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Pairing Spirits w/ Cigars
I was taught a habit 13 years ago in Havana of lightly moistening the outer wrapper of a Cohiba (I have a box of Siglo IV’s) with a dab of Havana Club 7 year anejo, and then enjoying the puro and the anejo (neat) together....
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What's up with Tequila?
range we’re talking about is Cazadores reposado. Mostly found in Mexican markets, but starting to reach out to the US market at large. I agree that a reposado or anejo should generally be had straight up, though exceptions...
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In Search of Authentic Mexican Tequila
you would pay in the US (or probably UK). Look for the ones without the export stamp, those are the ones that are not generally available outside of Mexico, and would make a great gift. Also, just my two cents, but I don’t...
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Where to buy tequila/mezcal in Yucatan
. For example, I bought a bottle of Centenario Anejo in Mexico for $24 last year, here it sells in my local market for $59. Don’t let them talk you into buying the weird tequila cream liquers or anything like that, just go...
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At what temperature do spirits taste best?
I bounce around, I like blanco’s, reposado’s and anejo's. My most recent bottles I have had at home are: Don Julio 1942 Anejo - my favorite, but just an expensive treat now and then Corazon Blanco Cazadores Blanco Sauza...
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Corn on cob w mayo, cayenne, parmesan
Very popular Mexican snack here in Los Angeles as well. There’s a mobile cart in my neighborhood that serves it with mayo, chile arbol powder, lime, and parmesan cheese from the green can. I’ve made it at home...
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Emergency Help Needed for Chicago BBQ!
disconnected. We will be having our normal Italian Beef and Gino’s meals, but I’ll need the BBQ as a stand by – and – if you happen to know of a great Mexican restaurant nearby that serves Patron Anejo...
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the best mexican in astoria
You might be referring to the crumbly cheese used to top the beans and salads, which might be called cotija, or generically called a queso añejo (aged cheese). It does have a similar saltiness of feta, but it is a Mexican...
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Mexcian Cheese Selections for Quesidillas?
were making a quesadilla, I’d go with oaxacan cheese inside for its good melting/stringy quality, then sprinkle some queso anejo shavings on top (sort of like a parmesan/romano, sort of texture). That would give it some...
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NY company launching kosher tequila
, Reposado, and Añejo - require certification. Certified: Casa Vieja*, Don Bernardo G*, Sol Dios* Approved: 100 Años (blanco, verde, azul) Jimador Casa Real José Cuervo Camino Real Kaban (inc. the flavored tequilas) Cazadores La...
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Premium Tequila
I’m a big Tequilla drinker, yes once you’ve learned the good stuff you realize crap like Cuervo, Salza to Hornitos are only meant for Margaritas. Vendome Liquor in Studio City has the best selection may I suggest...
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Aged rums
Anejo means old, and generaly it indicates a rum is 3 or more years old. Sort of like the “XO” in cognac for 5 years but a much looser designation since rum comes from all over and nobody controls it like they do with...
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Need Vegetarian Mexican Ideas!
In Morelia, they serve a fruit salad in a cup that is a mix of fruits, lime juice, chile powder and topped with queso anejo. I’ve also seen it with yogurt and granola layered in the cup. It is called gaspacho. Etole is very...
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Saloon Steakhouse Review
a few drinks after a long ride into the city from where we live in the Southwest Suburbs. My wife, the designated driver of the evening had a lemonade, and I started with a bottle of Budweiser, and a shot of Don Julio Anejo....
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Maya - Sonoma Square
I went here for the purpose of learning a bit more about the 150 or so Tequilas being offered at the bar. The selection was quite impressive - anejos, extra anejos, raspados, one ‘tequila’ from the state of Guanajuato...
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