Like that you guys do this type of video. I shared this with a friend who loves Tequila and especially Casa Azul. I hope to lure him away from the dark side.
I picked up the Arette yesterday from a local spot ($21 for 750ml) and you guys aren't lying. While not as rich as my current favorite San Matias Extra Anejo, it's VERY tasty and you can't beat the price.
I was expecting Dillon to pull out a bottle of Fortaleza. The juice, the hand made bottle and the hype have truly propelled this brand to Clase Azul status !
Thanks guys for educating me. I started my tequila journey last year. I decided to treat myself to a “fine sipping tequila”and fell prey to the hype, purchasing a bottle of Clase Azul. It wasn’t until I purchased my second bottle of tequila (Fortaleza Repo), that I realized that the Clase Azul was crap and I had wasted my money. After watching your videos, I have since purchased Arette repo, G4 blanco and Ocho repo…..all of them fantastic. Next on my list is Ocho añejo, and I’m giving serious thoughts to Tears of Llorna, although I don’t think I’ve refined my palate enough yet to truly appreciate a spirit of that caliber…
El Tequlino Gran Reserve reposdao is my favorite, and it has 15% Anjeo. I got the plaintium blanco, gran reserves reposado and the anjeo. I got the Arette, one with the horse and it ok for lots of company, but El Tequlino is by far excellent! I am surprised you all never reviewed those besides the blanco I believe. Still yet to try the reposado and anjeo/extra anjeo by El Tesoro, but the blanco is good but El Tequileno is better in my opinion for I tested them both. Thank for recommendation of the sipping glasses, I got those from Amazon using you alls link, even though shipping was slightly delayed vs prime but rather help the cause.
First time watching you guys. I love it!! Thanks for the reviews.....I thought you guys were about to do a fake freeze frame like Leslie Nelson on Police Squad! 7:39 mark
Funny thing is, if your friends know you like tequila, you invariably end up with shelves of these from every birthday, BBQ and Christmas party. Fun episode. Cheers.
I bought that exact bottle of clase Azul just for the looks of the bottle would I buy another NO I like sipping on my 1800 crystalino mix with cointreau and lime.
For me, It’s horrible, doesn’t even taste like tequila. It just tastes watered down and tastes like additives/chemicals… when I first started drinking tequila, I would’ve said suavecito is the best purely due to its “smooth” profile, but after discovering additive-free tequilas, I’ll never look back to unnaturally smooth tequilas… And this still blows my mind, once you start tasting the nuances of what fine, real tequila is versus additive-altered “tequilas”, you come to appreciate the flavors of the agave plant that tequila comes from, and begin to value the agave-flavor forwardness of real, finely made tequilas. The agave plant that tequila is made from should naturally be at the forefront of your tasting experience, if you’re drinking additive-free tequila.. otherwise, something is off. Suavecito brings the taste of Alcohol to the front - likely due to the additives they use and the shortcuts they can, and likely do, take and therefore can hide by using said additives. Suavecito simply covers up natural tequila flavors with the agave nectar they proudly use, which is an additive, and makes me believe they shouldn’t even call what they make “tequila.” Suavecito is like giving your friend a glass of water with some Kool-Aid mix in it and telling him it’s water 😂 And the friends says this is the sweetest water I’ve had yet! (That’s not freaking water anymore 😂😂😂) Know what I mean? Anyway, enjoy the tequila journey! It’s fun!
Ive had clase azul, it was ok.. bottle def is beautiful and it has the bell 🔔 but im dying for my local total wine here in florida to get more tequila ocho repo, the blanco i tried before based on it winning the blind tasting and its my favorite blanco right now for sure
I can credit clase azul for a beautiful bottle and being a gateway tequila for most people. The marketing via bottle was genius its just unfortunate the juice inside is not great. Terralta Reposado, Volans, Kazcanes, El Luchador, Uno dos tres, yeyo etc are all superior by a long shot to azul
Are there any brands, across any category, who spend that much on their bottle only to fill it with spirit that could stand on its own? (edit: other than maybe Compass Box?)
I just purchased both the Ocho and Arette, I just opened the ocho and AZUL taste way better!!! I really like you guys I was really hoping you knew what you were talking about. Ocho is smooth but Azul is more tasty.
i didnt know the clase azul had additives. it was the first tequilas i had that let me know that there are good tequilas out there. im not a fan of the basic tequilas profile so i enjoy tequilas that have more going on to balance out the base profile
I still shock people when I tell them that I’ve never drank Clase Azul. They ask me why and I say, “because it’s expensive AF and it’s chock full of additives”. If you want to be a true tequila lover, you have to be as true to tradition as you can without breaking the bank. And one thing to remember is that in Mexico, Agave is a sacred plant so that’s why it’s good to be true to tradition.
@xiucoatl82 yeah, take that with a grain of salt, because when I want to drink tequila, I go for the blancos in order to get away from any wood influence. Straight agave baby!
Don’t hate but don’t like these reviews these guys are too old and the tequila world is changing! The times they live in are past and the followers that like that type of tequila are almost gone! It’s the new generation weather we like it or not I like that they trying to stay relevant along with there old ass tequilas
Like that you guys do this type of video. I shared this with a friend who loves Tequila and especially Casa Azul. I hope to lure him away from the dark side.
Honourable mentions Tapatio, El Tesoro, El Tequileno! 😄👍
If you want to show off, rather than buy a fancy bottle like Azul or 1942, I'd rather buy Tesoro, Ocho or Mijenta and display it in a fancy decanter
I picked up the Arette yesterday from a local spot ($21 for 750ml) and you guys aren't lying. While not as rich as my current favorite San Matias Extra Anejo, it's VERY tasty and you can't beat the price.
I talked a guy into grabbing the ocho repo at my local liquor store. I told him to hit up your videos for good recs.
I was expecting Dillon to pull out a bottle of Fortaleza. The juice, the hand made bottle and the hype have truly propelled this brand to Clase Azul status !
Its Dillion, get it right
Those Repo are almost hitting a 100 dollars ridiculous, in mexico they are about 60
Thanks guys for educating me. I started my tequila journey last year. I decided to treat myself to a “fine sipping tequila”and fell prey to the hype, purchasing a bottle of Clase Azul. It wasn’t until I purchased my second bottle of tequila (Fortaleza Repo), that I realized that the Clase Azul was crap and I had wasted my money. After watching your videos, I have since purchased Arette repo, G4 blanco and Ocho repo…..all of them fantastic. Next on my list is Ocho añejo, and I’m giving serious thoughts to Tears of Llorna, although I don’t think I’ve refined my palate enough yet to truly appreciate a spirit of that caliber…
The next three reposados I have for tasting are Siete Leguas, Tequila Ocho, and El Tequileño. Have Código open already. Cheers from Indiana!
Lokita rep is so good
Arrett is my only repo now it’s amazing!!
Can you guys do a video on all the liquor you guys have??? I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR COLLECTION!! BEST CHANNEL OUT THERE! all the drinkthroughs OMG
El Tequlino Gran Reserve reposdao is my favorite, and it has 15% Anjeo. I got the plaintium blanco, gran reserves reposado and the anjeo.
I got the Arette, one with the horse and it ok for lots of company, but El Tequlino is by far excellent! I am surprised you all never reviewed those besides the blanco I believe.
Still yet to try the reposado and anjeo/extra anjeo by El Tesoro, but the blanco is good but El Tequileno is better in my opinion for I tested them both.
Thank for recommendation of the sipping glasses, I got those from Amazon using you alls link, even though shipping was slightly delayed vs prime but rather help the cause.
First time watching you guys. I love it!! Thanks for the reviews.....I thought you guys were about to do a fake freeze frame like Leslie Nelson on Police Squad! 7:39 mark
My local Sam's club (South gate ca) has the tequila Ocho repo for 38.99
Bro, I had a feeling I was going to see you pull out the arette😂 delicious! I’ve drank so many liters of that. Just this year alone
Like the videos you guys make , was wondering if you can make a video about the cascahuin tequila
Great review gents, learning a lot from your drinkthroughs & tequila (bourbon/scotch guy) bought all 3 tequilla ochos & love em 👍🥃
Funny thing is, if your friends know you like tequila, you invariably end up with shelves of these from every birthday, BBQ and Christmas party. Fun episode. Cheers.
Love ❤️ you guys! So educational but funny intertwining…. Good to see others then just bourbon… :) 🙌
Witch tequila you guys think is the most similar to clase azul flavor waist,not cheaper or better
This would be the place to ask, but what is the enthusiast opinions on Kah or Corralejo?
I bought that exact bottle of clase Azul just for the looks of the bottle would I buy another NO I like sipping on my 1800 crystalino mix with cointreau and lime.
I like sweet finish so I hope the Arette does it for me.
Can you guys share the prices in future videos
i love cascanez, but there are many other options with that prices....
+1 for Organic 123 #2 (Reposado)
+1 for Siete Leguas Repo
Beware of fancy bottles, it's like guys with ED buying fancy sports cars to compensate.
I like wearing my Arette reposado as an earring
😂
Is suavacito on any of your guys’ top list? Think it’s the smoothest tequila I’ve had yet.
For me, It’s horrible, doesn’t even taste like tequila. It just tastes watered down and tastes like additives/chemicals… when I first started drinking tequila, I would’ve said suavecito is the best purely due to its “smooth” profile, but after discovering additive-free tequilas, I’ll never look back to unnaturally smooth tequilas… And this still blows my mind, once you start tasting the nuances of what fine, real tequila is versus additive-altered “tequilas”, you come to appreciate the flavors of the agave plant that tequila comes from, and begin to value the agave-flavor forwardness of real, finely made tequilas. The agave plant that tequila is made from should naturally be at the forefront of your tasting experience, if you’re drinking additive-free tequila.. otherwise, something is off. Suavecito brings the taste of Alcohol to the front - likely due to the additives they use and the shortcuts they can, and likely do, take and therefore can hide by using said additives. Suavecito simply covers up natural tequila flavors with the agave nectar they proudly use, which is an additive, and makes me believe they shouldn’t even call what they make “tequila.” Suavecito is like giving your friend a glass of water with some Kool-Aid mix in it and telling him it’s water 😂 And the friends says this is the sweetest water I’ve had yet! (That’s not freaking water anymore 😂😂😂) Know what I mean? Anyway, enjoy the tequila journey! It’s fun!
Ive had clase azul, it was ok.. bottle def is beautiful and it has the bell 🔔 but im dying for my local total wine here in florida to get more tequila ocho repo, the blanco i tried before based on it winning the blind tasting and its my favorite blanco right now for sure
Arette should make a reposado out of their square bottle 101 fuerte
I love Tequila Ocho. It’s such a great tequila for the price.
I got this as a gift. Step one, open it and dump it down the drain! Then i filled it with arette!
I can credit clase azul for a beautiful bottle and being a gateway tequila for most people. The marketing via bottle was genius its just unfortunate the juice inside is not great. Terralta Reposado, Volans, Kazcanes, El Luchador, Uno dos tres, yeyo etc are all superior by a long shot to azul
Agree with all of your choices, and for my money, theyre all better than Don Julio 1942 too!
Who makes a good still strength Reposado??
Lágrimas Del Valle
Are there any brands, across any category, who spend that much on their bottle only to fill it with spirit that could stand on its own? (edit: other than maybe Compass Box?)
Good question.
Tres Cuatro Cinco has a crazy bottle, and is amazing tequila.
I recently found the beautiful Volcano de mi Tierra X.A. which is legally a repo (blend of xa, añejo and repo) and it's delicious. Additive free
Pls try Nosotros reposado
Only 3?
I was just in Mexico. I did not see any of those tequilas. Location Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco
I just purchased both the Ocho and Arette, I just opened the ocho and AZUL taste way better!!! I really like you guys I was really hoping you knew what you were talking about. Ocho is smooth but Azul is more tasty.
Are you guys on the wagon? Didn't see one drop consumed.
I think Padre anejo is far superior and it’s under 100 bucks.
Really curious what you all think about the Mi Familia Florez line? Diplorable Dillan?? 😂
i didnt know the clase azul had additives. it was the first tequilas i had that let me know that there are good tequilas out there. im not a fan of the basic tequilas profile so i enjoy tequilas that have more going on to balance out the base profile
I still shock people when I tell them that I’ve never drank Clase Azul. They ask me why and I say, “because it’s expensive AF and it’s chock full of additives”. If you want to be a true tequila lover, you have to be as true to tradition as you can without breaking the bank. And one thing to remember is that in Mexico, Agave is a sacred plant so that’s why it’s good to be true to tradition.
Mijenta blanco is much better than their reposado. Just throwing that out there.
Just tried the repo for the first time and I really enjoyed it. Guess I need to try the blanco
@xiucoatl82 yeah, take that with a grain of salt, because when I want to drink tequila, I go for the blancos in order to get away from any wood influence. Straight agave baby!
@@pickleeater3102 can't argue with that. I like both blancos and repos; so still have to try!
@@xiucoatl82 for sure. Enjoy
There's no additives!!!! It's thee only real tequila brand .
Don’t hate but don’t like these reviews these guys are too old and the tequila world is changing! The times they live in are past and the followers that like that type of tequila are almost gone! It’s the new generation weather we like it or not I like that they trying to stay relevant along with there old ass tequilas