The latest ratings from our members.
Arette Unique Reposado
“Really like the aromas coming out of this. Candied fruit, bubblegum, roasted agave, anise, cinnamon, oak peppermint, so much going on. The mouthfeel is nice, light body, oily, clings to the back of the tongue with each sip. Flavors of vanilla, cooked agave, and like a melon note of ripe papaya, minerality. Good finish, medium, from sweet to a nice barrel spice ending. Glad I found this bottle at a great price. ”
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Suerte Reposado
“Bought at Binny’s for $35. Decent reposado for the price. Nice straw color in the glass and the aroma is fantastic, just a little lacking on the finish. Definitely get the agave, slightly sweet taste (citrus, vanilla, maybe some barrel influence) initially but is fighting with some spice and earthy flavors on the finish. Relatively easy to sip, but not my favorite. ”
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Hornitos Plata Tequila
“Tried it on an hotel in Punta Mita. Just for margaritas, impossible to drink in a shot. ”
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Mosaino Blanco
“This is honestly the best tequila i’ve ever tasted! Aroma: Cooked agave, black pepper, fresh herbs, minerality and strong earthy notes. Flavor: Cooked agave leads the way, followed by pepper, minerals and subtle herbal notes. Clean and well balanced, with a natural agave sweetness. Finish: Long, warm and peppery, with cooked agave lingering through the finish. The bottle is very elegant, minimalist and clean. It is a bottle that absolutely must be on my bar. ”
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Espolon Añejo
“This añejo is a little on the sweet side for me. Aromas: Cooked agave, caramel, oak, and alcohol. Flavors: Agave, oak, butterscotch, and barrel spice. Finish: A bit sweet, with the barrel sweetness lingering. This is an añejo with good agave and oak character, though the sweeter caramel and butterscotch notes are more than I prefer. I'll most likely use this añejo in cocktails that call for añejo tequila, where its barrel sweetness and spice should work nicely with the other.”
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Calle 23 Criollo Dos Reposado
“This is a very nice pour. Not overly complex but enjoyable. Nothing really stood out making it taste special or unique Unfortunately it lost points on Value.”
More info →“Pancake syrup level of sweetness, lots of vanilla, caramel, and oak but very little agave. Way too sweet for me ”
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Mandala Reposado
“NOM 1477: Beautiful Ceramic Bottle before they moved over to glass for the repo. Pancake syrup sweet. Almost undrinkable. ”
More info →“You can smell that this was aged in Japanese whiskey, barrels, but I still get nice cooked agave and a little bit of spice on the nose. The test is kind of medium bodied you get really yummy cooked agave and then the peat from the barrels comes through. ”
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Siembra Valles Ancestral Blanco
“Smells like wet concrete, a little bit of hay and Ash. Flavor is heavy with burnt agave, vegetal,mint, light numbing, caramel flavor, mid palette. Finish is ingering numbing and white pepper/Szechuan. So grassy, smoky and delicious ”
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Don Abraham Still Strength Blanco
“Good flavor for high proof. Nothing amazing but solid. Don’t know if it has additives or not. ”
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Socorro Tequila Blanco
“Soft agave notes, rather light and “thin,” finish does stay a while but not heavy agave notes or flavor ”
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Clase Azul Reposado
“Cool bottle, very sweet, it tastes good but it doesnt taste like a tequila. Tastes like a mix of Jose Cuervo with Dr Pepper. Overpriced. ”
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Ensueño High Proof Blanco
“Excellent high proof! Aromas of white pepper, citrus, and fresh rainwater. Flavors of citrus, jalapeño, minerals, cut grass, and honey. Nice finish. ”
More info →“Nose-palate-finish super good, balanced, complex with an EVOLVING elegance. Palate is full bodied with many layers; sweet agave, oak and honey with minimal heat. Finish is long and lingering….sweet agave, fruit, with a kiss of tangerine flavored honey. A dangerous sipper for sure! Was surprised how much better the tasting experience was over the Ruby wine and Apple brandy cask expressions. One of my favorite anejo’s. ”
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