The latest ratings from our members.
El Mexicano Tequila Añejo
“Smells of cinnamon and spice. Flavor comparable. It's delicious. Found this one in Mexico and sad I might not be able to get a replacement. ”
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Olmeca Altos Añejo
“Agave, Oak, Cinnamon, and alcohol nose. Oak, agave, vanilla, cinnamon on the taste. Thin mouthfeel and a bit astringent on the finish with a pepper kick and caramel fade but overall a decent tequila.”
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818 Tequila Blanco
“Okay, it’s not something I would drink every day, but I can see why it won a silver medal at the Agavos Awards. On the nose, I get cooked agave, sweetness, alcohol, pepper, and vanilla. On the palate, there’s a bit of heat, plenty of pepper, and the finish leaves a lingering alcohol note.”
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Santaleza Tequila Reposado
“Striking for its strong, sweet profile. This is a very gourmand-inspired tequila. Predominant coffee, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, nuts. Very little burn going down. My friend put it best: it tastes like a Starbucks Caramel Mocha Frappuccino. It’s tasty in the right setting (dessert) but not something I would have ever called tequila if I didn’t know any better and definitely not one I’d go out of my way for. ”
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Tequila G4 Blanco 108
“A little hot on the nose and initial taste but quickly settles down into a delicious flavor bomb that leaves your mouth and lips with a pleasant, lasting tingle. ”
More info →“Flavor is very artificial. Not my jam! Hard pass!”
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Jose Cuervo Platino
“Nothing on the nose and the finish was weak. Basically a bad tequila water! ”
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Tapatio Blanco
“The best tequila to learn what good tequila tastes like. In my opinion, although it lacks characters or uniqueness (which itself can be a character), it has everything I want from tequila without any off putting nose, palate, and finish.”
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Irlandés Blanco Tequila
“2 oz sample. this just fell flat for me. Nothing particularly bad just not much going on.”
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Don Fernando Añejo
“Probably shouldn't score this one, as I tried a pour at a bar from a bottle that's been open for probably 12 years. Pleasant and clean, but very mild. Almost no nose and muted flavor. Was probably very nice when new.”
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Siete Leguas "Siete Décadas" Blanco
“This one really isn’t available for the most part, but there are a few bottle still out there. If you find one, buy it. The color is crystal clear. The legs are thin, but viscus. The nose is cooked agave, fruit, like a fruit salad, some banana in there too. Those aromas mix together. There’s some herbalness, pine, some soft butteriness, but the aroma that blows you away is bubblegum. The same aroma you get from some Belgium beers. A byproduct of the yeast during fermentation. I could sniff this glass all day. The palate is sweet, with lots of agave, pepper, minerals. The pine comes off more minty. Butter is certainly there, some really nice jalapeno as well. There’s some beautiful fruit, and spice, with citrus. Feels like a spice wine, you might have for Christmas. The finish is long, sweet, spicy, and peppery. The alcohol numbing last long after you finish the sip. A soft, buttery, viscous mouth stays with you like a good friend. —The Tequila Note”
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Arette Fuerte Artesanal 101 Blanco
“Smooth on the front end and then explodes for a party on the back end. 🎉😎 very nice! ”
More info →“Tasted in Chisholm Trail Jarrito Aromas: Rich and Sweet Cooked Agave, Cinnamon, White Pepper, Vegetal, Citrus, Orange Blossom, Herbal(Sage, Mint, and Thyme), Melon, Dried Hay, Minerals, Earth Taste: SWEET Cooked Agave, White Pepper/Cinnamon, Citrus, Vanilla, Fruits(Tropical and Stone[Peach]), Herbals(Mint, Thyme, light Anise), Minerals, Melon, and Grass Finish: Sweet and Spicy for a long run with White Pepper/Cinnamon running neck and neck to keep up with a Fruity finish...”
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