Cazcanes No. 9 Blanco

84 SCORE

“heavy floral and agave nose. Strong agave sweetness followed by some peppery heat, the 100 proof definitely adds a punch but surprisingly smooth considering. ”

Mijenta Tequila Añejo

91 SCORE

“Sweetness on the nose, citrus, feint oakiness. Complex mouthfeel. Oak appeared upfront but it quickly subsides and the agave comes out. Caramel, nice underlying sweetness throughout. Very little heat, very balanced with a lingering finish that makes it both easier to enjoy the flavor between sips but also begs you to sip again. ”

Montagave Blanco 'Héritage'

93 SCORE

“ slightly aged in wine barrels and you can definitely tell from the looks of it - nice pink hue. As for the juice itself, amazing! Agave sweetness on the nose, hints of the wine definitely come through, a little brininess. Very refreshing to drink. A little spiciness throughout but finished smooth, hints of the wine come through, lots of agave. It has a nice sweetness as you finish each sip. I have to say that I’m a big fan of this one!”

El Tequileño "Sassenach Select" Reposado

85 SCORE

“sweet nose, lots of agave, oak. Definitely smells lighter than it tastes. First pour so it’s a bit hot, very spicy throughout, lots of oak, hints of vanilla. The longer it sits, the more the agave starts to come through. Very enjoyable special blend from El Tequileño”

Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo

86 SCORE

“This is not a blanket rating, others do not hold up but this applies to the 2016? (Black and white box). Had it for roughly six years and I’m still a fan it still has some life in it. Recently had the ~18 and it fell flat but this one still has lots of flavor. Great nose - cherry, almost like a whiskey, oak, agave, orange. A little heat throughout, very oaky taste that dominates but hints of sweetness, caramel and agave. I have to admit this particular bottle is still pretty solid. ”

Siembra Valles High Proof Blanco

90 SCORE

“sweet agave, definitely some heat but not overpowering, a little pepper, some citrus, lots of flavor throughout. You can definitely feel the high proof but no where near what I was expecting. Very enjoyable blanco”

LALO Tequila Blanco

89 SCORE

“very agave forward. Smells amazing, no heat. Can definitely taste the agave, nice sweetness from it. Light pepper, nice little spiciness and fruitiness throughout. Delicious blanco. ”

Fortaleza Reposado - Winter Blend 2020

93 SCORE

“this is one of my current favorites, I just wish it wasn’t so hard to find! Light agave smell. Sweet up front, agave and vanilla. Gets peppery, oaky, with a little heat throughout but nothing overpowering. All around lots of flavor. ”

Fortaleza Reposado - Winter Blend 2021

92 SCORE

“light sweetness and a pleasant spiciness throughout that lingers just a bit. A bit of cinnamon and fruitiness the longer it sits. Excellent overall taste and mouthfeel. You can smell the pepper with some agave undertones. ”

Tequila 512 Reposado

81 SCORE

“lots of agave from my initial smell, a slight fruitiness as well. Banana (honestly not sure where that came from but I’m sticking with it haha), caramel, fruit, a little spiciness throughout that hits at the end and lingers with the finish. ”

El Tesoro Mundial Collection: Laphroaig Edition

88 SCORE

“after letting it breathe for a min, I really started to notice a smoky brininess on the nose with just little hints of agave that start to come out more as it sits. I can almost feel the heat in my nose. Definitely spicy, peppery throughout that leaves a bit of tingle for the finish. Almost a little bit of a saltiness. But it still has a light agave sweetness throughout. Very enjoyable, definitely a nice twist to the typically great El Tesoro. ”

Wild Common Tequila Reposado

91 SCORE

“lots of agave, light sweetness, a little oak on the nose. The taste continues that light feel. Subtle sweetness of the agave throughout, a bit of spice and pepper, a little heat with the 43% but still incredibly smooth. This tequila is light across the board but overall a really enjoyable and refreshing reposado. Very easy to sip and enjoy. ”

Siembra Azul 15th Anniversary Reposado

88 SCORE

“finally cracked this one open and wow! Surprisingly not a lot on the nose at first but I started to pick up a little salty briny scent. Then it’s just bursting with flavors, sweet, spicy, peppery some oak but very finely balanced. This one is very pleasant to sip as it gives you a little bit of everything throughout. ”

Rey Sol Extra Añejo

86 SCORE

“sweet nose, vanilla agave. Very dark in color which tells of the age but it doesn’t smell overly woody. You definitely taste the oak though. The sweetness hits you up front but quickly fades to the oaky pepper taste you are left with. Some caramel and a bit of heat throughout that lingers a bit but nothing overwhelming. ”

Herradura Legend

88 SCORE

“wood, spice on the nose, feint agave and caramel gives it a slightly sweet smell. You can definitely taste the oak, a little spice, pepper, very smooth though. A light sweetness kicks in at the end. Even better the longer it opens up”

Pasote Extra Añejo

91 SCORE

“light sweetness on the nose but the taste is all pepper, a little oak but really light for an Extra Añejo. A little heat but the agave comes through on the finish. I don’t remember loving this the first time I had it but I feel like this has opened up incredibly. Definitely a fan, very enjoyable to drink.”

Partida Roble Fino Tequila Añejo

87 SCORE

“This is a pretty unique one but I’m a fan. It is aged 18 months in ex bourbon barrels followed by an extra 5 months in single malt Sherry casks, which definitely gives it some unique tastes. I need to find the Reposado now! Cherry nose. Toasted oak, it’s 90 proof so definitely some heat but it doesn’t linger, feint agave sweetness and vanilla throughout. ”

Volans Extra Añejo

89 SCORE

“unbelievably smooth, lightly oaky upfront but not overpowering, has a slight fruity aroma, caramel, earthy, agave sweetness throughout. Very even flavors though nothing seems to take over. Very pleasant to drink. ”

Patrón Extra Añejo 10 Años

90 SCORE

“lightly sweet smell, oak, cinnamon, almost a little fruity. The first taste that hits you is definitely the oak but it quickly subsides into a smooth dynamic flavor. There is almost no burn at all and even after ten years in barrels you can still taste the agave. It really is quite enjoyable. ”

Mijenta Tequila Reposado

90 SCORE

“not much on the nose, a little pepper, a little oak but feint , nothing overpowering. Flavor: slight sweetness, spicy, peppery finish, very smooth. Slight heat through the finish but nothing overpowering. Great Reposado very easy to drink!”

Calle 23 Criollo

93 SCORE

“Wow! Sweet, spicy, a little heat but not overwhelming, just incredible. Very smooth unique flavor, almost a bit fruity, definitely a bit peppery - Really enjoyable. Best blanco I have had in a while!”

Siete Leguas Reposado

87 SCORE

“very agave forward. Sweet fruity smell but not an overpowering fruitiness in the taste. Smooth, a bit of vanilla with a little spiciness on the finish. Great Reposado”

Chinaco Negro Extra Añejo

88 SCORE

“Light noise, not overly sweet but refreshing. You can feel the heat a bit but not overpowering and doesn’t linger. A bit oaky, slight smoke, not sweet. Can still taste the agave. Very enjoyable to drink!”

El Tesoro Reposado Single Barrel

90 SCORE

“smells delicious, sweet, a lot of vanilla. Very light and refreshing, sweet vanilla taste but not overly so. Can taste the agave. Excellent repo.”