swedes Posted July 17, 2007 #1 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Any recent cruisers happen to notice whether RCI has fine Tequilas available at the bars on board ? My DW and I enjoy a nice tequila (Reposado or Anejo) after dinner, and I am hoping I will find RCI has savvy buyers in tune with fine potable trends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull1130 Posted July 17, 2007 #2 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I have Patron onboard every cruise............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim M Posted July 17, 2007 #3 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Any recent cruisers happen to notice whether RCI has fine Tequilas available at the bars on board ? My DW and I enjoy a nice tequila (Reposado or Anejo) after dinner, and I am hoping I will find RCI has savvy buyers in tune with fine potable trends. Definitely some great tequilas in Boleros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolloman Posted July 18, 2007 #4 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I have Patron onboard every cruise............ I think the OP said "fine tequila". Patron is to rot gut fuel oil. The best RCCL has on board is Cabo Wabo and to me that is pitiful. If your ship goes to Mexico buy a bottle of Casa Noble crystal. Triple Distilled Agave. You will find it for about 50 dollars at the duty free shop, end of the Pier in Cozumel. You can check it out online for taste tests studies, it is one of the highest rated. It is as smooth as glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolloman Posted July 18, 2007 #5 Share Posted July 18, 2007 To the OP, here is a link to better understand Casa Noble if you are not familiar. Sorry I wanted to add it to my previous link but the edit feature was gone. FYI, Their bottles have serial numbers and a certification. http://www.tequilaaficionado.com/article.php?sid=20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull1130 Posted July 20, 2007 #6 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I agree about Casa Noble crystal but its not onboard, there's no need to be angry........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terri23 Posted July 20, 2007 #7 Share Posted July 20, 2007 oh yes. RC has recently started carrying Corralejo - the anejo I believe (LOL I don't remember ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terri23 Posted July 20, 2007 #8 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I think the OP said "fine tequila". Patron is to rot gut fuel oil. The best RCCL has on board is Cabo Wabo and to me that is pitiful. If your ship goes to Mexico buy a bottle of Casa Noble crystal. Triple Distilled Agave. You will find it for about 50 dollars at the duty free shop, end of the Pier in Cozumel. You can check it out online for taste tests studies, it is one of the highest rated. It is as smooth as glass. rolloman you need to try the corralejo for on-board tequila sipping. we have also been successful bringing tequila on board from carib. ports of call (as recently as April) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedes Posted July 20, 2007 Author #9 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I would be happier if they have Centenario Anejo, but Patron is OK. A little pricey considering a $20.00 bottle of Pueblo Viejo tastes every bit as good. Just a little tip on a "value priced" tequila with a top notch taste. If the best they have is Cabo, I will have a few and probably decide I can live with it. I have been in worse situations.... a "great " restaurant here in CLT had only Cuervo 1800... HORRORS.... SHOCKING ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terri23 Posted July 20, 2007 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2007 i would switch to gin if the best available tequila was patron :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedes Posted July 20, 2007 Author #11 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Terri23. What is your favorite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libertybelle41 Posted July 21, 2007 #12 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I've always liked Patron..sorry:( didn't know about the Casa Noble, but will def try it, please enlighten me on more of the "better" tequila. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woe is me Posted July 21, 2007 #13 Share Posted July 21, 2007 If you like a certain tequila fine, that is your choice, but to degrade what someone else likes is juvenile. The best of anything is what YOU enjoy.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachchick Posted July 21, 2007 #14 Share Posted July 21, 2007 If you like a certain tequila fine, that is your choice, but to degrade what someone else likes is juvenile. The best of anything is what YOU enjoy.:rolleyes: Hear, hear! Nicely said. I agree. It's like with wine. I know I'm a bit of a wine snob; my mother is happy with a sweet, simple, inexpensive white or rose. I certainly do not think she is wrong for liking what she likes. I think it's wrong to deride what others enjoy. I'm certain that when I say my favorite these days is Aha Toro Reposado or Anejo that someone else will quiver in horror over my choices. My sister and DH brought some back from a Mexican cruise a couple of years ago, and I just loved it. Since DH and I don't take Mexican cruises (just not our thing), I must rely on "the kindness" of my mother, who brought some back for me. I sure as heck can't afford it here at the going rate. I'm intrigued by the Casa Noble and will check it out. beachchick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedes Posted July 21, 2007 Author #15 Share Posted July 21, 2007 THanks all for the info. I will be obtaining some Casa when my DW and me hit Cozumel. I thought I had heard of and tasted most of the finer Tequilas... ahh, so much to look forward to. I agree with you, BeachChick, beauty is indeed in the eye,or palate, of the beholder. As much as I enjoy fine Tequila, I have yet to develop a taste for Scotch. IMHO, a Franciscan Cabernet is truly enjoyable, yet I eagerly await the opening of Trader Joes in CLT to see what all the fuss is about "2 Buck Chuck." Go figure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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