STOP Drinking Don Julio 1942! Drink These Tequila Brands Instead!

Don Julio 1942 is one of the most popular tequila brands on the planet. Everywhere you look, Don Julio 1942 seems to be on the shelves and always looked at as one of the most premium tequilas out there. But honestly, Don Julio 1942 is not a good tequila brand. It most likely has additives, its way overpriced and it not worth the hype. In this Video I will show you the 3 best tequila brands you should be drinking instead.
Tequila is one of the most popular spirits out there and so many brands are capitalizing on it. So many brands are trying to capitalize on the Market that 1942 and Clase Azul have created, the "Ultra Premium" tequila brand. These brands are considered top shelf, a staple of club life and rappers and celebrities are always promoting it.
The Three brands I cover in this video are all family owned and run, free of additives and are all well worth your money.
Fortaleza Tequila has been around for over 125 years keeping their traditions alive and well. Siete Leguas is one of the most important distilleries and brands in the tequila industry, they were the original creators of Patron, which is a mega famous brand today. Cazcanes is a relative newcomer to the tequila industry but it is no less any important.
These are the three best tequila brands 2022 you should be drinking instead of Don Julio 1942.
More Videos on Tequila!
Your Favorite Tequila Has Chemicals In It But They DONT Want You To Know.
• Your Tequila Has Chemi...
The Problems With Celebrity Tequila Brands
• The Unfortunate Truth ...
The 3 Best Tequilas You Need to be Drinking!
• The 3 BEST Tequila Bra...
Mezcal vs. Tequila:
• MEZCAL VS TEQUILA - W...
What is Tequila?
• What EXACTLY is Tequil...
#tequila #tequilabrands #besttequila
-------------------------------------
Check out My restaurants website here: www.labaredasbrazilianbbq.com/
Check out my personal website here: www.luifern.com/
Follow me on Instagram at: / luifern
Follow me on TikTok at: / lui_fern

Пікірлер: 1 000

  • @Neekssterr
    @Neekssterr Жыл бұрын

    You can always palm test tequilas. Put a drop on your palm and rub your hands together. If your hands are sticky. There are additives

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes that is a good way of having some indication.

  • @bdwilcox

    @bdwilcox

    Жыл бұрын

    You can also boil a small amount off and if any sediment is left behind, that's usually added sugar or glycerin.

  • @Mrmeowgi123

    @Mrmeowgi123

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Lui_Fern lmfao, acting as if you knew that already give Nicolas credit and thank him for teaching you because you clearly didn't know

  • @sebastianmorales2753

    @sebastianmorales2753

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Mrmeowgi123 bro it's his channel give him the benefit of the doubt lol

  • @themessenger2356

    @themessenger2356

    Жыл бұрын

    This only works for blancos

  • @chrisholmes3869
    @chrisholmes3869 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for showing me El Tesoro. When I have friends over and show them the bottle, none of them have heard of it and it tastes absolutely amazing. Even my friends who “don’t like tequila” are amazed by how smooth and flavorful it is.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Happy you enjoyed El Tesoro

  • @gustavoadolfolujanmoreno6279
    @gustavoadolfolujanmoreno6279 Жыл бұрын

    As a Mexican born and raised in Mexico who worked in Guadalajara for a couple of years I can tell you there's nothing wrong with Don Julio 1942. It's only overpriced in the US and of course paying $1000 at a club is insane. If you happen to be in Mexico at a Soriana supermarket or Walmart the price will be ok. This is not your daily tequila because it isn't cheap. However, for a special occasion to celebrate, a birthday, Christmas, a goal accomplished, this is a fine gift that any Mexican would be glad to accept. Edit: I just checked the price at Costco Mexico and it is $150 including taxes, which I concede is a little bit more of what I remember (inflation is a bitch). However, I stick to what I said, if you have a special occasion and the person knows about tequila this is a fine present.

  • @andya539

    @andya539

    Жыл бұрын

    If the person knows about tequila they'll know you overpaid for a tequila that has competitors in quality in the 40 dollar range

  • @abisaelcastillo9652

    @abisaelcastillo9652

    Жыл бұрын

    As a Mexican living in Mexico now I’d say Maestro Dobell gives it a run for it’s money

  • @andya539

    @andya539

    Жыл бұрын

    El tesoro is extremely good I've given to people who swear they don't like Tequila and they love it, if you haven't tried it definitely do I'll have to check out Maestro Dobel, any specific classification?

  • @LeatherDaddy97

    @LeatherDaddy97

    Жыл бұрын

    @@andya539 g4 is great as well

  • @victorheredia5835

    @victorheredia5835

    Жыл бұрын

    Sponsored by Diageo

  • @psteen67
    @psteen67 Жыл бұрын

    I've been saying Fortaleza is better than 1942 for some time now. Pretty cool to see you agree and feature it first.

  • @xSintex

    @xSintex

    Жыл бұрын

    Everyone knows Fortaleza is amazing. But you're sooner to invest the 80 bucks into S&P500 and save enough for 1942, than you are to find a Fortaleza Anejo on the shelf.

  • @gliderc
    @gliderc Жыл бұрын

    El tequileño is amazing, tasted it in Mexico and glad to see it’s making waves here in the states.

  • @ShaneSimpson1
    @ShaneSimpson1 Жыл бұрын

    Fortaleza has been my go to for years, ever since my bartender friend showed it to me. Glad to see it getting some more love

  • @RockyDrago84

    @RockyDrago84

    Жыл бұрын

    More love?!?! It's the #1 rated tequila in the world.

  • @alexrodriguez6437

    @alexrodriguez6437

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s also super expensive right now.

  • @stevenguyen8888
    @stevenguyen8888 Жыл бұрын

    Best content out there for all things Agave. Thank you!

  • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
    @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Жыл бұрын

    LUI!!! I'm so cool that when I walk into a club, they turn the heat on, in the SUMMER!!! This is a great run down!! I MUST get Fortaleza NOW!!! CHEERS!!

  • @ryanthebartender8355
    @ryanthebartender8355 Жыл бұрын

    The best beginning to a video I’ve heard in a while lol

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha thank you! Happy you enjoyed it 😁🙏

  • @PWRDBYVIBRNM
    @PWRDBYVIBRNM Жыл бұрын

    My stance has always been if a celebrity is endorsing it stay away. I love finding small batch liquors. Definitely going to try these try!

  • @tylertripp618

    @tylertripp618

    Жыл бұрын

    I've only heard good things about Number Juan Brand Tequila, but I'm not the best at telling what's great quality. I bought one of the cheaper ones and it seemed really good to me.

  • @tedakem1812
    @tedakem1812 Жыл бұрын

    Bless you brother, love this video

  • @oscarrodriguez801
    @oscarrodriguez801 Жыл бұрын

    From my experience I didn’t really get the difference between bad and good tequila until I got into bourbons and now tequilas are low proof next to my bourbons and I discovered better the flavors in tequila. I enjoy fortaleza and even clase azul when I need something sweet. But I recommend try bourbons and then get back to tequilas and it changes your taste buds.

  • @billyyank5807

    @billyyank5807

    Жыл бұрын

    So try whiskey from Kentucky.......?

  • @rrarre

    @rrarre

    Жыл бұрын

    what’s a good bourbon ?

  • @vincentlafranchi8409

    @vincentlafranchi8409

    Жыл бұрын

    the agave azul is a distinct gushed flavor like the pete in scotch. it's what last on the pallet.

  • @djphat1736
    @djphat17366 ай бұрын

    The problem with tequila is that many people don't like the burn or the sometimes harsh taste. When it has almost no taste (not over powering), and almost no burn. People will drink more of it. The good tequilas that have real flavor are regulated to margaritas. Clase Azul is awesome for that reason. And it's more on the sweet side. So even more inviting to those that want to drink it straight up or with a lime. Its overly expensive but, it fits the times and the folks that want to drink "that". To each is own.

  • @pdgoblue2518

    @pdgoblue2518

    20 күн бұрын

    You're not going to like what he has to say about clase azul

  • @626interlude
    @626interlude Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I couldn't agree more. Glad my family and I aren't the only ones bold enough to say it.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    😁😁🙌 you're so welcome! Happy you enjoyed the video

  • @MisfitDKhead
    @MisfitDKhead Жыл бұрын

    It’s all about flavor thank you for this vid peace love and unity

  • @MarcelBrownTech
    @MarcelBrownTech Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I was getting ready to comment if you could profile some Tequilas that are easier to find and presto!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy you enjoyed it friend 😁🙏

  • @OldWorldNobility
    @OldWorldNobility Жыл бұрын

    I'm no tequila conesouor, but a few months ago, I tried one called Tarantula Azul and loved it. I've never been a hard spirits shots person, and Tarantula changed that. It mixed well in anything too.

  • @traxdaze

    @traxdaze

    19 күн бұрын

    It's still fairly new. My store legit only has mini bottles but it's legit amazing

  • @nickyamertil9458
    @nickyamertil9458 Жыл бұрын

    I was big on tequila until i tried Mezcal. Bought from a local distiller in Mexico sold in plastic bottle. Rich flavour, smokey and refreshing. 🤤

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Mezcal certainly is my favorite spirit to drink as well!

  • @GrantMcWilliams

    @GrantMcWilliams

    Жыл бұрын

    I was in Oaxaca many years ago and went to some mezcalerias in the valley and found some extra añejo (not technically a designation) and loved it but didn't buy it. At the time I lived in the states so when I returned I went out to buy the best Mezcal I could buy. I paid 3x as much for it and it wasn't hardly drinkable. We used it for flavoring for chili and then eventually gave away the rest. We tried several others and finally gave up. I've lived in Mexico now for years and there's a lot of stuff here that is fantastic but it's not owned by a large conglomerates and is never exported. Mezcal, Tequila, Sotol, Bacanora, Raicilla, and Charanda etc. We even have a growing whiskey market! The whiskey isn't great yet but they're making huge strides. The same for beer. I just did my review of my 132nd Mexican dark craft beer. None of them are exported. Good stuff.

  • @getminesallday24

    @getminesallday24

    Жыл бұрын

    Mezcal de tonaya

  • @jjs8046

    @jjs8046

    Жыл бұрын

    Mezcal is great although almost not available where I live.

  • @ale41391

    @ale41391

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Mezcal all the way. Just had a laugh with a bartender buddy about this bottle and the kids/rich kids thinking they having something good haha. Such a dumb hype. Mezcal far more delicious and way more different varieties for way better prices! I've gotten some sub $20 bottles here in Chicago that are leagues ahead of tequila. Cool bottle tho!

  • @broskibear9666
    @broskibear9666 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Lui, do you smoke cigars? Any cigar pairings you'd recommend for different types of tequila (blanco, reposado, anejo)?

  • @sunbrah
    @sunbrah5 ай бұрын

    I've bought myself Arette Reposado today. I got into Tequila with Tiscaz Blanco but with your suggestion in multiple videos I found it in my country of Slovenia. Tho it was around 40€ but I'll say it was well worth it. It's definitely both as a relaxing drink and a celebration/party drink. The taste is just wow... The barrel notes make that agave flavour so complete. For its affordable price it's Hella premium

  • @georgepavlik9055
    @georgepavlik9055 Жыл бұрын

    Tequila Ocho Plata is my favorite but also harder to find in my local liquor store because I always buy out the measly 4 bottles they stock. Fortaleza isn't stocked in my state liquor store, but Tequila Ocho is only a few dollars cheaper and quite similar.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Tequila Ocho is such an incredible brand and product. One of my favorites

  • @elmaromero8585

    @elmaromero8585

    Жыл бұрын

    Also G4 is gd

  • @tomz6594
    @tomz6594 Жыл бұрын

    I tend to be more of a scotch fan but El Tesoro has been my go to tequila for a long time.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    El Tesoro is sooooo good!

  • @jdb9388

    @jdb9388

    Жыл бұрын

    i know right was thinking about a nice Islay single malt ie Ardbeg 10 whilst watching this, although tequila is a nice change

  • @ismaelvelazquez1807
    @ismaelvelazquez1807 Жыл бұрын

    Soy mexicano me encanta el tequila me encanta el don julio 1942 pero? Cómo bien dices acabo de probar el Fortaleza reposado y deberás es grandioso!!! Es un tequilazo! Es para mí el mejor tequila precio calidad robusto, con gran cuerpo pero digerible con gran sabor, en México se consigue la botella en aproximadamente 80 dólares y lo vale cada centavo! También entro al mercado un tequila que está destilando moet conjuntamente con henesy que se llama "volcán" y debo decir que están haciendo bien las cosas otra vez el reposado Fran tequila su más suave que el fortaleza pero muy bueno y la botella está más o menos en 60 dólares saludos desde México!

  • @cartoonsfromthe80ties
    @cartoonsfromthe80ties11 ай бұрын

    question how can you tell if there are no additives in tequillia. unfortunately i live wrong country for tequilia it is my favourite drink but not appreciated in my country because they mainly sell sierra mixto

  • @cpaganjr123
    @cpaganjr123 Жыл бұрын

    What do you guys think of Casa Migos Añejo? I thought It was pretty good. But my favorite tequila right now is Class de Azul Añejo. I do want to try Fortaleza Añejo. That will be my next tequila to try. I was not a fan of 1942. I was not aware of the chemical additives in certain tequilas. I am aware now, thank you 👍🏽

  • @JAYCEE-xm5dd

    @JAYCEE-xm5dd

    Жыл бұрын

    Casamigos Añejo is my current favorite sipping tequila

  • @comercializaciondeindustri8412
    @comercializaciondeindustri8412 Жыл бұрын

    Damn great knowledge!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy you think so!

  • @codychavarria6088
    @codychavarria6088 Жыл бұрын

    The El Telsoro Anejo is delish, never had the others but I'm about too

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Let me know what you think if you do try them!

  • @johnmuffler1695
    @johnmuffler1695 Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite tequilas to sip on is one called Tears of Llorona, it's very pricy sadly but is one of the best things i have ever tasted. Also, its additive free

  • @fullmindstorm
    @fullmindstorm Жыл бұрын

    There is one ☝️ A legend in Jalisco Mexico that even the jimadores who well know quality in tequila would drink back 20 years ago, when it wasn’t as available, San Matias would only release a certain amount and it would be gone. Now its more main stream and available since it got noticed and started winning awards, San Matias Gran Reserva Extra Añejo. Its just great tequila, and at a humble price still of 50 dollars, beats any Don Julio, its still my favorite ❤️ Edit: Its so good, people have mentioned it has to have additives, but testing have showed it not to, and you can find those tests on youtube and online, its just good stuff.

  • @antediluvian4169
    @antediluvian4169 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent recommendations! Fortaleza and El Tesoro are two of my absolute favorites. On second thought, recommend something else - there's only so much to go around lol

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahhaahha I'm sorry friend! Happy you enjoy them tho! 😁🙏

  • @ycr_14

    @ycr_14

    Жыл бұрын

    Tequila Ocho, you won’t be disappointed just as good as Fortaleza and El Tesoro.

  • @Ymh69969
    @Ymh69969 Жыл бұрын

    My favorites tequilas are the Azuñia Tequila añejo Black 2 Years Extra Aged and don pilar extra añejo! Ima have to try these thank you 🙏🏻

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 Жыл бұрын

    It's funny that I have 4 of the 5 that you recommended. Guessing gotta go find the last one.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Woooo! Hahaha happy to hear that. They truly are great options. And which is the last one you meant? El Tequileno?

  • @kawonewilliams1949

    @kawonewilliams1949

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern No I mean the Cazcanes. Never seen that one in my local Total Wine, or Tower Spirits. I might have to go back home to NYC to get that one.

  • @80sriceman
    @80sriceman Жыл бұрын

    I really like Siete Leguas line up, so good. What do you think of Centenario? I've seen El Tesoro but was hesitant to buy because if Costco carries it, I thought it would be commercialized.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    El Tesoro is one of my favorite tequila brands of all time. I havent had Centenario in a really long time and i dont remember what i thought tbh.

  • @bdwilcox

    @bdwilcox

    Жыл бұрын

    El Tesoro is one of the best tequilas made and is naturally made (i.e. no diffuser) and additive-free. Don't hesitate to buy it.

  • @80sriceman

    @80sriceman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bdwilcox Nice! thanks, I feel thirsty already!😆

  • @MAR108

    @MAR108

    Жыл бұрын

    My wife’s cousin works for centenario, and my wife being from the city that produces this tequila, she swears by it. Her and her entire family and friends only drink centenario since they say it’s the best tequila around.

  • @80sriceman

    @80sriceman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MAR108 Bought a bottle last night, its rrally good! I think I'll add that to my tequila line up.

  • @Superaficokings87
    @Superaficokings875 ай бұрын

    This guy es awesome. So well explained.

  • @rmika99
    @rmika999 ай бұрын

    Love your channel! Can you do a review of Rock n Roll Tequila? I've been seeing it a lot in S. FL and wondering it's source and if it's good or just a marketing gimmick...thanks!

  • @anthonyleon801
    @anthonyleon801 Жыл бұрын

    What’s your opinion on Don Julio 70 or Herradura Ultra Añejo?

  • @juggernaut316

    @juggernaut316

    Жыл бұрын

    Dj 70 is great. I like it better than 1942

  • @nirvana182ify
    @nirvana182ify Жыл бұрын

    Had siete leguas the last time I was in GDL. It was incredible. Go to’s are maestro, and herradura.

  • @TonyMuniz-ec3ri
    @TonyMuniz-ec3ri2 ай бұрын

    whats milagro tequila , i bought but i got all 3, anejo,blanco,repposado, but watching you , i need buy all 3 siete lequas. i would like to know tequilas for cocktails.thanks

  • @markwalsh2709
    @markwalsh2709 Жыл бұрын

    love your videos. Do you have a video on Tears Of Llorona Extra Anejo? it's one of my favorites, but expensive. I get it for about $229 for a 1 ltr, which is a good deal, but that's a once a year sort of thing.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven't had it myself yet because A. It's expensive and B. I never find it near me But I'll keep an eye out and if I do get my hands on some I'll gladly make a few videos on it

  • @coreysturghill7656
    @coreysturghill7656 Жыл бұрын

    I found the fortaleza in my area. Going to stock up lol.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Yes def stock up while you can.

  • @kevinwilson5590
    @kevinwilson5590 Жыл бұрын

    Lui, For those of us that like making Margaritas, which tequilas would you recommend. I've had El Tesoro and the Forteleaza and both are good. We obviously have like minded palettes.

  • @cynexyl
    @cynexyl Жыл бұрын

    Do you know about any good tequilas we can find in Brazil? I feel like I can only find Jose Cuervo around here and I don't think its any good

  • @erikdahl3171
    @erikdahl31712 ай бұрын

    Tried it recently, is good, but you are right doesn't quite taste like Tequila. Tasted like a vanilla shake, but was quite good and smooth. Thanks for the alternate recommendations.

  • @hdconstantin
    @hdconstantin Жыл бұрын

    OMG. These are my favorite brands. While I totally agree with you I’m mad you are letting the cat out of the bag! BTW, the Tesoro extra Anejo is better than the Anejo.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahahahaha I'm sorry! Happy you agree tho 😁🙏

  • @steveno7058
    @steveno7058 Жыл бұрын

    Fortaleza is amazing. After years of drinking low quality additive filled stuff, it was a real eye opener.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    It's an all time great for me. My personal #1 favorite.

  • @freddyobando9556

    @freddyobando9556

    Жыл бұрын

    Flecha Azul Añejo is very good and an alternative to the expensive 1942 and hard to find Fortaleza.

  • @fr1199

    @fr1199

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern award of the days go to you bro. Had me dying laughing after you said if your worried more about how you look with tequila then what your drinking 😂😂😂

  • @mopar440340

    @mopar440340

    Жыл бұрын

    Fortaleza

  • @JonnyOpinionated
    @JonnyOpinionated3 ай бұрын

    I second the notion that Fortaleza is the bomb! So tasty! Smoooooooth.

  • @FunkVirus55
    @FunkVirus55 Жыл бұрын

    What do you think of Painted Donkey Reposado? I don't know that I've ever had a tequila quite like it. Kinda floral. I didn't like it at first, but it's growing on me.

  • @ClaudeDiamond
    @ClaudeDiamond Жыл бұрын

    Love your Teq reviews. Bought a bottle of Don Julio Blanco @ $45 at Costco and I was so disappointed. It was drinkable but not better than other blancos at half the price.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah Don Julio is not good IMO. And for $45 you can sometimes even find Tequila Ocho

  • @imwithyou38
    @imwithyou38 Жыл бұрын

    my favorite tequila ive had is cabo wabo ive havent had it in a long time.....im looking at the prices online im not a tequlia drinker.....more into whiskey and havent looked for in a long time but they must and changed something within the company because back in like 08-09 a bottle of it was around 50 bucks but im looking and seeing it sell for 30 15 years later. i dont know how that makes sense. edit: nvm i figured out why.....the tequila is not the same anymore due to sammy selling the company. oh well

  • @lorenzo7842
    @lorenzo7842 Жыл бұрын

    I haven't tried the Fortaleza yet but i definitely will be. What's your thoughts on Adictivo?

  • @yo_soy_aaron
    @yo_soy_aaron Жыл бұрын

    have you tried Cascahuin (añejo)?, highly recommended, whats your opinion on Drqgones?

  • @creeplife2802
    @creeplife2802 Жыл бұрын

    My cousin and his cousin started their own tequila brand. It's really good tequila, but he said it has been difficult because celebrities bought up a bunch of the stock where they were getting their tequila from. His brand is azulillo. He said brands like tequila rose bought up most the stock, increasing their price per bottle, and amount of tequila they can get.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    That's been a huge issue from what I've been reading as well

  • @creeplife2802

    @creeplife2802

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern definitely sucks, but, you just gotta keep going🫡

  • @winstonmcgill6667

    @winstonmcgill6667

    Жыл бұрын

    Found Fortaleza in DC. 159.00 for the Blanco, to say the least I'm not giving into the price gouging being perpetrated by some unscrupulous retailers.

  • @roebucksruin
    @roebucksruin Жыл бұрын

    If people tried trading some of their crippling need of social acceptance for taste, they’d find a wealth of spirits and cocktails besides 1942 and espresso martinis.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    I do agree with this sentiment

  • @juggernaut316
    @juggernaut316 Жыл бұрын

    Don julio 70 is one of the best I've had, and at a great price point

  • @909devildog

    @909devildog

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree Don Julio 70 in my opinion is way better tha 1942!

  • @drd9136
    @drd9136 Жыл бұрын

    Diego and Maria, Excellent Blanco btw

  • @ernestcerami
    @ernestcerami Жыл бұрын

    Excellent choices for sure also G4 is an excellent tequila - my personal favorite

  • @aaronjones2038
    @aaronjones2038 Жыл бұрын

    G4, Siete Leguas, and Mijenta are my go to tequila brands currently

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    All 3 are out of this world. Def my faves too

  • @willirob1856
    @willirob1856 Жыл бұрын

    If you have not been to the Fortaleza distillery I highly recomend it. Just drop em an email and they will get you setup with a tour. You will have the place to yourself as it is done on request. They go by Los Abuelos in Mexico if you are in Mexico looking for it. They also have a still strength that is awesome.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    I am planning on going down there in 2023 hopefully int he spring! Can't wait 😁🙏

  • @saintshon6640
    @saintshon6640 Жыл бұрын

    Thoughts Deleon? I like it but I’d to hear your view on it..thanks

  • @WalkingOneLegAtATime
    @WalkingOneLegAtATime Жыл бұрын

    What are some good go to silver tequilas? I mostly make margaritas, and I am always questioning which is best for the money

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a video coming out in a few weeks about my favorite Blanco tequilas. But if you want to see what i prefer as my budget tequila options i posted this video a few weeks back! kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5-irLptmqjJo84.html

  • @josegarcia-garcia4383
    @josegarcia-garcia4383 Жыл бұрын

    I’m Mexican 💯🇲🇽 his right el tesoro one of the best tequila in 7 leguas .any tequila from Los Altos de Jalisco always is going to taste better

  • @eduardoantoniogarciacorrea6332
    @eduardoantoniogarciacorrea6332 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Guadalajara and I love tequila, my main grab is usually Los Abuelos (sell internationally as fortaleza) but my second favorite is a tequila call Los Búhos, sell by a tequila shop of the same name in Tlaquepaque, it's dirt cheap (under 20 bucks most of the time) if you're in Tlaquepaque this is must buy, definitely have the quality of a higher end tequila for a fraction of the prices

  • @fuckyoutube1999

    @fuckyoutube1999

    Жыл бұрын

    Los abuelos rifa. Cuando visito mi familia en Jalisco me compro tapatio, 7 leguas, y mi jefe dijo que le gusto tequila ocho en Mexico.

  • @luigi2018

    @luigi2018

    Жыл бұрын

    Mándame los búhos soy de tlajomulco pero vivo en California

  • @luisemilioperezflores3330

    @luisemilioperezflores3330

    Жыл бұрын

    Try tequila tres mujeres

  • @22K562

    @22K562

    Жыл бұрын

    Los abuelos tu si sabes mi amigo saludos

  • @kundalini6225
    @kundalini622511 ай бұрын

    Binny's Beverage Depot slipped me the Don Julio 70 Cristalino ANEJO in a box when I asked for regular Don Julio Anejo, and did not notice buying a bunch of other liquors; my bad however a learning experience. A friend had to have Don Julio Anejo for their B-Day, and not my choice. Don Julio 70 Cristalino ANEJO tastes NOTHING like any Anejo, very HOT, NOT smooth, and none of the complex flavors of a true Anejo tequila. Its not even good for a Blanco. You are very correct, countless other better true Tequilas.

  • @JulioMartinez-be8lx
    @JulioMartinez-be8lx Жыл бұрын

    🤔 interesting video… I just had Clase Azul Reposado…. Any thoughts 💭?

  • @letoatreides5553
    @letoatreides5553 Жыл бұрын

    Any opinion on the casa noble range of tequilas?

  • @craigalexander4532

    @craigalexander4532

    Жыл бұрын

    My favorite is the Casa Noble single barrel repo. Old square dark bottle.

  • @schulzeburch3741
    @schulzeburch3741 Жыл бұрын

    100% agree with 1942 and your alternatives. Fortaleza Repo and Cazcanes in top five. Do love the Volans Repo and basically most NOM 1579 tequila. Cascahuin Tahona Blanco a recent discovery that’s rocking it. Siete Lieguas Blanco 9s the only tequila I use for Ranch Water and Margaritas Keep up the great work

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend 😁🙏 happy you enjoyed the video. And yes Volans in incredible as well. I'm getting some in this week, Cascahuin i have not been able to get yet in MA

  • @ecruz6807
    @ecruz6807 Жыл бұрын

    What’s the closest drink to fortaleza cuz I’ve only been able to get one n it’s getting even harder to get now

  • @stacky512a
    @stacky512a Жыл бұрын

    if you are ever in Texas, find some Abandonado. The reposado is second to none. Unfortunately it's only imported to Texas nowadays.

  • @dbrooks7639
    @dbrooks7639 Жыл бұрын

    great info! what do you think about G4?

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    One of my absolute favorites brands of all time. Just hand to get your hands on at the moment

  • @bdwilcox

    @bdwilcox

    Жыл бұрын

    G4, Tequila Ocho, El Caballito, Mijenta, Pasote, Tapatio, Arette and ArteNOM 1146 are all excellent Añejos as well.

  • @DirtyHairy01
    @DirtyHairy01 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video that should really end the debate. Also “smoothness” isn’t a desirable trait in alcohol, usually just means flavour less, and loaded with chemicals/additives. I got all those brands except for Siete Leguas, Cazcanes, and I’ll get those too when I find them! Mixing cocktails with premium bottles isn’t a waste, nothing like drinking the best Tequila in the world. 😉🥳

  • @MotorHolmes

    @MotorHolmes

    Жыл бұрын

    What can be perceived as smoothness can absolutely be desirable. Taste is subjective. There are no hard lines.

  • @DirtyHairy01

    @DirtyHairy01

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MotorHolmes I think your conflating little to no ethanol burn, with bland flavour less alcohol. This is even more pronounced in Tequilas. Fortaleza is not “smooth” for example, it’s a flavour bomb!

  • @robertcherry7190

    @robertcherry7190

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DirtyHairy01 - I beg to differ, kinda. The bottles of Fortaleza I have had are smooth and Flavorful as compared to 1800 or Tradicional.

  • @MotorHolmes

    @MotorHolmes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DirtyHairy01 smoothness can be desirable. So can having almost no flavor. Again, taste is subjective and a cocktail could call for any type of spirit for the appropriate complement. Also, no one likes the idea of additives, but basically every food you eat has them. It’s nothing new and calling them “chemicals”, while accurate, is only done to make them sound scary.

  • @louiejones4092
    @louiejones4092 Жыл бұрын

    I've never drank the 1942 but I will say Don Julio Blanco is one of my favorite tequila's

  • @EmmaGrizzlyRose2.0
    @EmmaGrizzlyRose2.0 Жыл бұрын

    Cool, I’ll switch to 1942 Primavera 😎

  • @rolandolaserie6935
    @rolandolaserie6935 Жыл бұрын

    I agree when you say "stop buying celebrity tequilas". And i would add to that to think twice before buying heavily advertised tequilas like Don Julio in Jimmy Kimmel show, Patron tequila in the Sons of Anarchy series.1942 is overrated and overpriced.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    10000%. You speak nothing but the facts here.

  • @codychavarria6088

    @codychavarria6088

    Жыл бұрын

    Clase Azul too

  • @rolandolaserie6935

    @rolandolaserie6935

    Жыл бұрын

    @@codychavarria6088 clase azul use additives.

  • @bdwilcox

    @bdwilcox

    Жыл бұрын

    Santo Mezquila by Sammy Hagar is one of those rare celebrity spirits that is very good and reasonably priced.

  • @brandonsmith164

    @brandonsmith164

    Жыл бұрын

    1942 isn’t a celebrity Brand I’ve been drinking it since 2002

  • @Fenrirmors
    @Fenrirmors Жыл бұрын

    Which Tequila would you recommend for cocktails?

  • @lennongarcia9642

    @lennongarcia9642

    Жыл бұрын

    I too would love an answer to this

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    That depends on who you are. Are you making drinks for just yourself and friends at home? Are you a bar owner / bar manager ? Or are you trying to impress someone? Cazcanes and Fortaleza both have an amazing Still Strength that i think would make an amazing margarita but those bottles cost around $80. But if you're having a dinner party I'd say that's great. If you're looking for budget tequila options to make Cocktails and not break the bank i have a whole video on that right here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5-irLptmqjJo84.html

  • @ststst981

    @ststst981

    Жыл бұрын

    El Jimador Blanco. Cheap and decent enough for mixed drinks

  • @sav7568

    @sav7568

    Жыл бұрын

    The best price/flavor trade off for making tequila cocktails is Sauza Hornitos. It was recently rebranded as Sauza Hacienda Gold. Commemorativo is quite similar and also worth a try.

  • @bdwilcox

    @bdwilcox

    Жыл бұрын

    To mix? Inexpensive but quality ones would be best. Espolon, El Tequileno Blanco (this is actually a mixto, not a straight tequila), Espanita, Olmeca Altos, or Pueblo Viejo. In my area, G4 Blanco is $35 for a 750 ml and that is the best value for the money since it's an amazing tequila you can sip or mix.

  • @Rafma89
    @Rafma89 Жыл бұрын

    I’m not a tequila drinker but I am annoyed of my guests are struggling to find a bottle of Don Julio 1942. I will have some choices for them to have in my pantry.

  • @danielsb4126
    @danielsb4126 Жыл бұрын

    What you think about tres generaciones añejo honestly in one of my favorites

  • @muzaaaaak

    @muzaaaaak

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a good tequila. We keep that at our home.

  • @wadetriplett
    @wadetriplett Жыл бұрын

    It’s all preference and differences in palette. My favorite tequila of all time is, and will always, be Maestro Dobel Anejo. $50 a bottle.

  • @ECELTICS90

    @ECELTICS90

    Жыл бұрын

    They don’t knw about this more for us. El tesoro is good as well.

  • @a.b.2178

    @a.b.2178

    Жыл бұрын

    Dobel Diamante is great too

  • @TalootB
    @TalootB Жыл бұрын

    I be buying drinks between $15-$40 & no lie 6 months later they popular & cost $100+ I be like wtf! that was bottom shelf. White henn was the biggest theft to me that is left over residue put in a bottle 🤢🤮🤦🏾.

  • @JohnyLemillion
    @JohnyLemillion Жыл бұрын

    Casa Maestri is a great tequila aswell. The Reposado is insanely fantastic.

  • @abisaelcastillo9652
    @abisaelcastillo9652 Жыл бұрын

    Whats your opinion on maestro dobell? Have you had it?

  • @giovannisynthesis
    @giovannisynthesis Жыл бұрын

    Always buy your tequilas from authentic Mexican stores. If you see 1942 for $130 ish you know you’re in the right store. Vons will sell 1942 for $200 and other tequilas at a premium. Cosco from what I hear will have awesome deals.

  • @nestorgonzalez8021

    @nestorgonzalez8021

    Жыл бұрын

    False Mexican chain stores have followed suit as the Kroger, Safeway etc

  • @Aiyukkkkenn

    @Aiyukkkkenn

    Жыл бұрын

    What’s funny is Vallarta accidentally labeled clase azul at $110 when literally everyone else had it at $200 so I grabbed a bottle and turns out someone forgot to update it but they sold it to me at $110 (wasn’t a good tequila) and they updated the price immediately to $179

  • @giovannisynthesis

    @giovannisynthesis

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Aiyukkkkenn I always look for similar mistakes too. Almost got away with Don Felipe extra for $100

  • @doobiedoo7623
    @doobiedoo7623 Жыл бұрын

    I have a friend who is tequila drinking machine. While leaving Cancun Mexico we each bought a bottle of "Aha Toro" anejo tequila at the airport. The following weekend after coming back from Cancun my friend told me that the Aha Toro anejo was one of the best tequilas that he ever had. I am not a tequila drinker. A year later my friend was at my house for a gathering and I brought out the un-opened bottle of Aha Toro anejo and his eyes lite up. I tried it and it was really good tequila.

  • @beachFront1000

    @beachFront1000

    Жыл бұрын

    In the USA they sell it under the name AHA YETO

  • @doobiedoo7623

    @doobiedoo7623

    Жыл бұрын

    @@beachFront1000 I did not know that. Have you tried it and is it good?

  • @beachFront1000

    @beachFront1000

    Жыл бұрын

    @@doobiedoo7623 no..i just resarched it

  • @doobiedoo7623

    @doobiedoo7623

    Жыл бұрын

    @@beachFront1000 Try a shot if you see it somewhere like a bar. Make sure that it is the anejo.

  • @dave1986R
    @dave1986R2 ай бұрын

    In California they’re now selling Don Julio 1942 in those mini 50ml bottles for about $13.50. Which is kind of crazy, because the value isn’t in the juice that’s inside the bottle. It’s in the marketing and hype.

  • @josephmarshall1371
    @josephmarshall1371 Жыл бұрын

    You sold me on. Every day of the week twice Sunday. Which is my favorite saying. Lead pipe lock

  • @sergiocecin
    @sergiocecin Жыл бұрын

    As a MEXICAN who’s been drinking tequila for almost 25 years, I can tell you this guy has NO CLUE. Don Julio is one of the most traditional, prestigious and respected Tequila brands IN MEXICO, and has always been. Diageo IS NOT the owner of the brand, and neither has any relation on how the tequila is produced. Diageo is only the company that takes part of the distribution in USA, that’s it. To compare the 3 trashes to ANY Don Julio tequila (Don Julio 70, Reposado, Blanco, 1942) is beyond crazy, and shows he has no clue. In fact, the 3 tequilas he recommends, are not even sold in Mexico! Only Amazon sells them here, thats. It.

  • @chuylocsnms8670

    @chuylocsnms8670

    Жыл бұрын

    Dont worry he's getting sued by my company indeed

  • @CU.SpaceCowboy

    @CU.SpaceCowboy

    Жыл бұрын

    “as a mexican” lol stfu bro get over yourself

  • @horatiohornblower170

    @horatiohornblower170

    Жыл бұрын

    Casa Dragones is the best. Sorry

  • @ziggypop1977

    @ziggypop1977

    Жыл бұрын

    As soon as I read “Patron “ in the description. I knew this guy is full of shit. Nothing from the patron line comes close to Don Julio.

  • @nandoe3183

    @nandoe3183

    Жыл бұрын

    dang lol

  • @Jerpinoza671
    @Jerpinoza671 Жыл бұрын

    Next 2 vids on your Top 5 Blanco and Reposado

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! I have those two as my next planned videos actually 😂 or at least within the next few weeks of filming tbh.

  • @dyarab3830

    @dyarab3830

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern And they better include Fortaleza!!! ;)

  • @enchmengas6394
    @enchmengas6394 Жыл бұрын

    You sure know your drinks thanks 👉🏾👊🏾

  • @rogeryanez8107
    @rogeryanez8107 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video review brother, Any word on how La Gritona Tequila is?

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    I think La Gritona is wonderful. Excellent product, available in many places and such a great price. I love it in a cocktail as well

  • @Atothe7420
    @Atothe7420 Жыл бұрын

    😂 I agree. Unsure why people pay that much for Tequila. If most should be $50 with this economy. Most solid and best Tequilas should be $30-$45. Lo dice un paisa!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!! Exactly.

  • @JoeB1946
    @JoeB1946 Жыл бұрын

    My friend was bragging about buying a bottle of 1942 and I told him to try some El Tesoro and he said wow this is better than 1942 and I could buy three bottles of it for what I paid for the 1942. Fortaleza, El Tesoro, Ocho, and Milagro are my favorites.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! This right here!

  • @undutifultitan345

    @undutifultitan345

    Жыл бұрын

    Love milagro

  • @Spicy_guero
    @Spicy_guero Жыл бұрын

    Centenario plata is my to go to. Very underrated. Im going to try tesoro

  • @gladiator_games
    @gladiator_games Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man

  • @KKemp-bt6nl
    @KKemp-bt6nl Жыл бұрын

    To me, tequila is like cigars...I rock out with 1942, but someone else's palate might lean in a different direction.

  • @LeatherDaddy97

    @LeatherDaddy97

    Жыл бұрын

    Theres literally 0 reason to buy 1942

  • @CAM62633

    @CAM62633

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LeatherDaddy97 wym

  • @franciscodiaz3028

    @franciscodiaz3028

    Жыл бұрын

    This made no sense lol

  • @lunadejoshua

    @lunadejoshua

    Жыл бұрын

    Theres actually reports stating that Don Julio 1942 cant keep up with demand that the % of the alcohol isnt correct in some of the bottles. If your paying a premium but arent actually getting premium. Welp

  • @nestorgonzalez8021

    @nestorgonzalez8021

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lunadejoshua bingo

  • @iess2006
    @iess2006 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like you've learned a lot since your troubling 1942 video from about a year ago. I haven't had it yet, but Cazcanes seems overpriced for autoclave juice.

  • @bdwilcox

    @bdwilcox

    Жыл бұрын

    Nothing wrong with autoclave, in fact it might be better than some hornos because of how difficult brick overs are to clean. What you don't want is anything that's used a diffuser then pumped with additives.

  • @iess2006

    @iess2006

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bdwilcox Fair enough, but here in CO Cazcanes is about 40% more than most other brands that are top rated on TM, so I'm not sure why it's worth it.

  • @bdwilcox

    @bdwilcox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iess2006 I wasn't making reference to Cazcanes itself, but to the process being perfectly OK for a naturally produced product. I personally think there are many brands just as good as Cazcanes but much more affordable such as G4 and Tequila Ocho but Cazcanes is still an excellent product in no way diminished by their use of an autoclave.

  • @iess2006

    @iess2006

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bdwilcox Another good point, however I haven't run into an autoclave brand yet that I like including the El Tequileno Gran Reserva. Would u say that low pressure is better than high pressure autoclave?

  • @bdwilcox

    @bdwilcox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iess2006 I've never been able to tell the difference, same with a screw impeller for extraction versus a tahona or roller mill. I thought the higher temps of a high pressure autoclave or the contact point of a screw impeller might alter the flavor compounds of the agave but I've never noticed a difference. The real flavor and quality killers are diffusers, additives and thermal acid hydrolysis.

  • @LeonardoGarcia-kv2fl
    @LeonardoGarcia-kv2fl Жыл бұрын

    When I went to. It’s my parents in Jesús Maria Jalisco there was a very popular tequila maker called campo azul. They had some great añejo. Hard to find in the states.

  • @igoranisimov6549
    @igoranisimov654910 ай бұрын

    I was never able to find Fortaleza anywhere, I bought some El Tesoro and Cazcanes in Nashville, but it is 4-5 hours away from my home and I paid $100+ for a bottle. Locally I can buy Don Julio 1942 for $140 and it is great tequila. End of discussion.

  • @Bklyn2SoCal
    @Bklyn2SoCal Жыл бұрын

    Great job Lui you had me in the 1st min when you called out 1942 for the over priced imposter that it is. I thought I was drinking vodka. I'll def put your 3 recommendations on my 'got to get to" list & your content & solid in & out delivery earned you a subscriber. I'm a bourbon & rye guy who's really enjoying working Tequila into my rotation & if you did a get a chance to answer I have 2 to ask your opinion on please. I def prefer extra anejo & while likely over priced as well J.Cuervo's Reserva De LA Familia really won me over & started me on my tequila journey & Don Camilo organic extra anejo, any feedback on those? Thanks & best of luck with your channel.

  • @jasonczfan8658
    @jasonczfan8658 Жыл бұрын

    My local Walmart has the El Tesoro Anejo for $48.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! That a steal!

  • @bdwilcox

    @bdwilcox

    Жыл бұрын

    Take my money!!!!

  • @jasonczfan8658

    @jasonczfan8658

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bdwilcox yep. They always have it in stock too. Yesterday I went there and got some Tequila Ocho Plata for around $40. It’s good too

  • @bdwilcox

    @bdwilcox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jasonczfan8658 Don't miss out on G4, Mijenta, Pasote, Tapatio. Bandero and ArteNOM in that price range as well.

  • @tophersmith100

    @tophersmith100

    Жыл бұрын

    Might as well drink 1800

  • @athletic_status
    @athletic_status Жыл бұрын

    Working out and drinking tequila are one of many things I'm consistent with 💪🏿😅✌🏿

  • @bluejay1204
    @bluejay12046 ай бұрын

    I have a 1942 bottle from 2002. It is in a blue coffin box with a similar blue label. The box also says 60 Aniversario. It is still unopened, so I guess I have the option to drink it or maybe even to sell it. Which way would you go? Thanks for your time. I follow you on Instagram and KZread, so thanks for all of your insight.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    6 ай бұрын

    So if I'm not mistaken the ones from the early 2000s were much better than the ones released now. I think it's in a different shaped bottle as well, I think those are supposed to be legit. Haven't had it myself but I'm not really sure what I'd do.

  • @fettaboyproductions6022

    @fettaboyproductions6022

    4 ай бұрын

    Bro I've sampled all these tequilas to find an even some what similar alternative to 1942 and its price tag But nothing compares like at all 1942 is worth every penny It's smooth, makes you feel great and never gives you a headache or hangover I'm not saying the ones mention on here can't hang but they can't compare to 1942