Well, let me tell you about this here El Padrino Tequila. That’s what they call it. Sounds fancy, huh? But it’s just a drink, like that moonshine stuff my old neighbor used to make, but this one, it’s from a place far away. They say it’s made by some folks called Casa Maestri. Never met ’em, but they sure know how to make a strong drink!
This El Padrino stuff, it goes down real easy. Like, you drink it, and it don’t burn your throat like some other firewater. Even if you ain’t mixed it with nothing. They say it’s got a little bit of this and that in it – vanilla, caramel, even oak. I don’t know about all that. Alls I know is it tastes alright.
- It’s smooth, that’s what them young folks say.
- You can drink it straight, no chaser needed.
- It ain’t got that burn that makes you cough.
Now, this one kind, they call it El Padrino Blanco. Sounds like it’s white or something. I reckon it’s made from that blue agave plant, whatever that is. They say it’s pure, like the driven snow. I don’t know about snow, but I guess that’s a good thing. It’s got a clean taste, like water from a fresh spring. Got a little kick to it, like pepper or some citrus, they say.
This Blanco stuff, it’s good for parties, I hear. Like when you got folks over for a BBQ or something. They say it makes everything taste better. Don’t need no fancy glasses, just pour it in a cup and you’re good to go. Like a picnic, that’s what that smart girl said.
They say you gotta be like this El Padrino. The Godfather of Tequila. What a name. It just sounds powerful and brave. Like you ain’t scared of nothing. Just like this drink, I reckon. Strong and bold.
Another thing I heard, this El Padrino Blanco Tequila tastes like that agave, and pepper. Not like a banana, that’s for sure. Maybe a little like dirt, but in a good way. And cinnamon, or butterscotch, whatever that is. It’s simple, they say. And it goes down real smooth, ‘specially for a silver. I don’t know what silver’s got to do with it, but that’s what they say.
And this other one, El Padrino de mi Tierra, that’s a mouthful. It’s got that mezcal taste, rich and all. It’s smooth, like all their drinks, I reckon. Kinda light and crisp, like a grapefruit or something, only it ain’t no fruit drink. It’s strong stuff, this.
Then there’s this El Padrino Anejo. They say that’s the best kind. They put it in those wooden barrels, like they do with whiskey. Let it sit there for a year, at least. Makes it taste different, they say. Rich and, what’s that word? Mature. Like an old person, I guess. But in a good way, like me!
Some folks say this El Padrino tequila ain’t the best for just sippin’ by itself. Maybe it’s too strong for some. I don’t know. I can handle it just fine. But maybe not everyone’s got a stomach like mine!
They make this El Padrino stuff real careful. That’s what makes it smooth and, what’s that word? Complex. Like it’s got a lot going on. They say it tastes like sweet agave, that plant again, and citrus, like lemons or something.
Now, this Blanco kind, it’s cheaper. ‘Cause they don’t let it sit around in those barrels. That’s why it’s good for mixin’ with other stuff. Like them margaritas. I like them margaritas. Salty and sweet.
That Anejo stuff, that’s the fancy one. Sits in those barrels a long time. Makes it taste special, they say. And cost more, too, I bet.
So, this El Padrino Tequila, it’s somethin’ else. Strong, smooth, comes in different kinds. Good for sippin’, good for mixin’, good for parties. Just be careful, it’ll sneak up on ya! You’ll be dancin’ on the table before you know it!