The latest ratings from our members.
El Bandido Yankee Plata 47
“NOM 1107. I swear, the finish has a slight hint of Marlboro lights and PBR. ”
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Monte Alban Tequila Silver
“Very harsh aroma, overwhelming alcohol. Very strong burn with alcohol, almost no agave flavor. Finish is fiery and slightly sweet. ”
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Ocho Tequila Reposado
“Floral nose with a little pepper and honey. Label is true to word, plum and toffee flavor with agave and pepper. You can taste the oak barrel.”
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El Ateo Blanco Ultra Premium
“AROMA: Rich, warm sweetness of cooked agave, balanced by fresh, green vegetal and herbal notes. You'll get a distinct mineral quality, followed by a pop of bright lime zest, all wrapped up in a lively white pepper finish. FLAVOR: The flavor is deeply rooted in that classic, sweet warmth of cooked agave, followed by a robust blend of earthy, mineral, and green vegetable notes. Crisp herbal qualities emerge in the middle, and it all settles into a clean finish with a distinct pop of white pepper. FINISH: The finish of this Tequila as leaving a warm, clean sensation on the palate. The initial sweetness of the agave softly fades out, making room for the crisp, herbaceous and mineral characters to truly shine. Then, those grounding earthy tones settle in, while a vibrant zap of lime and white pepper bring a bright, memorable end. ”
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Volcan de Mi Tierra Blanco
“Aromas: agave, citric, grapefruit Palate: agave, citric, herbal, minerals ”
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KOKORO Tequila Plata (Lote 2)
“Well made blanco, traditionally made, love the wood fermentation. Anis, pepper, citrus notes. The bottle is beautifully. ”
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Cazcanes No. 7 Blanco
“AROMA: Deep layers of cooked agave tak center stage. offering thic cook agave, earthy ”
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Quintaliza Tequila Reposado
“Nose: Cozy aromas of dark chocolate, oak barrel spice, and deep roasted coffee greet you right away. Underneath the roasted espresso layer, you can pick up a bit of sweet cooked agave, honey, and dark cherries. Palate: The cooked agave sweetness hits first, but it quickly shifts into serious barrel density. Flavors of leather, rich tobacco, and warm baking spices weave through a smooth, coating texture that feels heavy on the tongue. Finish: Deep, lingering, and slightly bittersweet. The black pepper heat sits side-by-side with a dry, dark cacao and black coffee note that hangs around for a while before rolling off. Overall: Where standard reposados are subtle and lightly gilded, Quintaliza is an absolute curveball that looks and drinks way more like a heavy añejo. Master Distiller Iliana Partida takes organic valley agave from NOM 1522 and runs it through a wild, patented process. Resting it in ex-bourbon barrels before finishing it in oak casks seasoned with organic Chiapas cold brew. It is a crazy unique bottle that completely dodges the "coffee liqueur" trap to deliver a rich, bone-dry, barrel-forward pour.”
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Fortaleza Blanco (Still Strength)
“Sweet cooked agave, black pepper, citrus, olive brine Aroma: 22 Taste: 28 Finish: 23 Value: 6 $90 Overall: 89. Sweet agave, black pepper, heavy olive brine!”
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Orgullo Pueblo Viejo Añejo (US)
“really enjoyed sipping this one about 10-15 yrs ago. it was a staple in our bar back then”
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El Tequileño Platino Blanco
“AROMA: You'll first get a rich hit of sweet cooked agave that leads right into bright citrus. Underneath, there's this earthy minerality with a sharp kick of black pepper, softening into hints of warm cinnamon and fresh, herbal notes. FLAVOR: It hits the palate with a rich, sweet agave flavor, then immediately transitions into a crisp, peppery kick. Bright citrus notes brighten things up, while layers of fresh herbs and a distinct, earthy minerality keep it balanced and complex. FINISH: As the initial sweetness fades, you're left with a subtle hum of black pepper and warm cinnamon, balanced by a clean, lingering herbal note on the tongue. ”
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Humano Tequila Blanco
“AROMA: This one opens with a really bright, fresh agave scent that immediately hits you. Right behind that, you get some crisp vegetal notes and a sharp kick of black pepper, balanced by a subtle earthiness. Then there's that unexpected, smooth, almost buttery touch that really ties it all together. FLAVOR: Opens with a bold, earthy minerality that leads into a really fresh agave sweetness. Crisp vegetal notes and that familiar kick of black pepper build quickly, keeping things lively. Bright citrus comes through in the middle, and it all wraps up with a unique, rich salty-buttery finish that coats the tongue. FINISH: As the warmth fades, the crisp agave and sharp pepper settle, giving way to subtle vegetal undertones that slowly evolve into a creamy, rich, and distinctively salty-buttery lingering taste. ”
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De Nada Tequila Blanco
“Lote 2527 bottle 229972 03/11/25. 12:23 On the nose I get pepper, ethyl, agave, and a nutty funk that is reminiscent of crushed almonds or cashews, and brine at the end. On the mouth that nutty funk is at the front but not totally overpowering unlike my experience with viva Mexico blanco and entremanos blanco. Decent peppery finish that lingers and then grows into a nice warmth in your chest. It’s pretty well balanced but also a little one dimensional/ flat as well. However, for $35 this is a very good tequila and could stand against a most of the other “budget” Tequilas at a similar price point. I live in an area with amazing distribution; g4 blanco is the same price, and I’d definitely pick that over this, however I doubt that is the case in many other areas. Anyways, if you like that 1414 yeastiness/funk that I’ve had in similar offerings, this is a great blanco option for you. Reviewing the repo next. ”
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Tico Tequila Reposado
“Big fan of this, honey, marshmallow, toasted almond, graham cracker, almost some campfire s'mores notes going on, great cascahuin notes still there, plenty of agave still there, balanced, overall another great sipper out of 1123, uk only ”
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Tico Tequila Reposado
“Nice nose of agave, marshmallow, honey, cinnamon On the palate, agave, minerality, cinnamon, chocolate, Nice finish. Sure wish this was available in the US”
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