Thank you and sorry about that! I got a new transmitter that i used for this video and didn't realize how bad it was. I tried to fix it in post production but I am not the greatest at that. I do apologize about the audio! I just didn't wanna lose out on this video especially since this was the 2nd time i filmed it. (First time had a camera issue)
Just tried all 3 recommendations. My favorite is actually El Tesoro. Thanks for the great suggestions. For everyone struggling to find these. I picked all 3 up at Total Wine.
I have fallen in love with Lalo. The best for sipping but I have made a margarita with it. Using only fresh lime juice, and a splash of Cointreau. Pure joy.
3 of the 4 are already in my amateur collection. The additive free ones are truely joyous to sip on. Tequileño has the bright agave flavor and fortaleza has a very well rounded sipper flavor profile.
My brother (bartender) bought my dad FORTALEZA, the reposado & Añejo .. and one day I just bought him the blanco and my dad asked.. why ? And I just said, because it’s just tequila, and the purest form of it.. I like that ..
El Tequileno is my favourite tequila in my price range. I recommend it to everyone I know who drinks or wants to try tequila. You really can spend a lot more and get a lot less.
You definitely need to try G4 if you haven't, I'd say g4 and tequila Ocho could easily replace tequileno, and tesoro on this list. Very good tequila. Tapatio extra anejo is on another level also. Lots of good tequila out there.
El tesoro blanco is up there as my favorite tequilas to drink. G4 has a slight edge over el tesoro blanco though, very good tequilas and very affordable, not like these celebrity made tequilas that are overpriced garbage
Me and my fiance 28-29 liked ocho repo more. To me it was smoother but my brother in law and father in law (older) preferred tesoro! They said it was better and smoother! So who knows! I love codigo too. So hard to beat these 3. Fortaleza was ok. Had a lot of spice to it. My fiance didn't like it much. Instant burn for her
You are NOT wrong about Forteleza! I had a bottle of Anejo once a few months ago, a flavor to never forget!!! Absolutely INCREDIABLE flavor and smoothness.
I went to a Mexican restaurant today and ordered this drink and was blown away by it ,want to buy a bottle immediately but at $200 a bottle here in New Zealand might have to pass it up😔
I have a bottle of Fortaleza, I bought it at the family distillery in Mexico. Here is the states it's called Fortaleza but in Mexico it's called Abuelos. So my bottle says Abuelos
Thanks for the Ones you like... Fortaleza is a bit too expensive for me. Absolutely love El Tesoro & Tequelino. Everybody has their favorite. Mine is G4.
Fortaleza is the best in my opinion. They produce their tequila in such a traditional way that it’s my favorite. Don Guillermo is doing it the way it was done over 100 years ago 😊
Good list. I agree with others that there are more great Tequilas out there. Volans is another great one. But Fortaleza hands down is the best there is imo. Nice video, keep up the good work. Salud.
FINALLY I got to taste a tequila that you recommend! I just opened my bottle of El Tequileño Reposado (got it from Germany) here in Finland and now it is confirmed what you always say: There is good and bad tequila. So far I've had the less good stuff but this one opened my eyes. It is exactly like you describe in this video. Thank you very much!
As I sit here sipping on my Glencarin glass of Fortaleza Reposado I find myself in Tequila bliss! I am so appreciative that so many brands are coming about with the true spirit of Tequila made in there traditional way. (Vulcan) with no additives and no "Help" on flavor. (Don Julio 1942.) New brands from the descendant's of former good brands. (Lalo) coming out with true expressions, without shortcuts, to give us true drinking pleasure, Thank you Lui and Guillermo for supporting a great tradition!
Gran Centenario Repesado was my favorite everyday drinking tequila... until I tasted Cimarron Reposado, now that's all I drink & yes, G4 & Fortuleza are muy bueno👍
Good reviews, I'm learning a lot. Thanks for all the information. I know these Videos take a lot of work. I work for Total Wine and More. How do you feel about their Tequila Brand El Padrino?
I know! 😣 I'm sorry I got a transmitter for Christmas and I'm not quite sure how to get the best sound with it and i tried everything I could to fix it in Post production but I couldn't. I had already recorded this video once and this was the 2nd time and i didn't wanna lose it. I'm sorry the audio isn't great. I'll get better!
How do I choose let's say I want respado I know I want 100% agave ... So from the thousands thousands thousands respado tequilas that are 100% how do I choose the right one
I actually tried El Tequileño for the first time not too long ago. And I have to say I was disappointed with its flavor profile. I was really looking forward to trying it because of all the good things I’ve heard on this channel about it. I tried the Reposado, and to me it had a weird nutty flavor, kind of like raw cashews, that didn’t compliment the agave flavor very well. For tequilas I prefer something that is more citrusy on the nose and palate, and a Reposado or Añejo should also have some vanilla, caramel, fruit, or maple notes to it. But that’s just me, I might have also gotten a batch of El Tequileño that just didn’t taste good to me.
Which tequila brands would you recommend for margaritas? I already have contreau but I'm still deciding on which tequila to purchase. The 1800 blanco is available in a store nearby but I wanna hear peoples thoughts about it first. Thank you!
Honestly for Margs I'd go with something like Arette or Cimarrón. More inexpensive but still excellently made. I'm sure a Marg made with any of the blancos here would be amazing but a little pricey.
What’s the difference between anejo, resposado and blanco. I know blanco means white but what’s it got to do with the other two names I just mentioned? Excuse my ignorance. I’m not a big drinker but had casamigos Thanksgiving weekend shots with lemon. They were hard to swallow
love your content because it's informative quickly with no fluff. Glad to see I have all of these on the except Tromba. Some honorable mentions that I dont think I've seen you review is Calle 23, Terralta, Ocho, uno/dos/tres, Primo, San Matias (great extra anejo for money), Volans, Tanteo, Volcan, Carerra etc
Outstanding video Lui!! Terrific recommendations. I am looking for some good Tequila so this is so appreciated. Hey can you recommend a popular Mezcal that isn't well above $100.00?!! I'm just getting in to Tequila and Mezcal. So much fun and I love learning!! Love all your knowlege!! Cheers!!
Christine! Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Del Maguey has some incredible mezcals for a good price and i also really like Los Vecinos del Campo. Their Tobala is $80 (near me) and it's very very good.
Amaras - get it and you'll come and thank me. $50. Floral and light, silky smooth, lightly sweet and dances on your toung. Not you typical Mescal with the heavy smoke flavous I also love.
Lui I can’t find fortaleza anywhere and I’m down to 3 bottles,,, I did purchase the el Tesoro’s and the repo made by the woman owned company and 7 sietes but No fortaleza 😞
Could you review El Guitarron Agave wine? Not too familiar with it, but my local bar was pouring it for margaritas and it was really good and would love to hear your opinion on it (:
Hey Lui, I’ve never heard you talk about Patron. This leads me to believe that it’s on your trash list too! I finally was able to order some Fortaleza blanco and reposado. I can’t wait to receive it! Love your videos!
Thanks my friend! Happy to hear you're giving them a shot. So patron technically is additive free. It's not terrible. It's definitely serviceable. Just not my favorite.
I got my hands on a bottle of Fortaleza and became my favorite after the 1st sip. Oh BTW, have you seen the clip where Kim K actually spits out a shot of 818, she was totally disgusted lol
The Casa San Matias tequilas are amazing with my favorite overall shopping tequila, especially for the price being Corazon Anejo. I hope you can review Corazon on your channel one day if you haven't already!
I absolutely love your content and delivery. Comparing your favorite tequila with el Jimador, which do you think is best. I make and sell cheesecake with different alcohols. Right now I use Don Julio. I had a customer bring me a bottle of el Jimador. What’s your opinion on these brands, include your favorite please.
El Jimador isnt bad per se. I don't like Don Julio. I'd consider switching to a better quality but still accessible tequila such as a Arette. It is not expensive (cheaper than Don Julio) and muh tastier
Getting good Tequila in Germany is pretty hard, if at all mostly through the internet and shipping it. In stores with a "better" selection one of the good ones you can get is the Corralejo Reposado. I like it alot, but since i dont have access to all these different brands here, i ask myself how good he is really. Is the Corralejo Reposado actually decent or will a investment into some imported Tequila actually change my world on how Tequila has to taste?
I haven't had Corralejo myself so idk if can speak to it's quality. But I do know that Fortaleza changed my world and view on Tequila after i tried it. If you could get your hands on it (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg) I'd highly recommend it
Corralejo isn't necessarily good tequila, at least in my opinion, they do have additives and it's honestly not that great. Definitely importing some of these tequilas will change your world. I've tried all 3 on his list, as well as G4 from the Camarena family and its great tequila. I honestly would even put g4 behind Fortaleza in this list as number 2
I just purchased some Cimmeron(SP?) some tres agave and some Lola. SILLY ME... I thought Patron and Don Julio were good tequila. WRONG! Good tequila has to be the BEST Spirit there is!
Man. Just had the El Tequileno this weekend and I’m gonna be honest… Will probably only use that for margaritas. At $50 that was super disappointing. Harsh and peppery.
I just don’t have ready access to El Tequileño. El Tesoro has been a favorite for decades. Fortaleza is a favorite of mine too, but has been a bit difficult to come by of late. I would just add Cascahuín, neck-and-neck with Fortaleza.
I have not had Tequila that isn't clear and I hate myself for it. I hate Sierra tequila because it's just a vile spirit that makes me wanna puke, just like Absolut Vodka does. However I know not all vodkas are made the same, I could drink belvedere no problem, I want to know if it's the same with tequila!
Thanks to you I got hooked on fortaleza anejo and now I cannot find it anywhere! :*( Thanks for the recommendation though, it is a solid buy but now bottles are going for $100-$300 online since it is sold out everywhere.
I would just tell people hating on Lui, If you love low quality celebrity tequila, keep wasting your money on it, the tequila knowledge in Lui’s videos is not for you.
Pajaro azul or isla mayo anyone ever heard of these brands? My mom got scammed paying 250 usd on 1 bottle of tequila, feel so bad for her being elderly and people use that against her.
I am just starting to get into Tequila and recently discovered your videos. The first ‘real’ Tequila I tried is El Tesoro Añejo. I knew there was something different from my very first sip. Out of curiosity I compared it to a bottle my wife bought for making margaritas. It was 1800 Silver and wow… I was amazed at the difference in the taste. My wife has wanted to try Clase Azul. Is it worth the price? Is it additive free?
