belladonna
Hellcat
I take tequila ice cold and quick (no salt or lime either...ew). I am, however, always willing to slow down a little so I can actually TASTE it. I may have to give this a try and move up a shelf or two.
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Hammer67
Professional
I've heard good things about the Siete Leguas reposado but have yet to track down a bottle.
My favorite sippers at the moment are Herradura reposado & añejo and Milagro rep is nice for the price as well. I plan to grab a bottle of the Don Julio rep next.
I take tequila ice cold and quick (no salt or lime either...ew). I am, however, always willing to slow down a little so I can actually TASTE it. I may have to give this a try and move up a shelf or two.
I'd definitely encourage exploring some sippers. They can be every bit as complex and interesting to savor as good bourbons or Scotches, imo (but different flavors, of course).
belladonna
Hellcat
Oh, I do love a good sipping whiskey. My husband is a Scotch drinker and I must admit that my pallet has adapted quite nicely. Gotta be in the mood though. I love a good Bourbon from time to time also, but I haven't found one to try in a bit.
Pitdogg2
Professional
If you have to use salt and lime you're drinking the wrong tequila.I take tequila ice cold and quick (no salt or lime either...ew). I am, however, always willing to slow down a little so I can actually TASTE it. I may have to give this a try and move up a shelf or two.
belladonna
Hellcat
Spot on, my friend!
Hammer67
Professional
@belladonna
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Not sure if all of these are available in Canada, but I may or may not know someone who could meet you at the border....willing to trade for Timbits.
Bar Pros Recommend The 12 Best Tequilas for Sipping Neat
Some tequilas make for a great cocktail, but others are best appreciated on their own. These are industry experts’ picks for the best sipping tequilas to buy right now.
Not sure if all of these are available in Canada, but I may or may not know someone who could meet you at the border....willing to trade for Timbits.
belladonna
Hellcat
LOL!! I currently reside in the Land of the Free (but who knows how long that freedom will last)! Tis the thought that counts though. Tell you what, next time I venture 4 hours north, I'll save some for you!@belladonna
Bar Pros Recommend The 12 Best Tequilas for Sipping Neat
Some tequilas make for a great cocktail, but others are best appreciated on their own. These are industry experts’ picks for the best sipping tequilas to buy right now.
Not sure if all of these are available in Canada, but I may or may not know someone who could meet you at the border....willing to trade for Timbits.
I will keep my eyes open for these..
KillerFord1977
SAINT
I sell Siete Leguas as one of many brands I represent
It is excellent tequila
Lexie__M
Custom
I never heard of Siete Leguas (seven tongues) tequila
belladonna
Hellcat
Hmmm....I wonder, does this mean that if you finish a bottle, you could speak in seven tongues?I never heard of Siete Leguas (seven tongues) tequila
Okay...I'll go now..
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Probably valid after a whole bottleHmmm....I wonder, does this mean that if you finish a bottle, you could speak in seven tongues?
Jekylmeister
Operator
I am going to check it out. Thanks!
Lexie__M
Custom
I think, if you drink the whole bottle, you will be talking like you have 7 tongues in your mouth and all talking at same timeHmmm....I wonder, does this mean that if you finish a bottle, you could speak in seven tongues?
Grayfox
Professional
I've been pretty much avoiding this thread, but I guess I'll put my story here just for the hell of it.
When I was a much younger man, Bud, Jack and Jim were my best friends. I was a drunk. I say drunk rather than alcoholic because I never got to the point where I "needed" a drink. But I was at the stage where, more often than not, one usually led to one too many. I was a heavy drinker in High School and graduated to flat out drunk in the Army.
Then one day my charming bride of two years announced that she was pregnant!
At that time we were living from paycheck to paycheck. You know how it is for young couples. Now with new doctor bills and all the planning and buying for a new baby, there just wasn't any extra money for booze. Then one day it dawned on me that I hadn't had a drink in about two years. I also realized that I was much better off for it. In the 40 odd years since, I've had one beer. Sept 10, 2002. It was our 25th anniversary and we were on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. I allowed myself just one to celebrate. After all, I wasn't driving. 
In Dec 2010 my wife passed away. I'm gonna tell ya, it was one hell of a fight. I wanted so, so badly to just crawl inside a bottle and hide. The only thing that stopped me was I knew she would disapprove and I just couldn't let her down. She saved me one more time.
I really don't know why I put this out here for the world to see. I'm not looking for sympathy. Just maybe it might help one person? IDK
Anyway, don't sweat it. I'm no prude. I got absolutely no problem with folks who care to imbibe now and then. But I will warn ya, I got no patience with a sloppy drunk. I know how I used to be.
When I was a much younger man, Bud, Jack and Jim were my best friends. I was a drunk. I say drunk rather than alcoholic because I never got to the point where I "needed" a drink. But I was at the stage where, more often than not, one usually led to one too many. I was a heavy drinker in High School and graduated to flat out drunk in the Army.
Then one day my charming bride of two years announced that she was pregnant!
At that time we were living from paycheck to paycheck. You know how it is for young couples. Now with new doctor bills and all the planning and buying for a new baby, there just wasn't any extra money for booze. Then one day it dawned on me that I hadn't had a drink in about two years. I also realized that I was much better off for it.
In the 40 odd years since, I've had one beer. Sept 10, 2002. It was our 25th anniversary and we were on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. I allowed myself just one to celebrate. After all, I wasn't driving. In Dec 2010 my wife passed away. I'm gonna tell ya, it was one hell of a fight. I wanted so, so badly to just crawl inside a bottle and hide. The only thing that stopped me was I knew she would disapprove and I just couldn't let her down. She saved me one more time.
I really don't know why I put this out here for the world to see. I'm not looking for sympathy. Just maybe it might help one person? IDK
Anyway, don't sweat it. I'm no prude. I got absolutely no problem with folks who care to imbibe now and then. But I will warn ya, I got no patience with a sloppy drunk. I know how I used to be.
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KillerFord1977
SAINT
I’ve sold it for 30+ years. Wine, beer and spirits.I've been pretty much avoiding this thread, but I guess I'll put my story here just for the hell of it.
When I was a much younger man, Bud, Jack and Jim were my best friends. I was a drunk. I say drunk rather than alcoholic because I never got to the point where I "needed" a drink. But I was at the stage where, more often than not, one usually led to one too many. I was a heavy drinker in High School and graduated to flat out drunk in the Army.
Then one day my charming bride of two years announced that she was pregnant!
At that time we were living from paycheck to paycheck. You know how it is for young couples. Now with new doctor bills and all the planning and buying for a new baby, there just wasn't any extra money for booze. Then one day it dawned on me that I hadn't had a drink in about two years. I also realized that I was much better off for it.
In Dec 2010 my wife passed away. I'm gonna tell ya, it was one hell of a fight. I wanted so, so badly to just crawl inside a bottle and hide. The only thing that stopped me was I knew she would disapprove and I just couldn't let her down. She saved me one more time.
I really don't know why I put this out here for the world to see. I'm not looking for sympathy. Just maybe it might help one person? IDK
Anyway, don't sweat it. I'm no prude. I got absolutely no problem with folks who care to imbibe now and then. But I will warn ya, I got no patience with a sloppy drunk. I know how I used to be.
Every credential you could imagine for the industry.
Sommelier, cicerone, WSET III and master educator of spirits plus many, many more.
I’ve seen booze wreck a lot of careers.
Like anything in life, it’s all about moderation
Hammer67
Professional
I never heard of Siete Leguas (seven tongues) tequila
"Legua" = a measure of longitude (e.g. "league"), as in "Seven Leagues"
"Lengua" = tongue
KillerFord1977
SAINT
After dinner bourbon …
HansGruber
Ronin
There is never anything wrong with a Crown & Coke.
Except maybe needs a lime.
To ward off the scurvy.
belladonna
Hellcat
That looks very enticing, but years ago I came to the conclusion that I cannot add a sweet carbonated beverage to a good whiskey. I can't even do water. I sip it straight, but God bless those who will do what they will to their whiskey! If we were all the same, life would be terribly boring. I do, on occasion, add a sweet carbonated beverage to rum...just because.
Lexie__M
Custom
LOLThat looks very enticing, but years ago I came to the conclusion that I cannot add a sweet carbonated beverage to a good whiskey. I can't even do water. I sip it straight, but God bless those who will do what they will to their whiskey! If we were all the same, life would be terribly boring. I do, on occasion, add a sweet carbonated beverage to rum...just because.
I remember when I became of age to legally drink my father took me to the Officers Club (we lived on Air Force base) for a Distilled Drink.
It was a proud moment for him to take one of his young adults to Officers Club.
It was a week day early afternoon and only the bar tender was there.
He ordered a Scotch on rocks and I ordered a Rum Anejo
with just a hit of coke.Needless to say he freaked and in loud voice, told me how could I do such a thing!
The bar tender quickly backed away.
I replied, I want some fizz and I do not want soda water.