Shaun M. calificó hace 7h

Alma del Jaguar Nocturna Blanco

92 PUNTAJE

“Alma del Jaguar — Nocturna 101 Nose Vegetal and fermentation-driven, with cooked agave sweetness and damp concrete minerality. Subtle sourdough notes add an earthy, funky character to the aroma. Taste & Texture Thick and clinging in the glass, with a slick, oily mouthfeel that coats the palate. Sweet agave leads the flavor profile, followed by cinnamon and pepper. The higher proof makes its presence known, adding warmth and intensity without losing the agave character. Finish Sweet agave and pepper carry into the finish, with a lingering warmth from the higher proof. A subtle herbal note emerges at the very end.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 7h

Arette Fuerte Artesanal 101 Blanco

90 PUNTAJE

“Arette 101 — High Proof Blanco Nose Floral notes lead the nose, accompanied by damp stone minerality, fermentation character, and fresh agave. Taste & Texture Thick and clinging in the glass, with a rich mouthfeel that coats the palate. Agave sweetness comes through alongside herbal notes, while peppery spice creates a noticeable tingle across the tongue and gums. Finish Lingering sweetness carries into a warm, peppery finish, with the heat of the higher proof adding intensity. A subtle herbal note emerges at the very end, rounding out the experience.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 11h

Fortaleza Blanco

93 PUNTAJE

“Fortaleza Blanco — Combined Tasting Review Nose The nose opens with pronounced minerality and briny character, accompanied by the inviting sweetness of cooked agave. Fresh vegetal and earthy notes add depth, creating a clean, expressive aroma that highlights the tequila’s traditional production methods. Taste & Texture Full-bodied and rich, with a slick, creamy, almost oily texture that coats the tongue. The flavor is dense and layered, with cooked agave sweetness working beautifully alongside briny mineral notes. Cinnamon and pepper develop throughout the sip, adding warmth and complexity without overpowering the agave. The mouthfeel is particularly impressive, showcasing the influence of tahona-crushed agave. Finish Long, complex, and pepper-forward, with lingering notes of olive brine and earthy agave. A refreshing herbal quality develops on the exhale, occasionally presenting an almost mint-like character. Subtle fermentation funk adds another layer as the warmth gradually fades, leaving a memorable combination of spice, minerality, and vegetal character. Overall Impression Fortaleza Blanco absolutely lives up to the hype. Its full, dense flavor, rich oily texture, and distinctive briny character create a beautifully balanced and traditionally expressive tequila. The combination of cooked agave sweetness, pepper, olive brine, and earthy complexity makes this an exceptional blanco. This is what tequila should taste and feel like.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 2d

Tequila Ocho Añejo Old Fitzgerald Barrel Select

88 PUNTAJE

“Tequila Ocho — Añejo 2023 Potrero Grande Old Fitzgerald Barrel Select Nose: Oak-forward yet still mineral, with a noticeable bourbon influence. Taste & Texture: Very thick and coating in the glass. Peppery agave sweetness comes through with cinnamon, layered alongside the distinctive Old Fitzgerald bourbon-barrel character. Finish: Warm and leathery, with barrel tannins bringing a noticeable dryness that lingers on the palate.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 2d

Pasote Reposado

86 PUNTAJE

“Pasote — Reposado Nose: The barrel is present with hints of cherry and a subtle underlying sweetness. Taste & Texture: Thick and coating in the glass. Warm and bourbon-forward, with the barrel influence taking center stage. Finish: A soft peppery finish with warmth that lingers. The bourbon remains the primary influence but comes across softer and rounder, without the sour-mash bite that can sometimes accompany a bourbon-heavy profile.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 7d

Cazcanes No. 10 Still Strength Blanco

89 PUNTAJE

“Cazcanes No. 10 — Still Strength Blanco FIRST STOP ATRE AGAVE DC 2026 Nose: Clean and mineral-forward with noticeable alcohol vapor that hints at the higher proof. Taste & Texture: Thick and coating in both the glass and mouth. Cooked agave comes through with the expected high-proof heat and tongue tingle, followed by cinnamon and a strong pepper note. Finish: The high proof leaves the palate dry and slightly numb. The flavor lingers nicely, although the pepper becomes a little dominant toward the end.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 11d

Zumbador Blanco High Proof

90 PUNTAJE

“Zumbador — High Proof Blanco Nose: Mineral-forward with a slight alcohol presence and green vegetal notes. Taste & Texture: Thick and coating in the glass. Peppery with agave sweetness, followed by a noticeable herbal character. Finish: Lingering herbal notes with a sustained warmth from the higher proof.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 14d

El Bandido Yankee Blanco

86 PUNTAJE

“El Bandido Yankee — Blanco Nose: Sweet agave and minerality with a light herbal character. Taste & Texture: Agave sweetness with pepper and herbal notes. Thick and coating on the glass. Finish: Warm and peppery with a slight vegetal note lingering on the finish.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 14d

El Bandido Yankee Añejo

70 PUNTAJE

“El Bandido Yankee — Añejo Nose: Sweet and dessert-forward with birthday-cake sweetness and caramel. Taste & Texture: Thick and coating in the glass. Sweet cinnamon with a distinct frosting-like character. Finish: Warm cinnamon and sweetness linger through the finish.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 14d

El Bandido Yankee Reposado

69 PUNTAJE

“El Bandido Yankee — Reposado Nose: Vanilla sweetness with caramel. Taste & Texture: Thick and clingy in the glass. Sweet with vanilla, some oak influence, cinnamon and a pleasant tingling sensation on the tongue. There is an almost birthday-cake-ice-cream-like flavor running through the sweetness. Finish: Warm cinnamon and sweetness linger with some vegetal notes on the finish.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 15d

Siembra Alteño Blanco

93 PUNTAJE

“Siembra Alteño Blanco — Batch 002 Nose: Mineral-forward with agave sweetness and a light herbal character. Taste & Texture: Agave sweetness comes through clearly with cinnamon and pepper. Thick and clinging in the glass, with an almost creamy texture across the palate and a pleasant tingling sensation on the tongue. Finish: A nice warming sensation that lingers, with cinnamon and pepper remaining present throughout the finish.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 15d

Valor Tequila Reposado

85 PUNTAJE

“Valor Tequila — Reposado Nose: Mineral and fruity with what seems like peach, along with a slightly funky character. Subtle oak-aged notes, pepper and black licorice. Taste & Texture: Thick and oily, clinging nicely to the glass. Pepper-forward with herbal and fermented notes, followed by another touch of black licorice. Finish: Peppery spice settles into the back of the throat and lingers into the back of the nose. A touch of tannin remains on the finish.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 17d

El Tesoro Extra Añejo

91 PUNTAJE

“El Tesoro Extra Añejo Nose: Sweet caramel and bourbon notes with spice, pepper and some underlying minerality. Taste & Texture: Thick and coating, clinging nicely to the glass. Sweet bourbon influence comes through but remains subtle, with soft cinnamon underneath. Tannins add noticeable dryness to the palate. Finish: Warm and sweet with lingering spice and cinnamon that carry through the finish.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 22d

Tapatio Reposado

91 PUNTAJE

“Tapatío Reposado Nose: Damp stone and minerality with pepper and agave sweetness. Taste & Texture: Warming agave sweetness with cinnamon and spice. Thick in the glass with a slick, coating mouthfeel across the tongue. Finish: Warm spices linger with a pleasant tongue tingle, followed by a drying effect from the tannins. The barrel resting softens the profile nicely, bringing out more agave sweetness and creating a noticeably rounder, more balanced pour without overpowering the tequila.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 22d

Tapatio Blanco

89 PUNTAJE

“Tapatío Blanco Nose: Damp stone and minerality with cooked-agave sweetness and pepper. Taste & Texture: Agave sweetness with herbal notes, pepper, cinnamon and baking spices. Thick and coating in the glass, with a noticeable tingling sensation across the mouth. Finish: Herbal notes linger through a spicy, pepper-forward finish.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 23d

Tequila Rimari Reposado

89 PUNTAJE

“Tequila Rimari — Reposado Nose: Oak, mineral, cooked agave and a pleasant sweetness. Taste: Cooked agave, cinnamon, baking spices, oak and tannins. Thick and coating in the glass with a rich sweetness. The tannins add some dryness to the palate without overpowering the agave or spice. Finish: Warm and lingering with sweet baking spices and cinnamon. Subtle tannins create a light tongue tingle and gentle dryness while the sweetness hangs around.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 23d

Tequila Rimari Blanco

88 PUNTAJE

“Rimari Blanco Nose: Clean mineral nose with a light peppery note. Subtle and straightforward. Taste & Texture: Agave sweetness up front with pepper and cinnamon. Oily, thick mouthfeel that coats the palate and clings nicely to the glass. Finish: Clean and peppery with a slight herbal character lingering on the finish.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 25d

Siete Leguas Reposado

86 PUNTAJE

“Siete Leguas Reposado Nose: Mineral and damp-earth notes with vegetal character and pepper. Taste & Texture: Clings nicely to the glass. Agave sweetness comes through with cinnamon and spicy pepper, followed by barrel tannins and herbal notes. Finish: Herbal notes linger nicely with some tongue tingling from the pepper. Barrel influence and tannins provide a slight drying sensation without overwhelming the finish.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 29d

Codigo 1530 Reposado

84 PUNTAJE

“Código 1530 Reposado — NOM 1616 — 84 Nose: Light toasted notes with subtle floral character and cooked agave. Pleasant and inviting, although fairly restrained. Taste & Texture: Clings nicely to the glass with a good mouthfeel. Sweet agave comes through with cinnamon spice. Balanced and easy drinking, though not especially complex. Finish: A pleasant warmth carries into the finish with lingering cinnamon and some funky vegetal notes. There’s a slight tingling sensation on the tongue that hangs around without becoming harsh. Overall: A solid, approachable reposado. The barrel influence stays restrained and allows the agave to remain present, which I appreciate. Sweetness and cinnamon dominate the palate while the funky vegetal character adds some interest to the finish. Enjoyable and well balanced, but it doesn’t have quite enough complexity to push it into the upper 80s for me.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 29d

Codigo 1530 Rosa

85 PUNTAJE

“Código 1530 Rosa — NOM 1616 Nose: Clean mineral character with some subtle sweetness, but overall the nose is fairly subdued and doesn’t give up a lot. Taste & Texture: Clings nicely to the glass. Cinnamon comes through with vegetal and funky notes, along with an interesting almost tangy character on the tongue. There’s some sweetness underneath and a surprising chocolate note that adds another layer to the palate. Finish: Sweet baking spices linger with a warm sugar-and-cinnamon character. The sweetness carries nicely through the finish without becoming overwhelming. Overall: This one surprised me, especially because I really disliked it the first time I tried it. The nose is still fairly quiet, but the palate is much more interesting than I remembered. Cinnamon, vegetal funk, sweetness, tanginess and even a little chocolate give it considerably more character once it gets going. The warm sugar and baking-spice finish ties everything together nicely. This is a great example of why I like revisiting bottles—my opinion of this one has changed considerably since the first pour.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 29d

Campo Azul 1940 Reposado

84 PUNTAJE

“Campo Azul 1940 Repo Nose: Damp earth/mineral character, cooked-agave sweetness. TNT: Warming cinnamon spice with vegetal and fermented-agave notes. Thick in the glass with good legs/cling and a substantial mouthfeel. Finish: Vegetal and fermentation notes linger. Very little bourbon/barrel character comes through; the oak stays mostly in the background”

Shaun M. calificó hace 29d

Espéralo Tequila Reposado

83 PUNTAJE

“Espéralo Reposado — NOM 1107 Nose: Warm agave sweetness with some minerality and an almost caramel-like note. Taste: Caramel sweetness up front with fermented agave and vegetal notes underneath. Finish: Lingering warmth with persistent vegetal notes. Slight tannic dryness and a gentle tingle on the tongue. Overall: An enjoyable, easy-drinking reposado. The barrel brings some caramel sweetness without completely covering the agave and fermentation character. Nothing overly complex, but nicely balanced and something I’d happily drink again.”

Shaun M. calificó hace 33d

Zumbador Tequila Blanco

87 PUNTAJE

“Zumbador Blanco Nose: Vegetal and mineral notes with noticeable fermentation and agave sweetness. Taste & Texture: Thick and viscous, clinging nicely to the glass. Fermentation leads into pepper, sweetness and cinnamon. Finish: Slight numbing through the gums and tongue, with fermentation notes lingering pleasantly after the sip. Overall: A very enjoyable blanco with a fermentation-forward profile, good agave sweetness and a surprisingly substantial mouthfeel. Pepper and cinnamon add some complexity, while the mineral and vegetal notes keep the profile firmly rooted in tequila. The lingering fermentation character makes for a satisfying finish. And for $28 That’s the bottle I’d point to when somebody says “I want to try good tequila without spending $50–60.””