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need a recommendation for a good bottle of Tequila (for a gift)
Posted on 8/21/26 at 8:51 am
Posted on 8/21/26 at 8:51 am
Title says it all. I know absolutely nothing about tequila. I'd like to keep the price under $200.00. But I know from buying a lot of whiskey that a higher price doesn't always mean better. So I'm not opposed to a "bargain".
Maybe something that comes in a custom or unique botte, as opposed to the standard glass bottle. Recipient is female and has commented on "fancy" bottles before. Appreciate the help.
Maybe something that comes in a custom or unique botte, as opposed to the standard glass bottle. Recipient is female and has commented on "fancy" bottles before. Appreciate the help.
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Posted on 8/21/26 at 8:54 am to slidingstop
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Tequila (for a gift)
We always get good reactions from giving a bottle of the Clase Azul Reposado. I've never personally had it but the bottle is very cool.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 9:14 am to slidingstop
If you're in BR, head to Martin's (Moss Ln) and ask them. I find they're almost too helpful at times. They probably have some open bottles behind the counter if you want to sample too.
If you just want to grab and go. Don Julio Anjeo is a great sipping tequila.
If you just want to grab and go. Don Julio Anjeo is a great sipping tequila.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 9:17 am to slidingstop
Posted on 8/21/26 at 9:22 am to KamaCausey_LSU
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head to Martin's (Moss Ln) and ask them.
perfect. One of my favorite lunch spots to boot.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 9:33 am to slidingstop
Fortaleza
Posted on 8/21/26 at 9:38 am to slidingstop
If you are looking for a reposado tequila, I like the Noel tequila that's based out of Baton Rouge. It's only like 50 or six dollars a bottle which is not bottom of the barrel, but also under $100. I am not a tequila connoisseur by any stretch, but I really enjoyed it.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 10:04 am to slidingstop
quote:“Fancy” bottles are usually an indicator of window dressing in my experience. The prettier the bottle, the more the tequileria is trying to attract people with the presentation rather than what’s actually inside it.
"fancy" bottles
If she wants a "fancy" bottle, then just but her Asombroso La Rosa Reposado or Clase Azul.
Sooooo Pretty!
But if she is a serious tequila drinker, she'll appreciate Tequila Ocho either the Plata (Blanco) or Reposado.
If you're insistent on spending some money. Get Don Julio 1942 or the others in the line with a simila bottle style.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 10:05 am to slidingstop
Don Julio 70
Posted on 8/21/26 at 10:10 am to BigDropper
Posted on 8/21/26 at 10:18 am to Potchafa
Either one of these is super smooth and less than $150 a bottle.
My preference is the 1942
My preference is the 1942
Posted on 8/21/26 at 11:23 am to BigDropper
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Asombroso La Rosa Reposado
Good Lawd!
Posted on 8/21/26 at 12:10 pm to slidingstop
Azul Respasado is a really nice fancy bottle but it is shite tequila with all sorts of additives, especially vanilla....yack.. Cascahuin Tahona Blanco Tequila or anything by Cascahuin is really good and under $100 but its in a regular bottle. G4 makes really good tequila too.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 12:19 pm to slidingstop
You could certainly do a whole lot worse than a bottle of Don Julio…
Posted on 8/21/26 at 12:26 pm to slidingstop
Ocho & G4 are the best tasting tequilas on the common shelf imo. Both can be found for under $60
Posted on 8/21/26 at 12:30 pm to slidingstop
ArteNom 1146 Anejo is a favorite
Posted on 8/21/26 at 12:30 pm to slidingstop
For serious tequila these brands are sold in Louisian: Amatitena, Cascahuin, Fortaleza (good luck finding any), Fuenteseca.
For a pretty bottle and ok tequila: El Magico
For a pretty bottle and ok tequila: El Magico
Posted on 8/21/26 at 1:16 pm to wickowick
I would say Fortaleza.
It has been a little easier to find as of late, and Martin's carries it.
I have had the blanco and reposado and both are delicious.
I have not cracked the anejo yet, but I have poured some at work. Smells damn good.
Blanco is usually in the $60-70 range, repo in the $70-80 range, and the anejo is $110-120 range.
If in NOLA, Ricky's pointed out a few once that he said were good. I trust them to not lead me astray and just try to sell for the sake of selling.
It has been a little easier to find as of late, and Martin's carries it.
I have had the blanco and reposado and both are delicious.
I have not cracked the anejo yet, but I have poured some at work. Smells damn good.
Blanco is usually in the $60-70 range, repo in the $70-80 range, and the anejo is $110-120 range.
If in NOLA, Ricky's pointed out a few once that he said were good. I trust them to not lead me astray and just try to sell for the sake of selling.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 1:33 pm to slidingstop
I am partial to Suavacito Anejo (Total Wine). It's a great sipping tequila. smooth, with a little sweetness from the agave.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 1:35 pm to BugAC
Just walked into Lakeview grocery and they have 7 bottles of Fortaleza blanco
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