What took so long, eh? A post about Tequila....
Tequila is produced in Mexico. And a particular part of Mexico. As champagne is only a 'sparkling wine' outside of a particular part of France, tequila is only made within a certain physical location in Mexico.
And some tequila is made for distribution in Mexico and some is made for export.
We've tried - in our time here - to find a tequila that we like, preferably a bit smokey yet smooth. And we've found several that will fill the bill.
However, while still in southern California we ate frequently (about 5 or 6 nights a week during the last year) at a family-run restaurant in nearby Chatsworth. And our favorite tequilas there were Partida and Tres Generationes. Both were available in a Reposada version, with enough time in a recycled whiskey barrel to impart a fine smokey taste. It wasn't necessary to go with the Añejo version, but the Reposada was my favorite.
Most mixed drinks are made with the Silver (no time in wood) version and there are those who say 'Why bother with Resposada or Añejo in a mixed drink?' Well, I'm here to tell you that if you can't taste the difference between a Silver and at least a Reposada, your tongue needs an overhaul!
Our waiters used to look at me when I ordered the margaritas as if I was wasting the Reposada tequila, but as long as I could taste the difference, it was worth the upcharge.
Michael recently discovered Partida Reposada at a local beverage shop (La Europea - which has branches all over Mexico - including the place we're visiting later in January, Cabo San Lucas) which carries Partida and we've sprung for the cost. Perhaps we need to introduce my brother to Partida...
Now Michael tells me that Tres Generationes is available both at La Europea and Mega (which forms part of our back wall in the backyard). I'll probably be there tomorrow shopping....
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