El Tequileno Platino, Gran Reserva reposado, 50th Anniversary anejo (episode 46) tequila review




So many of us have had the dream of ditching it all to pursue a singluar vision of interest and pleasure.  But so few have actually DONE it!  On this episode of the “Tequila Whisperer” show you’ll meet Scarlet Sanschagrin who DID IT!
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Bargain Battle 5: El Ultimo Agave reposado vs. Tradicional reposado (episode 39) tequila review

Have you ever seen a winning streak like this? “El Ultimo Agave” reposado continues its proud reign as the mighty ruler of the $20 and under reposado kingdom! This week’s challenger was Mexico’s #1-selling reposado: Cuervo’s “Tradicional”.
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Teteo blanco (episode 26) tequila review

Th’ Lip  gets this question all the time, “What’s a good, cheap tequila?”  This show is one answer to that question, Friends.  Introducing “Teteo” blanco.  Here’s a newcomer on the gourmet tequila scene that doesn’t feature an expensive, hand-blown bottle, nor a cork, nor an exceptional taste profile.  Rather, with “Teteo” you get a good, solid, roasted agave taste with a surprising amount of chewy, mouthfeel.  In fact, the viscous mouth and the pleasing finish of this blanco were its greatest features.

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Partida Tequila blanco, reposado, anejo, “Elegante” (episode 22) tequila review

This just might be the “template” show by which all others are judged!  Th’ Lip  took on the entire Partida line from the amazingly refreshing blanco all the way to the super-exclusive “Elegante” extra anejo!  It was a rollicking affair that actually featured Lippy creating his own NEW MARGARITA! (“The GINGER LIP”)
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Bargain Battle 1: Kirkland extra anejo vs. Trader Joe’s Distinqt reposado (episode 14) tequila review

Grab a pencil and pad because th’ Lip  is BREAKING it DOWN on the inexpensive tequilas for your Holiday partying needs!

In this episode he compares Costco’s “Kirkland Extra-Aged anejo vs. Trader Joe’s “Dinstinqt” reposado. Both bottle roll in at about $20/per 750ml. That’s a good deal these days with tequila prices climbing every time a new brand is introduced! Lippy is here to help, friends. A winner WILL BE ANNOUNCED!
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