Dulce Vida blanco, reposado, anejo (episode 19) tequila review

Have you ever attempted to walk through FIRE to get to the sweet-tasting good life on the other side?  That is EXACTLY what Lippy succeeded in doing on this episode of The “Tequila Whisperer” Show.
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Bargain Battle 2: Distinqt reposado vs. El Ultimo Agave reposado (episode 18) tequila review

In these days of tight budgets it’s getting more and more expensive just to TRY and get tight!  As a public service, your friendly neighborhood TEQUILA WHISPERER is at your service – finding the best-tasting agave juice for the lowest price as part of our continuing BARGAIN BOTTLE BONANZA!
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Blind Tasting_Fan-Minis_02! (episode 17) tequila review

What a wild evening this turned out to be, friends!  Th’ Lip had to BLIND IDENTIFY five different fan-supplied minis.  He felt quite confident throughout the event, but in the end the results were less than stellar, unfortunately.
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t1 blanco, reposado (episode 16) tequila review

Th’ Lip snagged some PRE-RELEASE samples of the new “t1” tequila for reviewing on this week’s show!   Both the blanco (“Ultra Fino”) & reposado (“Excepcional”) were tasted and it was a pleasure and a surprise.  This brand is overseen by Master Distiller, German Gonzalez whose previous tequila masterpiece was the mighty “Chinaco” line.  This is German’s latest work of “agave” art, and th’ Lip is NOT SHY about critiquing its strengths as well as it’s lesser qualities.
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Distillery 1109 Tasting {multiple brands} (episode 15) tequila review

Can ANYONE beat this FEAT?
Th’ Lip was invited to a Sooper-Exclusive tasting at the Ballard compound in Redwood City, Ca. 20 Bay Area TEQUILA AFICIONADOS gathered together to taste 17(!) bottles from the famous 1109 distillery, home to brands like Arette, Gran Viejo, Gran Clase, Unique, and El Reformador. These boys sure did like their 1109!
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