Monday
Blanco - This weekend we party at the Adam's Avenue Street Fair with Santo Tequila at the Ould Sod! Ana from Santo Tequila joins me all week to give us a preview of what's to come! Being a tequila rookie, it feels kinda daunting, so Ana is taking it slow with their Blanco and a little info on what I should be looking for in the flavor.
Paired with: Arcade Fire "Ready to Start"
Tuesday
Reposado - We're adding some barrel! Ana from Santo Tequila is back to up our I.Q. on what is "good" tequila. She points out what makes Santo part of only 30% of the tequila distillers out on the market and of course we do it with drink in hand, their Reposado is up on the tasting block today.
Paired with: Concrete Blonde "Everybody Knows"
Wednesday
Anejo - Being a bourbon fan, this one had me at the nose! Of course, a tequila backed by Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri would have it cranked to 11! Spending double the required time in the barrel to classify it as an Anejo, this tequila offers all the depth of flavor you could ask for in a sippin' spirit with an unbelievable clean finish.
Paired with: AC DC "You Shook Me"
Thursday
Mezquila - They call it Mezquila First of Its Name. OK, maybe I added the last bit, but this one of a kind creation from Santo really does blend the best of both worlds. A Tequila with a "whisper of smoke" that adds depth to cocktails and could even woo whiskey drinkers away from their everyday sipper. Check out what makes Mezquila so unique.
Paired with: Talking Heads "Burning Down the House"
Friday
110 Blanco - Its Santo Tequila Blanco turned up! Wrapping up our week with Ana from Santo Tequila, she is ending with a BANG! 110 Proof Blanco tequila that is an absolute creeper. It drinks just like their standard Blanco but with a little more perceived sweetness, mixing with this spirit will get you "there" fast. Exactly how fast? We'll have to ask Sammy.
Paired with: Sammy Hagar "I Can't Drive 55"