Come learn everything about tequila through my eyes here! This is the dedicated area for seeing where I rank different brands, where I categorize them based off of their flavor profiles and more.
You’ll also be able to find out where I rank bottles based on the price of each bottle and occasion you’re looking to buy a bottle for. So make sure to explore each category to find that perfect bottle you’re looking to find for every occasion.
Mala Vida Tequila Blanco & Pressoir Cigar Pairing
Earlier this week I was able to sit down and enjoy a damn solid pairing on a beautiful night here in early Spring/late Winter Chicago.
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Members Only Discount- Pātsch Tequila
Man! I’m ecstatic to officially be partnering with Pātsch Tequila to bring you guys an amazing discount for a truly top shelf tequila for all the members of TLA Members Only to enjoy!
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Members Only Discount- PO’UP! Card Game
Extremely happy to be partnering with PO’UP! Card Game to bring an amazing discount for a dope drinking game to all the members of TLA Members Only!
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Members Only Discount- Anger Management Tequila
Extremely happy to be partnering with Anger Management Tequila to bring an amazing discount for an amazing tequila to all the members of TLA Members Only! This is truly an amazing brand to be enjoyed across all occasions from cocktails, on the rocks, and as a nice clean pour!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Kah Tequila (Spotify Link)
In my newest Table Bottle Tuesday, I review the añejo of Table Bottle Tuesday. I’ve had this bottle for nearly a year so was really looking forward to how it taste now.
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Kah Tequila Añejo (Youtube Link)
This is the Youtube link to my newest tequila review that features Kah Tequila añejo expression.
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TLA Top 15 Añejos
As promised in the last post, these are my top 15 añejos (as of right now)! Of course these are in no certain orders and are coming without any explanation of why they make my top 15 but that’s to come at a later time.
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TLA Top 15 Extra Añejos
I’ve been fortunate enough to try a ton of different extra añejos over the years and I’ve loved just about all of them! Over time though, there were some clear cut winners and losers when it comes to which one is the best.
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Insólito Tequila Añejo
This past Christmas I was down in Texas visiting my wife’s family so of course y’all know I had to check out their tequila selection!
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Suerte Tequila & Ancestry Cigars Pairing
Extremely happy to be enjoying this amazing pairing from 2 TLA Brand Partners on this cold winter night!
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TLA Members Only- Ancestry Cigars
Ecstatic to be able to officially announce Ancestry Cigars as a TLA Brand Partner! I’ve been a fan of their cigars since I first enjoyed one during my TLA Business Spotlight with Enid to discuss everything Ancestry Cigars.
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Lunazul Tequila XA Aged In Elijah Craig Barrels
In this Table Bottle Tuesday I give a review of the $40 Lunazul Tequila XA aged in Elijah Craig barrels.
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Members Only Discount- Brickterranean Beer Hut
So happy to be adding Brickterranean as a TLA Brand Partner! The beer glassware they produce along with the amazing high ABV brews they create are just works of art.
Fortunately you can order your glassware and brews now with a special 15% off discount for subscribing to TLA Members Only.
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TLA Business Spotlight- Suerte Tequila
Had a great time speaking to Laurence, the owner of Suerte Tequila in this TLA Business Spotlight!
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Members Only Discount- Suerte Tequila
Extremely happy to be partnering with Suerte Tequila to bring an amazing discount for an amazing tequila to all the members of TLA Members Only!
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Tequila With Friends Podcast- Liquor/Cigar Main Stays & My Personal Main Stays
In this episode, we discuss the bottles and cigars we must have on our bars and in our humidors at all times.
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Members Only Discount- B-Cycled Bottles
Extremely happy to be partnering with B-Cycled Bottles to bring an amazing discount for amazing repurposed alcohol bottle glasses to all the members of TLA Members Only!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- La Adelita Tequila Extra Añejo Video
This is the YouTube link to my La Adelita Tequila review of their extra añejo expression. In this version, you’ll be able to view the details of the bottle, hear my review of this expression, and find out where this bottle ranks among the bottles in my collection as well.
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Table Bottle Tuesday- La Adelita Tequila Extra Añejo
In this episode of Table Bottle Tuesday, I review La Adelita Tequila extra añejo. I’ve made one post about this a while back, but never really dived into where I rank it personally.
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Tequila With Friends- Favorite Brand Of Cigar/Liquor Collection, Mack Brewing Co, My El Tesoro Collection
In this episode of Tequila With Friends, I’m joined by several of my good friends to discuss our liquor/cigar collections, which brands we prefer to collect, and more.
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Members Only Discount- Mack Brewing Co.
Extremely happy to be partnering with Mack Brewing Co. to bring an amazing discount for an amazing craft beer to all the members of TLA Members Only!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Teremana Tequila Añejo
In this episode of Table Bottle Tuesday, I give my honest take on Teremana’s añejo. Give it a listen to see if I rank this bottle a mixer, table bottle, or cork and keep.
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Santo Tequila Single Barrel Reposado
In this episode of Table Bottle Tuesday, I give my opinion of Santo’s Single Barrel Reposado.
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Members Only Discount- Mala Vida Tequila
Extremely happy to be partnering with Mala Vida Tequila to bring an amazing discount for an amazing tequila to all the members of TLA Members Only!
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Tequila With Friends- Toast To The New Year
This was the official last live of 2021 and damn did I have a ton of fun!! Had a great time talking life, tequila, cigars, bourbon, and a hell of a lot more with some great friends to ring in the new year.
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Tequila With Friends- Celebrity Tequila & Crazy Parties
Man I love this show!
Tonight we talked about everything from crazy drunken night stories, to @suertetequila@angermgmttequila@santospirit@vidatequila@teremana@tequilacayeya@lobos1707@tequilakostiv and a hell of a lot more! Too many great convos to recap and you’ll just have to watch!
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Fireside Chronicles- BTAC & Pappy Van Winkle Release, Don Modesto Tequila
Back again with our host Jason aka Suburban Bourbon Dad with another episode of Fireside Chronicles!
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Tequila With Friends- Bonus Episode
In this episode we got into some real crazy shenanigans!
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Tequila With Friends- What’s Your Go To Drink?
In the first episode of Tequila With Friends, we discuss our go to bottle and or cigar to kick back to and relax with great friends and family.
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TLA Christmas Mule Made With Inspiro Tequila
Finally!!! The Christmas Ales are back in season!!!
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Tequila With Friends Preview
Let’s talk about life, drinks, interests, and everything else that happens between pours of your favorite drink of choice! I’ll be highlighting some of my favorite and new tequilas/bourbons/wines throughout the series for you guys to go pick up as well. Can’t wait to have fun with everyone!
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TLA Business Spotlight- Anger Management Tequila
Was extremely fortunate enough to speak with Chris, the owner of Anger Management Tequila about what motivated him to start his brand. We discussed everything from our favorite rock bands, the legendary distiller who makes his tequila, the barrels he’s aging his repo & añejo in, and a hell of a lot more! This is…
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TLA Business Spotlight- Moreno’s Liquor Interview
In this TLA Business Spotlight, I sit down with Mike Moreno Jr from Moreno’s Liquor to discuss his legendary liquor store that features the nation’s largest agave spirit selection. We get into everything tequila and agave spirits, his motivation to keep his father’s dream alive, and more.
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Fireside Chronicles- Riot Fest
@suburbanbourbondad and I just wanted to take a couple of minutes to say what’s up to everyone live from @riot_fest during the @sublime set.
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Cantera Negra Añejo & Avo Cigars Ritmo Pairing
Another great night of enjoying yet again another amazing expression from my friends @canteranegratequila to help vibe out with.
Instead of a fantastic cocktail, I’m enjoying a clean pour of their absolutely delicious añejo paired with an Avo Cigars- Ritmo stick and some Phil Collins- Another Day In Paradise.
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TLA Business Spotlight: Cantera Negra Tequila
Had the great pleasure of speaking with @canteranegratequila Master Blender about everything @canteranegratequila and what makes this tequila so amazing!
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TLA MP Splash Cocktail with Cantera Negra Blanco
Oh how I love my Monday cocktails! To kick off @canteranegratequila week here at TLA, I had to mix up what I’m dubbing…. TLA MP Splash cocktail! To mix up this absolutely delectable creation you’re going to need the ingredients listed below: – 2oz @canteranegratequila Silver (because it’s so delicious and I believe you should always be able to…
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TLA Tequila Battle- Extra Añejo
So no Fireside Chronicles tonight since our host @suburbanbourbondad is off handling business in NY and NJ so I decided to do something new….
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TLA Business Spotlight- Yeyo Tequila
Had an absolutely amazing interview with @yeyotequila in which we discussed his vision and motivation for starting the brand. We got into what’s next for his brand, the process he has went through for finding the perfect expression, and more!!
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TLA Top Shelf- Codigo 1530 Origen Edition
Truly excised about this one! Today we have @saludtime joining the show from @codigo1530 talking tequila, cigars, bourbon, and everything
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Driftless Glen Rye Kenwood Liquors Store Pick
No TLA Top Shelf tomorrow so decided to pop open this @driftlessglen rye Kenwood Liqour store quick for a bourbon review as a change of pace!
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Which One Are You Choosing?
Can’t wait till I fully get my taste back so I can truly enjoy these 4 pours!
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Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia & LFD Cigars Capitulo II Pairing
Yeah, I know I just posted about this exact line up….
But damnit, this @josecuervotequilaReserva De La Familia extra añejo is just too damn good to not pour up and kick back with a glass on this beautiful Chicago night!!
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Maestro Dobel Pavito
So earlier today I posted a picture of a shipment of tequila I received (that no one paid attention to) today in my story from our good friends at Proximo. I asked if anyone can guess what all bottles are in the box, of course no one cared to play along…
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Broken English Taco Pub
So finally back on my search for the best taco and tequila bars/restaurants here in Chicago and this one did not disappoint!
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TLA Top Shelf Show
Introducing the new show “TLA Top Shelf”starting Wednesday 7/7 at 8:00pm cst, Live from the private cigar lounge at TP Cigar Lounge!
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Sol Azul Añejo & Cohiba Puro Dominicana Pairing
I’m officially back! No Fireside Chronicles tonight, but I’m finally back to bringing y’all some amazing pairings!
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Fireside Chronicles- Espanita añejo tasting & Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Back again with our host @suburbanbourbondad !
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Quick Tequila 1519 añejo Review & TLA Update
Quick update on the potential upcoming tequila tasting events coming down the pipeline along with the subscriber list that will soon be available on tequilala27.com.
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Jack Daniels Binny’s Pick & Plansencia 146 Cosecha Pairing
Had to break out the @jackdaniels_us@binnysbev Select and pair it with this @plasenciacigars 146 Cosecha tonight.
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The Bad Stuff Blueberry Tequila Mule
Finally pulled the trigger on my copper cups to mix up some mules in!
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TLA & Ancestry Cigar Inc Event Collaboration
I know it’s an extremely late post, but want to make sure to post just a few of the photos from this Sunday’s event!
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Fireside Chronicles- Siempre Tequila & Bardstown Bourbon
First and foremost, Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers on the TLA team and all the other amazing fathers out there as well!
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Maestro Dobel TLA Kenwood Store Pick
Coming soon! The @kenwoodliquors store pick of @maestrodobelmexico añejo chosen by your’s truly!!
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Lobos 1707 Paloma
Had a great time tonight taking finance and tequila with my brother @siplifevp. Enjoyed a @lobos1707 reposado paloma made with Squirt and Bai strawberry lemonade during the live paired with a @rockypatelcigar stick (not pictured here).
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Tequila and Things- Featuring Me!
Make sure to catch @siplifevp live tomorrow featuring Your’s truly!
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Fireside Chronicles- Tromba Tasting
This show with our host @suburbanbourbondad features the biggest Peanut Gallery to date! We feature a @tequilatromba añejo tasting, go through several different crazy and serious topics, and I show everyone how to start a fire!
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Cava Antigua & Don Lino Africa Pairing
Tonight I have Cava Antigua añejo in my glass, puffing on a @miamicigarDon Lino Africa while kicking back to a mixture of Nirvana- Come As You Are, @skynyrd- Free Bird @richforever- Cigar music tracks as the sun sets.
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Tequila & A Story- IG Live With Smoke From T.P. Cigar Lounge
In this episode we chill with the Smoke Father aka Smoke. We talk about the cigar scene in Chicago, Bernie Mac, fatherhood, and more.
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Tequila & A Story Featuring Smoke from T.P. Cigar Lounge
I’ll be doing a special in person Tequila & A Story live tonight at T.P. Cigar Lounge with the legendary Smoke at 7pm cst! Be prepared to gain a lot of cigar knowledge and potentially here about some crazy Bernie Mac stories as well! We’ll be sampling some @lotemaestrotequila extra añejo and pairing it with…
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Grand Love Añejo & Nector Miranda Special Selection Pairing
Tonight I had to break out the @grandlovetequila añejo and pair it with a @nestormirandacigars Special Selection stick. Of course I had to throw on some music with this combo as well and @janisjoplin- Piece Of My Heart just seemed like the perfect cut to set the vibe right.
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Uncle Nearest Finally On The TLA Bar!
To all my whiskey friends out there, @unclenearest has officially made it to the bar!
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Tequila Ocho Mexico Transatlantic Limited Edition & Recluse Cigar Pairing
This smoke is nice and smooth, easy smoke, not heavy at all, just tasty tobacco that blends perfectly with the nice kick this rum & cognac cask aged blend gives you.
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Tonala Tequila & Schizo Cigar
In this Table Bottle Tuesday, I’m reviewing Tonala Tequila añejo blend paired with a Schizo cigar. Give it a watch to see my thoughts!
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Fireside Chronicles- EH Taylor
Finally back outside for the filming of Fireside Chronicles! In this episode, we feature EH Taylor and the 5 tequilas all bourbon lovers must try. Make sure to give it a watch!
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The Bad Stuff Tequila & AJF Cigars Bellas Artes Pairing
I’m absolutely in love with this combo! The nice bold, strong flavors of this @ajfcigars Bellas Artes smoke combined with the beautiful, absolutely delicious pour of this @thebadstufftequila extra añejo was the perfect combo for celebrating finally being able to be back outside without freezing my nips off!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Reposado of The Bad Stuff Tequila
In this Table Bottle Tuesday, I review the reposado of The Bad Stuff Tequila. You must give it a watch to get my thoughts on this amazing brand!
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Bad Stuff Mango Margarita
Happy National Margarita Day everyone!! Love this holiday! Perfect excuse to sip on a Monday!!!
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Fireside Chronicles- High Proof Bourbons & 5 Tequila Tastes Profiles
In this episode of Fireside Chronicles, we discuss Jason’s list of Top 5 High Proof Bourbons To Try article and my 5 Taste Profiles of Añejo Tequilas article. I also show my face for the first time on Fireside Chronicles! We get into a couple other topics, you’ll just have to watch and enjoy!
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5 Tequilas All Bourbon Lovers Must Try
So since this blog does blend the worlds of tequila and bourbon lovers together, I figured it was only right that I come up with a list of tequilas all bourbon lovers must try ASAP! These tequilas are ones that our bourbon expert Jason and many other bourbon lovers we know have all tried and all immediately wanted another pour, or 5, of because they were just that delicious!
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5 Main Tastes of Añejo Tequila
This taste category tends to be what most casual tequila lovers prefer overall once they really try what I would consider a real tequila. One more thing, if you’re a bourbon or whiskey lover, this is the tequila for you too!
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5 HIGHER PROOF BOURBONS WORTH HUNTING FOR
Anyone who I’ve shared a pour with knows that the center of my whiskey world lies with the higher proof bourbons that have become so prevalent on the market. Almost every major brand has an expression labeled cask strength, barrel strength, barrel proof – if there’s a creative way to label a bourbon to call out its proof, it’s been done. As with my last column featuring five easy to find bourbons under $60, I will try to stay away from the allocated and ultra-rare bottles – Weller Full Proof, Blanton’s SFTB, EH Taylor Barrel Proof, and so on.
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Fireside Chronicles IG Live- Top 5 List Recap
In this episode, we discuss our top 5 list available at the website and more! Make sure to give it a watch!
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Tequila Ocho Añejo- Rum Cask Limited Edition
First and foremost, I love the unique taste the regular Tequila Ocho presents and how it creates a completely different class of tequila from the vast majority of all other tequilas! I’ll be doing a video and write up on the main distinct flavors I’ve found in tequila in short time, with Tequila Ocho highlighting this particular flavor category.
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Top 5 Easy To Find Bourbons Under $60
Recently, Burks posted a list of his top 5 Anejo tequilas under $60. Check it out HERE if you haven’t seen it yet. Since I am TLA’s “Bourbon Guy”, and not to be outdone, I decided to create my own list.
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Top 5 Anejos Under $60
Current top 5 anejos under $60. Make sure to check this list before making your next tequila purchase if you’re looking in this price range!
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Fireside Chronicles- Bardstown Bourbon, Casacollab Cocktail, & Mental Health
Watch to get a review of Bardstown Bourbon new releases, my Casamigos cocktail submission, and our discussion on mental health during covid and properly coping with ,mental issues.
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Tequila Ocho Single Barrel Story
Does this make me an alcoholic, VIP client, or a little bit of both?
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Casamigos Anejo
Tuesday’s review of George Clooney’s Casamigos Anejo
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Table Bottle Tuesday Preview- Casamigos Anejo
Casamigos Anejo will be the feature for this week’s TBT
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Tequila Wish List
List of tequilas I’m looking forward to trying in the hopefully near future.
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Fireside Chronicles Smoke Wagon Bourbon & Mi Familia Flores Extra Anejo
The latest Fireside Chronicles recording featuring Smoke Wagon Bourbon & Mi Familia Flores Extra Anejo
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Fireside Chronicles- Old Forester 150th Anniversary Release & More
Old Forester 150th anniversary & more. RIP Hammerin Hank!
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FEAR IS THE GRIM REAPER OF CREATIVITY
Yeah, I said it. Fuck fear and the dark horse it road in on!
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El Nacimiento & Joya Silver Cigar Pairing
Yesterday was an extremely stressful day, but happy I was able to end the night with El Nacimiento extra Anejo in my glass paired with a @joyacigars Silver stick while kicking back to some @skynyrd- Tuesday’s Gone.
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Fireside Chronicles 01/15/21
In this episode, we discuss the new Woodford Reserve release, Santo’s reposado, and more.
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Villa Lobos & CAO Session Pairing Review
Villa Lobos anejo in my glass, puffing on a CAO Session cigar, vibing to Drake and Future, Life Is Good!
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Padre Azul & The Breaks Cigar Pairing
@padreazul.tequila anejo and @laverdadinc The Breaks Cigar to celebrate hitting the Instagram 3k followers mark with some @anderson._paak to set last night’s mood!
Match made in Heaven!
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
First beer of the day to spark off this Covid altered Thanksgiving! @foundersbrewing Mosaic Promise is a perfect pairing with any one of your tequila choices.
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Codigo 1530 George Strait Encore Edition
Perfect pour in my book! The amazing agave, the oak, the well balanced pepper! Wow! I could drink this all day and is a must that I keep on my bar at all times! I mean all the time!
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Tequila Lovers Anonymous 