dr. dre is in the biz!

André Romell Young, aka Dr. Dre is busting a move into the spirits industry. Regarded as one of the most powerful and popular rap music figures of all time and listed among the highest paid performers in 2001 and 2004 by Rolling Stone Magazine, Dr. Dre is partnering with Drinks Americas on a new line of beverages. Together they have plans to release alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic libations.
Their partnership is all set to unleash a premium tequila as well as a cognac and sparkling vodka. We are excited to see what they can come up with. Our appreciation for the creativity that Dr. Dre has brought to the entertainment industry in general leads us to believe that his tequila will be a huge hit among the masses.
Look out!

p.i.n.k. tequila

Today our quest brings us to a new tequila that is scheduled to hit the market in the next 6 to 12 months. The p.i.n.k. Spirits Company out of New York, NY already sells a premium Vodka and they have plans to sell Rum, Tequila, Gin, White Whiskey, and Sake. The unique feature of p.i.n.k.'s premium spirits is that they are all infused with flavorless caffeine and guarana, two of the worlds most potent energy enhancing substances.
According to a press release posted online by The Earth Times, p.i.n.k. tequila is the world’s first 80 proof, ultra-premium, imported tequila made from 100%, all estate grown, Blue Weber Agave that is infused with caffeine and guarana. p.i.n.k. tequila is produced and bottled in Guadalajara, Mexico by La Cofradia, apparently one of the most prestigious tequila manufacturers.
The p.i.n.k. Spirits Company was founded in 2006 and is the world’s first producer of ultra-premium caffeine and guarana infused spirits. With no added sugar, color, or carbohydrates, p.i.n.k. spirits can be enjoyed straight or used to create any cocktail.
We look foward to trying this Tequila as soon as it hits the market so we can decide for ourselves if it is really a good combination. Anyone who knows anything about Tequila knows that distilled agave has its own energetic properties. The addition of guarana and cafine will likely take the tequila experience to a different level. Keep your eye out for p.i.n.k. Tequila and when you find it we would recommend fastening your seatbelt. It may take you for a ride!

dos lunas grand reserve - $2500 per bottle!!!

Richard C. Poe II, owner of El Paso, Texas based Dos Lunas Tequila has come up with what is being called the most expensive and oldest tequila ever bottled.

We are confused by this information. We recently posted a story about AsomBroso Tequila and how they age their anejo for 11 years. We have also recently read of a bottle of aged tequila that was auctioned off for $225,000. That is a quarter of a million dollars!
Dos Lunas Grand Reserve has been released in limited quantity. There are only 1000 bottles being sold. It is an anejo that has been aged for 10 years in french oak casks that were originally used for aging Spanish Sherry.
In our opinion, the best part of this release is the Baccarat decanter that it is bottled in. It truly looks like a very chic bottle of cologne or cognac. We have read everything from rave reviews to harsh criticism about this limited and very expensive bottle. At this point it would not be fair to pass judgement on the contents of the crystal decanter until we get a chance to taste it for ourselves. If any of you out there have had a taste or know someone who has had a taste, please let us know. If you are one of those lucky 1000, have a glass for the rest of us who may never get the chance.

tequila sarabia

During our quest over the past few days we came accross Tequila Sarabia. One reason that we were inspired to write about this brand is the fact that it is quite obscure. After searching all over the web, we were amazed at how little information there is available.
Eduardo Sarabia is from Los Angeles, California and travels between the US, Berlin, Germany and Guadalajara, Mexico where he lives now. According to jameswagner.com he is reportedly "influenced by the intricate poetics of the black market and northern Mexican folklore. His current work creates romantic visual narratives in regards to illegal matter, fine arts and commerce".
Eduardo founded Tequila Sarabia in Guadalajara, Mexico. Since 2002, Sarabia had been researching the traditional distillation process of tequila and developed 3000 liters of his own brand. Made from 100% pure agave from the highlands of Jalisco, Tequila Sarabia offers 3 distinct types of premium tequila, Silver, Gold and Añejo. Each one is bottled in a unique hand made bottle that has a beautifully painted ceramic cap. Each bottle has a certificate of authenticity. In 2006, Eduardo Sarabia sent 300 liters to Berlin, Germany and opened Salon Aleman, a tequila bar/artist project. There did not seem to be very much information available about this project either.
We plan to continue our search for a bottle of Tequila Sarabia so we might see it and taste it for ourselves. If any of you out there know anything more about Eduardo's unique brand,, please let us know.

vintage jose cuervo

The year 2008 is now 18 days away. Forty years ago, distilleries like Jose Cuervo were already setting the pace for many others to follow. This ad from the late 1960's was found on a blog written by Paula Zaegaj-Reynolds called "Advertising is good for you". The colorful background and the sophistication portrayed in this image was enough to make us want to run right out and buy a bottle of Jose's timeless tequila. We hope you enjoy this ad as much as we do.

corzo - sexy tequila!

During a recent trip to the liquor store we came across the sexiest bottle that we have ever met. After undressing it from the refined brown box- our intial impulse was validated by the chic, clear, rectangular bottle. It reminded us of a fine mens cologne bottle. The label is minimal yet bold, being offset and the spout brought visions of mod design to mind. We admired these qualities for an extended period and finally managed to open the stainless steel top and pour a few glasses. We were about to taste the blanco of all blancos.
Any of you who have ever had this tequila will most likely agree that it is one of the most tasteful tequilas made. It is incredibly smooth and refined. After a glass we were shocked to find that we were still drinking Blanco and not Anejo.
We were having a true tequila experience!
Corzo is not a brand to be taken lightly. Fabien Baron has created a masterpiece with this brand. He is a genius. If you have been waiting for tequila to rise to the next level, the time is now. Corzo also sells Reposado and Anejo.
On top of all that.... if you want to see an amazing website visit corzo.com right now!

Tres Jimadores rating: Cinco caballitos!