Tequila

Last night my tasting group too a road less traveled for us. Tequila. A couple of us threw in a bottle we had and our host Lou added some others. It was a really fun time and also very educational. I know little about tequila and less about the good stuff. And these were all good to great. We started with a bottle of Negra Modelo beer. Always a solid beer but one I rarely drink outside a Mexican restaurant. It was a nice starter. We consumed the Tequilas for couple of hours, non-blind. Various Mexican styled apps were served. Definitely an area worth exploring more.

I tried to take notes, but I am a novice at what to look for in sipping Tequila. Fwiw, here are my thoughts.

• NV 1921 Tequila Blanco

  Mexico, Jalisco, Tequila

  Clear. Nose of bitters and limes. Nice texture. Vanilla. Slightly rough. with some heat. B

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• 2015 Ocho Silver La Latila

  Mexico, Jalisco, Tequila

  Stronger nose. Limes and bitters. Clear in color. Thinner texture. Wintergreen. Smoother on the palate. Others liked this more than I. B+

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• NV Fortaleza Reposado Tequila, 40%

  Mexico, Jalisco, Tequila

  Light copper/gold in color. The nose is smooth with celery and baking spices. Very smooth to drink. Spices. Slight heat on finish. A lot of complexity. A-

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• NV Siete Leguas Reposado Tequila, 40%

  Mexico, Jalisco, Tequila

  Just off clear. Celery on the nose. The palate is smooth. Green beans. Clean finish. B

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• NV Don Julio Tequila Añejo

  Mexico, Jalisco, Tequila

  Light gold in color. Smooth nose. Slightly woody. On the palate, very smooth. Wintergreen finishing with vanilla. Lots of complexity. I could sip a lot of this. A

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• NV Milagro Tequila Añejo Tequila

  Mexico, Jalisco, Tequila

  Light medium gold in color. The nose is slightly bitters with celery and slightly woody. On the palate woody, vanilla and slight heat on the finish. B

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• NV 1800 Tequila Reposado

  Mexico, Jalisco, Tequila

  Light gold in color. The nose has orange and vanilla. Slightly woody. Rougher on the palate and heat on the finish. Nice though with salt and limes as a shot. B-

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I am reminded of the line, "I came to a fork in the woods and took the path less traveled, and now I don't know where the hell I am".
Well, thanks Lou, at least I am no longer lost albeit a bit slowed today. Lots of fun. Next month, back to wine.