Familia Camarena

Jalisco (Los Altos Southern)
Nom 1596
Additional Distilleries: 1456, 1610

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NOM 1596. Nose has citrus, light agave. Flavor is citrus, little agave plus some added sweetener, has an artificial taste. Not my thing, I would say pass on this. Not a fan.

tried this several years ago. from the first nom. wasn't great

tried this several years ago from their first NOM. wasn't great

Alcohol forward. Not pleasant. Better to mix.

Not to be confused with the actual Camarena family. I've heard the Camarena family sold their name rights to the brand who produced this underwhelming tequila. About 15 years or so ago, when I knew a lot less about Tequila, I used to use this tequila to make Bloody Maria's and Margaritas. I recently revisited this tequila and got a very thin mouthful and a chemical taste and artificial taste that brings "vanilla windex" to mind. For the right person, who is just trying to catch a buzz, this could be an acceptable mixer. For the person trying to sip, this is absolutely undrinkable.

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Forbes
Jan 31, 2021

Big Sales, No Agave: A Look At 2020 In The Tequila Industry

Despite the obstacles 2020 brought, sales of tequila have soared. To look at exactly how the industry changed in 2020, I asked a panel of tequila experts to weigh in.

Nightclub & Bar
Aug 04, 2015

New Tequila Sensations Debut in the US

There’s a mystique and romance surrounding tequila that few products enjoy. The import has captivated the imagination of the American drinking public, making it the fastest growing category of spirits in the country. As aficionados grow more discerning, d

Shanken News Daily
May 21, 2014

Tequila’s Rise Driven By 100%-Agave Entries While Cuervo Struggles

Driven by the continuing expansion of the 100%-agave segment, the U.S. Tequila market continues to carve out solid growth.

Crushed Agave
Apr 08, 2014

Familia Camarena Tequila Pledge To Save Cinco De Mayo

If you hadn't checked your calendar then you may be blissfully unaware that Cinco de Mayo will this year fall on a Monday, a 'School Night'. Familia Camarena Tequila have launched a program dubbed #SAVECINCO that urges Cinco de Mayo fans to celebrate inst

CNN.com Blogs
Jul 24, 2013

Tequilas worth a shot (or sip)

When it comes to tequila, the basic choice is simple: 100% agave, or not 100% agave. Of course, this is like saying that when it comes to music, there’s Mozart or there’s a guy named Steve-O playing the kazoo version of Eine kleine Nachtmusik alone in a b

Shanken News Daily
Apr 04, 2013

Tequila Nears 20 Million Cases, As Newcomers Offset Cuervo’s Struggles

Tequila’s top brand—Jose Cuervo—continues to lose ground, but the category’s other top sellers are offsetting that soft performance with impressive growth, resulting in solid gains in Mexico, the U.S. and a host of key emerging markets.

The Sacramento Bee
Sep 05, 2012

Familia Camarena Tequila Announces Third Consecutive Year Marketing Partnership With Dallas Cowboys

Familia Camarena Tequila announced today that the company will continue its marketing sponsorship agreement with the Dallas Cowboys.

Ryan Kelley
May 12, 2010

Familia Camarena tequila bottles highlands flavor at a low price

The new Familia Camarena Tequila is a 100% blue agave tequila with big bucks behind its launch.