Blind tastings are the easiest way to seek out out what you actually like, free of selling hype, bias, and former experiences. In addition they provide the alternative to expertise tequila in an entire new means—utilizing solely your senses.
That’s why we conduct common “Tequila Problem” blind tasting occasions which are open to the general public. For those who’re interested by our latest tastings, and the outcomes, you will discover them right here. We’ll replace this web page with new outcomes as they roll in. (Right here’s how you can get notified when this web page updates.)
Have a look, under, and tell us if something surprises you!
Are you up the problem? Check out our tasting occasion calendar and reserve your spot.
Sept 30, 2019 / Quinta Don Jose Lodge
Which Are the Tequilas Common Individuals Favor?
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Members: 17
Participant Sorts: Aficionados/Shoppers
Particular Toast: Hacienda Los Alamos (La Cata) Single Barrel Further Añejo
Abstract:
- There have been no tequila business folks or bartenders at this occasion (just some adicionados), so we consider the outcomes mirror slightly extra of what common shoppers suppose. That stated, San Matias Gran Reserve Blanco, which is a comparatively new product from Casa San Matias, scored essentially the most factors. So far as we will inform, that is solely obtainable in Mexico, and sells for about $373 MXN (about $19 USD) for a 750ml bottle. It’s not overly complicated, however has cooked agave and black pepper within the aroma and taste. In second place was Casamigos Blanco (NOM 1416), a model that’s getting quite a lot of consideration within the USA. The members responded favorably to the extreme vanilla aroma and candy taste of this product. The third highest-scoring was Tequila G4 Blanco, which is normally a type of merchandise that’s preferred by each the buyer/aficionado and bartender/business crowds alike. Actually, we had been shocked to see that it completed the place it did. The highest three had been fairly shut in factors, however then the underside three actually dropped off. Herradura Silver scored a mean of 80.703 factors, and Casa Dragones Blanco collected a mean of 79.141 factors. The bottom rating went to Gran Reserva de Don Alberto Blanco. Individuals talked about that it had a smokey, and considerably plastic aroma that reminded them of mezcal. Maybe it might have completed higher in a lineup with mezcal, however it was not most well-liked by tequila drinkers.
Aug 19, 2019 / Quinta Don Jose Lodge
Felipe Does It Once more; Bartenders vs. Shoppers
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Members: 18
Participant Sorts: Tequila Trade; Aficionados/Shoppers; Bartenders
Particular Toast: Fortaleza Reposado – Winter Mix 2019
Abstract:
- As soon as once more, Felipe Camarena, and his distillery “El Pandillo,” grabbed essentially the most factors from the three major teams of members: bartenders, shopper/aficionado, and tequila business folks. Terralta Blanco scored highest of all of the merchandise by a formidable margin. Second place was one other traditionally-made product, Cascahuín Tahona Blanco (a tequila that scored the best in a earlier tasting.) Tres Generaciones Plata scored increased than it did in earlier tastings this time round. Each Tres Generaciones and newcomer model Cierto Blanco had been widespread with the shoppers/aficionados within the group. Cierto Blanco, which is made at NOM 1146, scored a formidable 84.25 with the buyer/aficionado section. It was not, nonetheless, widespread with bartenders, who felt the product was too clear and easy. (They have an inclination to love merchandise which have a outstanding character.) This illustrates the distinction between the palates of bartenders vs. shoppers. Casa Dragones, a diffuser product, bought low scores from all segments. The particular toast was Fortaleza Reposado Winter Mix 2019, a model new, restricted launch, product quickly to be made obtainable to the market, which incorporates a mix of American and French oak aged tequila at a barely increased proof. (It’s scrumptious!)
July 29, 2019 / Quinta Don Jose Lodge
Newcomer Wins High Scores; Completely different Diffuser Merchandise, Similar Unhappy Outcomes
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Members: 19
Participant Sorts: Restaurant house owners; Tequila Trade; Aficionados; Tequila Newbies
Particular Toast: Cierto Tequila Añejo
Abstract:
- Diffuser merchandise completed in the identical place as in earlier blind tastings — final. Big reward for the highest-rated tequila, newcomer Volans Blanco, a really small batch product made at El Pandillo (NOM 1579) by Felipe Camarena. Second highest rated was one other San Matias Tahona Blanco, revealing that tahona-made merchandise had been the most well-liked with this crowd. In third place was one other traditionally-made beloved Camarena household product, Tapatio Blanco, from the La Alteña distillery (NOM 1139). The Particular Toast tequila, Cierto Tequila Añejo, is model new to the market. It’s made by Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza at La Tequileña (NOM 1146). Every of our blind tastings end with a toast in honor of those that are nonetheless creating distinctive merchandise.
July 02, 2019 / De La O
Robust Crowd: Trade Execs and Bartenders
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Members: 29
Participant Sorts: Bartenders; Tequila Trade; Aficionados
Particular Toast: Suave Tequila “V.S.B.” Further Añejo
Abstract:
- As soon as once more, the diffuser merchandise scored lowest. The gang was an excellent mixture of tequila business professionals and bartenders, with a number of aficionados sprinkled in. This group of business professionals appeared to be arduous to impress, and rated the merchandise a lot decrease than traditional. That is normally widespread for individuals who have by no means rated blind earlier than. (We see low ranking as clear proof of the large impact that advertising and marketing can have on shoppers’ perceptions! On common, we consider that advertising and marketing contributes about 10 factors to the ultimate rating.)
Might 27, 2019 / Quinta Don Jose Lodge
Diffuser vs. Every little thing Else
Location: Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico
Members: 19
Participant Sorts: Aficionados; Bartenders; Tequila Trade; Lodge House owners
Particular Toast: Cascahuín Further Añejo (French Oak Completed)
Abstract:
- This blind tasting lineup included a big selection of manufacturing processes. When the outcomes had been revealed, the two diffuser-made merchandise completed final, and all non-diffuser merchandise had been in shut proximity to one another.
April 28, 2019 / Quinta Don Jose Lodge
Mixto Shock!
Location: Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico
Members: 33
Participant Sorts: Aficionados; Bartenders
Particular Toast: Volans Further Añejo
Abstract:
- These members had been seasoned tequila aficionados, so we included 7 within the lineup. The brand-new Cascahuín Tahona scored the best (no shock there), however El Tequileño Blanco, a mixto, completed in 2nd place. Shock!! Not all mixtos are unhealthy! This bought the group speaking—which is healthier, a mixto, or a diffuser-made product? The group felt that the outcomes spoke for themselves.
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