Sippin’ Some Tequila With a Guest

Sippin’ Some Tequila With a Guest – Episode #529

August 28, 2008

A laid back tasting of 3 very different premium Tequilas.

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“Dude, that is not anywhere close to premium Tequila. I grew up in Jali…” by Gerardo Ritchey
“awesome tequila show… no herradura reposado though which is my favo…” by nnothing
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Cabo Wabo Reposado
Patron Reposado
Corzo Reposado

177 Responses

August 28, 2008

TLR
No. ?

Maui, Maui, Maui
August 28, 2008

Marc
#1 twice this week! I like tequila
August 28, 2008

rebew
3rd
August 28, 2008

David Dickinson
Tequila! Sweet. Don’t know much about this. Should be a good episode. Oh, top 5!
August 28, 2008

Roberto
Sorry but I don’t really drink that much tequila. My first top ten though!!

welcome back home GV.
August 28, 2008

Robb
Top 10?

Tequila. Different.
August 28, 2008

hingrman
Mexico??
August 28, 2008

hinrgman
mexico tequila
August 28, 2008

Susan
Gary & Mott, Sorry, this is a difficult ep for me since I don’t drink tequilla. I am still very much into Chateau Pesquie wines!!!!!!!!!
August 28, 2008

Roberto
Great QOTD From Chad, had to come back to comment on that, Kudos.

QOTD: That the reason I lock my door 20 minutes every single day is to WATCH WINE LIBRARY TV… Really !!!!
August 28, 2008

Rick O'Shea
In my opinion the Patron is the best tequila. I always keep some on hand.
August 28, 2008

jason
i love tequila. not to be what ever, but i when i drink tequila, and usually get drunk afterwards, i feel so good. most people feel bad, but me, i feel good.

QOTD- i work at home, but my colleagues outside my apt, they don’ t know that i like to make flower arrangements for my wife… going to the florist and putting a bouquet together.
August 28, 2008

Deano
Gary Tequila yummmmmmms!!! I do like that cabo wabo. The patron is too weak for me on the flavor profile. Patron is what you graduate to when you are done with the nasty jose cuervo.

QOTD:
-That i have a kegerator of beer at home and i love it
August 28, 2008

JR Moreau
QOTD: I think most people don’t know I’m a huge indie hip-hop head.

Great Show!
August 28, 2008

Neil
QOTD: In the conservative world that I inhabit, very few know that I used to be a lead guitarist in several rock bands in my 20’s.
August 28, 2008

italianwinelover
Tequila very interesting. Never thought to sip it always did shooters but my curiosity is peaked! Keep up the good work!

QOTD: I sleep in the nude!
August 28, 2008

TerryFunk
Awesome Show
August 28, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Jesus some people will drink anything.
August 28, 2008

Loweeel
GV, great show. But Reposado isn’t sipping tequila! Anejo is really the stuff you sip.
August 28, 2008

DAve A
oh, sometimes you are solo (so low). haha. nice opening!
Tequila! Brought back one nice bottle from Mexico once, normally I stay away from it. Too high too quick. But I’ve never tried it like scotch – neat or w/ice. Maybe I’ll try this weekend. smile.

Nice pace of show. Nice to go to other interesting tastes.
QOTD: That I am an accomplished chef and mountain biker.
August 28, 2008

Chris Bartow
I work by myself, so the QOTD doesn’t apply, but J. Crew boxers are amazing if you want some fancy man underpants. They have some nice prints to impress the ladies and they are light and airy for comfort.
August 28, 2008

CB Lukens
GV – Great show. QOTD (a good one!) – My wife and I work together and most people don’t know about our great dinner parties!
August 28, 2008

sr. don julio
I’ve been waiting for this show!! My name says it ALL!! I agree with Loweeel, for a good to great sipping tequila, “anejo” is the best for my pal.
August 28, 2008

Eli2Tyree
Tequila! Love it. My girlfriend and I go to Mexico every year and we always do Tequila tastings, I am always looking for the Patron and can never find it… A Bar owner then told me that Patron is not sold in mexico cause it is blended and the law states that all tequila needs to be 100% un-blended Agave. Most Mexicans who try it do not consider it real tequila, but rather a “tequila like” product blended for Pallets outside of Mexico… not sure it is 100% accurate but I thought that was interesting. Also caused me to loose some respect for Patron.
August 28, 2008

wine-ot
Awesome show GV and Chad. Gary you should bring him back for a vino episode! QOD – i’m multiculturally demensional, most just won’t get the time of day to find out because they’ve got to get over themselves first!
MOTT what GV was so funny, i don’t think i can think of you in the same way anymore! Gret show, best in a while….in my opinion.
August 28, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I’m self-employed and work alone, so I hope I know everything about me.
August 28, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD Well, one would be that I watch this every weekday!
August 28, 2008

Taylor
Great Episode I always recommend the Don Julio 1942 and Oro Azul for tequila both do run on the pricey side though.

QOTD That I love Robert Graham shirts they are the best!
August 28, 2008

gallinaciega
MANGERINE!!!!! Nice one GV. I’m glad to see you flirt with the guys too. I agree you guys needed some anejo for some more sippin’ complexities. QOTD : My employer at the moment is the state through unemployment, and I hope they don’t know that I’m not as enthusiastic about finding a job as it may appear.
August 28, 2008

manonthemoon
Nice show, high end tequila can be good, but its no single malt scotch.

QOTD: That I am really into wine
August 28, 2008

manonthemoon
Nice show, high end tequila can be good, but its no single malt scotch.
Always love to hear the Poffo reference.

QOTD: That I am really into wine
August 28, 2008

Roberto #2
Awesome show! You should do tequila shows more often (once a month maybe?).
QOTD: I would have to agree with Roberto, I also get my daily fix of winelibrary and I know for a fact that no one at work knows this, and this is a big part of what makes me, me.
August 28, 2008

BF
great show

QOTD: work folks don’t know I watch WLTV at work!
August 28, 2008

Marshall
Very interesting show.
QOTD:CKC. I just met my classmates on monday, so they don’t know much of anything about me.
August 28, 2008

Murso
I worked in liquor agencies for about 5 years, and although I was the wine dept. guy, I’d read obsessively about products, the industry, and from every avenue of verifiable info I could find. Reposados, near as I’d earlier found, are likely aged in wood a minimum of 90, or 100 days, most likely.Wikipedia, a unverifiable source, says a min. of 2 months. Your guy believes six to 9 months.(I assure you, any 9 month aged Reposado is on the ridiculous upper end of the price ranges.) Flavor components undergo (expensive) chemical transformations in barrel ageing,and you must account for the quality of the raw materials used, and a plethora of other conditions. I’d be willing to bet that Patron does not spend one more minute in a barrel than legally required, due to cost control measures.. Patron, true, Gary, is marketed as a commodity, and the huge companies that bring us such products are really only interested in one thing, my friends, and it is not quality tequila. It is your money. They put it in an attractive bottle so that every boob that becomes familiar with it can find it easily. (I call this the ‘hypnotized by shiny object’ syndrome).They are right about this, though – Jose Cuervo, up to 50% corn, cane, or beet sugar, is, relatively, rubbish. Sauza Hornitos, or Cazadores reposado are inexpensive and dependable. Herradura is remarkable. Vayniacs, go out and discover some small distillery, quality producers! ole
August 28, 2008

Gregster007
Love the Tequila show. Thanks. I do prefer Don Julio and Coralejo in the blue bottle.

QOTD: They don’t that I’m in Facebook.
August 28, 2008

PJ
Great show so far. I’m a big Tequila fan and will often order it neat when I find myself in a decent place. I usually shoot for stuff I haven’t tried yet and usually stick to Anejos, but will visit a Reposado from time to time.

So far, my absolute favorite is Gran Centenario Anejo. Highly recommended. Have also enjoyed Herradura and Corazon (both anejos). And as the others mentioned Sauza Hornitos is great for the price as well.

If I’m forced to shoot it, Patron will work (and please don’t chill it), but I don’t equate it for anything much more than that.
August 28, 2008

Ryne Nelson
Great episode! People at work don’t know that, yes, I *do* do my laundry!
August 28, 2008

Jonathan
Yo gary

Glad to see you STILL “Following ya DNA”!

Building the Vaynerchuk BRAND BRAND BRAND BRAND sure is the Numero Uno secret to big wine sales! I love it all.

My best as always
Jonathan
August 28, 2008

brorjace
QOTD: I was both a Buddhist, and a Socialist and one point (I’ve mellowed a little)

I noticed you guys were comparing the colors, but be aware they can add whatever caramel coloring they want, and cuervo shows that a cheap unaged tequila can have lots of color (it also has grain neutral spirits, but thats another story)

I’m not a fan of tequila, but a good show nonetheless, there should be more geeks of all kinds, tequila included.
August 28, 2008

everydayben
I’m a long time lurker finally making the big move to comment-city! It just took a little tequila to get me to do it. I agree with what others are saying… if you’re going to be sippin’ it, go with the anejo (I like Don Julio and Don Fernando). But I don’t mind sipping Resposados if I cut it first with a bit of water first (again, like a scotch)… it opens it up and mellows it out a little so it will go down smoother.

QOTD: I’m fresh out of grad school and looking for a job. Upside: More time for WLTV!!
August 28, 2008

The Lurk Monster
First off, I have a request. After watching all 500 some odd episodes in a little over a month’s time I am finally starting to comment and I feel I must ask this. Gary, I want to see you do a mead show (honey wine). Lets get medieval up in this piece! QOTD: People at my work (College)CKC big ups!, most people do not know that I am really into craft beer, wine, and spirits. As far as Tequila goes, Patron is somewhat of a Santa Margarita IMO, but the Platinum is actually fantastic. My personal favorites are: Don Eduardo (Silver), Cabo Wabo (Resposado), and Cazadores (Anejo).
August 28, 2008

The Toblerone King
LOVE IT. I’ve had quite a few different tequilas but I still haven’t tried any of the three you just tasted(I know, who hasn’t tried Patron?), but soon…

QOTD: Nobody at work knows about my blog, or that I sing and act in various things… they all think I sit at home and do nothing. HA!
August 28, 2008

Paul Shadwell aka SwissPaul
Great show Gary, now wanting a Tequilla

QOTD: So many things my work buddies don’t know about me, but probably, being English and living in Switzerland the one thing off the wall is that I enjoy watching American Baseball. One of my wishes is to go to a game one day in the States, maybe next year after the Thunder Cruise I’ll manage it
August 28, 2008

Paryb
I’m not a huge Tequila fan, but I really do like Cabo Wabo, and I’ve been known to sip a Don Julio from time to time. Great Show!

QOTD: Well, since my Dad and I are the only ones who work in my office, there isn’t much he doesn’t know about me. However, if I were to expand it to all the real estate brokers in my area, or my clients and such, I guess it would be that I love to cook, and I’m pretty damn good at it.
August 28, 2008

Lord Nouda
Great episode… maybe there is one with Gin coming up? I can recommend the Bombay Sapphire (http://tinyurl.com/yq6gqf).

BTW, I liked The Undertaker in my WWF time.

qotd: My ability to be very passionate about things and therefore relishing them. This is not just wine, but surely the reason for my care for WLTV
August 28, 2008

Tom Jones
You need to try sipping tequila with Sangrita. I had never heard of it but when I was working in Mexico all of the locals would be a beer, shot of tequila and a sangrita with ice. Very nice.
August 28, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: That I enjoy making pottery.
August 28, 2008

Jackie Treehorn
You wanna get serious? Hard to find, yet thunderous tequilas are Asom Broso and Porfidio. Not cheap, though.
August 28, 2008

SpoiledinCalbyPinot
Drank Tequilla with the worm, that was many moons ago. TOO HOT!!

QOTD: I know how to juggle. clubs, balls etc.
August 28, 2008

Chad
Glad to see the WLTV crowd is into the tequila.

QOTD: Most people at my work don’t know that I performed in a Rocky Horror cast in NJ every Saturday night for several years.
August 28, 2008

John Farrin
Perhaps you young folk can cavalierly kill off brain cells at warp speed with 40% alcohol products but we elders need to hold on to the few we have left.

QOTD: Smacks of Retiree Abuse if you ask me Like we’re not worthy enough to even answer the question you Social Security basher. Could you repeat the question please?
August 28, 2008

Rick D
Fun show.

My good side, thank God, overpowers my bad side and won’t allow me to have Tequila anymore, I prefer to stay out of jail. I had to give it up after college. The thing about Tequila is you can get too drunk, but your still able to move which is BIG trouble. Brain in park, body in drive, not good. No, I can’t share those stories they are in the vault, if ya know what I mean.

QOTD: that I am an award winning homebrewer and BJCP certified beer judge.
August 28, 2008

Chris
1. I’ve never seen Mexicans slowly sipping tequila. Tequila=shots

2. I don’t know about running plays but Ahmad Rashad (NBA Sports Journalist) had a 98 yrd catch while with the Vikings back in the day that didn’t score a touchdown.
August 28, 2008

Robin C
I have Corzo, but I haven’t opened it yet. I just use tequila for margaritas. My favorite margarita: equal parts of tequila, orange liquor (Mandarine Napoleon is my favorite), lime juice, and add superfine sugar to taste. The better the tequila the less sugar is needed.
QOTD: Everyone knows everything about me and if they don’t my husband tells them.
August 28, 2008

cgatesman
I like Patron and Cabo Wabo. I found that 1800 Silver is an excellent QPR.

QOTD: I work from home, and I join conference calls while on the toilet.
August 28, 2008

sharon
Hmmm. Maybe you should rename your show Unavailable Tequila TV. Just a thought.
August 28, 2008

Bill
Cool show. Chad represented. Tequila is a fun drink, but it’s not serious spirit like a single malt scotch. So let’s not confuse the two.

QUOTED: that I’m a fairly dedicated P.C. gamer. Boss would raise his eyebrows in consternation if he knew.
August 28, 2008

J. Rice
People tend to view me as the wine-sipping intellectual in my graduate department, but little do they know that I have a dual personality: the wine-drinking, literature-analyzing side, who only gives way to the beer-swilling, huge fan of Family Guy side… What can I say? A person should have several facets!
August 28, 2008

Jay
Really great show. I love getting away from wine from time to time and I happen to love tequila. It’s funny that you guys drank repesado because that is my least favorite of the three classifications.

QOTD: They don’t know about my blog or about the fact that I’m probably going to be quitting to follow a passion within a couple weeks…
August 28, 2008

BobZ
Love the tequila show. I’m a Don Julio reposado fan myself; gonna try the Cabo for sure.

QOTD: That I spend my free time running in the woods or fishing from a kayak.
August 28, 2008

Yvette W
Chad! I’m from East Brunswick too!! That’s awesome, rocking the EB in the house.

QOTD: I don’t believe in photo shop.

Great tequila episode!
August 28, 2008

David
Sharon, why would those be unavailable? I just got back from my local liquor store and they had the Cabo and Patron, and said they could order in the Corzo.

Great show Gary as always!

QOTD – They have NO idea that my wife and I host monthly swinger parties at our home!
August 28, 2008

Slushpuppy
Great show GV! Fine Tequila is my favorite liquor by far. Unfortunately, you didn’t tell the folks out there that Cuervo is barely tequila, and it tastes awful. By law this liquor only has to contain 51% tequila, the rest being grain neutral spirits. I’ve had many of the premium tequilas, and I have a recomendation: Tonala; either the anejo that comes in a beautiful cream and blue, hand painted square, ceramic container that is also glazed on the inside also to protect flavor. It is made out of the best selected plants of Agave Tequilana Weber, aged for at least two years in white oak barrels. The beautiful decanter is hand crafted in the town of Tonala, Jalisco. The Tonala Reposada is also excellent. They are both had for a reasonable price, and blows the competition out.

Smell it first!
August 28, 2008

sam
You guys are makin me thirsty for a sweet tequila taste (though I usually don’t drink the stuff. Gotta try it!)

QOTD: I guess I usually come out as a clown most of the time at work, probably due to the blue hair. However, I am into things that might be overly serious for most like philosophy (I dig Nietzsche, Heidegger, Marx, the Skeptics, the Existential school of thought), wine (which to me is more fun than serious), quantum physics and other intellectually challenging stuff (i.e. jazz and classical music). Boring, serious stuff (for most).

Good show!
August 28, 2008

Snkypete
I’ve never been into tequila and had some Patron Silver the other weekend and was impressed at how smooth it was.

QOTD : They don’t know that I organize charity car show events which help raise money for groups like Relay for Life, WoundedWarriorProject and Hot Water Rescue Group.
August 28, 2008

Rowland
Yes Gary, yes, you CAN sniffy sniff any/everything! ps, and this is basic, if you want to show the color of something clear, put something solid-colored behind it, a piece of white paper, or something solid black (like how the lady at the head shop shows you what color your pipe will turn). or just get a key chain flash light and shine it through from the back.
ok i decided im gonna come down on the train all the way to “dirty jerz,” and bring you some Hudson Valley wine so i can be on (wine library) TV too.
qotd: they don’t know im so lonely.
August 28, 2008

Rowland
hey whats going on in Woodstock on the 20th???? im just south of there.
August 28, 2008

RANDI
Patron! Yeah..its an after dinner smooth finish kinda tequilla … sssssuurrree….OK, I KNOW I shouldnt share this..BUT…earlier this year I was at a club in Miami w/a friend (I dont do this often…) and we were drinking Patron..I woke up the next morning with my bra strapped across my head..apparently I couldnt take it off.. lol ..(I love when I surprise myself w/supreme dorkiness)

QOTD: hhmm…I have a bunch of friends at work..but…for others, they may not know about my love of wine, (& WLTV) or my love of swimming, the ocean, or motorcycles…or my secret obsession of brushing my teeth 8 times a day! LOL
August 28, 2008

WineWoman
Love the tequila….
QOTD: I’m pretty much an open book–but the one thing my co-workers don’t know about me is that I am a homebody–definitely enjoy staying and doing things at home.
August 28, 2008

J Crazy
I absolutely love love love top quality Tequila til my daddy takes my T-bird away.

People don’t know that I have 3 black belts and have been doing martial arts since I was 12.
August 28, 2008

Leif erik Sundstrom
QOTD: They probably have no idea how much I enjoy New Composition/experimental electronics/improvised musics. not many people do.
August 28, 2008

Glen.... winecrazy.com
Nice show. I like the concept but hate that stuff. Tastes like fire water to me. You should do a HIGH END fine and rare cask strengh scotch show and have me on as a guest. Now you’re talkin…!!!!

QOTD: As John Farrin said 7 comments ago…. I’m retired…., so I’m just me. But if I did work, I would say it’s my ability to play guitar. Oh and I make an awesome Red Velvet Cake.

Hey…. I could have said how good I was in bed right… but I didn’t…
August 28, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: I’m a very private sort of person, there’s a lot of things they don’t know.
August 28, 2008

Tyler Walker
All i have to say is Cottage Cheese and Chicken Fingers is the best combo out there…..PB&J’s got nothing on it….By the way GV, you’ve got to check out Virgil’s root beer
August 29, 2008

Richard Ritter
This episode reminded me of an SNL skit called the Delicious Dish, but with tequilla. Mellllllllllllow!

QOTD: I just revealed this during a meeting today to my new colleagues, I’m a huge water slide enthuseist. Not the suicide slide type, but more of the fast whip around the turns, high up on the sides type.
August 29, 2008

MrJCG1
Oh boy. I’m a pretty big Tequila guy. I’ve even wrote a few articles for various sites on Tequilas. None of these Tequilas are really considered “sipping” Tequilas. These are barely shot worthy. If anyone is reading this and want’s to try a very nice Tequila, try Casa Nobles and never drink (sip) anything but an Anejo. Reposado is for dogs…LOL.

Here’s are a few rules of thumb…

For Margheritas…1800
For Shots…Patron Anejo
Sipping or with OJ…Casa Nobles Anejo

The Casa Nobles is not as available as the others but worth seeking out. Gary has a special bottle of it in his store encased in glass like it belongs in Fort Knox.

QOTD: I’ve killed people, one with my bare hands (12 year military man and hand to hand combat training instructor).
August 29, 2008

mark b
QOTD: I have a model railroad
August 29, 2008

jsrassat
QOTD: I love crime/detective novels. They’re extremely addicting.
August 29, 2008

Darren
Those tequilas aren’t what Mexicans drink. Those are made for gringos. How about trying Don Julio, Herradura, and Cuervo extra anejos next!!!
August 29, 2008

Phil G
qotd – that I play in bands and know a lot of useless facts.
August 29, 2008

Joe Kennedy
“ohhh yeah, dig it!”
August 29, 2008

Joe Kennedy
qotd: that I hike
August 29, 2008

Medo
Great show! Had a premium tequila tasting some time ago and loved it!

@QOTD: I NEED to take a shower every morning
August 29, 2008

FedorP
I think cheap alcohol is there to get people wasted and the good stuff is there for people to enjoy. You’ll find that 99.8% of the time people do shots of cheap tequila, as with cheap vodka, rum, whiskey etc… When you sit down and try to enjoy the cheap stuff you realize it’s cheap for a reason and there’s not much there to enjoy. I think this also applies to wine for the most part. Some people are afraid to explore new drinks because it may be too offensive to their palate, so they stick with muted cheap drinks. I find a lot of people aren’t adventurous enough to develop their palate and explore new drinks and end up missing out. What’s the point of getting trashed if you don’t enjoy what you’re drinking?
August 29, 2008

Ozzy
I LOVE tequila. ALWAYS my drink of choice. And you guys are completely right, Cabo IMO is the best around. It’s so good that I nurse bottles of it for years at a time, because I want it to last….

QOTD: Are you joking? They don’t know anything about my life online. Posting on sites, participating in these communities, meeting new people… No clue.
August 29, 2008

Withnail
Whatever happened to Santa GaryVee?
August 29, 2008

Greg Giere
Great show guys. My favorite tequila without a doubt is Chamucos. I prefer Anejos but Chamucos, which is a Reposado, is ridiculously good.

QOTD: Since I recently started a new job I guess my co-workers don’t know a lot about me. They probably don’t quite know how much I’m into wine & music.
August 29, 2008

Garry M.
Once again, WINE is why I watch.
Not interested in “alcholic beverage TV”
August 29, 2008

Ric V
Gary, great show I love when you do something outside of wine. It shows that complexity can be found in all the spirits.

Totally agree on the Cabo, great Tequillla! And I also agree that Tequilla snobs (me) kind of find the patron too blended, too flat. No depth.

Here is one to try that is extremely good: Reposado Tequilla Corralejo. A finish like you wouldn’t believe, great flavors. Dont smell the cork though. Its disgusting. The tequilla smells fine, but the cork is nasty.
August 29, 2008

Justin L. Ove
That was cool, and I don’t even like tequila.
QOTD: They don’t know that I play the guitar in my underwear every chance I get.
August 29, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: I’m a teacher (well grad student that teaches undergrads) and so my students know next to nothing about me (a way to depersonalize me and respect me despite my young appearance). They have no idea that I am a swing dancer, that I’m bilingual (well for that matter till they take my class most of them don’t know what it means to be bilingual). They have no idea that I like to drink wine or that I have a food blog. As for my peers and my professors, we’re a small department so they know everything.
August 29, 2008

Rafael
I love tequila, but I never tried tequila neat, because I only know the kind of tequila which you get a f*** hangover with ^^
for the QOTD I would say that as I don’t party as much as my collegues they don’t really know what my life plans are
August 29, 2008

Richard LeBlanc
Love the forays into different booze every once and a while. Tequilas often have a very complex nose, and good ones should be enjoyed like a decent cognac. How about a grappa show? I loves me some grappa!
August 29, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: I like to skin kittens.
On a side note. I am surprised you picked 2 pretty common tequila’s to do for the show. Every time I go into a bar, there is a pretty deep shelf of different tequila’s. I would like to try them all. Yet somehow I end up ordering a bowl of Belevedere and then follow it with a couple glasses of vino.
August 29, 2008

Von P
is it me or did those boys seem a little tanked up at the end of the show??!!
August 29, 2008

Robert P.
I discovered sipping Tequila and Rum (separately) in grad school in Florida, where I lived ON the beach. Sat on an old wooden porch from the 1800s and sipped good tequila watching the sun go down over the intracoastal waterway.

QOTD: People don’t know that I am a political nut. They know I like politics, but not how much time I spend volunteering/writing/being active in politics.
August 29, 2008

Mike Johnson
Very cool show. Different and unique. Get Pissed!

mj
August 29, 2008

Edward Colcord
Very instructive show.
QOTD: What they don’t know is I’m altruistic for selfish reasons.^_^
August 29, 2008

KVolk
Big up’s to you Gary for doing a tequlia show…great beverage if you look past the cuervo’s of the world……

QOTD: I love to read and have a huge personal library of sci-fi, history, fiction etc………
August 29, 2008

Alfredhayes
Question OTD: When I read a book, I can get into a headspace where I block everything else out. Totally. My wife can sitting next to me on the couch, ask a question and I won’t hear a word.

Quote OTD: “I’m smelling insects”
August 29, 2008

Lb in KS
why is it when I sniffy sniff t-kill-ya i want to throw up? Too many nights that “we don’t wanna talk about”, maybe?
qotd…i am growing my own wine grapes and have started learning to play banjo
August 29, 2008

Mia Gringo
For those that love tasting, comparing and discovering fine unknown Tequila brands. There is a great site, http://www.TequilaRack.com that has information and videos on how to properly taste Agave spirits in order to determine your own preference. They showcase different Family Brands from different distilleries around the Tequila Appellation area. Apparently there are many traditional family Tequila brands that have only recently begun to export outside of their villages. Buried in the resources section of the site is an interactive Tequila Training course that is free, fun and educational http://www.tequilarack.com/lessons/lessons.html
August 29, 2008

Rob
Awesome show Gary! A quick comment and a suggestion –

Tequila is awesome straight up, but if you’re going to mix a margarita do it up right:

1) 1.5 oz tequila
2) 3/4 oz Agave Nectar
3) 3/4 oz water
4) juice of one freshly squeezed lime
Mix, Shake, Enjoy the best damn margarita you’ve ever had

How about a Rum show? Single barrel rum does not get enough love and is right up there on the taste bud stimulator list. If you need a co-host drop me a line!
August 29, 2008

Roberto I
Great show!

I do really love this wine “breaks”, although I follow these shows for the wine, which is quite fascinating (I’m currently in “wine world exploration mode”) its nice to learn a little about other types of beverages. I’m particularly a huge fan of red wines, cognacs, tequilas and single malt whiskeys.

In regard to tequilas, I hope that you have the chance of tasting more classic tequilas, pay no attention to fancy bottles. I drinking them straight (no ice) is the way to go if you want to fully appreciate them.

Some tequila suggestions:

Herradura Reposado (dry)
Tres Generaciones (sweet, easy on the palate)
Tesoro de Don Felipe (sweet and smoky)
San Matías Reserva Especial (left to rest in port casks, so it gets a “brandyish” taste)

Best regards,

Roberto
August 29, 2008

pawncop
Good show, and I truly view tequila in the fashion you described, as I had a number of those nights.

QOTD – I do not want them to know.
August 29, 2008

AshmanE
Had the Cabo Wabo. Not bad. My favorite is Tequila Cream though because as we all know, I have a sweet tooth…

QOTD: Even though I give presentations to rooms full of people on a regular basis, nobody knows how shy I used to be and how hard I had to work to overcome that… it’s still a part of my personality today, but I’ve learned to get past it.
August 29, 2008

Tservo
I was told at a tequilla tasting in Mexico last year that Patron is made for the American market and not even sold in Mexico. Your observation about its flavor profile is spot on. Doing shots of any good tequilla is such a waste. I think I’ll pour a little Gran Centennario, sniff and sip and catch up on some back episodes of your show.
August 29, 2008

JasonR.
Don Julio is my go to for Tequila. Patron is my house Tequila for Sipping while playing cards.
August 29, 2008

LuvsChandon
QOTD: That I can’t drink Tequila straight, I myself forgot that last Friday night, after a 15 yr abstinence. Top Shelf Margaritas on the other hand….no problemo.

Enjoy the occasional off wine topics on WLTV!
August 29, 2008

BobbyTiger
I’m self employed, so I already know pretty much everything about me.

Although I no longer drink the hard stuff, I did enjoy tequila show.
Way to mix it up.
August 29, 2008

Andrew
I’m afan of Mexcal, its rough around the edges but it is smokey, the laguvulin of tequila.

QOTD: I am, and have always been, a proud deadhead
August 29, 2008

Lisa
Gary,

Interesting…never thought to drink Tequila in the chillax mode. I just left my 20’s, so I only associate tequila with a shot glass, wedge of lime and salt, if you know what I mean. I might have to wait another year or so before I attempt to sniffy sniff any kind of tequila (had a huge fight with Senor Cuervo about 3 years ago. I lost, obviously. He flushed my face down the royal throne)

Good show!
August 29, 2008

terroirist
Nice way to mix up the thunder show and keep it fresh. I’d go with the Cabo Wabo any day over the Patron.
QOTD- my co-workers know virtually nothing about me. My “boss” knows that an I am a wine enthusiast , other than that I am a private person and plan on keeping it like that. I don’t plan on staying about my job for long anyway..
August 29, 2008

Harry
A great sommelier and past guest Richard Betts introduced me to the idea of tequila as a drink to be taken seriously. He suggested it as a digestive after an epic six wine dinner, to which I replied “The only way tequila could help me digest this meal is by making me puke up this entire meal.” But I do love good tequlias as a warm weather alternative to scotch. I’m a big fan of Souza in particular as an undervalued brand.

QOTD: People at work have no idea how much I’m a science geek (was a nuclear engineer as an undergrad) or a thousand other interests. I try to keep it that way.

Oh and Von P, Gary was definitely slurring and sloppy by the end. No spitting of the hard stuff?
August 29, 2008

The Tasting Note - Peter Wood
Great show – good to see Tequila getting some exposure. QOTD – One of my co-workers is my girlfriend so I have to exclude her from this, but my colleagues don’t know that I would love to quit the wine trade and run a Formula One team! Failing that, I’m really happy working in the trade I’m in
August 29, 2008

Vince
Oh my god yes! Thank you for opening people eyes. I love tequila and get the same wierd looks but it is so fun to educate people about the complexities of tequila.
August 29, 2008

brainpain
GV: Great show… I love the way you have moved into differnt areas of the PAL pleasers.
QOTD: I would say they probably don’t know how much I am into exploring new and exciting wines. Great QOTD!
August 29, 2008

Abel
If you are going to talk about tequila…you must try (and the store should sell) Don Eduardo. There is simply no comparison.
August 29, 2008

Scottie P
Fun show. Time to bust out the Patron. I haven’t tried Cabo Wabo yet.
QOTD: They don’t realize how passionate I am about life in general and how important it is to enjoy life as much as possible at every waking moment! Roll with the punches, always look for the silver lining – life’s too short. I agree with you Gary… express your love to family and friends!
August 29, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD : I can’t see, or the boys in blue will be around. btw – talkin of getting pissed, in Australia it means something completely different, and drinking tequila is a sure fire way of getting there
August 29, 2008

John
Great show Gary. I’m not much into the hard-liquor, but have been meaning to expand past the Jack and coke.

QOTD: I absolutely friggin’ love aquariums. If I’m traveling and I have time, I always try to find one.
August 29, 2008

Leslie
I love tequila so I’m glad I got to know a little more about what I’ve been drinking. Mostly Patron.

And in answer to the question:
I make music videos to shows I love and am completely absorbed by fandom.
August 29, 2008

Shawn_944
QOTD: People at work do not know how passionate about wine I am, my friends know…

Awesome show Gary, like the the toss up to Tequila!
August 29, 2008

Scott EJ
As much as I love wine, I think that mixing it up (no pun) w/other spirits (beer included) is a great idea.
August 29, 2008

aaronb
Had the Cabo Wabo when I visited the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo. I remember it being good, but nothing spectacular. At home, I don’t often drink tequila straight, but when I do, it’s usually Patron Añejo. Based on the previous posters’ comments, I should probably try Don Julio. For margaritas, I usually use Cazadores or Patron Silver.

If you want to avoid a nasty headache after drinking tequila, always stick to 100% agave tequila. Avoid the cheap grain alcohol blend tequilas (e.g. Cuervo Especial) like the plague.

QOTD: I’m a really quiet, reserved kind of guy, so my co-workers know practically nothing about me, and I prefer it that way.
August 29, 2008

IPBrian
What the heck do insects smell like. WHAT!?!
August 29, 2008

Fangorn81
Insects have a pretty distinct smell. It is sort of pungent, bitter and metallic…Hard to describe, and definitely not something you can really smell from any distance. They also tend to have sort of a dusty smell.

Don’t ask why I know. Just appreciate that I do.
August 29, 2008

bh
cool show. i’m a huge fan of don julio reposado myself. but yeah, it was a revolutionary day when i found out tequila could be an excellent, high quality drink and not just something that college kids got wrecked on.

qotd: probably my penchant for crazy death metal
August 29, 2008

Craig Rost
Way to get your tumblers from the holiday gift packs!!!
August 29, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QoTD: I don’t let anyone know anything about me…that’s what keeps me MYSTERIOUS!

Great show, lots of fun with a unique subject!
August 29, 2008

John Hanna
Athough I have has a few good Tequilas. I prefer sippin Mezcal!!!

Try these for the Mezcal show….

Del Maguey Single Village Mezcals
Gran Reserva Beneva (pumpkin shaped bottle)
El Ray Zapoteco

Mezcal vs Tequila bind would also be fun
August 29, 2008

John Hanna
See you already got me sippin too much
August 29, 2008

Julie & Paul Humiston
1) Thank goodness we have evolved beyond shots of “Two Fingers”
2) Sorry Gary, but too much football today for me…
3) I remember hearing a guest expert on the Splendid Table radio show talk about tequila and say something I always thought, but never felt comfortable saying out loud. In essence he said that rested and aged tequilas are a hoax and a fad. If you really want true tequila flavor stick to the blancos, silvers and platinums. I like El Tesoro, and for really good value try El Conquistador.
P.
August 29, 2008

darin latimer
first thought…while it was cool to see tequila given its due as a sipper, the two most dramatic uses I’ve encountered recently were in cocktails…one in a pretty much indescribable concoction at WD50 that involved pink peppercorn with watermelon turned into something that (wait for it) felt like Felt (rimming the glass).

The other was a bonafide rendition of the classic ‘Le Perla’ at Bourbon and Branch in SF (coincidentally on the same trip we were at the taping of Ep. 500 at Crushpad)…pear liqueur, essence of clove, manzanilla and reposada.
’twas transcendent.

Sammy Hagar is 4 feet tall.
August 29, 2008

Little Jonny H
I love it when we mix things up on the show. Tequila is not what I was expecting, but found it very interesting. This is one area of spirits that I have not explored at all (for drinking neat). Good stuff!!!!

QOTD: Tough, I share a lot about myself w/ the coworkers… maybe that I’m considering leaving my trade for the wine world. Scary!
August 29, 2008

ex-lurkdawg
Thanks for the tequila show. I’ve been a tequila fan for a while now. I’ve always liked the depth and complexity of anejos, but recently I’ve been thinking the oak flavors kind of overpwer the flavor of the agave in anejos. I might be on my way to being an unaged (blanco/silver) tequila purist.

GREAT QOTD: probably would have a lot to do with the results and existence of my psychedelic journeys
August 29, 2008

Jimmy T
great show!!!

QOTD: That I am really into 80’s country music.
August 30, 2008

Emily & James H.
Boo!!! Giving Cabo a 92 is like giving DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau a 92!!! Cabo is a lot like cotton candy; I can’t believe that you liked it so much. Otherwise, continue mixing it up on WLTV, we really like diverting from the wine for just a bit.
QOTD: My bosses at my old job don’t know that I took a week off to go to Holland… Otherwise, we’re pretty friendly with our co-workers.
August 30, 2008

Richard
Hi Gary,

I’ve never tried Tequila but, as much as I loved this episode I don’t think I’ll rush out to buy any. Just seems a little too heavy for my palate (did not enjoy tasting Vodka when I tried that).

QOTD: I’m a big CB and ham fan!

Cheers

Richard aka Scotscan
August 30, 2008

Dr. Lance
I love tequila, and my favorite to date is El Jimador Reposado, which I prefer to Cabo Wabo and all of the Patron offerings.
QOTD: Most people do not know that I was a nightclub DJ for 15 years before earning my doctorate in clinical psychology.
August 30, 2008

wayno da wino
Used ta knock-down a few shots a Tequila back in me “crazy days”, it’s
a miracle i’m still “here”………..

QOTD: i’m a retired dude, me workin’ days is a vaaaaauge memory……..
As Maynard G. Creebs would say, “WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORK !!!!!”
August 30, 2008

Mike L
Man, last time I had tequilla….

QOTD: My coworkers know nothing about the music I listen to and about the places in town where I hang out..they just know the 9-5 Mike and that’s a tenth of who I am. Good question!
August 30, 2008

Rick
Gary,

I enjoy watching your wine posts but I am just not interested in tequila, sake, etc. I don’t even watch the episodes that are not wine related. Just thought I would let you know. It seems that most people love the other topics but there must be others like me that are not interested.

Regards,
August 30, 2008

Jerry Bob
Tortillia Silver. Inexpensive, deliciously approachable and best bang for the buck if you looking to get -ucked up.
August 31, 2008

Karl Laczko
Not too shabby a show, even though I am not a Tequila fan.

QOTD – It used to be my wine obsession, and then the wine writing – most people in the office have found out about that but it’s still enough of a secret to answer the question.
August 31, 2008

Dan-o
Cool show!
I just did a swap with a Mexican colleague.
He got me a Don Julio 1842 tequila, which is apparently the top of the line.
I gave him a 1997 Castello Banfi Brunello.

QOTD – I am a huge music fan, guitar player, and love to head bang!
August 31, 2008

Sharon
Nice show. Will try the Cabo Wabo sometime, absolutely.
QOTD: I’m currently between positions so the question is non sequitor.
September 1, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: The fact that I constantly over-think things, right down to weighing the probably outcome and consequences of each and every decision throughout the shift. It’s probably some sort of obsessive behavior… oh well- that’s me.
September 1, 2008

Rivethaus
tequila – how i love and hate you. We always have a bottle of Patron Silver at home and I have branched out to some different Anejos. I still get a little weak in the stomach from the smell of it, taking shots the day you get your wisdom teeth out = Epic Fail.

QoTD – Open book, I am transparent in life so there is not much that my co-workers don’t know about me…
September 1, 2008

Chris Hadley
I love having shows like this mixed in. I have been falling behind on my WLTV and this was a nice change of pace

QOTD: I think a lot of people at work think I’m a bit odd because I’m outgoing. What they don’t know is, while I’m oddball and goofy, I also care very much about doing a good job and helping others. I think sometimes that gets lost with some.
September 1, 2008

JudeMurphy
They don’t know about the bodies..!
Only joking : P
Probably my poetry obsession and my wine obsession .
… as well as the bodies! ; )

(Seriously, there’s no bodies! Don’t look! haha)
September 1, 2008

Dave
QOTD: I am much more relaxed than the people who report to me think… But someone’s got to push them!

Tequila is in an interesting state. There are some good, traditional brands that really taste like tequila. I like Corralejo Anejo for sipping. I recently had a fancy top name tequila that tasted like mediocre cognac, they used so much oak. Cabo Wabo and Patron are OK, but I think there are a lot more interesting ones than you had today. BUT thanks for doing it.

Dave.
September 1, 2008

SKN
Big ups to Knoxville & Scripps Networks. One of my best friends also lives & works there and I’ve visited many times.

QOTD: The fact that I’m a total wino (thanks to WLTV), I can salsa & belly dance, and I love to ride bike.
September 1, 2008

Taco John
I keep grabbing for my Blackberry when I hear the sound. And it’s not even a sound I use, it’s my boss’ email noise.
September 2, 2008

Paul V
Great QOTD:
I really like wine. And Coffee. Everyone knows me at work for being the tea guy, but I really like coffee and wine.

I really like your occasional “other beverages” shows. Keep up the great work.
I’d love to do a coffee show with you – the flavor profiles are quite similar.
September 2, 2008

AlanG
Not sure if anyone else mentioned it but Jose Cuervo La Reserva de la Familia!!!
September 2, 2008

Neener
I’ve only recently started sipping Tequilas. It started when a friend brought some back from southern Mexico that (I kid you not) tasted like some great scotch. Definitely a fan of the Patron, and prefer some of the lighter / delicate / more balanced Tequilas. Big fan of Don Julio Reposado (and 1942 is excellente!) and Herradura Silver.

QOTD: I’m the social planner of the office. Whenever anyone wants a particular type of bar and/or restaurant for an event here in Chicago, they ask my opinion first.
September 2, 2008

Kelly Goff
Tequilas are not my faves but I love to learn! QOTD: I work at home so that’s hard to answer but most people do not know that I used to work as a 911 operator and police/fire dispatcher. FUN JOB, stressful but fun.
September 2, 2008

Moonbeam McLain
I own a coffee shop, and people don’t know that I cringe when they ask me to put caramel or chocolate in their shot of espresso, that I worked SO HARD at roasting to perfection, Grinding to perfection, and pulling the perfect shot, thick like melted honey perfection… and they ask me.. BEFORE THEY taste it to add bullshit to it. Other than that I’m an open book at work.
September 2, 2008

Rob Howells
I am pumped about the tequila tasting because I just got home last night from a cruise and one of the ports was Cabo San Lucus. I picked up some Cabo Wabo and am looking forward to pounding some.
September 3, 2008

david h.
Great show! I’m currently a student so no job for the QOTD. I’m quite excited about checking out some of these next time I go to the store.
September 4, 2008

Oscar Falcon Lara
OK, First See this please Gary:
http://www.tallerdearquitecturamonterrey.com/escamoles.html

Now, As you may know I build and develop restaurants, our new brand and franchise is called Los Escamoles Tequilería, that’s right, A tequileria. We’re hoping to educate and expand knowledge of tequila all over the world and we are looking into setting up shop in NYC to bring the REAL TEQUILA THUNDER.!
Our concept is to bring food and drink, the best Mexican food recipes from around the country -website coming soon- and the culture of tequila to everyone interested, you should have emailed or called and we would’ve sent for you to make the tequila show on a REAL tequilería or if you’re interested, any time you are down Monterrey way, ring us up and we’ll do a Mexican wine and spirits show on our premises… Think about it. There’s over 100 brands to choose from.
Thanks for the show it was very cool to see people outside Mexico enjoy it.

QOTD: I enjoy color more than everyone else and push the limits of every design proposal to see if anyone gets crazier ideas than me.
September 4, 2008

Devin. M
I think Paul V has a good idea comparing coffee, Gary. I recall your tea tasting episode out of London, thought that was interesting. QOTD, most of my workmates dont know about my passion for good wine.
September 4, 2008

Franklin C
I’m really glad you chose reposados to review rather than anejos, which really don’t taste of tequila at all, just wood. Personally I really like Tres Centannarios reposado, but I won’t turn down any good tequila…

QOTD: That I love shoes… shoot a mean game of pool and appreciate a nice cup of tea. They already know about the wine and coffee addictions… is that good for my career?
September 5, 2008

M
QOTD: No coworkers ever knew I was a “wine snob”. Or I could say “wine hobbyist” if that makes sense.

I use Jose Cuervo to make margaritas. I was told not to waste expensive tequila in margaritas. And for straight up, it’s Patron. I don’t think I’ve had any besides those two brands.

I struggling to catch up from vacation. I’m getting there.
September 5, 2008

Craig
I know it’s against the point of this show, but watching this show reminded me of a college incident.

We were at a party, having a good time, shooting tequila in the usual fashion (salt, shot, lemon). When me and a friend suggested to another that we do “stunt man shots”. Our friend had never heard of these, since we just made it up.

So, we convinced our friend that he should snort the salt, shoot the tequila, then squeeze the lemon into his eye, and that the Adrenalin from this is awsome.

“Ok, you all doing it too?” Hell yea, we answer, but we’ll let him go first since he’s never done it before, and we were “old hands” at it.

The burn from the salt, mixed with the sudden spash of Tequila, and the heavy squinting caused him to caught and wheeze so hard he immediatly got sick. Since he could not see, it just spun around horking like a yard sprinkler.

Collapsed on the ground contorting, and…from there, face down in a puddle of sick, he asked “who’s next”.

Like I said, not really in the spirit of this episode, but it did remind me of that.

Craig Clawson, Former Lurker
September 7, 2008

alan l
I’ve been watching the Thunder show for almost 4 months now, going back and catching up with old episodes, but this will be my first time posting. A lurker no more! As much as I love WLTV, I get a huge kick out of the non-wine episodes. In this episode, like the Scotch episode, it was fun seeing Gary a bit out of his element, but still finding ways to educate.

Like most people, I didn’t have much of a positive impression of tequila except as something to shoot, or something to put in a margarita. Until a couple of months ago, I went to a mexican restaurant in SF that served tequila neat. I had the Tres Generacciones Reposado and that changed my view on tequila forever. It was smooth and rich, and made me think I was drinking a mid-range whiskey, or even scotch. Have not had a chance to try an Anejo, but expect I will find myself similarly charmed. Thanks Gary for bringing the thunder to a vastly… a VASTLY… under-appreciated spirit.
September 8, 2008

Daniel Schlossberg
not a huge tequila fan. but arent the Anejos the higer quality??? just me i guess….
September 13, 2008

Clintus
Great episode! I’m a huge tequila fan. Hope to see a follow up episode later in the year.
September 14, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
fun show! love tequila

Q- like a lot of people it seems…..my serious interest in wine.
September 18, 2008

Kelvin
not sure if anyone’s gonna read this but i’m wondering if any fans out there requested for a grappa episode? i’m a largely single malt, wine and beer fan… who also loves grappa!!!!!
October 5, 2008

yowens
I havent been able to smell tequila since an unfortunate night in college but I appreciate the show. QOTD: My love of all things Black and Gold.
October 14, 2008

Daniel Kemp 4 Earth Emperor
QOTD – I don’t work, but I might have to start.
January 20, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Nice! Ive thought about tossing some coin on some high end tequlia and youve pointed me in the right direction. Always looking to expand my pal! QOTD: Probably my bizzare sense of humor. I work in a kitchen in the mornings prepping food items for the night crew when no one else is there, so Im not in contact with a lot of people. The only people who work there who know my sense of humor is the other cook who works mornings with me, the restaurant manager, and the head chef. Most of the front of the house doesnt know how odd I can be, mostly cause Im not there when the restaurant is open
May 19, 2009

nnothing
awesome tequila show… no herradura reposado though which is my favorite right now and would have been fun seeing what you thought of it. Tequila really does get a bad rap and it is cool to see you trying to fight those silly salt lick lime shot patterns (i can’t believe people do that with premium tequila).

qotd: that I spin records and have for like 13 years
June 14, 2009

Gerardo Ritchey
Dude, that is not anywhere close to premium Tequila. I grew up in Jalisco, Mexico and it’s my liquor of choice. The next time you’re in the Southern California doing a show or an event, we should hook up and do an episode together. I’ll line up some real tequila for us to review.

Together, you and I, we can change the Tequila world.