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El Tequileño

Jalisco (Los Valles)
Nom 1108

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Don Heiser
Tequila Honey Badger
1100 ratings

Anthony Freda
Tequila Phenom
325 ratings

Awesome nose, tapatio excellencies reminiscent, fruity, agave, rich barrel notes, honey, dried fruit, coffee, chocolate, leather, it's very in depth, it's like a big hug from the barrel. Pallet is the same but has an interesting burnt rubber / smoke note that I found interestingly nice. It's all of the rich agave and barrell notes you'd expect

ChristineH Tequila.Diva, Tequila Sippers
Tequila Honey Badger
1016 ratings

sample from Matt Charney Agave Swappers

Edward Lopez
Tequila Badass
425 ratings

Byron Holmes
Tequila Honey Badger
1365 ratings

Jaquay Quintrell
Tequila Phenom
343 ratings

Deep inhale: the familiar notes of peppermint and anise from the blanco carry through seamlessly, now accompanied by caramel and light banana from the barrel, along with a hint of fruitiness. On the palate, a bold wave of anise leads, immediately followed by a gooey cooked agave note (reminiscent of sweet potato), sharp and distinct peppermint, spearmint, fruit, cedar, honey, and banana. Familiar orange peel, green grape tang, and grassy tones add dimension, while a piquant brine note supports rather than distracts. The finish offers gentle minerality, fading notes of black pepper, a clinging sweetness of agave, and a grassy freshness, with a lively ethyl warmth that creeps in as the final note.

Edward Lopez
Tequila Badass
425 ratings

Edward Lopez
Tequila Badass
425 ratings

Edward Lopez
Tequila Badass
425 ratings

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Wine Industry Advisor
Oct 09, 2025

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Drinks International
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InsideHook
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Business Wire
Jul 14, 2020

New Additive-Free Verification Program Helps Consumers Make Educated Purchase Decisions

The team behind the Tequila Matchmaker have launched a “Verified Additive Free” program for tequila brands and distilleries. This is the first known independent, additive-free verification in the spirits world.

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Oct 06, 2019

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TasteTequila.com
Aug 22, 2019

Tequila Blind Taste Test Results (2019)

Blind tastings are the best way to find out what you really like, free of marketing hype, bias, and previous experiences. They also give you the opportunity to experience tequila in a whole new way—using only your senses.

Calgary Herald
May 10, 2019

Spirited entrepreneur buys venerable tequila distillery in Mexico

El Tequileño was purchased by Wayne Henuset as majority partner with 50 shareholders made up of his business friends in Calgary plus other Canadians, and some from the U.S. and Mexico.