward to opening will definitely look for your recommendations

Had Mezcal Tequila and oh my goodness. It’s hard to explain it’s like BBQ or Smokey Tequila it’s freaking amazing

I’ve tried the G4. It’s pretty good. I’m currently sipping on Don Julio Ultimate Reserva. The Reserva is AMAZING, I like it a little more than the Patron Burdeos. I’m liking the change of pace with the Tequila. 👍🏾👍🏾

Really enjoyed Pasote. Clean. Not too earthy. Mellow bite. Never tried bitters in my blancos

My two favorite liquors bourbon and tequila! Old fashioned wood fired (traditional made) tequila is the best!

One of the better sipping tequila brands i found has been fortaleza tequila. They have an annual winter release if you can find them very very good

Haha tried keeping the price under wraps but you got busted. That G4 sounds good as well. Great recommendations/video.

Please God…no! I can’t afford another alcohol “collection.”

love the video. I recently went on a Tequila quest to buy a good bottle for a client of mine. Watched some youtube videos on it, learned a ton! Settled on the Tequila Ocho. The thing that bugged me about tequila shopping was every bottle was only 80 proof? What’s up with that?

Kurt. I also love a good tequila, I have started adding some bottles to my bourbon cabinet, really have not seen a need (yet) to get a bigger cabinet. Really enjoyed this episode!

Just research for the channel!! I appreciate your sacrifice for your Subs. :)

Great show thank you Kurt

You must try mezcal especially the small village Chichicapa which is like Islay whisky.

Jose Cuervo (don't laugh) Reserva de Familia at $140 would probably give Patron $500 packaging/marketing a run for its money. Fun fact, Siete Leguas was the original "Patron" that people fell in love with as that company is basically a hype marketing company that OEMs tequila...their quality has also gone down over the years as they have changed OEM sources. The Patron u highlighted here was designed for bottle service at night clubs to help guys impress girls. Patron was recently sold to Bacardi for $5B and quality is expected to go down yet again in order to afford lots of advertising and fancy boxes. Feeling my love for Patron yet?

Well, sir, I'm glad you ask me this question. No...no it isn't.

I have to admit i just have about 8 to 9 years experience and have only had maybe 60 to 70 different brands, unlike whisky

I have never had it, but a few people have told me, if I EVER see a Gran Patron Piedra, buy it. No matter what it costs

Be SURE to try the corazon tequilas aged in Buffalos Trace barrels….. even William larue weller! AMAZING!!!!

Nice reviews...have tried everything but the Gran Patron XA....way too many great less expensive to justify shelling out $450 imo. I'm sure you've tried them, but among my favorites are Rey Sol, Tapatio Excelencia, G4 XA, Diablito, just to name a few. Great stuff though, keep up the good work!

OH BOY! Your wife is going to blow a gasket! I am not a fan of Tequila due to experiences long ago. Used to like It shaken over ice then strained into a glass with a lime. Just can’t go down that rabbit-hole, because becoming more focused on scotch single malts. This was very informative and thanks as always for your videos. I enjoy the heck out of them Kurt. Peace My Friend. Hey, if you guys end up picking a single barrel from New Riff, I would love to stop in and meet you, maybe have some lunch. Let me know, I live 20 miles north of the distillery.

Some what correct. Blanco can be aged up to 2 months. Ocho is highland tequila. So it's grown in the mountains with a clean clay soil. Ocho agave is brick oven cooked and mill pressed. So is the Pasote. If you like the earthy tones try a lowland tequila like Fortaleza. G4 is also a highland tequila. One of my favorites. So clean and tasty. The Gran Patron is delicious.

A higher end tequila that I enjoy immensely is Fortaleza Blanco, around $50.00. Definitely a must try. Great video!!

You may want to try Adictivo Tequila Anejo. It has a bourbon sweetness. I know you can find it in Chicago land. I have to order it online here in Minnesota.

Give Fortaleza Blanca a try, lovely drop 🌵

A minor nitpick: an Anejo is aged for at least one year, but less than three years. (not four)

Not for me it isn't. If I am going to drink anything other than whiskey it would probably be barrel aged rum.

One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, Floor!

Great selections. No Fortaleza?(NOM 1493) That is a MUST TRY!! Also Suerte Tequila(NOM 1530) is delicious and inexpensive.

oh no, I'm already really into Bourbon and Gin I don't think I can keep expanding haha. I will say I have always had tequila in cocktails and like it that way but was never a big fan of sipping it. As someone who drinks Bourbon neat but gin on the rocks I was wondering if drinking it on the rocks might be a good gateway to sipping tequila? Or does water dilute the flavors too much when sipping tequila? Last, if the bottle says 100% agave does that automatically mean it has no additives, or not necessarily?

I can't believe it after bad experience in college, been drinking tequila especially repos, anejos and extra anejos. After explaining my experience to a tequila they told me I wasn't drinking tequila or an quality one. A quality extra anejo neat is my jammm.

Great video, I’m just entering into the Tequila world myself. Question though, why did you not show taking the actual sip?

OOOh!!! That Gran Patron looks so inviting!!! Every man's hobby or whatever sparks his interest is never cheap and we always explore and desire the best in quality!!! Best in quality usually comes with a hefty price tag!!! I had a little bout with medium priced Scotches and Canadian Whiskey but I was slightly disappointed and regretted buying it!!! Now that Gran Patron is something I would not seek out because of the hefty price but it sure would not hurt to take a sip! Great video!!! Aloha!!!

Last week I bought a tequila after strictly bourbon buys for years. So I was glad to see this but no way will I pay $450 for any bottle. I will just take your word how good it is, Kurt, because I'm sure it is. I stuck with a $60 Patron and it's good. A Gran Patron will have to wait. I'm glad you did this! Thanks!

Nice video. You had me until you mentioned loving Clase Azul. All of the featured tequilas are very good, traditionally made, additive free tequilas, but Clase Azul is an additive bomb, more reminiscent of a liqueur than a liquor. If that's your thing then fine, but don't bring it up with any of ones on this video. I can't believe you mentioned Tears of Llorona and Clase Azul in the same breath. Ouch! I've had all of these tequilas except that Patron (so pricey). I would rank the first four in the order you presented them in( maybe swapping the Pasote and Siete Leguas). Ocho being my favorite of this group and in my top 5 overall. Most Patrons are really just very basic and bland tequilas. The Roca Patron and Gran Patron are the exceptions but still on the lower end of the better tequilas. My current top five brands are Fuenteseca, Wild Common, Ocho, Fortaleza and Terralta, but there are so many others it's really hard to pick only five. Top ten would be just as hard. There are just so many great tequilas out there. Anyone new to tequila should check out the tequilamatchmaker.com website and app for a ton of tequila knowledge and ratings of any and all tequila.

I’m thinking rum is the next whiskey, tequila might be the next rum.

Yes and no tequila is growing rapidly in popularity and will almost definitely be the next big thing in spirits. As more people are becoming away of how good really well made quality tequila is it will continue to become more prevalent as the of choice for more people who appreciate fine spirits. Let's face it many people still think tequila is just something you knock back with lime and salt or make margaritas with and don't buy or have never had good tequila. Whiskey will always have it's place because there's millions of loyal whiskey lovers myself included and all the tequila in the world no matter how great will never replace it. Do enjoy really good tequila on occasion though .

Siete Leguas is one of my faves too Kurt. I must taste more tequilas with the whisky eye.

Recently gotten into tequila from bourbon and I while I love the taste I can't help but wonder how much flavor from tequila is missing from it being such low proof. I don't know much about what tequila is distilled at but if they could at least bump it up to 100 proof.

Really want to sip the Gran Patron now!

Answer? No!!!! Bourbon rules!!

I love tequila in some mixers but never thought it to be a sipper. I've only spent 110 on a bourbon (I understand not too expensive) but my girl wanted to stomp my teeth in 🤣🤣😅😅 I love the different styles or topics brought here. Also I bought Old Elk wheated and omg it's yum :)

I have some bottles of Mezcal Joven that I enjoy on occasion. Also Kurt's face at 8:46 when he is explaining to the Missus that he got a deal on it is nearly close to the face I make with my missus when she starts the inquisition. At least that bottle of Gran Patron is beautiful. Certain tequilas are like the Bourbon craze but ime only if they are those tequila's that used Buffalo Trace barrels.

A suggestion if you haven't tried it yet. EL TESORO anejo. My favorite of them all. Great sipping tequila, great quality for the price. Enjoy!

I've tried a number of tequilas over the years, but I tend to stick to the bottles about 40-60 bucks. My favorite in that range in the Avion brand. I prefer Reposado or Anejo. MMMMM

Is the Gran Patron Burdeos really additive free... I've had a sample and it was delish but also heavy in caramel/vanilla/sweet. I'm no expert but TMM does NOT have this as additive free. I could be wrong...

Fantastic! Love the channel. This is phenomenal. I love a good stone-ground reposado. Thank you for doing this one! Añejo (ahn-yĀ-hō).

your only allowed to pick 1 bottle of Whisky for each of the 4 seasons threw out the year ( spring,autumn etc ) what bottles are you picking for each season and why ?

Siete Leguas doesn’t age in just “white oak barrels”, but exclusively in used barrels from Heaven Hill and reuse them for decades. That Clase Azul is loaded with additives 💯 Agave distillates are better than all grain distillates because they don’t need to be aged to impart character and soul as that comes directly from the agave and when proper production methods are used. 😁

Los Angeles may not have all the store pick bourbons, but we have the tequilas

Have to tried Fortaleza? I believe you will like it

I’ve been into rum for awhile I’ve tried some whiskies and now I want tequila

Momma was hot about the price🤣

Tapatio Excelencia Extra Anejo not cheap but the best Tequila I’ve had.