what is the best kind of tequila?

Answer 1

AsomBroso Anejo, aged in oak 15 years. But it costs $350!
It's truly awesome!
But how are you drinking it? In a snifter or doing shots, or Margareta?
For margaritas I suggest 'The Cheapest Stuff You Can Find'!
But for sipping you need to try less expensive Anejos, Reposados, Blancos, and find out what you really like.
Anybody who just suggest a brand doesn't know the Distillers make Blanco or white unaged, Reposados or 'rested', or Anejo or aged in oak - sippin' Tequila!

Answer 2

Many drink it, but unfortunately most do not really fully understand it or appreciate it.

That's because in the US, it's largely marketed to college kids as a way to get "crazy", which is largely missing the true nature of tequila.

Some are very "oaky" as they have been aged in oak barrels (often used Jack Daniel's barrels) so they pick up a woodys flavor.

Some are kind of fruity tasting. Some can be a bit peppery.

The aging has a lot to do with the taste, so try a few to see which style you like best, and then remember how the aging is labeled:

Blanco (because it's totally clear) - no aging
Reposado - minimally aged at least 2 months, but can be up to 1 year
Anejo - heavily aged, minimally 1 year but less than 3 years.

Some really expensive ones can even be aged longer than that, but you'll want to work your way up to those.

Also to get the correct tequila experience, don't drink anything that doesn't say 100% agave (like junk like regular Cuervo or Sauza). These are cheap poorly made tequilas designed to sell to college kids to get drunk. They are only 51% real tequila, and the rest are fillers like corn syrup and grain alcohol (and thus the hangover the next day is born).

Start with a shot of a decent but inexpensive tequila maybe with a lime, preferably no salt, and see what you think. Sip it though rather than shoot it, so you can really enjoy the flavor. If it's too strong that way, get it on the rocks.

If you want one that doesn't have a harsh flavor, only look for reposados and anejos. Blancos and non-100% agave ones simply will be too rough.

Tequilas I would recommend:

Cazadores reposado
anything by Herradura or Don Julio
Corzo reposado (please note this is not Cuervo)
anything by Pura Sangre
anything by Dos Lunas

There is nothing wrong with Patron, but you can get better for less. Patron (and Cuervo) are the most heavily advertised tequilas in the US, so they do have that expense to recoup, and thus their tequilas cost more than others in the same quality category. Cuervo make their money in volume since most of their lines are not very good and not very expensive.

Answer 3

Casa Noble Crystal Tequila
4 Copas Reposado

Answer 4

Cuervo Reserva la Familia Añejo Tequila Colleccion 2005 $125.99.
OR if you are on a budget

El Tesoro de Don Felipe Añejo Tequila $46.

Answer 5

Well, it really depends on your tastes. Some people prefer more of an old world style and for others it is all about smoothness for doing shots. As for me, I lean towards the old world style. Bang for the buck, I prefer the Repasado as it is aged long enough to have a bit of character from the barrel but not so long as to be overly expensive to produce. Some of my favorites: Centenario - A great balance that encompasses the best of both old world and new. Patron - Excellent to be sure, but a bit on the pricey side for the quality because of their name recognition El Melagro - An excellent balance of price vs. quality Corralejo - Another good balance of price vs. quality. And, as much as I hate to admit it, Cabo Wabo is worth a try. It does not have the complexity and depth of flavor of many of the more high end tequilas. However, it makes an *excellent* margarita (and please, use Rosa's sweetened lime juice and triple sec to make your ritas instead of those hideous pre-fab mixes).

Answer 6

Try almond flavored Tequila, mmmm good!

Answer 7

The kind that's in an obviously recycled bottle, with a real worm in the bottom, and a little plastic packet of chili and salt attached to the neck.

Answer 8

jose Cuervo

Answer 9

Patron for sipping...Cuervo for shots.

Answer 10

i like heeradura anejo. ain't cheap, though.