Welcome to the Best Damn Liquor Store in Grand Junction, Colorado!

Home of the Largest Selection of

Tequila on the Western Slope! 

There are a couple of liquor stores that have bigger buildings however between Vegas and Denver you'll not find a better selection than Crossroads Wine & Spirits!

Introductory offer 15% off listed prices!

Semental Silver Tequila 91 Points $44.99

Clear. Vibrant roasted pineapple, charred green pepper, floral talc, creamy vanilla, and white pepper aromas. A lively, silky entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity, glycerous medium body of roasted tropical fruits and peppers with a layer of vanilla bean and spice. Finishes with a long, sharp white pepper, oil, powdered sugar, and dried flower fade. Impressively fruity and floral agave with a somewhat rustic finish.

Semental Reposado Tequila 93 Points $49.99

Yellow golden color. Creamy and spicy aromas of sandalwood, vanilla bean, dates, dried pineapple, and black pepper. A silky and supple entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity, glycerous medium-to-full body of creamy caramel, vanilla, dried fruits, grilled yellow pepper and nutmeg flavors. Finishes with a long, exotic blend of spices, creamy vanilla, and hot pink peppercorns. A delicious and very flavorful reposado.

Semental Añejo Tequila 94 Points $59.99

Brilliant amber color. Grilled pineapple, creamy white chocolate, floral honey, and delicate herb and spice aromas follow through to a silky, buoyant entry leads and a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with accents of roasted yellow pepper, sandalwood, and exotic peppercorns. Finishes with a long delicious fade of creme Anglaise, baking spices, and cigar box. A lively and flavorful anejo that artfully balances fruity agave and spicy, vanilla kissed oak.

Sampled this at an event straight up and in several
cocktails ...neither grapefruit, pear or lemon the taste hints
at all three....one of the great mixers on the planet!   ....Uncle Jerry
 

Tequila one man's perspective!

THIS IS THE REAL DEAL

TEQUILA MADE FROM 100 % WEBER BLUE AGAVE

TYPES OF TEQUILAS

Tequila can only be produced in Mexico, in the Tequila Region, and must comply with strict Mexican government regulations. In order to satisfy an ever-growing demand and a multitude of consumer's preferences and tastes, tequila is produced in two general categories and four different types in three of those categories.

The two categories are defined by the percentage of juices coming from the blue agave:

Tequila 100% Agave... Must be made with 100% blue agave juices and must be bottled at the distillery in Mexico. It may be Blanco, Reposado, or Añejo. Yes this is the stuff of dreams!

Tequila MIXTO (think Sauza, Margaritaville and Cuervo) ...must be made with at least 51% blue agave juices. 49% comes from corn sugar in most brands.  This tequila may be exported in bulk to be bottled in other countries following the NOM standard. It may be Blanco, Gold, Reposado, or Añejo.  Oro or Gold is tequila Blanco doctored by the addition of colorants and flavorings, caramel being the most common. OTHER THAN ZAPOPAN which uses sugar cane as it's secondary sugar source and actually ages in oak barrels for 3 months most mixtos are CRAP and not even worth discussing! 

Mel was still young in this movie but he had the

good sense to use a great Tequila, Herradura as a prop!!!

The NOM standard defines four types of 100% Agave Tequila:

Blanco or Silver
This is the traditional tequila that started it all. Clear and transparent, fresh from the still tequila is called Blanco (white or silver) and must be bottled immediately after the distillation process. It has the true bouquet and flavor of the blue agave. It is usually strong and is traditionally enjoyed in a "caballito" (2 oz small glass).

Reposado or Rested
It is Blanco that has been kept (or rested) in white oak casks or vats called "pipones" for more than two months and up to one year. The oak barrels give Reposado a mellowed taste, pleasing bouquet, and its pale color. Reposado keeps the blue agave taste and is gentler to the palate. These tequilas have experienced exponential demand and high prices.

Añejo or Aged
It is Blanco tequila aged in white oak casks for more than a year. Maximum capacity of the casks should not exceed 600 liters (159 gallons). The amber color and woody flavor are picked up from the oak, and the oxidation that takes place through the porous wood develops the unique bouquet and taste.

Reserva
Although not a category in itself, it is a special Añejo that certain distillers keep in oak casks for up to 8 years. Reserva enters the big leagues of liquor both in taste and in price.

Yes you can afford 100% agave!!!

These 2 are great values that sip well and make fantastic cocktails!

Forget the Salt and Lime try Sangrita with tequila!

Better than Grand Marnier or Cointreau at half the price!

Who says Imported GranGala tastes better? Experts.  In a margarita taste test, Imported GranGala Triple Orange Liqueur scored highest, rated #1 with 94 Points, better than Grand Marnier® rated #3, with only 86 points. Conducted by the Beverage Testing Institute, Imported GranGala was also judged #1 for orange flavor and smoothness.* Imported GranGala’s deep rich orange flavor is the result of artful blending of VSOP Brandy with triple orange essence from the choicest oranges from Sicily.Long a favorite of bartenders and mixologists, Imported GranGala is also a favorite of many Chefs to bring new excitement to their cuisine.

Kentucky Club Margarita

1/2 ounce Contreau or Gran Gala

3/4 ounce of Lime Juice

1 1/2 ounces of 100% Agave tequila

Jerry's Mexican Daiquiri

3/4 ounce of Agave Nectar

1 ounce of fresh lime juice

2 ounces of 100% agave Tequila like Azul or Ultimo

Some other great variations on classic cocktail recipes made with Tequila!  Uncle Jerry is constantly looking for the perfect mixture and suggests trying them all!
	El Patron Margarita 1 1/2 oz. Patron Reposado 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier 1/2 oz. Cointreau Juice of 1/2 fresh lime Splash of orange juice Mix. Garnish with lime wedge.
Cucumber Lime Martini 1 oz. Tequila Antigua Cruz Silver 1 oz. Cointreau 2 oz. sweet and sour Juice of 1/2 fresh lime Mix in an iced glass. Rim the glass with celery salt. Garnish with a cucumber slice. Add a dash of cayenne pepper.	El Agave Margarita 1 1/4 oz. Herradura Silver Tequila 1 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice 3/4 oz. simple syrup 1/2 oz. Cointreau Mix. Serve over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel. Glass can be rimmed with salt.
Paloma 1 1/4 oz. Cazadores Silver Tequila 6 oz. Squirt or Fresca grapefruit soda Mix. Serve over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel. Glass can be rimmed with salt.

Euphoria in a bottle from one of the

largest collections of 100% Agave Tequila in the State

1.75 L ...a half gallon of 100% Agave Tequila

from Master Distiller Don Partida!

$34.99 $37.99 $40.99

If you think Hornitos acceptable ...El Ultimo is a big step actually 2 big steps up the quality ladder!  We'll make it even more interesting through the weekend 10% off! The perfect recession Tequila!

....if you love 100 % Agave Tequila

but are on a Jose Cuervo Budget

this is your chance to drink like a Rock Star!!!!

(PS...this has Uncle Jerry's seal of approval

as one of the great deals ever offered for a bottle of liquor in the store!

1.75 L Azul 100% Agave Silver and Reposada Tequila

Azul Tequila Silver ...Best Buy BTI

RATED: 94 points (Exceptional)

$31.99 in the store!

Clear with a nickel cast. Lush aromas of freshly tanned suede, saddle soap, olive skin, and dried cherries follow through on a supple, satiny entry to a dry medium-to-full body with layers of exotic peppercorns, dried herbs, and mineral oil. Finishes with a long, pepper and wet stone accented fade. A superb combination of gusto and complexity...International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal

Euphoria in a bottle from one of the

largest collections of 100% Agave Tequila in the State

	Oro Azul Tequila Resposado Double distilled and 100% blue agave, Oro Azul Reposado is carefully rested for over six months. Our special resting process delivers a richer, cleaner and deeper tequila. It has a deep old gold color with pickling spice and sweet, creamy nougat aromas. A round entry leads to a dryish medium-bodied palate with creamy caramel, faint brown spices and ripe tropical citrus fruits. Finishes in a very lengthy, fruity manner, with nutty toffee and spice notes. Well-knit, balanced and delicious. 93 Points BTI Chicago
	Herencia Mexicana Añejo Tequila Pale amber color. Sweet buttery,caramelized nut, and pickling spice aromas. Round and supple entry delicately sweet glycerous medium-to full-bodied palate with baked dates, caramel and mocha, and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a long sweet fade of fruit, nuts, and spice. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal 94 points (Exceptional)
	Tres Manos 100% Agave Ultra Anejo Tequila Tres Manos 100% Pure Agave Anejo Tequila is Triple Distilled from the fermented juice of the heart of the blue agave plant. In the Cellars, we have studied the effect that each barrel has on the tequila. Tres Manos is one of the most innovative super premium tequilas ever produced. When the tequila has aged 3 years in charred French Oak, charred American Oak and used Oak Bourbon Barrels, our master blender calculates the proportions needed for the blending of the barrels, thereby creating the finest tequila possible. The result rivals the master cognac and single malt blenders of France and Scotland. Due to this more intense distillation process and triple filtration process, the taste of Tres Manos is softer than most tequilas. The taste is exactly what the nose suggests; a wonderful balance of oak derived vanilla and the fruitiness of agave. There will only be 3000 bottles released annually.

100% agave tequila is aged in white oak barrels for up to nine months

Elegantly structured and balanced Reposado is perfect for sipping or for mixing that special tequila cocktail Color: Medium golden amber Nose: Hints of sweet fruit, caramel, vanilla and light spice Mouth: A smooth round entry leads to a dryish medium body with fruity agave, vanilla, spice and caramel notes Finish: Smooth & balanced fruity perfumed spice

Killer prices everyday on Patron Tequila!

Drink like a Rock Star !

These guys put all their money into the Tequila and said to hell with putting it in an expensive bottle!

94.2 Points Tequila.net This Reposado is golden with yellow hues, thick, long legs, with aromas full of agave, orange and cherry. Initial cooked agave flavor turning mildly hot, with a taste of wood and smoked fruit, hints of vanilla, a warm finish, and spicy orange / cinnamon aftertaste.

At Crossroads we have a huge selection of Tequila and our staff is

fluent in helping you find the one that best suits your tastes!

MYTHS ABOUT TEQUILA & MEZCAL

Tequila comes from the distillation of «pulque».
WRONG. Pulque comes from the fermentation of the sugary sap «aguamiel» obtained from the maguey or Century Plant (which is botanically related to the agave plant). Pulque is fine but it has nothing to do with tequila.

Tequila and mezcal are made from a cactus.
WRONG. Cactus plants grow in the desert and are of a different genus than the agave. There is no known liquor obtained from the cactus.

Mezcal contains mescaline.
WRONG. Neither tequila nor mezcal contains any mescaline or alkaloids at all. However, peyote (a variety of Cactus) contains mescaline, an alkaloid that produces hallucinations.

The worm is part of the tequila or mezcal process.
This is a nice legend, but not true at all. The worm is placed in some mezcal bottles as a marketing gig. However the maguey grows worms that are a delicacy in Mexico fetching astronomical prices at luxury restaurants. The best known are “Gusanos de Maguey” and “Chinicuiles”.

Tequila has medicinal properties.

There is no scientific evidence about any medicinal properties of neither the agave plant, mescal nor tequila.  However if you drink a “caballito” every day, it will make you a happier person.

Hasta la vista!

Tequila 101

The Poloma ....is a classic cocktail from Mexico!  Not as labor intensive as a  Margarita ...when made with club soda it's clean and pure and with done with Squirt it's tart and a bit sweeter.

#1 tequila for mixing

Margaritas in the store!!!

Margarita Aficionados Zapopan Tequila ...the real deal ...blended with cane spirits rather than corn and instead of adding caramel coloring they actually age it 4 months in oak ....a true reposado!  Drinks nearly a good as 100% blue agave tequilas and will make the Margarita of your dreams.  Compare to the big brand names!

 

Herencia Mexicana Tequila   For the tequila aficionado this is a rare treat.  A small producer more concerned with tradition and quality than quantity.

 

Del Maguay Single Village Mezcal

Just to let you know how much Monty and Uncle Jerry love ya we found this little collection of Del Maguay Single Village Mezcal at Aspen Food & Wine.  It's more flavorful than Tequila but we don't want you to think that this divine spirit bears any similarity to what is common Mezcal.  It;s spicy, peppery and as good or better than the very best tequila or any other spirits for that matter.  If you like Agave Flavor and don't mind paying for something that is truly extraordinary we brought in 1 bottle each of the following styles.
	Crema de Mezcal, is a combination of Miel de Maguey (unfermented syrup of the roast agave) and Mezcal San Luis del Rio - double distilled from 100% mature agave Espadin, produced the original, natural 400-year-old, hand-crafted way. Crema de Mezcal has a nose of roast maguey, with vanilla and pear, a creamy sweet, almond, apple, coffee, pineapple pallate and a long sweet orange, smoky finish.
	ChichicapaTM has a relatively light nose, yet is deep and sweet on the tongue w/ a very complex character. It has a long finish, w/ a distinct smokiness and hint of mint at the end. Chichicapa is separated from the valley of Oaxaca by a mountain range. The climate is desert and tropical, w/ banana trees, guava & mangoes. Faustino Garcia Vasquez is the maker of Chichicapa. He is a humble talented craftsmen w/ great respect for the ancient processes.
	Santo Domingo Albarradas is located in the high Mixe (pronounced Mee-Hay) region south of Oaxaca. The Mixe is a high altitude tropical zone closely resembling parts of Hawaii. Espiridion has a high light nose with lots of citrus overtones. A bit of roasted pear too. Lots of tropical fruit on the tongue, spicy and woody. A clean dry finish.
	Minero™ has a nose full of flower essence, vanilla and figs. With a burnt honey flavor and a bit of lemon, Minero is deep and warm, sweet all the way to the finish. Minero has a special fruity and smooth taste.

In the vast deserts of Chihuahua, lies one of Mexico’s best kept Agave treasures; a wild Agavacea species scientifically known as “Dasylirion”.  Over 800 years ago, the local indigenous people discovered the magical intoxicating properties of this wild Agave plant.  Centuries later we are presented with the distinguished super premium spirit called Sotol.   With its own origin of denomination, Sotol is similar to Tequila only in that it is a distilled spirit of Mexico. “Hacienda de Chihuahua” is 100% wild harvested, slow-steam cooked, naturally fermented (with champagne yeasts), double distilled and aged in new French Oak casks from Limoge, France. Its low 76 proof enhances the product’s mixability. The product is 100% pure and organic and packaged in handmade bottling.

Though not really tequila this spirit has many similarities to tequila.  For those of you who like Patron and other very smooth 100% Agave Tequilas I suggest giving this one a try......  It goes down like butter....extremely soft ....Uncle Jerry