For the American consumer, tequila is kind of like sugar. An ingredient that makes things better it is in, but is rarely enjoyed on its own. Tequila tends to be left to ensure that our margaritas are potent, yet go down “smooth and easy.”

Sauza Anejo is different though. Think back to Kill Bill Volume 2. When David Carridine finally got to his showdown with the Bride, he sat talking to her throwing back shots of Sauza Tres Generaciones Anejo. I have no idea if it was Carridine’s love for this product that got it selected or if director Quentin Tarantino made sure his favorite spirit made it in or if Sauza just paid a boatload to get in the movie.

No matter how it happened, it was a cool scene thanks mostly to Carridine. I have to say that I am not really familiar with his work (his kung fu show was before my time). The guy blew me away in the Kill Bill movies. The way he drank that tequila, cut the sandwich or accepted his final fate…cinematic gold if you ask me (think about it…have you ever said before, ‘wow, it was cool how that character cut that sandwich in the movie’).

Having specifically taken notice of their product with its inclusion in Kill Bill Volume 2, I was thrilled when Tres Generaciones sent some for me to try. This isn’t your average “margarita tequila.” It’s aged in oak barrels for flavor.

I poured some in a tall shot glass, just like Carradine in the movie and threw it back. The great thing was that the flavors were very distinct. As soon as you begin to taste it…sweetness prevails. Then you get that “oaky” flavor from its aging in the barrels. Finally, a little sour…not enough to pucker your lips, just enough to put a smile on your face. That’s some Kung Fu, Ninja, Samurai Killer Hooch!

For more information:
www.sauzatequila.com