Caballito Cerrero Chato Reposado 46

90 SCORE

“aroma: olives, agave, earthy, cocoa flavor: spicy, peppery, cooked agave, whisky hint finish: long, copper overall a great sipper, unique profile. around $140 usd but think it’s good value for what you get ”

Tapatio Excelencia Extra Añejo

96 SCORE

“aroma: caramel, maple syrup, oak, leather flavor: cooked agave, caramel, leather finish: bit of spice, warmth a new favorite, really enjoy this, especially for winter months. full of flavor. got it for $200 usd and would do so again at that price. ”

Wild Common Tequila Reposado

91 SCORE

“aroma: warm cooked agave, olives flavor: agave, minerality, some still finish: long, heavier still, spice overall excellent tequila. very fair price at $70ish USD as quality outkicks price point. aroma and finish are this one’s strong spots. the blanco was better IMO. ”

Fortaleza Blanco

93 SCORE

“lot 157 is up there with lot 150 - delicious. some similarity to g4 with this lot with the earthiness on the nose but this is more complex ”

El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva

90 SCORE

“aroma: pleasant, no alcohol, mostly still and agave flavor: sweet agave, buttery, bit of bourbon finish: pretty short, very smooth, more agave and still overall really happy with this one - i think the gran reserva repo is much better than the ajeno and thus a great value (i paid ~$55 USD). almost drinks like an anejo and is very buttery with more bourbon influence than other repos. ”

El Tequileño Añejo Gran Reserva

85 SCORE

“aroma: bit of butterscotch, alcohol, agave, little funk, wet earth flavor: butterscotch, spice, finish: long, spicy, not harsh but not the smoothest ever, nice buttery flavor at the end overall a good anejo, took points off for value bc i paid high 80 USD for it - 60 range would be more aligned with this profile. ”

Tequila Ocho Reposado - Widow Jane

88 SCORE

“Aroma: a bit of leather, some cinnamon, nice but not out of this world Flavor: Sweet and spicy, a little but of bourbon nuance but not much Finish: nice longer finish, smooth, with a little heat Overall: it's a very good tequila but I'm a little underwhelmed - I was expecting more out of this particular variation. While nice, I don't think it aligns with the price or the hype. ”

Fortaleza Blanco

91 SCORE

“lot 153 closer to lot 150, which was awesome, than earlier lot i’ve tasted. very nice and a solid value sub $100 USD”

Wild Common Tequila Blanco

92 SCORE

“Aroma: very nice on the nose. Has complexity, cooked agave, wet earth, hints of floral and interestingly peanuts Flavor: great flavor probably a new favorite or at least up there with the best I've had. strong cooked agave, a little sweet/floral, very easy to sip Finish: not long, pleasant, hint of still Value: great value as tends to be available and roughly $70 USD, great tequila at this price”

Fortaleza Blanco

90 SCORE

“lot 141B - very nice but noticeably not as awesome as lot 150B and other lots ”

Fortaleza Blanco (Still Strength)

96 SCORE

“aroma: agave, rainwater, wet earth, natural. maybe some mesquite or paulo santo. even some olive. seems to change. similarities to g4 blanco aroma but enhanced. v impressive. flavor: perhaps my fave yet. flowery yet hint of cocoa. complex and rich finish: easy, light linger, very nice overall one of my new favourites and a great value sub-$120 usd”

Ocho Tequila Reposado

89 SCORE

“aroma: peach/pear, gets better after opening up flavor: fruity, full, has some complexity, tiny bit of still finish: nice with some lingering spice overall: good value - paid around $55 USD and is high quality. not the best ever, but very very good. would buy again”

El Tesoro Extra Añejo

92 SCORE

“aroma: toasted agave, marshmallow flavor: agave, marshmallow, and bourbon. enjoyable. straightforward and clean like other ETs finish: lingers nicely, soft. overall really nice sip, took a few points off for value - there are similar tasting anejos that can be had for much less came back to add points to aroma and taste after the bottle opened up. notes of chocolate, like s’mores. very delicious, but points off for price. i’ve seen it in AZ for $170 and in CA for $110 - ET could ditch the box and it would be a fair price at ~$100 but i get the gift appeal. coming back 3rd time to add point to finish - gets even better the further it opens up. really nice. batch 5 better than batch 6 - deeper flavor, richer caramel color. excellent. ”

Fortaleza Añejo

94 SCORE

“lot 67-A aroma: toasted marshmallow taste: delicious, like warm cooked agave, caramel finish: quick finish, buttery smooth, bit of spice, more caramel great value at MSRP, really nice overall bottle. i think i enjoy the forta repo more, but this is a lovely sip ”

Fortaleza Blanco

92 SCORE

“lot 150-B aroma: earthy, wet land, but also sweet. flavor: very smooth, complexity, bit of cocoa finish: long, some still and spice overall: my first taste of forta blanco and it’s a clear winner. the complexity is impressive and packs a punch in a good way. too much flavor to consider in one sitting - will review more fully in the next ”

Tequila G4 Reposado

86 SCORE

“aroma: wet land, cooked agave, slight alcohol at start but dissipates over time. similar in aroma to the blanco taste: very similar to the g4 blanco but a little sweeter though not by much. agave and still also present. finish. good finish - taste of mineral or copper still. soft. overall : enjoyable drink, fair price up to ~$60. overall good but very similar in profile to the blanco which i think can be found for less”

El Tesoro Blanco

89 SCORE

“aroma: agave forward, nice but not special aroma, little/no alcohol smell taste: very nice. smooth - strong agave and still. finish: easy finish, metallic/copper still overall very good would definitely buy a bottle (had this in bar). ”

Tapatio Añejo

91 SCORE

“aroma: oaky, a bit muted, wet grass, hint of mint. takes a min to open taste: really nice. taste of oak/barrel. good balance and texture. a little oily. agave forward. finish: subtle barrel, peppery overall very tasty and enjoyable. good for a relaxing quiet evening. paid approx 70 usd but can prob get cheaper - good value. quality drink. ”

Fortaleza Reposado

95 SCORE

“Lot 113-R aroma: light,agave, not overpowering. bit of bubblegum taste: fantastic. very smooth, clean, easy. well cooked agave. nice viscosity too, noticeable on glass finish: touch of spice. lingers without burn. maybe some still. really fantastic overall: very happy with this buy for around 100 at pricey local shoppe. first bottle of forta so wasn’t sure what to expect but i’m sold at first sip. one of best tequilas i’ve had and would be willing to pay again at 100. incredible value at lower prices”

Tequila G4 Blanco

90 SCORE

“aroma: cooked agave and rain water. unique and excellent taste: sweet agave, earthy, very nice finish: short, little bit of mineral or still, and rain water. tiny bit of spice overall really enjoy sipping this, good value. i paid 60ish at pricey local store but looks like it can be had for 50 at TW. great value at that price imo. ”

Tapatio Blanco 110

90 SCORE

“aroma: cooked agave and bit of alcohol. aroma is least impressive of experience imo taste: big fan. full taste, with agave and copper still. tastes well made finish: nice linger with finish of minerality and/or the still. love it really happy with this purchase. think i paid 65/70 usd at expensive local liquor store but looks like it can be found sub 60 in most other places. great value at that price ”

Siete Leguas Blanco

84 SCORE

“aroma: warm agave, bit of alcohol, floral taste: sweet, easy, a little oily finish: not sharp, soft, pleasant linger of sweetness overall: nice easy sipper. wouldn’t go out of way for it but very good overall and prob would pick up again. good for casual night ”

El Tesoro Tequila Reposado

88 SCORE

“aroma: crisp, minerality, slight agave. very clean and nice taste: slight pepper, some fruit. sense of complexity. easy drink but very enjoyable - still has heft to it finish: sharp, taste of still or mineral. clean, not overbearing but present. overall really like and def would purchase again ”

Siete Leguas Reposado

85 SCORE

“aroma: light and floral taste: on the sweeter side, floral, very nice but not out of this world finish: enjoy the finish - quick, not very spicy, with a lingering of mineral overall very good, easy drink. decent value - think i paid $60/65 USD. would buy again but wouldn’t go out of way for it”

Mijenta Tequila Reposado

81 SCORE

“aroma: light ping of alcohol and fruit. taste: upfront spice with lingering banana. tastes spicy and sweet. finish: little bit of minerality. nice. no lingering burn overall: nice but far from “wow”. overpriced (~$70 USD) for overall package/taste. don’t think i would purchase again. maybe minor to many people, but the glass bottle stopper is really annoying to take off ”