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r/tequila • … • u/LukeRobert

Seeking recommendation to expand my taste and palate.

Good day, fine tequila aficionados. I'm here to solicit recommendations on where to go next with tequila. At this point in time, I'm looking to stay under $50(ish) and have a wide range of stores carrying a nice variety of stock. Here's my current experience/preference:

* **Espolon Anejo** - My first venture beyond Jose. Enjoyed it well enough neat and on the rocks, but not sure I'm crazy about the bourbon barrel aging - a little bit more burn than I wanted, or maybe it's the oakyness. I don't have enough experience to say for sure. * **Milagro Anejo** - I *really* enjoy this straight, rocks, or sweetened up with just a little Seven Up. Much milder flavor than the Espolon. * **Cazadores Blanco** - Picked up for mixing/shooting. Mild flavor, have made some great margaritas with it. Haven't spent much time with it as a sipper, but I've enjoyed having it in the cabinet.

Additional reference of my taste preferences, outside of tequila (not sure if they're relevant, but maybe they align with your preferences and will encourage recommendations):

* Have sampled a few scotches and am definitely not crazy about peat as a flavor profile, but have found myself quite fond of the **Balvenie Double Wood 12**. * In beer, my baseline for enjoyment is a German/Belgian style amber ale. Not a hophead (I've enjoyed a rare IPA on occasion, but high IBU is not my game). Reds, Wheats, Pales, and Pils are regularly enjoyed. I'll throw a porter or stout into a pick-six pack, but anything too bitter turns me off. * In wine, I'm a red over white guy, with pinot grigio and dessert wines being the exception. Lately my tastes have swayed toward Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and some fantastic Montepulciano reds. Merlot is usually pretty safe if it doesn't boast an overly oaky flavor, and I don't usually go for Cabs.

Thanks in advance, /r/tequila!

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