The Most Expensive Cocktail I Have Ever Made! (Worth It?)

In this video, we're pitting three extraordinary tequilas against each other to create the ultimate $30 vs. $100 vs. $500 Tequila Cocktail showdown. Get ready to embark on a flavor adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Join us as we explore the exquisite craftsmanship behind each of these tequilas:
Tres Agaves ($30): Known for its affordability and accessibility, Tres Agaves has earned a reputation as a reliable tequila choice for many. But can it hold its own against its more premium counterparts?
G4 ($100): G4, crafted by legendary master distiller Felipe Camarena, has become a favorite among tequila enthusiasts. Its meticulous production process and pure agave flavor promise an elevated drinking experience.
El Tesoro 85th Anniversary Edition ($500): A true gem of the tequila world, the El Tesoro 85th Anniversary Edition is a collector's dream. With a price tag that reflects its exclusivity, this tequila promises to deliver a taste that is truly unparalleled.
As we sip and savor each cocktail, we'll provide you with in-depth tasting notes, sharing our honest opinions on aroma, taste, and overall enjoyment. Discover which tequila cocktail emerges as the clear winner, and whether the price tag truly reflects the quality of the spirit within.
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[@miksologia]

I agree totally with you Lui. Use what you like, not what "you should use". If you can afford a $500 bottle of anything, then using it in a cocktail is the same thing as me using a $50 bottle in cocktails. The "wasting of money" is relative to how much money you have.

[@bitkonnekt]

love the bump up in video quality 😃

[@Lui_Fern]

Thank you! hahaha its wonderful what a real camera will do

[@dbrooks7639]

another great video .... G4 & Tres Agaves are great. Thanks Lui

[@Lui_Fern]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RobBalazs]

That was a lot of fun! Thanks.

[@Lui_Fern]

Happy you enjoyed this one! One of my favorite videos 😁

[@shaunaweatherly]

Love those generous pours you give yourself!!

[@Lui_Fern]

Hahahhaa gotta treat yourself you know 😂

[@matthewpalicka8955]

I purchased the tres agaves the other day. OMG. NO REALLY, OMG!! One of the best anejo's I've had!! Money VERY well spent!

[@Lui_Fern]

Awesome friend! Happy to hear that 😁🙏

[@RolloC84]

I think that last bit of this video is the most important. If you spent your money on it, do whatever you want with it. It's yours, drink it however makes *you* happy. Too often, people say there is a right way or a wrong way to enjoy something. But the reality is, the only right way to enjoy something is doing it the way that makes you happy even if someone else doesn't enjoy it that specific way.

[@ClaudeDiamond]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. YOU BROKE MY HEART HOWEVER MIXING NOT SIPPIN THE $500 TEQUILA -LOL. BUT WAIT YOU DID SIP AT THE END. THANK YOU🙂

[@ItsMikeArre]

Like Papa John once said Better ingredients Better 🍕

[@Lui_Fern]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@wrxdrifter19]

Can't wait to try this cocktail this weekend with a Tequila Ocho Anejo I was able to get my hands on! I've also tried Tequila Ocho Blanco in my margaritas and it's my favorite one I've made so far. It gives it a solid agave/smoky flavor. Thanks for the vid!

[@Lui_Fern]

Woooo! Love it man. I think you'll enjoy it!

[@kessel12]

I’ve made many a tequila old fashioned with El Tesoro Anejo. Muy delicioso.

[@gijoey5912]

My local Binny's has a bottle of El Tesoro aged in a Laphroig barrel. I'm thinking of grabbing it even though it's like $130. Won't be using it in cocktails though!

[@xiamengbaby]

Binnys just posted a 10% off coupon good for this Saturday. I assume you have your Binnys card info on file, which you need as well.

[@gijoey5912]

@@xiamengbaby good to know!

[@bonnielandon4070]

Just know the Laphroig gives it a very smoky smell and you can taste the smoke somewhat.😊

[@mikebayong8057]

Tequila old fashioned..I didn't know it was such thing....my girlfriend will love this one...😅😅😅😅

[@michdico9591]

For cocktails do you prefer blancos or anejos? I find that if it's sippable, the age doesn't matter. Just looking for your opinion. Thanks!!

[@Lui_Fern]

Depends on the cocktail friend. Depends oh the style, the other ingredients. You can make great cocktails with any spirit and any expression, as long as they're quality. In a fruiter cocktail with brighter fruits I'd go Blanco, but if there are some good earthy or deeper elements like a Banana Margarita I'd opt for a repo. In a Tequila old Fashioned or like a stirred tequila cocktail then it can be a still strength or an añejo. It all just depends on what cocktails you are trying to make. Every tool for the right job.

[@JAA87]

Absolutely love the use of The Glencarrin, its such an incredible vessel to asses fermented spirits like Tequila and Whiskeys/Whiskys

[@DirtyHairy01]

Exactly spend what you can afford and what makes you happy! 😋👍

[@pireina1]

It makes a difference when I make a margarita with Fortaleza blanco. Very limited amount of them of course. The first 2 are the ones that count, after that who cares. 😅

[@christinecamley]

LOVE your videos Lui! Hey I hope your wedding was fabulous! Married life is lovely! I agree with you all the way!! Fab info!! Cheers!! Happy Wednesday!! 🙂

[@benykristo]

What do you think of Cimarron & Arette anejos ?

[@ennuigamer]

This is a good lesson in diminishing returns. Things *generally* get better with higher quality (price) ingredients...but usually only up to a point. Then you're putting in more money and getting less back for it. I personally find that those three figure bottles are more about nuance and a specific flavor profile you like best. "It's 5x the price but is it really 5x better?" You have to find your own sweet spot! I'm not here to wag my finger at you -- you paid for it, so you enjoy it how you please!

[@Abarabove]

Very interesting comparison!

[@jasonsullivan7296]

Have you tried Ron White tequila?

[@benjaminarrington5136]

I’m curious if you’ve tried other products by Tres Agaves. They make organic mixers and syrups as well. Do you have thoughts on those?

[@wg2060]

To each their own but, El Tesoro , that should only be consumed neat

[@anthonyvaldez6892]

Expensive doesn't always mean better. I do enjoy your reviews and take them to heart and have tried some of your suggested brand sometimes it's hit or missome of the more expensive brands are smooth. But I have no character. Keep up the good work drink up.

[@robdielemans9189]

I've got an almost EUR 200,- bottle Kavalan whiskey and this video is inspiring me to make an old fashioned with it. Thanks!

[@lynnseitzman8888]

What brand of Mole bitters do you recommend?

[@Lui_Fern]

I love Bittermens for most bitters I need

[@lynnseitzman8888]

@@Lui_Fern thank you!

[@mrfinesse]

Thanks as always Lui. For a Tequila old-fashioned, the compromise that I do is to use a Gran Dovejo Anejo (about $50). Otherwise for almost all other cocktails, I use either Cimarron or Altos Olmeco or Tapatio. I wish I could get G4 (for sipping) - out of stock in my market for over a year. BTW - does an expensive tequila make a difference in a Paloma or a Dead man's handle?

[@Lui_Fern]

Happy you enjoyed the video! And thats a hard question to answer, in a paloma it might get drowned out by the flavor UNLESS it was an expensive lets say still strength (example: Fortaleza or Cazcanes) then i think it could be truly enhanced by it. So it all depends.

[@joeyl669]

Lui what do you think of siete leguas añejo or d'antaño?

[@Lui_Fern]

Siete leguas is awesome all around. Never tried that other brand

[@joeyl669]

@@Lui_Fern no their d'antaño is the oldest expression they carry it's their extra Añejo, essentially

[@Lui_Fern]

@@joeyl669 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA ah gotcha. I'm sorry. I'm dumb. Nah I haven't seen that one come up yet for me

[@mrpricklypear22]

Great video and concept. I would love to have seen this blind. Also, so happy that you pointed out that it's important to emphasize that the cost of the spirit doesn't always mean a more quality outcome.

[@Lui_Fern]

Thanks for the feedback! I still film alone, Unfortunately. Happy you enjoyed the video.

[@mrpricklypear22]

@@Lui_Fern , I appreciate all you do. If the "I still film alone" was addressing my comment, you could put a label (labeled 1,2,3 or A,B,C) under the glass, make the drinks, put on a lazy Susan, lightly spin and close eyes, and begin tasting. I know... too much work. Just a thought.😁

[@Lui_Fern]

@@mrpricklypear22 huh strange haha I had actually written more in my comment but it didn't post. I had it open on my desktop as well as my phone. Its just tough and I didn't think it would feel authentic but it certainly would've added an added layer of mystique and intrigue that I think the final act of this video could have used. Rather than a straight explainer. Thank you for that. I really do appreciate the feedback

[@robertstern9951]

Cost doesn't always dictate quality with Tequila.

[@NISSANZ33]

That El Tesoro is available at my local for like $475. Would love to scoop it up I like to make tequila old fashioneds wuth Artenom 1146

[@amirkazemi2517]

good review...it would have been more compelling id it were a blind tasting. i did 6 tequilas blind tasting at my home for a bunch of friends and the cheapest sauza won

[@brianwelborn4128]

I bet you only finsihed the 85 , haha.

[@xiamengbaby]

That Tres Agaves Añejo is $45 in the Chicago area.

[@Lcp_818]

I think thats still a deal

[@abelmejia699]

Y o bro why is that thumbnail so hot?🥵

[@jessicaallen752]

What is your favorite tequila cocktail? Never thought of an old fashion with tequila.