Tequila

I use Tequila primarily in cocktails and it excels in that role — the depth of flavour comes through in a mixed drink in ways that complement rather than dominate. Served neat in a proper glass at room temperature it's fine but not where it shines for me personally. If you're building a home bar, h…

One of the things I love about Tequila is the regional variation. The same category produced in different parts of the world tastes completely different. The smooth aftertaste shifts dramatically depending on origin, and served on the rocks those differences are most apparent. If you've only tried …

Tequila has a specific character that isn't universally appealing and I respect that. Some people find the complexity on the palate overwhelming. Served with a splash of water it's at its most polarising — full flavour, no hiding. For those it clicks with, the payoff is enormous. I'm firmly in that…

Quality Tequila sits at the premium end of my drinks budget and that's fine — it's an occasion drink for me. Served as a long drink with ice at the right moment it's hard to beat. The balance between sweetness and bite on a well-chosen bottle is extraordinary. That said, the price variation in this…

I resisted Tequila for a long time based on a bad early experience. Then a friend insisted I try a properly made version served on the rocks and everything changed. The balance between sweetness and bite I'd missed the first time was suddenly the point. Been drinking it regularly for about six mont…

I came to Tequila late — not until I was in my 4s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it on the rocks and the finish was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's firmly part of how I drink. I …

Took a bottle of Tequila to a dinner party where nobody had thought much about it before. Served it chilled after the meal and it sparked a genuine conversation. The smooth aftertaste did the work — once people noticed it they couldn't stop asking questions. There's something satisfying about intro…

I spent years not getting Tequila. Tried it a few times, found it fine, moved on. Then I had it served neat by someone who knew what they were doing and the balance between sweetness and bite landed differently. Something clicked. Since then I've been actively exploring the category and find it mor…