DJ J. rated 478d ago

Lágrimas del Valle Plata - 2022 Palo Verde

93 SCORE

“Strong agave, mineral and heavy vegetal notes. Signature NOM 1123. Packs a punch too!”

DJ J. rated 598d ago

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2018 - "Las Antenas"

97 SCORE

“Best tequila I’ve had. Complex with heavy agave, earthy minerality and a hint of spice all while remaining very drinkable. There’s a savoriness that cannot be replicated. Top tier to be sure. Well worth the price ($100). ”

DJ J. rated 668d ago

El Tequileño "Sassenach Select" Reposado

88 SCORE

“Better with age. Let it open up for a couple months and it improves. Barrel influence but can still taste the agave. The true mark of a repo. However, doesn’t hold up against my favorite repos. ”

DJ J. rated 763d ago

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1146 Añejo

90 SCORE

“Definitely a high quality sipper. Makes a great tequila old fashioned too ;)”

DJ J. rated 945d ago

Tequila General Gorostieta Joven

82 SCORE

“Good yet disappointing. Not much barrel character, strong pepper. Improved over time but given price I wouldn’t seek it out again. ”

DJ J. rated 967d ago

Fortaleza Blanco

91 SCORE

“As good as advertised and definitely a top tequila! Gets more complex over time. After being open for 6+ months it’s opened up quite a bit. Among my favorite blancos now. Scarcity (and hence secondary market price) bring it down in rating. ”

DJ J. rated 993d ago

Cazcanes No. 10 Still Strength Blanco

86 SCORE

“Salinity and metallic agave w/ hot finish. Very good. Can definitely taste the 108 proof. Prefer Wild Common SS but prefer Cazcanes over Don Fulano Fuerte. Edit: A little hot and a hint of bitterness. Decreasing rating. ”

DJ J. rated 1029d ago

Amatiteña Tequila Blanco Origen

51 SCORE

“Wanted to like it, I really did. I enjoy mezcal and thought I would enjoy the smoke. But this….this is burnt wood, tar and gasoline. Putrid and undrinkable. Tried it straight, chilled, mixed into ranch water and other mixers. Tried it day 1 then after a week then after a month. Never improved. ”

DJ J. rated 1042d ago

PM Spirits Tequila Blanco

92 SCORE

“Thought it was good not great to start. But after a couple weeks it really opened up and I love it. Bright with a hint of pepper at the end. No alcohol finish. Side by side with Lalo I actually preferred this (surprisingly!). ”

DJ J. rated 1044d ago

Yeyo Reposado (2023)

92 SCORE

“Cask 1, Bottle 202. Vanilla, oak and butter. Hint of banana. Top 2 reposados I’ve had (El Tesoro). Smooth finish without bite that Mijenta Repo has. Would highly recommend. ”

DJ J. rated 1045d ago

Tapatio Blanco

89 SCORE

“Clean blanco. Hint of sweetness. No alcohol bite and lacks the metallic taste of some budget blancos. Not my favorite blanco but can’t be beat for the price!!”

DJ J. rated 1051d ago

Wild Common Tequila Blanco Still Strength

92 SCORE

“Love it! Classic 1123 that opens up nicely after some time. Mostly minerals and vegetal with no alcohol at finish despite the higher proof. My favorite overproof so far!”

DJ J. rated 1080d ago

Cascahuín Tahona Blanco

94 SCORE

“Crisp clean agave and that’s it! I think that’s the beauty of this one. It’s what tequila should taste like. Smooth and no alcohol on finish. If I could find this everywhere at a decent price it would be my go-to. Sadly that’s not the case. I think I like ArteNOM 1123 a bit better for my top spot. ”

DJ J. rated 1080d ago

Montagave Blanco 'Héritage'

91 SCORE

“Classic 1123 tequila. Vegetal and earthy agave. Slight alcohol on finish. Would love to drink everyday. ”

DJ J. rated 1083d ago

ArteNOM Selección de 1579 Blanco

86 SCORE

“Fine but a bit bland. A mostly solid blanco. No funk, hint of alcohol. Very clean but not enough pepper for my liking. Like it more than the other NOM 1579 offerings I’ve had (Volans, G4) but always a bit disappointed by 1579 in general. ”

DJ J. rated 1084d ago

Mijenta Tequila Reposado

89 SCORE

“Vanilla, oak, butter. Tastes like tequila less than other repos I’ve had. More like a whiskey with agave coming at the end. Good in the right cocktail or neat. Smooth with only a small alcohol bite on finish. Took off points for price compared to El Tesoro. Don’t drink it like a blanco looking for the agave kick. ”

DJ J. rated 1091d ago

Chamucos Blanco

83 SCORE

“FUNKY! Let me say it again: Funky! Pretty good if that’s what you’re going for. Know that after it opens up it gets even more dank. Prefer it straight; Not great for a tequila tonic. ”

DJ J. rated 1095d ago

Volans Reposado

74 SCORE

“Harsh. Pepper. Least favorite Repo I’ve had so far. Taste is ok but finish is poor. Drinks more like a blanco (and not a great one at that). ”

DJ J. rated 1125d ago

LALO Tequila Blanco

90 SCORE

“Fresh agave! Mint, citrus, slight sweetness. Great finish. A superb blanco!”

DJ J. rated 1140d ago

Insólito Blanco

80 SCORE

“Fresh, bright, unassuming. A bit boring if you’re looking for complex. Tequila for a ranch water by the pool. Not as good as Lalo or Cascahuin lineup. Edit: Decreasing rating after doing head to head comparison with other blancos. Just doesn’t stand up and after taste is off-putting. A bit “medicated” at finish. ”

DJ J. rated 1144d ago

Don Fulano Blanco Fuerte (100 proof)

88 SCORE

“Strong yet smooth, savory and rich without a burn at finish, hint of funk that is more noticeable as it opens up. ”

DJ J. rated 1160d ago

ArteNOM Selección de 1123 Blanco

95 SCORE

“Vegetal, earthy, minerals. Definitely that Cascahuin taste but smoother and without as much smoke. One of my favorites. A bit pricey. ”

DJ J. rated 1164d ago

El Tesoro Tequila Reposado

91 SCORE

“Incredibly smooth. Hints of smoke and that “aged” taste but a definite sweetness. Love it. Especially given the price. ”

DJ J. rated 1174d ago

Siete Leguas Blanco

88 SCORE

“Bright and crisp. Slight “ alcohol” finish knocks the rating down. ”