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Thanks to the guys, and the lady, here who helped me understand the rather complex world of premium Tequila — the only world in this area that I know less about is that of premium Burbon. I was attempting to determine what to buy, as a Christmas present, for a discerning Tequila drinker, who is also a professional bartender, and a very good one — that’s how we became friends.
Until this point, I never even considered that there was such a person as a discerning Tequila drinker — I thought Tequila drinkers pretty much licked salt off their wrist, drank whatever was in the glass, and sucked a lime.
I learned there are 2 basic categories of Tequila (100% de Agave & Mixto) — 2 regional areas of tequila — highland and lowland — and for each of those two there are 5 types, generally based on the aging length and process — Blanco (Silver), Joven (Gold)Reposado (Aged), Anejo (Extra Aged), & Extra Anejo (Ultra Aged). They cost pretty much increases as the aging increases, and a fifth of Extra Anejo can run to $ 250.
After talking with these nice folks, and a little more research, I settled on 2 bottles — Tezon Blanco ($ 58.15) and Herradura Anejo ($ 49,95) — both are excellent sipping tequilas — so good that neither salt or a lime are required — and just keep them in the freezer, beside the nice bottle (s) of vodka. I bought the same for our house, as well.
It is so cool when buying a friend a Christmas present becomes a learning experience in the worls of food and drink. Thanks guys