Review: Tequila Partida, Complete Lineup (2007)
Finally got to sample Partida’s new, full line of tequilas today. Color me impressed. No, seriously. Here’s how they shake out.
Tequila Partida Blanco (2007) – This is a peppery but very clean silver tequila, perfect for mixing and even for sipping straight in a pinch. Among the best tequilas I’ve tried. A- / $40 [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS]
Tequila Partida Reposado (2007) – Very similar to the blanco in many ways. A pale yellow, lighter than most reposados. It has a bit more bite than the blanco and a light woodiness reflecting its cask aging. I like it almost as much as the blanco, but not quite. A- / $50 [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS]
Tequila Partida Añejo (2007) – One of the Cadillacs of añejo tequilas, and my new favorite “sipping” tequila. This is an incredibly svelte añejo, oaky and aged in Jack Daniels barrels, giving it a complexity and lushness that you don’t get in most tequilas of any age. A strong sweetness on the finish gives it a fruitiness that’s, again, uncommon in this liquor. Tequila fans will need to put this on a must-try list, immediately. A / $62 [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS]
Now for the bad news: None of these are what I’d describe as cheap. You pay for quality, especially in the tequila world, it seems. (Feeling rich? There’s a $330 bottle called Elegante Extra Añejo that even I haven’t gotten to try…)
Tequila Partida Blanco (2007)
$40
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Just found this site and am loving all the reviews! You do a great job on here!
I’m a fairly new fan of tequila and have probably tried about 15 or so kinds (mostly anejo’s as they are my favorite). I love Partida’s anejo. I tried Casa Noble anejo the day after and was surprised by how similar they were. It’s a little more expensive, but had a very similar flavor in a bit more smooth delivery. Just thought I’d recommend that if you like Partida.
Also, I’d love to see you review Patron’s line… maybe I missed it, but didn’t see it on here. With the growing popularity of their line I’m curious what you think. Many discriminating tequila lovers are anti-Patron, but I love their anejo.
Anyway, thanks for a great site!
Thanks drawnad – I am neutral on Patron but yes, I need to do a formal review of their line!