Rachel came back from Mexico and brought a gift, a nice one! Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia tequila—one I’ve read about in a few of my tequila books but never tried.

I know what you’re thinking about Jose Cuervo, but this isn’t any ordinary Cuervo! It’s 100% blue agave; aged a minimum of three years in new French limousin and American oak barrels. Not unlike a cognac or burbon, but not as strong as another favorite of mine, Paradiso. Comes in a custom wooden box by Oaxacan artist Sergio Hernandez. 5 stars.