STOP Drinking Don Julio 1942! Drink These Tequila Brands Instead!

[@Neekssterr]

You can always palm test tequilas. Put a drop on your palm and rub your hands together. If your hands are sticky. There are additives

[@Lui_Fern]

Yes that is a good way of having some indication.

[@bdwilcox]

You can also boil a small amount off and if any sediment is left behind, that's usually added sugar or glycerin.

[@Mrmeowgi123]

​@@Lui_Fern lmfao, acting as if you knew that already give Nicolas credit and thank him for teaching you because you clearly didn't know

[@sebastianmorales2753]

@@Mrmeowgi123 bro it's his channel give him the benefit of the doubt lol

[@themessenger2356]

This only works for blancos

[@gustavoadolfolujanmoreno6279]

As a Mexican born and raised in Mexico who worked in Guadalajara for a couple of years I can tell you there's nothing wrong with Don Julio 1942. It's only overpriced in the US and of course paying $1000 at a club is insane. If you happen to be in Mexico at a Soriana supermarket or Walmart the price will be ok. This is not your daily tequila because it isn't cheap. However, for a special occasion to celebrate, a birthday, Christmas, a goal accomplished, this is a fine gift that any Mexican would be glad to accept. Edit: I just checked the price at Costco Mexico and it is $150 including taxes, which I concede is a little bit more of what I remember (inflation is a bitch). However, I stick to what I said, if you have a special occasion and the person knows about tequila this is a fine present.

[@andya539]

If the person knows about tequila they'll know you overpaid for a tequila that has competitors in quality in the 40 dollar range

[@AB_Castle3253]

As a Mexican living in Mexico now I’d say Maestro Dobell gives it a run for it’s money

[@andya539]

El tesoro is extremely good I've given to people who swear they don't like Tequila and they love it, if you haven't tried it definitely do I'll have to check out Maestro Dobel, any specific classification?

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@andya539 g4 is great as well

[@victorheredia5835]

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[@ismaelvelazquez1807]

Soy mexicano me encanta el tequila me encanta el don julio 1942 pero? Cómo bien dices acabo de probar el Fortaleza reposado y deberás es grandioso!!! Es un tequilazo! Es para mí el mejor tequila precio calidad robusto, con gran cuerpo pero digerible con gran sabor, en México se consigue la botella en aproximadamente 80 dólares y lo vale cada centavo! También entro al mercado un tequila que está destilando moet conjuntamente con henesy que se llama "volcán" y debo decir que están haciendo bien las cosas otra vez el reposado Fran tequila su más suave que el fortaleza pero muy bueno y la botella está más o menos en 60 dólares saludos desde México!

[@chrisholmes3869]

Thank you so much for showing me El Tesoro. When I have friends over and show them the bottle, none of them have heard of it and it tastes absolutely amazing. Even my friends who “don’t like tequila” are amazed by how smooth and flavorful it is.

[@Lui_Fern]

My pleasure! Happy you enjoyed El Tesoro

[@psteen67]

I've been saying Fortaleza is better than 1942 for some time now. Pretty cool to see you agree and feature it first.

[@xSintex]

Everyone knows Fortaleza is amazing. But you're sooner to invest the 80 bucks into S&P500 and save enough for 1942, than you are to find a Fortaleza Anejo on the shelf.

[@nickyamertil9458]

I was big on tequila until i tried Mezcal. Bought from a local distiller in Mexico sold in plastic bottle. Rich flavour, smokey and refreshing. 🤤

[@Lui_Fern]

Mezcal certainly is my favorite spirit to drink as well!

[@GrantMcWilliams]

I was in Oaxaca many years ago and went to some mezcalerias in the valley and found some extra añejo (not technically a designation) and loved it but didn't buy it. At the time I lived in the states so when I returned I went out to buy the best Mezcal I could buy. I paid 3x as much for it and it wasn't hardly drinkable. We used it for flavoring for chili and then eventually gave away the rest. We tried several others and finally gave up. I've lived in Mexico now for years and there's a lot of stuff here that is fantastic but it's not owned by a large conglomerates and is never exported. Mezcal, Tequila, Sotol, Bacanora, Raicilla, and Charanda etc. We even have a growing whiskey market! The whiskey isn't great yet but they're making huge strides. The same for beer. I just did my review of my 132nd Mexican dark craft beer. None of them are exported. Good stuff.

[@getminesallday24]

Mezcal de tonaya

[@jjs8046]

Mezcal is great although almost not available where I live.

[@ale41391]

Agreed. Mezcal all the way. Just had a laugh with a bartender buddy about this bottle and the kids/rich kids thinking they having something good haha. Such a dumb hype. Mezcal far more delicious and way more different varieties for way better prices! I've gotten some sub $20 bottles here in Chicago that are leagues ahead of tequila. Cool bottle tho!

[@oscarrodriguez801]

From my experience I didn’t really get the difference between bad and good tequila until I got into bourbons and now tequilas are low proof next to my bourbons and I discovered better the flavors in tequila. I enjoy fortaleza and even clase azul when I need something sweet. But I recommend try bourbons and then get back to tequilas and it changes your taste buds.

[@billyyank5807]

So try whiskey from Kentucky.......?

[@rrarre]

what’s a good bourbon ?

[@vincentlafranchi8409]

the agave azul is a distinct gushed flavor like the pete in scotch. it's what last on the pallet.

[@georgepavlik9055]

Tequila Ocho Plata is my favorite but also harder to find in my local liquor store because I always buy out the measly 4 bottles they stock. Fortaleza isn't stocked in my state liquor store, but Tequila Ocho is only a few dollars cheaper and quite similar.

[@Lui_Fern]

Tequila Ocho is such an incredible brand and product. One of my favorites

[@elmaromero8585]

Also G4 is gd

[@rolandolaserie6935]

I agree when you say "stop buying celebrity tequilas". And i would add to that to think twice before buying heavily advertised tequilas like Don Julio in Jimmy Kimmel show, Patron tequila in the Sons of Anarchy series.1942 is overrated and overpriced.

[@Lui_Fern]

10000%. You speak nothing but the facts here.

[@codychavarria6088]

Clase Azul too

[@rolandolaserie6935]

@@codychavarria6088 clase azul use additives.

[@bdwilcox]

Santo Mezquila by Sammy Hagar is one of those rare celebrity spirits that is very good and reasonably priced.

[@brandonsmith164]

1942 isn’t a celebrity Brand I’ve been drinking it since 2002

[@tomz6594]

I tend to be more of a scotch fan but El Tesoro has been my go to tequila for a long time.

[@Lui_Fern]

El Tesoro is sooooo good!

[@jdb9388]

i know right was thinking about a nice Islay single malt ie Ardbeg 10 whilst watching this, although tequila is a nice change

[@djphat1736]

The problem with tequila is that many people don't like the burn or the sometimes harsh taste. When it has almost no taste (not over powering), and almost no burn. People will drink more of it. The good tequilas that have real flavor are regulated to margaritas. Clase Azul is awesome for that reason. And it's more on the sweet side. So even more inviting to those that want to drink it straight up or with a lime. Its overly expensive but, it fits the times and the folks that want to drink "that". To each is own.

[@pdgoblue2518]

You're not going to like what he has to say about clase azul

[@gliderc]

El tequileño is amazing, tasted it in Mexico and glad to see it’s making waves here in the states.

[@ShaneSimpson1]

Fortaleza has been my go to for years, ever since my bartender friend showed it to me. Glad to see it getting some more love

[@RockyDrago84]

More love?!?! It's the #1 rated tequila in the world.

[@alexrodriguez6437]

It’s also super expensive right now.

[@josegarcia-garcia4383]

I’m Mexican 💯🇲🇽 his right el tesoro one of the best tequila in 7 leguas .any tequila from Los Altos de Jalisco always is going to taste better

[@sergiocecin]

As a MEXICAN who’s been drinking tequila for almost 25 years, I can tell you this guy has NO CLUE. Don Julio is one of the most traditional, prestigious and respected Tequila brands IN MEXICO, and has always been. Diageo IS NOT the owner of the brand, and neither has any relation on how the tequila is produced. Diageo is only the company that takes part of the distribution in USA, that’s it. To compare the 3 trashes to ANY Don Julio tequila (Don Julio 70, Reposado, Blanco, 1942) is beyond crazy, and shows he has no clue. In fact, the 3 tequilas he recommends, are not even sold in Mexico! Only Amazon sells them here, thats. It.

[@chuylocsnms8670]

Dont worry he's getting sued by my company indeed

[@CU.SpaceCowboy]

“as a mexican” lol stfu bro get over yourself

[@horatiohornblower170]

Casa Dragones is the best. Sorry

[@ziggypop1977]

As soon as I read “Patron “ in the description. I knew this guy is full of shit. Nothing from the patron line comes close to Don Julio.

[@nandoe3183]

dang lol

[@creeplife2802]

My cousin and his cousin started their own tequila brand. It's really good tequila, but he said it has been difficult because celebrities bought up a bunch of the stock where they were getting their tequila from. His brand is azulillo. He said brands like tequila rose bought up most the stock, increasing their price per bottle, and amount of tequila they can get.

[@Lui_Fern]

That's been a huge issue from what I've been reading as well

[@creeplife2802]

@@Lui_Fern definitely sucks, but, you just gotta keep going🫡

[@winstonmcgill6667]

Found Fortaleza in DC. 159.00 for the Blanco, to say the least I'm not giving into the price gouging being perpetrated by some unscrupulous retailers.

[@PWRDBYVIBRNM]

My stance has always been if a celebrity is endorsing it stay away. I love finding small batch liquors. Definitely going to try these try!

[@tylertripp618]

I've only heard good things about Number Juan Brand Tequila, but I'm not the best at telling what's great quality. I bought one of the cheaper ones and it seemed really good to me.

[@OldWorldNobility]

I'm no tequila conesouor, but a few months ago, I tried one called Tarantula Azul and loved it. I've never been a hard spirits shots person, and Tarantula changed that. It mixed well in anything too.

[@traxdaze]

It's still fairly new. My store legit only has mini bottles but it's legit amazing

[@fullmindstorm]

There is one ☝️ A legend in Jalisco Mexico that even the jimadores who well know quality in tequila would drink back 20 years ago, when it wasn’t as available, San Matias would only release a certain amount and it would be gone. Now its more main stream and available since it got noticed and started winning awards, San Matias Gran Reserva Extra Añejo. Its just great tequila, and at a humble price still of 50 dollars, beats any Don Julio, its still my favorite ❤️ Edit: Its so good, people have mentioned it has to have additives, but testing have showed it not to, and you can find those tests on youtube and online, its just good stuff.

[@wadetriplett]

It’s all preference and differences in palette. My favorite tequila of all time is, and will always, be Maestro Dobel Anejo. $50 a bottle.

[@ECELTICS90]

They don’t knw about this more for us. El tesoro is good as well.

[@a.b.2178]

Dobel Diamante is great too

[@nirvana182ify]

Had siete leguas the last time I was in GDL. It was incredible. Go to’s are maestro, and herradura.

[@juggernaut316]

Don julio 70 is one of the best I've had, and at a great price point

[@909devildog]

I agree Don Julio 70 in my opinion is way better tha 1942!

[@pressuregotit5964]

Hell Yeah

[@willirob1856]

If you have not been to the Fortaleza distillery I highly recomend it. Just drop em an email and they will get you setup with a tour. You will have the place to yourself as it is done on request. They go by Los Abuelos in Mexico if you are in Mexico looking for it. They also have a still strength that is awesome.

[@Lui_Fern]

I am planning on going down there in 2023 hopefully int he spring! Can't wait 😁🙏

[@dave1986R]

In California they’re now selling Don Julio 1942 in those mini 50ml bottles for about $13.50. Which is kind of crazy, because the value isn’t in the juice that’s inside the bottle. It’s in the marketing and hype.

[@roebucksruin]

If people tried trading some of their crippling need of social acceptance for taste, they’d find a wealth of spirits and cocktails besides 1942 and espresso martinis.

[@Lui_Fern]

I do agree with this sentiment

[@sunbrah]

I've bought myself Arette Reposado today. I got into Tequila with Tiscaz Blanco but with your suggestion in multiple videos I found it in my country of Slovenia. Tho it was around 40€ but I'll say it was well worth it. It's definitely both as a relaxing drink and a celebration/party drink. The taste is just wow... The barrel notes make that agave flavour so complete. For its affordable price it's Hella premium

[@imwithyou38]

my favorite tequila ive had is cabo wabo ive havent had it in a long time.....im looking at the prices online im not a tequlia drinker.....more into whiskey and havent looked for in a long time but they must and changed something within the company because back in like 08-09 a bottle of it was around 50 bucks but im looking and seeing it sell for 30 15 years later. i dont know how that makes sense. edit: nvm i figured out why.....the tequila is not the same anymore due to sammy selling the company. oh well

[@johnmuffler1695]

One of my favorite tequilas to sip on is one called Tears of Llorona, it's very pricy sadly but is one of the best things i have ever tasted. Also, its additive free

[@eduardoantoniogarciacorrea6332]

I live in Guadalajara and I love tequila, my main grab is usually Los Abuelos (sell internationally as fortaleza) but my second favorite is a tequila call Los Búhos, sell by a tequila shop of the same name in Tlaquepaque, it's dirt cheap (under 20 bucks most of the time) if you're in Tlaquepaque this is must buy, definitely have the quality of a higher end tequila for a fraction of the prices

[@fuckyoutube1999]

Los abuelos rifa. Cuando visito mi familia en Jalisco me compro tapatio, 7 leguas, y mi jefe dijo que le gusto tequila ocho en Mexico.

[@Retro_luigiboy]

Mándame los búhos soy de tlajomulco pero vivo en California

[@luisemilioperezflores3330]

Try tequila tres mujeres

[@22K562]

Los abuelos tu si sabes mi amigo saludos

[@igoranisimov6549]

I was never able to find Fortaleza anywhere, I bought some El Tesoro and Cazcanes in Nashville, but it is 4-5 hours away from my home and I paid $100+ for a bottle. Locally I can buy Don Julio 1942 for $140 and it is great tequila. End of discussion.

[@aaronjones2038]

G4, Siete Leguas, and Mijenta are my go to tequila brands currently

[@Lui_Fern]

All 3 are out of this world. Def my faves too

[@gumgoose]

San matias tahona reposado and anejo are by far my favorites to recommend to people

[@giovannisynthesis]

Always buy your tequilas from authentic Mexican stores. If you see 1942 for $130 ish you know you’re in the right store. Vons will sell 1942 for $200 and other tequilas at a premium. Cosco from what I hear will have awesome deals.

[@nestorgonzalez8021]

False Mexican chain stores have followed suit as the Kroger, Safeway etc

[@Aiyukkkkenn]

What’s funny is Vallarta accidentally labeled clase azul at $110 when literally everyone else had it at $200 so I grabbed a bottle and turns out someone forgot to update it but they sold it to me at $110 (wasn’t a good tequila) and they updated the price immediately to $179

[@giovannisynthesis]

@@Aiyukkkkenn I always look for similar mistakes too. Almost got away with Don Felipe extra for $100

[@erikdahl3171]

Tried it recently, is good, but you are right doesn't quite taste like Tequila. Tasted like a vanilla shake, but was quite good and smooth. Thanks for the alternate recommendations.

[@cpaganjr123]

What do you guys think of Casa Migos Añejo? I thought It was pretty good. But my favorite tequila right now is Class de Azul Añejo. I do want to try Fortaleza Añejo. That will be my next tequila to try. I was not a fan of 1942. I was not aware of the chemical additives in certain tequilas. I am aware now, thank you 👍🏽

[@JAYCEE-xm5dd]

Casamigos Añejo is my current favorite sipping tequila

[@louiejones4092]

I've never drank the 1942 but I will say Don Julio Blanco is one of my favorite tequila's

[@anthonyleon801]

What’s your opinion on Don Julio 70 or Herradura Ultra Añejo?

[@juggernaut316]

Dj 70 is great. I like it better than 1942

[@philtron1969]

I do love the 1942. But, it's a special occasion bottle due to its price point. I LOVE Socorro!! It's the tequila that makes folks who think they don't like tequila like tequila! I'm finding the anajo for around $40 in the Austin area. It drinks like a $150 bottle.

[@80sriceman]

I really like Siete Leguas line up, so good. What do you think of Centenario? I've seen El Tesoro but was hesitant to buy because if Costco carries it, I thought it would be commercialized.

[@Lui_Fern]

El Tesoro is one of my favorite tequila brands of all time. I havent had Centenario in a really long time and i dont remember what i thought tbh.

[@bdwilcox]

El Tesoro is one of the best tequilas made and is naturally made (i.e. no diffuser) and additive-free. Don't hesitate to buy it.

[@80sriceman]

@@bdwilcox Nice! thanks, I feel thirsty already!😆

[@MAR108]

My wife’s cousin works for centenario, and my wife being from the city that produces this tequila, she swears by it. Her and her entire family and friends only drink centenario since they say it’s the best tequila around.

[@80sriceman]

@@MAR108 Bought a bottle last night, its rrally good! I think I'll add that to my tequila line up.

[@slapndbass]

Try loma azul. Blanco Smooth n great for mixing. Reposado and añejo so flavorful and aromatic. I sip my Tequila like if it was cognac or scotch or any good bourbon or rye whiskey. The Blanco is around $25-$30 añejo n Reposado never goes above $35. I give them out as father's day gifts.

[@steveno7058]

Fortaleza is amazing. After years of drinking low quality additive filled stuff, it was a real eye opener.

[@Lui_Fern]

It's an all time great for me. My personal #1 favorite.

[@freddyobando9556]

Flecha Azul Añejo is very good and an alternative to the expensive 1942 and hard to find Fortaleza.

[@fr1199]

@@Lui_Fern award of the days go to you bro. Had me dying laughing after you said if your worried more about how you look with tequila then what your drinking 😂😂😂

[@mopar440340]

Fortaleza

[@panchovilla9587]

Any person who knows about Tequila and the 100’s that exist know exactly which ones are the best for their money. Like with anything else you purchase Quality will cost but you can always find SIMILAR items for a less expensive cost. JUST ENJOY YOUR TEQUILA AND LET IT BE YOUR CHOICE AND NO ONE ELSE’S!!! QUE VIVA 🎉 EL TEQUILA SEÑORES!

[@ryanthebartender8355]

The best beginning to a video I’ve heard in a while lol

[@Lui_Fern]

Hahahaha thank you! Happy you enjoyed it 😁🙏

[@amalioperez3283]

I prefer that Draft modelo that’s sitting right there next to you

[@Lui_Fern]

😁😁 Modelo is great

[@TalootB]

I be buying drinks between $15-$40 & no lie 6 months later they popular & cost $100+ I be like wtf! that was bottom shelf. White henn was the biggest theft to me that is left over residue put in a bottle 🤢🤮🤦🏾.

[@stacky512a]

if you are ever in Texas, find some Abandonado. The reposado is second to none. Unfortunately it's only imported to Texas nowadays.

[@Atothe7420]

😂 I agree. Unsure why people pay that much for Tequila. If most should be $50 with this economy. Most solid and best Tequilas should be $30-$45. Lo dice un paisa!

[@Lui_Fern]

Yes!! Exactly.

[@Rafma89]

I’m not a tequila drinker but I am annoyed of my guests are struggling to find a bottle of Don Julio 1942. I will have some choices for them to have in my pantry.

[@letoatreides5553]

Any opinion on the casa noble range of tequilas?

[@craigalexander4532]

My favorite is the Casa Noble single barrel repo. Old square dark bottle.

[@JohnyLemillion]

Casa Maestri is a great tequila aswell. The Reposado is insanely fantastic.

[@doobiedoo7623]

I have a friend who is tequila drinking machine. While leaving Cancun Mexico we each bought a bottle of "Aha Toro" anejo tequila at the airport. The following weekend after coming back from Cancun my friend told me that the Aha Toro anejo was one of the best tequilas that he ever had. I am not a tequila drinker. A year later my friend was at my house for a gathering and I brought out the un-opened bottle of Aha Toro anejo and his eyes lite up. I tried it and it was really good tequila.

[@beachFront1000]

In the USA they sell it under the name AHA YETO

[@doobiedoo7623]

@@beachFront1000 I did not know that. Have you tried it and is it good?

[@beachFront1000]

@@doobiedoo7623 no..i just resarched it

[@doobiedoo7623]

@@beachFront1000 Try a shot if you see it somewhere like a bar. Make sure that it is the anejo.

[@kdmecosolutions]

color comes from aging and the barrell but mostly due to the aging. Two year old Tequila should be a nice tan brown color. and the older the smoother it is. My fav is herradura tequila ( no additives) also if if you have a two month old tequila that is brown there is a great chance (95%) that carmel coloring was added, but the ones you talk about are very good also

[@ou812927]

Agree on Herradura, love it! Even the Repasado!

[@KingJT80]

@@ou812927 my cousin hipped me to herradura. ill 3rd that!! LOL

[@hdconstantin]

OMG. These are my favorite brands. While I totally agree with you I’m mad you are letting the cat out of the bag! BTW, the Tesoro extra Anejo is better than the Anejo.

[@Lui_Fern]

Hahahahahaha I'm sorry! Happy you agree tho 😁🙏

[@ytpremium7649]

Geez and I just impulse bought Don Julio 70, Patron Silver añejo, Cezon and 818 Just to find out they're all hype

[@codychavarria6088]

The El Telsoro Anejo is delish, never had the others but I'm about too

[@Lui_Fern]

Let me know what you think if you do try them!

[@kundalini6225]

Binny's Beverage Depot slipped me the Don Julio 70 Cristalino ANEJO in a box when I asked for regular Don Julio Anejo, and did not notice buying a bunch of other liquors; my bad however a learning experience. A friend had to have Don Julio Anejo for their B-Day, and not my choice. Don Julio 70 Cristalino ANEJO tastes NOTHING like any Anejo, very HOT, NOT smooth, and none of the complex flavors of a true Anejo tequila. Its not even good for a Blanco. You are very correct, countless other better true Tequilas.

[@626interlude]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I couldn't agree more. Glad my family and I aren't the only ones bold enough to say it.

[@Lui_Fern]

😁😁🙌 you're so welcome! Happy you enjoyed the video

[@JonnyOpinionated]

I second the notion that Fortaleza is the bomb! So tasty! Smoooooooth.

[@DirtyHairy01]

Fantastic video that should really end the debate. Also “smoothness” isn’t a desirable trait in alcohol, usually just means flavour less, and loaded with chemicals/additives. I got all those brands except for Siete Leguas, Cazcanes, and I’ll get those too when I find them! Mixing cocktails with premium bottles isn’t a waste, nothing like drinking the best Tequila in the world. 😉🥳

[@MotorHolmes]

What can be perceived as smoothness can absolutely be desirable. Taste is subjective. There are no hard lines.

[@DirtyHairy01]

@@MotorHolmes I think your conflating little to no ethanol burn, with bland flavour less alcohol. This is even more pronounced in Tequilas. Fortaleza is not “smooth” for example, it’s a flavour bomb!

[@robertcherry7190]

@@DirtyHairy01 - I beg to differ, kinda. The bottles of Fortaleza I have had are smooth and Flavorful as compared to 1800 or Tradicional.

[@MotorHolmes]

@@DirtyHairy01 smoothness can be desirable. So can having almost no flavor. Again, taste is subjective and a cocktail could call for any type of spirit for the appropriate complement. Also, no one likes the idea of additives, but basically every food you eat has them. It’s nothing new and calling them “chemicals”, while accurate, is only done to make them sound scary.

[@ryanoneill4231]

Fortaleza is bomb. My choice too

[@Lui_Fern]

It's soooo good!

[@dbrooks7639]

great info! what do you think about G4?

[@Lui_Fern]

One of my absolute favorites brands of all time. Just hand to get your hands on at the moment

[@bdwilcox]

G4, Tequila Ocho, El Caballito, Mijenta, Pasote, Tapatio, Arette and ArteNOM 1146 are all excellent Añejos as well.

[@dioscaresparza]

Maybe Im here a little late and you already know these two brands I'm about to recommend. Tequila Ocho Plata and Tequila G4 Blanco. Both are made by members of the Camarera Family (if I'm not mistaken each of those are made by two different Don Felipe's sons). Both Agave forward, easy sipping and great for mixing. Tequila Ochonis way more complex in flavour but G4 is on of the best Blancos I've ever tried (I think I prefer it right now over Cascahuin Blanco, another excellent additive free Tequila).

[@coreysturghill7656]

I found the fortaleza in my area. Going to stock up lol.

[@Lui_Fern]

Wow! Yes def stock up while you can.

[@pernellsims5406]

As a bartender he speaks facts, the best Tequila is definitely in Mexico, have a friend that brings back some 🔥 Tequila every time he goes home.

[@kawonewilliams1949]

It's funny that I have 4 of the 5 that you recommended. Guessing gotta go find the last one.

[@Lui_Fern]

Woooo! Hahaha happy to hear that. They truly are great options. And which is the last one you meant? El Tequileno?

[@kawonewilliams1949]

@@Lui_Fern No I mean the Cazcanes. Never seen that one in my local Total Wine, or Tower Spirits. I might have to go back home to NYC to get that one.

[@jibbyjabbatv]

1942 DJ is in my top 5

[@schulzeburch3741]

100% agree with 1942 and your alternatives. Fortaleza Repo and Cazcanes in top five. Do love the Volans Repo and basically most NOM 1579 tequila. Cascahuin Tahona Blanco a recent discovery that’s rocking it. Siete Lieguas Blanco 9s the only tequila I use for Ranch Water and Margaritas Keep up the great work

[@Lui_Fern]

Thank you my friend 😁🙏 happy you enjoyed the video. And yes Volans in incredible as well. I'm getting some in this week, Cascahuin i have not been able to get yet in MA

[@luistorres-bj1po]

I’ve been a huge fan of Fortaleza for years but they have been coming up for a while now, the price has legitimately doubled per bottle. Nuts

[@Lui_Fern]

Yeah i mena the price of agave has multiplied as well unfortunately. Great Tequilas are becoming more and more expensive across the board.

[@iess2006]

Sounds like you've learned a lot since your troubling 1942 video from about a year ago. I haven't had it yet, but Cazcanes seems overpriced for autoclave juice.

[@bdwilcox]

Nothing wrong with autoclave, in fact it might be better than some hornos because of how difficult brick overs are to clean. What you don't want is anything that's used a diffuser then pumped with additives.

[@iess2006]

@@bdwilcox Fair enough, but here in CO Cazcanes is about 40% more than most other brands that are top rated on TM, so I'm not sure why it's worth it.

[@bdwilcox]

@@iess2006 I wasn't making reference to Cazcanes itself, but to the process being perfectly OK for a naturally produced product. I personally think there are many brands just as good as Cazcanes but much more affordable such as G4 and Tequila Ocho but Cazcanes is still an excellent product in no way diminished by their use of an autoclave.

[@iess2006]

@@bdwilcox Another good point, however I haven't run into an autoclave brand yet that I like including the El Tequileno Gran Reserva. Would u say that low pressure is better than high pressure autoclave?

[@bdwilcox]

@@iess2006 I've never been able to tell the difference, same with a screw impeller for extraction versus a tahona or roller mill. I thought the higher temps of a high pressure autoclave or the contact point of a screw impeller might alter the flavor compounds of the agave but I've never noticed a difference. The real flavor and quality killers are diffusers, additives and thermal acid hydrolysis.

[@leaderneptune]

I have try 7 lenguas and its really good

[@Lui_Fern]

Happy to hear that 😁

[@ClaudeDiamond]

Love your Teq reviews. Bought a bottle of Don Julio Blanco @ $45 at Costco and I was so disappointed. It was drinkable but not better than other blancos at half the price.

[@Lui_Fern]

Oh yeah Don Julio is not good IMO. And for $45 you can sometimes even find Tequila Ocho

[@raiderweazl420]

Don Julio 70 *chefs kiss*

[@JoeB1946]

My friend was bragging about buying a bottle of 1942 and I told him to try some El Tesoro and he said wow this is better than 1942 and I could buy three bottles of it for what I paid for the 1942. Fortaleza, El Tesoro, Ocho, and Milagro are my favorites.

[@Lui_Fern]

Yes! This right here!

[@undutifultitan345]

Love milagro

[@danielsb4126]

What you think about tres generaciones añejo honestly in one of my favorites

[@muzaaaaak]

It’s a good tequila. We keep that at our home.

[@jasonczfan8658]

My local Walmart has the El Tesoro Anejo for $48.

[@Lui_Fern]

Oh wow! That a steal!

[@bdwilcox]

Take my money!!!!

[@jasonczfan8658]

@@bdwilcox yep. They always have it in stock too. Yesterday I went there and got some Tequila Ocho Plata for around $40. It’s good too

[@bdwilcox]

@@jasonczfan8658 Don't miss out on G4, Mijenta, Pasote, Tapatio. Bandero and ArteNOM in that price range as well.

[@tophersmith100]

Might as well drink 1800

[@frankchacon388]

I agree with your list 100%... they are rightfully in a top deck list...

[@danielhabif7347]

I'm from México city and I know a lot about alcohol, I use to run 3 recognized restaurants and 3 bars, and I never heard of any of the brands/bottles mentioned in this video, actually all those bottles freak me out a lot since they seam like imitations of the real ones we like here; such as: Don Julio 70 blanco and añejo (Not 1942), Centenario añejo and plata, Casa Dragones, Maestro dobel diamante, Herradura, Tequila 1800, Cuervo, Jimador, Patrón.

[@avisharabi9017]

Maestro Dobel anejo is my new favorite tequila. It was recommend to me by hotel staff when I was in Mexico and in my opinion tastes better than anejos that sell for twice the price.

[@Bridgetownnosa]

Fortaleza is Los Abuelos in Mexico and is actually pretty great along with Tesoro and made pretty damn properly BUT with that being said I’m super tired of people telling me not to drink 1942 or others because it isn’t “made properly” (which truthfully most aren’t) but if I enjoy it (which I do) then I’m gonna drink it.

[@fullmindstorm]

Oh boy, jose cuervo is cheap colored alcohol, anything “blanco” is just alcohol, to use on ice cream, that tea cure or just snacks, 1800 and centenario reposado is ok, and I don’t even wanna mention good tequilas that used to not make it out of jalisco before theh were bought out by locals because I feel like you need to do more research yourself.

[@cipriandobrea7369]

Jimador is bad and regular Cuervo might be worse. Centenario Anejo can be found for $26-$27 here in Vegas and for that price I like it a lot

[@deliennemoncrieft1688]

@@cipriandobrea7369 jimador is bad? You don’t know what you’re talking about!

[@bbustin1747]

I bought 3 bottles 1942 at Walmart in Mexico at beg of the pandemic , great exchange rate too , 88 /bottles I thought it would stay cheap for a long time . Nope … but it’s smooth no matter what they say.

[@kevinwilson5590]

Lui, For those of us that like making Margaritas, which tequilas would you recommend. I've had El Tesoro and the Forteleaza and both are good. We obviously have like minded palettes.

[@broskibear9666]

Hey Lui, do you smoke cigars? Any cigar pairings you'd recommend for different types of tequila (blanco, reposado, anejo)?

[@KKemp-bt6nl]

To me, tequila is like cigars...I rock out with 1942, but someone else's palate might lean in a different direction.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Theres literally 0 reason to buy 1942

[@CAM62633]

@@LeatherDaddy97 wym

[@franciscodiaz3028]

This made no sense lol

[@lunadejoshua]

Theres actually reports stating that Don Julio 1942 cant keep up with demand that the % of the alcohol isnt correct in some of the bottles. If your paying a premium but arent actually getting premium. Welp

[@nestorgonzalez8021]

@@lunadejoshua bingo

[@654Arey]

I can vouch for "EL TESORO" , so smooth...

[@Lui_Fern]

One of my faves!

[@654Arey]

@Lui Fernandes that's my go to from now on.. Thanks for the video..

[@Jerpinoza671]

Next 2 vids on your Top 5 Blanco and Reposado

[@Lui_Fern]

Yes! I have those two as my next planned videos actually 😂 or at least within the next few weeks of filming tbh.

[@dyarab3830]

@@Lui_Fern And they better include Fortaleza!!! ;)

[@909devildog]

I agree very much, 1942 is way overrated! Here in the states you'll find Fortaleza but in Mexico it's under the name Los Abuelos. This tequila is by far way better than 1942. Take a trip to Tequila, Jalisco and you'll see what I'm talking about. If you find a bottle of Fortaleza, grab it. You will not be disappointed!

[@JorgeUribe115Vlogs]

Not a single tequila you mentioned is known in Mexico. Don Julio 1942 is a really good tequila, it’s just a bit overpriced. Born and raised in Mexico, i recommend any of you to try my personal favorite: 1800 CRISTALINO

[@dr_-df7is]

Fortaleza is sold under another name in Mexico. Definitely recommend it

[@MarioGonzalez-mx9ow]

Totally agree. They make tequila just for white people.

[@sergiocecin]

@@dr_-df7is It’s los abuelos, and still is just a good tequila, nothing special. I’m also with Jorge, 1800 Cristalino is a far superior tequila, one of the best and under 100 usd (40 usd here in Mexico approx.)

[@IINC0RRECT]

@@sergiocecin it's like 30 something up here for a pint but yea I get that one (watch out guys gringo is buying up your stock ;)

[@dattepo7534]

I always thought 1800 is good tequila tequila 8 is my second favorite

[@chromatic6123]

The smoothest, and easiest tequila to drink that I have ever had is called Corzo. I was 50-60 bucks for the bottle.

[@israelamaro9591]

Herradura silver and reposado are old time favorites.

[@cidalarid5034]

my favorite smooth tequila is ANEJO CASAMIGOS ,,,,never disappoints:)

[@Bklyn2SoCal]

Great job Lui you had me in the 1st min when you called out 1942 for the over priced imposter that it is. I thought I was drinking vodka. I'll def put your 3 recommendations on my 'got to get to" list & your content & solid in & out delivery earned you a subscriber. I'm a bourbon & rye guy who's really enjoying working Tequila into my rotation & if you did a get a chance to answer I have 2 to ask your opinion on please. I def prefer extra anejo & while likely over priced as well J.Cuervo's Reserva De LA Familia really won me over & started me on my tequila journey & Don Camilo organic extra anejo, any feedback on those? Thanks & best of luck with your channel.

[@tonyalejandre7893]

If I could recommend a tequila I would have to say Don Pilar Anejo is an incredible value.. the tequilas you mentioned are good but if you can give Don Pilar a try you won't be disappointed..

[@danielblack5196]

Wow... someone on KZbin who actually knows what they're talking about with Tequila.

[@Lui_Fern]

Thanks friend 😁🙏

[@miguelangeldiaz9380]

Casa Maestri makes some phenomenal stuff too.. everyday sipper at a higher level. I am not saying it's the greatest, just high quality for the money.

[@maximusthefrenchbulldog392]

We got a bottle of blanco fuerte, it’s 50% alcohol. You will definitely feel it!!!

[@GamerToday]

Id like to see a tequila maker do more with their tops. Like a jewel style made of cubic z but that is dyed like a ruby or sapphire. Just more play to it. Like i cant remember what brand gave me like 3 horse toppers 😂 but eh was cool but now i debate throwing toppers away. Id like a visual sexy vibe from the bottle more often. Something that can look great on a bar with a fair price.

[@VangRVang]

Sooo, I found that Sams club sells the 1942 for 125$ lol. Idk if anyone knows this but if your local Sams club sells alcohol, Go check it out 😅. I don’t prefer to buy hype bottles or celebrity bottles. “The only one I’d buy is Casamigos Anejo.”But I have tried hype bottles for free at parties. Ehhh. Not my money. Research! Explore! Find and buy!

[@naturelover2292]

Last time I was in Sam’s club in Florida it was $178 when and where did you see it for $125?

[@VangRVang]

@@naturelover2292 Minnesota

[@antediluvian4169]

Excellent recommendations! Fortaleza and El Tesoro are two of my absolute favorites. On second thought, recommend something else - there's only so much to go around lol

[@Lui_Fern]

Hahahhaahha I'm sorry friend! Happy you enjoy them tho! 😁🙏

[@ycr_14]

Tequila Ocho, you won’t be disappointed just as good as Fortaleza and El Tesoro.

[@WalkingOneLegAtATime]

What are some good go to silver tequilas? I mostly make margaritas, and I am always questioning which is best for the money

[@Lui_Fern]

I have a video coming out in a few weeks about my favorite Blanco tequilas. But if you want to see what i prefer as my budget tequila options i posted this video a few weeks back! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5zRe4tqn6qWqc0

[@iwatchvideos1965]

I drink Herradura because imo it’s a good product in the lower price range.

[@11onejay]

I'm really liking artenom anejo can't remeber the nom on that one. Also terralta has been amazing and don fulano as well. I agree Fortaleza is ahdns down the best tequila on the market right now. I want to try g4 so bad but I am not a Blanco or reposado guy and the anejo from g4 is Impossible to get.

[@bluejay1204]

I have a 1942 bottle from 2002. It is in a blue coffin box with a similar blue label. The box also says 60 Aniversario. It is still unopened, so I guess I have the option to drink it or maybe even to sell it. Which way would you go? Thanks for your time. I follow you on Instagram and KZbin, so thanks for all of your insight.

[@Lui_Fern]

So if I'm not mistaken the ones from the early 2000s were much better than the ones released now. I think it's in a different shaped bottle as well, I think those are supposed to be legit. Haven't had it myself but I'm not really sure what I'd do.

[@fettaboyproductions6022]

Bro I've sampled all these tequilas to find an even some what similar alternative to 1942 and its price tag But nothing compares like at all 1942 is worth every penny It's smooth, makes you feel great and never gives you a headache or hangover I'm not saying the ones mention on here can't hang but they can't compare to 1942