For two full months I had been mentally preparing myself for Mark’s visit to our new apartment in Tlaquepaque. Mark Alberto Holt is the mastermind behind the SFT Tequila Bar in Sayulita, Mexico. He’s a great friend, and Scarlet and I were really excited to have him at our house for a few days.
In a previous entry, Mark and Gabbi Villarrubia mentioned that Don Fernando’s TKO tequila is the best tequila to drink when you’re hang out with your buddies, so I made sure we had a bottle in the house in plenty of time for his arrival.
It was a good call.
Don Fernando TKO Silver is a special edition double-distilled 100-proof, 100% agave tequila that comes in a red bottle shaped like a boxing glove. The 50% alcohol volume makes it a strong contender as a fun party guest. It’s a really nice tequila to drink because it’s got a slightly pleasant, spicy sensation to it, yet it feels smooth at the same time. Even though it’s got some really high alcohol content, it’s still easy to drink.
I thing the TKO is the perfect tequila to break out when you’re ready to have a fun night. The TKO gets things off to a great start – filling you with energy and enthusiasm, anxious to celebrate life’s adventures. In this respect, the TKO did not disappoint, and the night was a fun adventurous way to welcome Mark into town.
This tequila is made for men. It is certainly strong stuff, and if you’re not careful, you could end up getting drunk really fast. Scarlet decided to leave the TKO for us, while she happily sipped on Tequileño Reposado.
Mark and I ended up killed 3/4 of the bottle that night, thinking that we were just going to hang out in the apartment all night – talking and catching up. But plans changed when we got a text message from our friend Clayton:
“At the Quinta Don Jose with Guillermo Sauza”
WHAT! The maker of one of our favorite tequilas in the world is hanging out inside of one of our favorite hotels in the world?!
We dropped everything and ran over to the hotel, and there was a nice happy crowd sitting in the back courtyard of the hotel – right where Scarlet and I were married. This is like sentimental ground zero for us. There were bottles of Los Abuelos (It’s available under the “Fortaleza” brand in the USA) all over the table, and people were busy chatting and drinking.
Guillermo Sauza is a modern day tequila rock star with huge family roots in the tequila world. He does his own thing, his own way, and – like the tequila he produces – is 100% unique and authentic. There’s nobody like Guillermo, and there’s no tequila like Fortaleza.
Hanging out with him is always a pleasure, and hours can slip by without notice as you listen to his stories. He is a fifth-generation descendant of the Sauza family – a family that has done really great things for the tequila industry.
It was a very fun night, and a fantastic way to welcome Mark into town. We barely slept at all.
The next day, as we were exhausted laying on the couch talking about the night, we decided to flip on the video camera and record our conversation. It was most definitely a great evening, and it all started with good friends and a bottle of TKO.
– Grover
you guys have to tell me how to get my hands on one of those tko bottles i live in california
Enrique: I guess I forgot to mention in the story that TKO is only available in Mexico right now. The next time you’re in Mexico – stash one in your bag and head for the border. :-)
do you have to go to the distillery to get it because when i have gone i have never seen that bottle
Hi Enrique – no, we bought the bottle in the video in a tequila store in Tlaquepaque, so I am sure it’s available in other places. Try La Playa – it’s a liquor store chain throughout Mexico. I’ve seen it on the shelves there, too.
I felt like I was right there in the ROOM with you two SuperStars!
Just wanted to let u guys know I ordered a tko but wanted to know how much yu guys pay for it I found it a lil to expensive but it will come with a box n 2 shot glasses for 80 dollars
I know what to ask for next time family comes up to visit from Mexico. This night sounds like a REAL Tequila lovers dream come true.
Tell me what you think of 1921 Blanco. I am a blanco guy all the way. It sure beats Patron. I try to steer people away from Patron whenever I can and I steer them to 1921 Blanco and they really like the unique taste. Am I missing something with this tequila?
Wow!! I guess I can’t buy this for myself?? It’s only for men?