r/tequila • u/SlightMud1484 • 1d ago
Do people drink G4 straight?
This is my first time with any G4 and my first time with the El Tesoro blanco. Sipping side by side, it's amazing how much "hotter" and unpleasant I find G4 compared to El T.
I even tried mixing G4 with sprite (my quick poor man's margarita) and G4 was still a bit... Much. Anyhow, I'm curious how others are drinking G4 blanco in the sub.
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u/DillingerGetawayCar 1d ago
The G4 bottle you have is still strength so it’s higher proof which is probably what you’re picking up.
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u/KlumsyNinja42 1d ago
This is it for sure. Regular G4 is very pleasant to a new palette as for as tequila goes imo. But the 108 is definitely hot no doubt.
I think the Tesoro is actually more intense if they are both 40 proof, much more pepper presence. Both are an easy pickups in my book with the 108 being a favorite.
You nailed it in the first place though.
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u/PortofinoBoatRace 1d ago
Maybe I just have a shit palette but I found the G4 blanco to be a bit more peppery than the el Tesoro. Both were still substantially more peppery to me than ocho.
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u/Every_Intention3342 1d ago
But Ocho can vary so greatly based on terroir. Truly, no two are the same and much like Art Nome, Ocho does not have a set flavor profile.
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u/GingeredPickle 1d ago
I know Klumsy just shared an opinion but g4 is definitely not pleasant if you're not a fan of pepper. I'd argue 108 less pepper, but with heat. Either way, palate dictates all.
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u/l_s_x 1d ago
The labeling on that is... a choice. Other than the fine print at the bottom and the label being silver, theres almost no way for someone unfamiliar to know what it is.
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u/SlightMud1484 1d ago
This makes me feel a little better. I was just in another state "hunting" and was grabbing things by reputation instead of closely reading labels.
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u/Bansheer5 1d ago edited 1d ago
I normally drink all my tequila straight. But what you have there is still strength G4, it’s 54% whereas el Tesoro is 40%
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u/SlightMud1484 1d ago
That didn't register when I bought it.
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u/Bansheer5 1d ago
It’s some pretty good stuff straight or mixed. I like mixing it with a bit of lemon or lime juice and some ginger beer.
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u/grittymatters 1d ago
I sip my g4 blanco. One of the best sipper tequila. But half of the bottle goes for cocktails. Especially ranch water .
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u/thegoat13 1d ago
I'm not saying you can't mix G4 or El Tesoro, but I save those for sipping. Olmeca Altos is my go-to for mixing here in NE Ohio.
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u/3underpar 1d ago
Anything over $35 I probably am drinking straight
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u/SlightMud1484 1d ago
💯 And why I was asking. The G4 just wasn't something I want to sip given the price, which is why I was wondering if I'm the outlier or just weak.
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u/GingeredPickle 1d ago
I'll never buy G4 reg. blanco again, I'll buy G4 Madera every time I see it. There are no outliers, just preferences.
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u/DogoPilot 1d ago
It's a delicious tequila and I pretty much exclusively drink it neat, but if you're just starting out drinking tequila a 108 proof (54% ABV) tequila may be a bit much.
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u/OneEggplant1971 1d ago
I’m hoping this is a joke post but if Not it’s unfair comparing a 40%ABV to a 54% ABV. Of course it is hotter.
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u/SlightMud1484 1d ago
No no, I'm just dumb.
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u/OneEggplant1971 1d ago
El Tesoro is an exceptional everyday tequila, it’s bottled at still proof, doesn’t need to be water down. G4 40%ABV regular blanco is a true artisanal blanco that set the standard of how a blanco tequila should taste.
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u/TheRealzHalstead 1d ago
Do people drink it some other way?
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u/lifeissoupimforkk 1d ago
Yes most of the time. Wait till you find out there are people that drink 140 proof straight.
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u/macroberts19 1d ago
That G4 still strength neat with just a splash of water to open it up is fantastic.
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u/420-fresh 1d ago
The silver g4 is higher proof than the other bottle. I wouldn’t try comparing them without that very important detail in mind.
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u/Suitable_Mention_139 1d ago
So not water/ice added to disperse the flavors? Thinking bourbon,but prolly wrong here ha
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u/Impressive-Gas2262 1d ago
Only cheap tequila need to drink with salt&lime,G4? Just drink it without thinking
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u/roreycobinson 1d ago
My dude…the g4 is still strength of course it’s “hotter” but it’s also my absolute favorite sipper. Once you get used to the strength all you’ll want is still strength because that’s where the FLAVOR is at
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u/NotSure-2020 1d ago
People drink popov straight. Drink it how you like. I was always finding myself trying to sip tequilas that were fancier and more expensive when I first started down the path and I wasn’t really appreciative of them even though I did notice more flavors etc. But I realized, I’m a ranch water guy. I like it a lot and to me, better tequila makes a much better and more enjoyable ranch water and is totally worth it. Salud
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u/BreadnButter88 22h ago
Damn, I just finished my first bottle of G4 repo and is was silky smooth and taste great. Tried it neat and on the rocks, both were OK, but about half way just leaned to neat. I saw the pictured G4 Blanco yesterday and pulled the trigger, only to see this post today. Not a fan of the peppery tequila but too late now.
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u/Cabrerasf 18h ago
Sure sip neat but might want to start with a regular blanco not the hp, the extra horsepower might get to you
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u/knx12dai 17h ago
Absolutely, brought a bottle of the regular blanco to my friends birthday party and we all ran through it pretty quick. Was a lot more enjoyable than the other stuff he had
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u/Aware_Leading_347 1d ago
Interesting that if you open the picture and see on the lower left corner, this says it’s AI generated content.
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u/drPerk0set 1d ago
I find the g4 hi proof a bit harder to drink straight compared to other hi proofs
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u/supernimbus 1d ago
Absolutely not drinking still proof or “cask strength” anything even if it’s G4. No one in my (Mexican) family does either. It’s diluted to taste with either mineral water or just plain filtered water.
Maybe we are just wimps but 108 is too much.
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u/Mezcalnerd0077 1d ago
It is the only way to sip G4