Some day when Th’ Lip is old and grey (well OLD, anyway..) he may look back on this Fortaleza show and think, “Yes, that was a highlight; I was lucky enough to sit down with a true modern-day GIANT in the tequila field, drink his masterwork, and ask a few illuminating questions”.
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7 Leguas_blanco, reposado, anejo, D’Antano & beyond! (episode 35) tequila review
Wow! Talk about a show that covers *almost* everything – then a little bit more! This 7 Leguas episode introduces David Grapshi (Tequila National Sales Manager for 7 Leguas) to our family of tequila aficionados. Th’ Lip was honored to host Sr. Grapshi and pepper him with all manner of questions; 7 Leguas-based and many that were more general, tequila history-centric.
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Tequila Tasting Techniques 101 (episode 5) tequila review
What a RARE treat! Lippy is joined by David Yan, International Tequila Ambassador for Casa Noble Tequila! Yan expertly guides Lippy through the 5 basic tasting techniques and shows how to prepare the mouth as a total sensory organ for a fuller appreciation of tequila!
You can learn along with th’ Lip!
Quita Penas blanco – Puro vs. Mixto!! (episode 3) tequila review
In this episode Lippy discovers the hidden taste secrets between the 100% agave Quita Penas blanco and the less pure “mixto” version of the same. Which tequila will reign triumphant? And will Lippy EVER stop singing?
Pueblo Viejo blanco, reposado, anejo {Treasure bottles} (episode 2) tequila review
Th’ Lip goes for the slow and steady approach. He tastes all three ages of Pueblo Viejo tequila (old recipe “TREASURE BOTTLES”) — then tops ’em off with a taste of their patriarch, Orgullo 2 yr. anejo. It’s a Casa San Matias mash-up you don’t want to miss. Add the formidable (and visually elusive) “Vicky V” into the mix, and you have yourself another first class tequila frenzy! Enjoy!