We don't deserve you Big Lou. One man sharing his life's passion so we don't have to drink inferior tequila. Cin cin my friend.

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

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Please Don't hold back

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

Never do

@simplyme922

9 ай бұрын

😂🤣😅

@LarsonPetty

8 ай бұрын

I'm told that he has mellowed nicely over the years......😆

I love it when you get unhinged and tell the Tequila truth! Another great video with great recommendations! 👍

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

I find it healthy to get unhinged every now and then🤣🤣

One of your best yet! We ❤ Lou‼️🥰

Love your enthusiasm to share what is really good and worth the money - I started my tequila journey about five years ago with Patron and am currently stuck and totally in love with Fortaleza - stay happy & healthy Lou 😃

Another top brand worth mentioning is Don Fulano. It ranks up there with Fortaleza which is my number one all time. Also Tequila Ocho is pretty nice too.

@longislandloutequila7208

7 ай бұрын

Yup, Love them too

Thank you for the no bullshit every time. You are the best.

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure

Love it bro! You speak truth.

Thanks for the content, Lou! I happened to stumble upon your vids coming from the world of whiskey, and this really helps for finding bottles I'll actually enjoy drinking. I actually picked up a bottle of Don Fulano repo today on your/a few other recommendations. Looking forward to trying more, cheers! Keep up the great work!

@longislandloutequila7208

7 ай бұрын

My pleasure Marty

Hope you make another video like this! Really enjoyed this one

Great videos!! I have all the good ones and I look to your reviews on many of of them. Don fulano, el tesoro, suerte, g4 and i recently got Volcán which I’m still trying to see if I love, but def like. 😊

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

Volcan grows on you. I've seen what they can make as I mentioned in my last review, and hopefully some of that is going to come out soon.. which will be aimed more towards us

Lou is on fire 🔥 😳 and i love it. Dropping bombs 💣

Lou you are the BEST! Thank you for all you do!

I knew I was in for a treat when I saw the title. By far my favorite video you've ever put out

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, but have you seen the original? longislandloutequila.com/you-want-real-traditional-tequila-without-additives-dont-fall-for-pretty-bottles-heres-some-to-never-buy-and-some-to-definitely-buy/

I’ve learned a lot since I first got into tequila and I wish I had seen this sooner. I’ve been buying much better stuff for several years now and am happier for it. These days my go to is Arette blanco. It appeals to MY palate more than some of the more celebrated brands and it’s a great value.

Lou..we love what you do. Thank you for this educational video. God bless!!

Why have I not seen Long Island Lou before?! The "don't give a f***" review is amazing. He knows his stuff and then some. Subbed and coming back for more. Awesome stuff Lou!

@longislandloutequila7208

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. The reason you and many people probably have not seen me, even though I've been around longer than any of these newcomers who are overnight experts now, is because I don't buy followers, so I don't have the high visibility when people Google tequila reviewers or influencers. It's a pleasure to have you on board Jason

Lou, I love your honest, no BS comment's and reviews. This one made me laugh and smile, one of the best video's I've seen! Thank you!

@longislandloutequila7208

3 ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that

I just bought a tequilaluzuna an hour ago. It wasn't bad. I'm new to the game. I'll go on matchmaker and see the rating. I didn't want to go there first and be influenced. I still got a bottle of 1800. That will be around for awhile. I luv my liver.

With so many newish brands of tequila and mezcal, thanks for doing the hard work on giving us solid tips on What Not To Buy!!!! You have been right on in my book and experience!

@longislandloutequila7208

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm completely independent in every way possible unlike many of the others. This is the reason why it's easy to be honest, which is what I would expect myself

Maybe that's why various friends of my told me early on to not drink 'to kill ya'. I always stayed away from it but mostly preferred bourbon anyway. I have to try some the good stuff you recommend to get a feel for it sometime.

I admit I enjoy the Julio 42 but I also know I'm getting the additives with it. However that's the only one. I can't stand all the other additive tequilas. I'm a huge fan of the G4 and Fortaleza lines.

Still absolutely true. LALO too should be up there with the good ones, but I get that it’s a later release and this was 7 months ago. Especially because it’s such a good sipper for the price, it’s so smooth and even a little on the sweet side in a light citrus way. I think their commitment to the blanco really shines and delivers.

Excellent video Lou! Salud!

Do what Lou does! He won't steer you wrong.

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

So true, my wife thinks I'm an idiot for not selling out like a lot of the other guys and making money on this one way or another, but I just refuse to do that. I turn down offers every week

What's the all time best tequila ever?

You are 101% correct re. Casanoamigos. I bought a mini bottle. Not fond of 1800 blue label. It's just okay.

Thanks for enduring the swill for the uneducated! Love you Lou!

Man, listening to you speak makes me miss NYC! You sound just like my Pop! Thanks for all your tequila advice. I will definitely go down the Long Island Lou tequila path! Thank you, sir!

@longislandloutequila7208

4 күн бұрын

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this is fantastic. thanks Lou

DJ 1942 = WORLD CLASS CRAP My man Lou spitting Facts!!!

A huge problem, in my experience down here in Houston, is that if I go to a Total Wine or Spec's they are either undereducated on the spirit/are made to push certain ones. I'm guessing this is all over the country in retailers with few exceptions.

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

It's likely both things, but surely they're being told to push their own crap, like I'm being told by employees of Total Wine here in New York. They don't make any money when they recommend a good brand.

@simplyme922

8 ай бұрын

Exactly why I come to Lou first. Then Total wine with list in hand. Never disappointed.

@lik2bik

8 ай бұрын

I watched a worker at the Westbury TW steer patrons AWAY from Casamigos and toward Three Amigos and El Tequileno, as well as educate patrons about add free.

@longislandloutequila7208

8 ай бұрын

That's got to be my friend John. He usually wears a sports jacket and he's a really nice gentleman who knows good tequila. He's the only one in there that's worth anything, and they hate him for telling people the right stuff to buy

@lik2bik

8 ай бұрын

@@longislandloutequila7208It actually was one of the other reps. I happened to be in NY a few days after Tony Salles signed bottles at TW and you hosted and treated he and company to some lote 42A. I meandered over to TW and briefly spoke with John and yeah, great guy.

Addictivo is what got me started. Then I got tricked into buying Mi Familia Flores which is the same manufacturer of Addictivo. Then I started stumbling on these videos on KZread and it opened my eyes.

@qthemusicdj

6 ай бұрын

I started with Patron Añejo & Sprite. Straight honey water. I thought the point was to mask the taste. I’ve matured tons from then. The hangovers kind of dictate that

@wissor33

6 ай бұрын

@@qthemusicdj Patron definitely better than Addictivo

Lou is my new hero! he's spot on .. those high price point, tall bottle brands are BS American 'bragging rights, tequila CRAP' .. bandwagon tequila!

@longislandloutequila7208

5 ай бұрын

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Preach my brother

As a noob, and for someone who doesnt 'like' or has never had tequila, I would give them the sweeter stuff. Cava de Oro is my gateway drug for noobs. They cant believe it tastes that good and think its #1. Once they are convinced that Tequila has promise, then you can give them a really good blanco like Lalo to show them where the actual Tequila floor starts. The quality of the Water in Lalo makes a big difference in how it feels in the mouth, to the point that it allows your tongue to pull out the sweetness that was always present in tequila before additives. From there you do as Lou says and climb the ladder of the good stuff. Be warned that some of this good stuff is not for amateur drinkers because they will say its too strong/powerful/hot because they have not yet drank the bottom of the barrel stuff from which to form their own opinion. The best is at the 50% and higher alcohol content, 55-60% straight from the copper still's in Jalisco is the ultimate best. Sipping on that fresh highproof tequila immediately numbs your tongue, warms your mouth, draws out cane sugar sweetness from the agave, and zero burn as you drink and exhale.

@longislandloutequila7208

7 ай бұрын

I agree for the most part, but what I try to do is show newbies a sweet tequila, but something additive free, maybe aged in a cognac barrel or something, to try to get them hooked into the good stuff right off the bat. I agree it doesn't always work, and sometimes you have to start at the bottom, but it's worth a try I flipped a few right into the good stuff from the get-go, and they appreciated saving the time and the money

Big Lou es un Chingon!!! long live Hermano, love your channel

@longislandloutequila7208

15 күн бұрын

@Alfonso732 - thank you Alfonso

You've got Kah on the shelf! I miss that stuff. Stupid Aykroyd and crystal skull vodka. I haven't tried the new version.

@longislandloutequila7208

2 ай бұрын

Yeah he should have never won those lawsuits. It pays to have big money I guess

Today I bought 3 Amigos Organic Blanco… man, the purest tequila I’ve ever had. Maybe too pure. Strong grassy taste with a lime skin ending. Very clean. For $29 it’s a steal but leaves me confused on if it’s a sipper or mixer with such an earthy flavor. Thoughts?

@longislandloutequila7208

6 ай бұрын

Haven't had it. It has just above average ratings, but if I run into it I'll be glad to give it a try

What is your opinion on joven tequilas (its not a brand its a type. They blended blanco and reposado to make a joven). I found out about Libélula Joven Tequila which is 80% blanco and 20% reposado and I wondered if there are any good joven tequilas out there?

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

I know what a Joven is, and as long as it's not too malolactic, I love them. My favorite is Siembra Valles, Siembra Azul Lidia, followed by Cazcanes and General Gorostieta. PS- I love Kokoro.. but it's really not a Joven

@johnandrewserranogarcia7223

9 ай бұрын

@@longislandloutequila7208, thank you. If the experts like it then I should try one to give it a fair shot.

El Torsoro, Fortaleza, when I can find... G4 Are my top go to Tequilas

Great job Lou call out them frauds!

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

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My favorite is Fortaleza. Its called Abuelos in Mexico

My favorite Blanco is Siembra Azul out of NOM 1414. I noticed that it is not on Grover’s certified additive free list. Does that mean they could be using additives?? I’d be so disappointed if that was the case!

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

No I wouldn't think so. Occasionally a brand doesn't opt into the program for whatever reasons, but knowing David Suro and Chava... they're not going to use additives

you are a paragon. hero material. quality. thank you.

@longislandloutequila7208

Ай бұрын

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Scared to ask about alto tequila 😂! Im sure its full of additives

Vanilla Cream soda is my favorite and Crapamigos gives my favorite soda a bad name.

This is great, unfortunately I can't get most of the good ones in SEA

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

With the good stuff.. it's usually about online. I have the same problem

“This is garbage - synthetic, fake, additives…” *chugs half a glass*

I love this guy. bro gets funnier and funnier

@longislandloutequila7208

5 ай бұрын

🤣❤️

Subscribed in six seconds. Lmfao.

@longislandloutequila7208

15 күн бұрын

@@JOz-il2cr - thank you❤️💯

What are your thoughts on Solento tequila?

@longislandloutequila7208

7 ай бұрын

I don't think I've ever had that one, but generally I don't like products from Nom1480

What would be a good sweet tequila to try?

@longislandloutequila7208

8 ай бұрын

Well you have to be careful with sweet, because a lot of times they are sweet because of additives. For ones that don't have additives... SEE anything on my list HERE- longislandloutequila.com/what-brands-to-buy/amp/

LOL...This is awesome, and next time I see someone acting like some kind of sophisticated baller because they're buying a bottle of Casamigos, I'm going to laugh even more under my breath.

@longislandloutequila7208

5 ай бұрын

Thank you I love those people that think Casamigos is even real tequila. There's so many people willing to educate but so many people just don't want to listen. Thank you for watching

@OneDrinkThreeBars

5 ай бұрын

@@longislandloutequila7208 I subbed and will be watching more!

@OneDrinkThreeBars

5 ай бұрын

@@longislandloutequila7208 Oh re: people not wanting to listen - I was giving out samples of tequila at a store the other day, and a customer proclaimed, loudly, their love of tequila, so I said "You'll love this one, it's 100% agave, yada yada yada" and the response? "I don't like agave"

The one's you described as chocolate and cotton candy, those would be a big hit with the youngsters in the neighborhood. Hey, are you drinking all those bottles in back of you for yourself?

@longislandloutequila7208

12 күн бұрын

@ericbond5276 - I suppose it would be, and yes I will eventually

Mi Campo is the absolute worst! I added Sprite to kill the taste…and even that couldn’t do it!!! Awful!

If you're not drinking it straight what does it matter

@longislandloutequila7208

14 күн бұрын

@@donmorey01 - I understand your question, but you'd be drinking additive filled artificial tequila, mixed in with whatever flavors you're using in a mixed drink. That's a lot of sugar, and to me.. that's a major headache

Gahhhhbage. So good, and so true

Can u ship Fortaleza to ga?

@longislandloutequila7208

8 ай бұрын

I don't have a store, that's my house

What you think à Patron tequila ??..

@longislandloutequila7208

5 ай бұрын

Simply average, flat and bland

Thanks to you Lou i drink all additive free Tequilas

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

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Amazing Truth...Don't drink crap

Hey Lou, my friend, you need to spit that bad shit out - your body is too valuable! I happily throw all kinds of crap out....

Surprised you didn’t spit the bad ones out, they wouldn’t last in my mouth half a second.

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

I took it for the team🤣, but after that video I swear I had a pounding headache

Love the video. New subscriber. Your recommendations are spot on. Not sure if you ever tried El Tesoro, but if you haven’t give it a try you won’t be disappointed!

@longislandloutequila7208

3 ай бұрын

Thank you and I love El Tesoro

Why are you not drinking the good stuff instead of the crap

@longislandloutequila7208

Күн бұрын

Haha.These are new backup bottles. The crap ones I use to show people what shit tequila tastes like compared to good tequila

Preach say it louder for the people in the back

Don't mention Fortaleza the average person can't find it😢

@longislandloutequila7208

9 ай бұрын

Lots of people are saying they're finding it again. I'm sure it depends where you live

@frankmurillo422

9 ай бұрын

@@longislandloutequila7208 for hunters yeah, family and friends that I have introduced it too and liked it they can't find it

Casamigos is gross. I don’t get the hype.

Do you own a liquor store? Is that your private collection???? Can you sell me some Fortaleza???? 😂😂😂😂😂

@longislandloutequila7208

7 ай бұрын

No, yes, and I'm sorry no

@mariohenriquez8161

7 ай бұрын

@@longislandloutequila7208 Wow, nice collection 👍👍👍 I am sooooo jealous 😜😜😜😜

I like the cut of your jib.

Boooo, yes I'm booing you. Let them drink the crap, they are happy and the bottles looks good on the table in the club. The good stuff is getting harder and harder to find. I use be able to walk into my favorite liquor store and pickup whatever I wanted. Got to work for it now Lou.

I have had almost all of those and two stand out that you dont show,1 telson anejo 2 Don roberto 2x anejo, jus my opinion

What about Mayaciel, do you have an opinion on that? Is it additive free?

@longislandloutequila7208

3 ай бұрын

Never even heard of it, but the distillery is fairly good