Daniel @. rated 14d ago

Calle 23 Añejo

88 SCORE

“Élégante (French.) Not too oaky, not too sweet—the agave is still in the spotlight. The oak is light, with some black pepper, vanilla, and caramel. Medium oak and spice on the finish. Very affordable. A sleeper value among añejos.”

Daniel @. rated 22d ago

Tekiah Kosher Añejo

87 SCORE

“Pleasant but little restrained nose and palate, enjoyable white pepper, caramel and vanilla palate with agave still pleasant, mild sweet and peppery short finish. ”

Daniel @. rated 28d ago

Cazcanes No. 10 Still Strength Blanco

87 SCORE

“Nose of mint, agave and cinnamon, Starbucks walnut pecan bread. Thick mouthfeel, vegetal earthy flavor with anise, pepper, and citrus. ”

Daniel @. rated 28d ago

El Mexicano Tequila Blanco High Proof

86 SCORE

“The nose of strong alcohol, cooked agave, licorice, citrus, black pepper. Strong pepper and citrus flavor, mineral, earthy. Long lasting peppery finish.”

Daniel @. rated 31d ago

Lost Lore Hasta La Raiz Collaboration Blanco

89 SCORE

“Very agave forward, unapologetically intense, unpolished, great cooked agave and citrus and vegetal nose. Strong vegetal and mineral palate, strong hot alcohol vibe, long peppery finish. Great strong base for mixed drinks.”

Daniel @. rated 33d ago

Lost Lore NASA Liquor Single Barrel Añejo

90 SCORE

“Nose: Dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla, stout, tobacco and rich dessert sweetness. Palate: Thick, oily, and nicely viscous. Chocolate and stout lead the way, with coffee, caramel and vanilla following behind. The agave is light but still noticeable, adding some balance. Finish: Long and lingering, with sweet notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and stout. Mild, smooth, and dessert-like from start to finish. Excellent choice for late night drink. ”

Daniel @. rated 38d ago

Tekiah Kosher Tequila Blanco

81 SCORE

“Good cooked agave flavor with somewhat overpowering mint. A solid, straightforward tequila with herbal, peppery notes and light minerality. It isn’t overly complex, but it loses a few points due to its relatively high price, especially after factoring in shipping costs. A solid mixer.”

Daniel @. rated 40d ago

Lost Lore "Poca Madre" Vol. 2 Limited Edition Reposado

88 SCORE

“It earns solid credit for its long finish, but I took a few points off for the aroma and non-complex flavor, and more importantly for the price and limited availability. I think the cost will ultimately have the biggest impact on its ratings. That said, it’s an inspiring charity project, and I’m genuinely proud of what the ladies have created and the cause they’re supporting”

Daniel @. rated 49d ago

Tequila 30-30 Añejo

87 SCORE

“The aroma takes you right into a bourbon distillery. It’s so pronounced that it brings back memories of my most recent Bourbon Row trip. For bourbon drinkers, this is a sleeper—you get a superb bourbon barrel-aged añejo for a fraction of the cost of Tears or Código 1530. Perhaps it could benefit from a bit more proof—higher ABV would likely temper the sweetness and add more depth and length to the finish. Overall, though, it’s an outstanding bang-for-your-buck pour. Pair it with a great steak, and you’re on a roll. Salud! ”