Th’ Lip thought he had a good, basic knowledge of the history of MEZCAL production and Oaxacan farmer history. But enter RUDY FAVILA from Premium Mezcales Importers, and Lippy got schooled in quite a few things – and you will too! (and you’ll laugh along as Th’ Lip sneaks pour after pour when Rudy isn’t looking!)
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Milagro Select Barrel Reserve – blanco, reposado, anejo, tequila review (episode 74)
Is it true that beauty is only skin deep as the cliché says? Can a beautiful, hand-blown bottle be TOO attractive? Will it influence your tasting experience of the juice within? Is Th’ Lip a bit TOO HANDSOME for his own good? Watch this episode on the nature of all things gorgeous and learn about Milagro Select Barrel Reserve tequilas!
Bargain Battle 6: El Ultimo Agave reposado vs. Hacienda Vieja reposado (episode 59) tequila review
How long can one King reign, friends? In this harrowing taste-off our YEAR-LONG CHAMPION, El Ultimo Agave goes head to head with upstart challenger, Hacienda Vieja. Lately the EUA repo has been annoying Th’ Lip with its over-oaked spiciness. How will it fare against a brand with some great credibility? (Hacienda Vieja is made by the same family who originally distilled the mighty Cazadores brand!)
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Crotalo Tequila_plata, reposado, anejo (episode 56) tequila review
Move over world! There’s a brand new tequila on the block and he’s got a poisonous bite that is strikingly smooth and his name is Crotalo. In this special “2-fer Tasting” edition of the TEQUILA WHISPERER Show, Th’ Lip tastes all ages of this feisty newcomer, and ends the episode with “The Great Sun Chips Sound-Off” contest to see if those compostable Eco-bags were REALLY as loud as consumers complained they were.
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Espolon Tequila Review- blanco, reposado (episode 54) tequila review
Espolon Tequila has long been a cult favorite. It never got a lot of fanfare, but aficionados in-the-know had routinely sung its taste praises. Then it went away for almost 2 years. A new distillery owner brought the brand back with bold new graphics, a hip marketing campaign, and a MUCH lowered price!
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