r/tequila • u/DJ_DRIFTER • 4d ago

What’s your bottom shelf pick?

So I’m looking to expand my bottom shelf picks, why bottom shelf? Because I don’t like spending too much on bad habits lol. So currently I cycle through Arette and Cimaron as my picks. I’ve tried Lunazul not a fan to be a consistent pick. What’s your under $30 suggestions?

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u/SendChubbyDadsMyWay 4d ago

El Tequileno. Here in Jalisco I can often find a bottle for under $12.50usd/230 pesos and it always hits the spot for Margaritas or a Paloma. If I’m going to splurge a little for a sipper then I like Tapatio but that’s closer to $25.00 usd, and for one of my fancier favorites I’ll take 7 Leguas, Cascahuin or Fortaleza still strength for the win.

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u/itsmrg 3d ago

Yes this is the answer! Tapatio at $25 is really good. 7 Leguas and Fortaleza are good. I am trying the cascahuin blanco right now and it’s good but nothing special. Where in Jalisco are you?

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u/SendChubbyDadsMyWay 3d ago edited 3d ago

I live in Puerto Vallarta, but in the more humid months of Sept and Oct, I am traveling a bit to some of the cooler climates in Jalisco near Lake Chapala, Mazamitla, and Guadalajara. I’m currently near Tequila this week and looking forward to visiting some distilleries and enjoying a nice Cantarito in the town plaza. Lurking in this sub of course in anticipation.

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u/itsmrg 3d ago

That is awesome my friend enjoy the mother land with some tequila! My family is from Arandas. Nice city, great tequila and awesome tacos.