I've been coming here for years to buy my favorite tequila and I can't believe I haven't reviewed it. This is our go to spot for Addictivo Tequila. If you haven't heard of it, I'm not surprised. You can get it in the States on line, but you'll pay almost the difference that you would have spent in gas to drive down here.
And it's worth the drive. Not just for the tequila, but for the experience of Ensenada. But, I digress...
This little hole in the wall liquor store (and that's literal, they only sell liquor) is known for its myriad of tequilas. There's just about a tequila for anyone's price point.
For me, the free samples of their top shelf tequila got me hooked on Addictivo. It's a tequila that is aged in cognac barrels, so it has a smoky sweetness to it.
I started out with a reposado, then to an añejo, then to a mas añejo and finally to a cristal (a clean finishing tequila that is not overly sweet nor overpowering that works well as both an apertif and digestif). As the prices increased, so did the flavor and enjoyment. These aren't shooting tequilas, but sipping ones. (Though they have plenty of the lower shelf ones for those who want to get drunk quickly).
The shop keepers are friendly and take their time to explain the subtle nuances and flavors of the different tequilas.
Oh sure, there are more, many more, that I want to buy, like the one that is aged in cognac then wine barrels (with a mildly sweet, dry finish). So I will undoubtedly return on our quarterly visits.
The smaller bottles make great gifts and they stay under the limit when you cross the border. So with the holidays approaching, I guess it will be time for another visit very soon.
Now where is that bottle I sampled??? read more