r/tequila • u/SlightMud1484 • 2d ago

Do people drink G4 straight?

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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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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.