Michael R. rated 2000d ago

Maestro Dobel Añejo

73 SCORE

“More whiskey than agave on the nose. The agave becomes more evident upon tasting. Nice mellow burn on the sip. Clear caramel color. ”

Michael R. rated 2002d ago

Siete Leguas Añejo

89 SCORE

“Light golden in color. A nose of sweet cooked agave, oak and vanilla. Light undertones of citrus. Taste strongly of cooked agave. Nice silky texture. Great traditional anejo!”

Michael R. rated 2003d ago

Fortaleza Reposado - Winter Blend 2020

90 SCORE

“Great nose of cooked agave, butterscotch, wood and a touch of vanilla. Cooked agave flavor with some sour barrel influance. A long balanced taste with surprisingly little bite for a 46% abv. I personally enjoy Fotaleza's standard reposado more.”

Michael R. rated 2008d ago

Patrón Cask Collection Sherry Añejo (2017)

91 SCORE

“This sherry cask aged anejo opens with an equal scent of cooked agave and barrel spice whisky. There is also a hint of honey on the nose. When tasted, the agave is present along with a nutty oak flavor followed by bourbon and honey undertones. I feel that tequila traditionalist will focus on the sherry/bourbon profile. Personally, I prefer using the sherry barrel aging to influence the taste as opposed to additives.”

Michael R. rated 2009d ago

Los Azulejos Añejo

73 SCORE

“Cake batter forward on the nose. No agave evident in the smell. Vanilla and pepper flavor overpowers the agave. It's a nice drink, it's just not traditional agave forward tequila.”

Michael R. rated 2012d ago

Villa Lobos Añejo

88 SCORE

“Nose of vanilla, banana/plantain, agave, olive and oak. Cooked agave taste, slightly sweet. Wonderful long finish. ”

Michael R. rated 2014d ago

Grand Mayan Silver

70 SCORE

“Nose of cooked agave, light ethonal and butter. Soft flavor of sweet cooked agave. Quick finish. Okay but nothing special.”

Michael R. rated 2017d ago

Don Julio Real

79 SCORE

“Soft nose with hints of vanilla and agave and caramel with a taste that matches the nose, although with less subtlety. Nice clear golden color (light for an EA). Medium finish. Some initial ethonal taste and burn. I wanted to appreciate this tequila but there are many other options out there that re better and don't break the bank. Even without the low score for value, this tequila is not a "list topper".”

Michael R. rated 2018d ago

Fortaleza Reposado

95 SCORE

“The nose is amazing. Strong agave, no alcohol or chemical. Slight oak with understated sweet botanicals. Beautiful color in the glass with well defined, quick legs. The taste is equally impressive with natural, sweet agave flavor accentuated with a touch of light oak.The taste is long, impressive and equal over the tongue. ”

Michael R. rated 2020d ago

Patrón Estate Release Edición Limitada

88 SCORE

“Agave, citrus and pepper on the nose. Traditional agave taste with some alcohol on the tail (42% ABV). Long finish. Silky viscosity.”

Michael R. rated 2032d ago

1800 Silver

68 SCORE

“Smells like agave and burnt rubber. Taste is fairly neutral and slightly sweet. The neutrality and price make this my "go to" mixer tequila for Margaritas. Never a sipper or a shooter though.”

Michael R. rated 2032d ago

El Jimador Blanco Tequila

63 SCORE

“Nose: cooked agave, mint and lime. taste Agave and floral. there are better options for sipping, shooting and mixing. ”

Michael R. rated 2033d ago

Centinela 3 Años

89 SCORE

“Fresh agave with barrel spices are prevalent on the nose. Opens beautifully in the glass with a natural oaked agave flavor accented with a hint anise and banana. Mild but long finish.”

Michael R. rated 2033d ago

Herradura Reposado

86 SCORE

“Nose: Fresh agave, jalapeno and butterscotch. Taste: Agave and a touch of black pepper. Nice medium finish. Strong on the outside of the tongue and soft on the middle.”

Michael R. rated 2034d ago

Don Fulano Blanco

83 SCORE

“Cooked agave and black pepper nose. The taste that matches the nose. Slight menthol finish hurts my overall rating.”

Michael R. rated 2034d ago

Centinela Blanco (White Label)

87 SCORE

“Agave forward with a long peppery finish.”

Michael R. rated 2035d ago

Casamigos Tequila Blanco

91 SCORE

“I initially smell vanilla with keylime zest (cupcake anyone?). Mellow sipper with nice warmth on a long finish”

Michael R. rated 2037d ago

Patrón Extra Añejo

84 SCORE

“Caramel nose with oaky cooked agave taste. I think I would prefer to drink this EA as a base for mixed drinks instead of a "sipper".”