Gary L. rated 46d ago

Amatiteña Tequila Añejo

87 SCORE

“This is a very elegant and delicious tequila. Lots of cooked agave notes, with a noticeable but balanced barrel influence. There is little sweetness, but lots of interesting flavor. A bit of subtle smoke as well. This one reminds me more of scotch whisky than tequila, but it has clear agave notes to balance the drying barrel notes. ”

Gary L. rated 166d ago

El Ateo Añejo Ultra Premium

90 SCORE

“Really good anejo! Beautiful cinnamon-like nose with a lovely palate and a muted finish. Some cooked agave is present but not a lot. Blissfully free of sweetness.”

Gary L. rated 193d ago

Volans Blanco

80 SCORE

“This one didn’t blow me away. Interesting minty notes and generally a pleasant sip, but not my favorite. Easy, flavorful drink though.”

Gary L. rated 399d ago

Siempre Tequila Plata (1438)

73 SCORE

“Lovey minty nose with a fresh grassy palate and long peppermint finish. Nice fresh Blanco. Tastes like additive flavouring to me though.”

Gary L. rated 399d ago

Siempre Tequila Añejo (1438)

70 SCORE

“Well, this is an additive flavored anejo - agave fans need not apply. It tastes great, just not like tequila. I was an idiot and didn’t check the NOM - the 1414 version I’m assuming will be closer to the real thing.”

Gary L. rated 428d ago

Tequila El Mexicano Reposado

92 SCORE

“Very nice Reposado. The oak barrel notes really come through without any bitter tannins. There’s almost a white wine presence - perhaps the oak barrels previously held wine. Anyway, an interesting and delicious tequila.”

Gary L. rated 498d ago

Tequila G4 Reposado

93 SCORE

“Very light fresh nose, with agave and lemon notes. Palate is dry and oaky, with a very slight black pepper taste underneath more agave. The finish is citrusy fading on pleasant black pepper notes. A very nice tequila. I’m a G4 fan but almost surprised at how good this is.”

Gary L. rated 547d ago

Don Fulano Reposado

84 SCORE

“Really nice Reposado. The nose is very fresh and grassy with a touch of agave. I get agave on the palate as well as a hint of vanilla. The finish is long and a tiny bit astringent. Overall, an excellent pour. Note: I am reviewing an older bottling found in Mexico.”

Gary L. rated 573d ago

Reserva de Los Gonzalez Blanco

68 SCORE

“Not a terrible tequila, but not very interesting. My bottle has a bit of off-taste - maybe just very green agave? I don’t know. I love the line, but going to have to pass on the Blanco.”

Gary L. rated 851d ago

Atanasio Añejo

88 SCORE

“The oak notes hit first - kind of dry with tannins but not too dry. The nose is nice, with a bit of the barrel still present. Oak continues to the finish, where agave notes finally show up. An interesting and enjoyable anejo though.”

Gary L. rated 896d ago

Tapatio Excelencia Extra Añejo

94 SCORE

“Really nice. Totally spoiled me for other tequilas. Sort of. ”

Gary L. rated 926d ago

Cascahuín Tahona Blanco

87 SCORE

“A beautiful grassy Blanco with mezcal-like earthy notes. A very enjoyable Blanco.”

Gary L. rated 1082d ago

Cascahuín Añejo

87 SCORE

“Very nice agave forward tequila. Nice mouthfeel with only a small amount of pepper on the finish. Nose is agave with a touch of vanilla.”

Gary L. rated 1204d ago

Reserva de Los Gonzalez Añejo

91 SCORE

“Pretty light nose, but agave taste all the way with a bit of vanilla. Really nice slightly spicy finish. Lovely tequila. Mexico only, and a great deal, but a little hard to find.”

Gary L. rated 1222d ago

El Tequileño Reposado

83 SCORE

“Pretty decent agave forward tequila. Not super high end, and the finish is a bit harsh (though it calms down nicely once the bottle has some air time), but the nose is the star: agave all the way.”

Gary L. rated 1257d ago

Reserva de Los Gonzalez Reposado

88 SCORE

“Very light though pleasant nose. Nice light agave taste, with a not unpleasant but spicy finish. Not my favorite Reposado but a good deal none the less, and very drinkable.”

Gary L. rated 1307d ago

Los Abuelos Blanco (Still Strength)

97 SCORE

“Lot 16 Nose: grassy and fresh, pretty muted though Palate: thick, fresh and grassy, full on agave, sublime Finish: more of the same, not long but very nice, you notice the ABV but not negatively Overall: yikes, might be my new favorite”

Gary L. rated 1315d ago

123 Organic Tequila Añejo

85 SCORE

“Very light, grassy nose. Vanilla, oak and agave are notable on the palate. Has a longish but non-descript finish. A very tasty and easy-to-drink Anejo.”