Lauren @. rated 10d ago

Matíari Tequila Blanco

87 SCORE

“Aroma: Green herbal notes, ripe agave notes with lemon zest. Pepper and savory aromas come through alongside notes of tobacco. Flavor: It starts brighter and slightly floral with orange blossom, then develops into layers of eucalyptus, sage, mint, and lemongrass. There’s also an earthy, vegetal note that reminds me of raw sweet potato. The profile becomes increasingly savory and herbal as it opens up. Finish: Savory and lingering. Mint hangs around nicely on the palate, while the tobacco from the aroma subtly reappears. Herbal notes of sage and lemongrass continue through the finish, giving it a layered, evolving quality. Overall: What stands out is how much this tequila changes across the palate. It starts bright and floral, moves into earthy, herbal flavors, and finishes savory with lingering mint and tobacco. ”

Lauren @. rated 12d ago

Casa Noble Reposado

70 SCORE

“NOM 1137 Aroma: Butterscotch leads, followed by baking spice, honey and toffee. There’s a warm, dessert-like sweetness to the nose. Flavor: The palate starts with caramel, warm vanilla, subtle dried fruit and noticeable barrel notes, but the flavors fade quickly and fall fairly flat. There’s a distinct waxy texture that coats my lips and the roof of my mouth. The combination of caramelized sweetness, baking spice and dried fruit oddly reminds me of eating my grandmother’s fruitcake as a kid. It’s also extremely dark in color for a reposado. It drinks easy, but lacks any complexity or depth. Finish: Short, with pepper building toward the end. That waxy, coating sensation lingers longer than the actual flavors, particularly on my lips and the roof of my mouth.”

Lauren @. rated 12d ago

Marcado 28 Reposado

81 SCORE

“Aroma: Initially restrained. With time, cooked and caramelized agave, orange and subtle tropical fruit emerge, along with light floral notes of lilac/lavender and honeysuckle. Some honey and an earthy, musty quality like wet cement after rain. Flavor: Caramelized agave with earthy, slightly musty (not bad; like earth) notes. Despite 8 months in barrel, I’m not getting much noticeable barrel influence. Pepper becomes more prominent as it develops. Finish: Medium, with lingering pepper and some of the earthy, wet-cement character carrying through. Longer and more pronounced than the blanco. Overall: I had a hard time getting a read on this one and came back to it for a second tasting. It definitely benefited from time in the glass. The nose opened up considerably, but I was surprised by how subtle the barrel influence was after 8 months. Also, I love the artwork on this label.”

Lauren @. rated 12d ago

Marcado 28 Blanco

82 SCORE

“Aroma: Caramelized agave, citrus and mint with subtle fruit undertones. Flavor: Green and herbal, citrus notes, with soft savory notes. Finish: Short to medium. Overall very soft and approachable. Love the art work on bottle. *I had to sit with this one a bit. I got a better flavor profile second time around. ”

Lauren @. rated 31d ago

Nosotros Tequila Blanco

85 SCORE

“Aroma: Yellow florals, fresh herbs, cut grass, mint, petrichor, and citrus rind. Palate: Orange zest leads with subtle earthy and mineral notes. Finish: Medium finish with lingering orange zest, savory minerality, and a touch of sweetness. Overall Notes: A noticeable improvement from what I remember, showing better balance and a cleaner profile.”

Lauren @. rated 31d ago

Nosotros Tequila Reposado

84 SCORE

“Aroma: Initially fairly restrained. I find cooked agave, a touch of earthiness, minerality, and black pepper, with some alcohol on the nose that comes across slightly solvent-like. As it sits, more cooked agave begins to emerge along with subtle barrel influence. Palate: The profile is soft and understated. Cooked agave is present but muted, joined by light minerality and a touch of oak. I also pick up a slight rubbery, musty note. Finish: Short to medium in length with lingering pepper and minerality and a touch of sweetness. As the tequila opens in the glass, the finish gains a little more character, but it remains fairly restrained overall. Overall: This reposado has improved from previous releases I’ve tried since the move to its new distillery, but it still leaves me wanting more. The flavors gradually open up with time, revealing more cooked agave and subtle barrel notes, yet I never found the depth or complexity I look for in a standout reposado. That said, not every tequila needs to be bold. If you’re newer to sipping tequila or prefer a lighter, more approachable style, this could be an easy introduction to the category. For my palate, though, it feels a bit too subtle and doesn’t quite hold my attention. ”

Lauren @. rated 35d ago

Tequila Cayéya Reposado

80 SCORE

“Aroma: Toffee leads the nose with subtle floral notes and a touch of honey. Flavor: The palate opens with light sweetness but ultimately falls flat for me. I was hoping for a little more depth. Finish: Short. A touch of pepper appears before fading into a lingering sweetness. Overall: The nose showed some promise with its toffee, honey, and floral aromas, but the palate lacked the complexity and character I look for in a reposado. The short finish and lingering sweetness left me wanting more. ”

Lauren @. rated 35d ago

Tequila Cayéya Blanco

75 SCORE

“Aroma: I get some citrus with some fresh green notes and light eucalyptus. As it opens, I pick up some floral aromas a little jasmine, along with a clean, perfumed note that reminds me of fresh dryer sheets. Flavor: Cooked agave is present with light minerality. The profile is fairly straightforward, and a subtle sweetness begins to emerge Finish: Short-Medium. Pepper and anise appear first, followed by a lingering sweetness. I also found a medicinal, alcohol-forward, rubber-like note on the finish Overall: While this expression didn’t align with my palate, others who enjoy sweeter or more perfumed profiles may have a different experience. I’ve seen it at $35-$49 ”

Lauren @. rated 45d ago

House of Rare Reposado

83 SCORE

“Aroma: Subtle banana, orange zest, and green notes with a slightly musty, funky character. Flavor: Cocoa nibs that carry through the palate, subtle coffee notes, and a touch of earthiness. Coats the palate nicely. Finish: Medium-long and viscous, leaving a nice coating on the palate. $89.99”

Lauren @. rated 45d ago

House of Rare Blanco

84 SCORE

“Onset of aromas was enough to intrigue me. It has a sweet note on the nose I can’t place, a lot of orange, fruity, and floral aromas. This is definitely a different profile than I’ve had in a while. The value of the bottle lowered the score, but I do think it has some different flavors worth exploring. I get some floral like jasmine on the palate with a blend of minerality and a little earth with savory green notes, mint, lemon grass, and a nice medium-long finish with floral and fruity notes lingering with a salty mouthfeel. ”

Lauren @. rated 66d ago

Mayorazgo Reposado

58 SCORE

“Aroma: strong ethanol, very little agave smell Flavor: harsh alcohol burn, not even flavor from the barrel Finish: fizzles fast- no depth or lingering flavor except alcohol ”

Lauren @. rated 103d ago

Volcan de Mi Tierra Blanco Tahona

87 SCORE

“I’ve seen the price from $110-$149 A bit pricey but it’s a well made blanco and a nice sipper. A blend of both valley and Los Altos agaves. Aromas: A punch of cooked agave up front, with herbal notes like lemongrass and soft floral aromas. Flavor: A strong punch of cooked agave leads, followed by citrus, subtle olive, wet earth, and bell pepper on the finish. As it sits in the glass, more tropical fruit notes emerge with lingering honeysuckle. Finish: Long, lingering finish that coats the palate nicely.”

Lauren @. rated 124d ago

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2020 - "La Tuna De Arriba"

95 SCORE

“Big fan of the Cosecha releases. This release is so different. I feel like the flavors pop in the finish and linger in the palate vs. 2018 & 2013 where the flavors popped in the front. I’m not surprised that I don’t love it! It’s a bit pricey but for me I would rather spend a little more for an exceptional blanco. Aromas: lemongrass, rosemary, dill, brine, green olives, black pepper Flavor: savory notes, tobacco, black pepper undertones, (not as much brine as I picked up in the aromas) More saline and savory on the palate, with a lot of cooked agave that lingers into the finish. It also coats the mouth with a viscous oiliness. Finish: long finish with black pepper, tobacco, savory notes, lingering green olive, cooked agave, and creamy tropical fruit notes. ”

Lauren @. rated 124d ago

El Mexicano Tequila Añejo

85 SCORE

“NOM: 1588 Aromas: baking spices, toasted almonds, candied yams, oak, cedar, warm orange Flavor: orange notes, dried apple notes, Finish: sort of falls flat but does have a nice linger that reminds me of sweet potatoes. Great price at $50. ”

Lauren @. rated 317d ago

Dulce Vida Reposado (80-proof)

82 SCORE

“This reposado has a light, barrel-like flavor with some fruit and cinnamon notes. It has a bit of an alcohol presence in the finish that lingers. Overall, for the price, I think it’s a great starter tequila or for cocktails. ”

Lauren @. rated 317d ago

Dulce Vida Blanco (80-proof)

78 SCORE

“It’s not exactly an aficionados’ sipper, but it’s not the worst-tasting blanco either. It meets all the criteria of a solid blanco. For a clean, budget-friendly option for mixing cocktails, I think it works. ”

Lauren @. rated 338d ago

Maracame Reposado

76 SCORE

“1424 here - a nom not listed as an option Aroma: I get a lot of barrel- not too much agave Flavor: vanilla, for a Reposado seems very oak heavy, and very sweet Finish: fast legs Feel like I need to revisit - and all the expressions ”

Lauren @. rated 489d ago

Carreta de Oro Añejo

83 SCORE

“Aroma: cinnamon, floral: orange blossom, FL: light oak, baking spice, orange zest, dried fruit, (same numbness on the tongue as the blanco & repo) Finish: medium-long ”

Lauren @. rated 489d ago

Carreta de Oro Reposado

83 SCORE

“Aroma: dried fruit: stone, apple, honey, a lot of floral: gardenia, honey suckle FL: getting cinnamon, dried fruit, cherry, honey, same numbness the blanco has- sits right on my tongue Finish: medium- same oiliness that lingers like the blanco ”

Lauren @. rated 489d ago

Carreta de Oro Blanco

83 SCORE

“Aroma: nice aromas- fresh mint, stone fruit, light floral, green peppers Flavors: some minerality, I get some fresh mint, cooked agave, and herbal in the front but goes flat quick with some oiliness & numbness that lingers on my tongue Finish: medium ”

Lauren @. rated 489d ago

3 Amigos Reposado

69 SCORE

“Aroma: yeasty, vanilla, subtle bubblegum, Fl: alcohol burn that lingers, not much flavor going on, barely any agave- Finish: short”

Lauren @. rated 490d ago

Patrón Silver

79 SCORE

“A: vegetal, pepper, agave, subtle floral FL: some alcohol burn up front that lingers, minerals, grass, green pepper, subtle fruit Finish: short medium The price is good at $35 *sometimes the best/only option in a bar ”