Jazzboy Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Hello all, A cousin of mine just got back from Mexico. Without me asking for anything, i brought me a bottle of tequila. Apparently he told the store owner that i smoke cigars and this is the bottle he suggested. I don't know anything about tequila and i never tasted it in my life. It does not show on the picture but there is a worm in the bottle. Does any of you know anything about this particular bottle ? Thanks. Tequila Hijos De Villa by Sylvain Tetreault, on Flickr Danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Nail Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 VERY highly suspect. I recommend sending this bottle to me. You know, so that I can get to the bottom of what it was you're enquiring about. DO NOT drink this without adult supervision. Jazzboy and vladdraq 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladdraq Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I see there is seco and oro leaves , but not ligero and volado. FAKE Jazzboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I haven't had this particular bottling but I'll put up 3 things that make it suspect for me... 1) Con Gusanito (with worm): it is mostly Mezcal not Tequila comes with the worm in with the bottle. Gimmicky practice and most of the reputable craft distillers will not do this. 2) Aging designation "Oro" (gold): means that coloring - most likely spirit caramel - not aging is used for the color. So much is usually used that it dumbs down the brightness of the agave flavours. Again, not done by reputable craft distillers. 3) No 100% agave designation: Any tequila made only with agave will state that on the label. The rest will use 60% agave and 40% sugar or syrup when bottled in Mexico because that's cheaper than agave and will ferment well. It actually might work with cigars (I wouldn't know). But more likely the store owner was trying to make a sale and made a suggestion in hopes your cousin would bite. Still nice of your cousin to think of you! Looks like a shots bottle for a party kind of tequila IMHO... jazie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzboy Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 I haven't had this particular bottling but I'll put up 3 things that make it suspect for me... 1) Con Gusanito (with worm): it is mostly Mezcal not Tequila comes with the worm in with the bottle. Gimmicky practice and most of the reputable craft distillers will not do this. 2) Aging designation "Oro" (gold): means that coloring - most likely spirit caramel - not aging is used for the color. So much is usually used that it dumbs down the brightness of the agave flavours. Again, not done by reputable craft distillers. 3) No 100% agave designation: Any tequila made only with agave will state that on the label. The rest will use 60% agave and 40% sugar or syrup when bottled in Mexico because that's cheaper than agave and will ferment well. It actually might work with cigars (I wouldn't know). But more likely the store owner was trying to make a sale and made a suggestion in hopes your cousin would bite. Still nice of your cousin to think of you! Looks like a shots bottle for a party kind of tequila IMHO... Thanks Frodo for providing useful information on that bottle. I might try it someday but i mus admit i don't have much interest for tequila in general. I think i will keep it until a see my cousin again and we can have a shot or two together this summer around the BBQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazie Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 There is some really tasty tequilas but I would say you must like floral flavours. I like a bit once in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzboy Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'll probably try it this summer just so i can at least say i tried it once !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Well. It clearly says in the bottle that it is Tequila Liquor. So obviously it is not not plain tequila. I am curious to know how it tastes though.... jazie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazie Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Wifeys uncle is visiting from California and brought me a gift. Never heard of this one before! Ianpc and Rye 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Haven't heard of it either but there are alot of small label bottlings out there. It does say 100% agave so that's encouraging... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 If there's a worm in the bottle its most likely Mezcal. Not Tequila. It's made from the same plant but via a different and "cheaper' process. It's more on the smokey side like a scotch. There's some really good Tequila out there that goes well with cigars. Mainly the Anejo and Reposado ones. They're amber in color, not clear. Clear is for shooters and mixers only. I'll second what @Frodo said too. Sounds like a cheaper version of Mezcal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 My girl brought this tequila over last week and we both enjoyed it very much. Crushed the bottle already punch clown and Ianpc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 @Rye very cool bottle. If you can get your hands on a Tequila called "Classe Azul" grab it. It comes in hand made white porcelain bottles. Smooth, buttery flavour. Best I've ever had so far. Bacchus, Boss Hog and Ianpc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 @Rye very cool bottle. If you can get your hands on a Tequila called "Classe Azul" grab it. It comes in hand made white porcelain bottles. Smooth, buttery flavour. Best I've ever had so far. I think I've seen it but I am very reluctant to drop Scotch prices on tequila's. I was given a bottle of oak barrelled Herradurra that was an incredible sipper, but shit a brick when I went to replace it and found it sells for 350+ a bottle here. Too many good ones in the sub 100 range and I've found I've been good at kicking the fancy packaging habit in all my luxuries purchases the past few years. jazie and Ianpc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianpc Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 5 hours ago, Rye said: My girl brought this tequila over last week and we both enjoyed it very much. Crushed the bottle already Just saw this today at the lcbo, passed on it, but will hard back soon and grab one to try, been really enjoying a good tequila lately... I also haven't bit the bullet on the "classe azul" bottle, one day I will tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 On 5/30/2017 at 2:32 PM, Rye said: I think I've seen it but I am very reluctant to drop Scotch prices on tequila's. I was given a bottle of oak barrelled Herradurra that was an incredible sipper, but shit a brick when I went to replace it and found it sells for 350+ a bottle here. Too many good ones in the sub 100 range and I've found I've been good at kicking the fancy packaging habit in all my luxuries purchases the past few years. It's a lot cheaper in Mexico. Of course. $35USD for a 375ml bottle. Canadian prices are of course a ripoff. If you know anyone coming back from Mexico out of Cancun, make deal for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curiosity Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 You guys talking about this one?? I'll admit its smooth as ever and packs a punch. I didnt open the other one yet.. Rye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curiosity Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I found this one and I really enjoy it. Thinking of getting another bottle. jazie, Rye and CoolBlueSmoke 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_O Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 My wife's partner just got back from Cancun and brought me this bottle. I've never heard of Licor de Tequila before but who knows... could be good. Sent from my SM-G955W using Tapatalk jazie and Rye 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 It's a tequila-based liquor. Not sure of the specifics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazie Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Neighbour and some friends came over last night this got opened and drained rather quickly. Surprisingly good stuff Rye and CoolBlueSmoke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianpc Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 11 hours ago, jazie said: Neighbour and some friends came over last night this got opened and drained rather quickly. Surprisingly good stuff Excellent stuff, have really enjoyed all the Casamigo’s! jazie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazie Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Breaking this old bottle open tonight. I believe one of the Winnipeg brothers sent this to me, thank you! Frodo, Danny, Rye and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Just picked this up, 100% blue agave and was 7$ off so 27$. Gets really good reviews. Ever since a friend gave me a shot of good sipping tequila I've been intrigued. Tequila and tonic is another one of those drinks I'd never heard of so I can see some of those in my future if on the rocks isn't for me. But overall I think tequila has gotten a bad rap from college kids downing cheap swill. Also yes the worm in the bottle usually implies it's shitty jazie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazie Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 1:18 AM, Andy said: Just picked this up, 100% blue agave and was 7$ off so 27$. Gets really good reviews. Ever since a friend gave me a shot of good sipping tequila I've been intrigued. Tequila and tonic is another one of those drinks I'd never heard of so I can see some of those in my future if on the rocks isn't for me. But overall I think tequila has gotten a bad rap from college kids downing cheap swill. Also yes the worm in the bottle usually implies it's shitty I've had the Reposado and it's a decent drink, I bet this isn't bad either! Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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