Matt G. rated 776d ago

El Tequileño Reposado

83 SCORE

“Really liked the flora notes in the aroma. A bit of a surprise but a welcome one. Solid agave flavor coming through with a nice rounding out by the barrel. It was slightly hot upon first sip but mellowed as time went on. Nothing complicated about the finish. A nice value for the expression and from a well-regarded producer.”

Matt G. rated 1120d ago

La Gritona Reposado

80 SCORE

“On the nose I got coconut almost immediately which is pretty unusual in my experience. It’s there in the flavor as well with vanilla also prominent. Not a memorable finish but nothing bad about it. I’d definitely not turn this one down if offered!”

Matt G. rated 1552d ago

Tapatio Excelencia Extra Añejo

91 SCORE

“I can’t quit looking at the color in this Riedel glass. Absolutely beautiful. On the nose I get a nice hit of caramel. The taste is a wonderful combination of caramel, oak, and cooked agave. Hardly any heat on this but the finish is a nice lingering warmth. I’ll definitely need to have this one around as an XA that others should be measured against.”

Matt G. rated 1553d ago

Calle 23 Criollo

92 SCORE

“Beautiful in the glass with a really nice clean, not at all syrupy viscosity. The aroma for me is grass and white pepper. Fresh out of the bottle, the first taste was a burst of flavors and heat. By the second sip my palate had adjusted to the higher proof and it was really delicious! I taste the grass but am picking up a sweeter profile with licorice, anise, and maybe even a hint of vanilla. Nice lingering warm finish making me want more!”

Matt G. rated 1612d ago

Ocho Tequila Añejo Continental Barrel Select

89 SCORE

“On the nose it’s cooked agave, caramel, and hint of cloves. Tastes wonderful with all the aroma notes coming in with the addition of a dried fruit of some sort…perhaps plums. The finish is the best of the three in this series for me with a lingering warmth I want to hang on to.”

Matt G. rated 1612d ago

Ocho Tequila Añejo Transatlantic Barrel Select

86 SCORE

“Aroma is similar to other Ocho añejos, which is a good thing, but I’m not picking up a lot of outside influences. On the palate the agave it up front with some oak, cinnamon, and spices. Finished with a bit of heat which is really the only thing that pulled it down in rating for me. Good stuff though!”

Matt G. rated 1612d ago

Tequila Ocho Añejo Tropical Barrel Select

89 SCORE

“Aroma is cinnamon, coconut, & vanilla but the roasted agave still manages to shine through for me. The flavor is exactly what I would expect and the rum influence is a compliment. Definitely buy again!”

Matt G. rated 1911d ago

Cabrito Reposado (USA)

81 SCORE

“Nice light straw color in the glass. Aroma of butterscotch right away but that doesn’t translate as strongly in flavor, though still there. Cooked agave sweetness, short finish without much heat. I can definitely sip this one and see it making a nice cocktail as well. Very good value here!”

Matt G. rated 1944d ago

Sangre Alteña Añejo

84 SCORE

“Sweet floral aroma with some honeysuckle there for me. Taste is also somewhat sweet with cooked agave and barrel notes coming through. Fairly long finish with some heat. Overall not really complex but a fantastic value and will definitely drink again.”

Matt G. rated 1946d ago

Arette Artesenal Reposado Suave

85 SCORE

“Light golden color. Thin legs that move down fairly quickly. Cooked agave and some sort of baking spices and maybe hay on the nose. Tastes of sweet cooked agave and vanilla with a notable alcohol gum numbness that’s not unwelcome. Medium finish with some more ethanol heat and the only real place I detected any oak. Good sipper from a great distillery!”

Matt G. rated 1957d ago

Tequila G4 Blanco 108

92 SCORE

“Clean and lovely legs and tears. The aroma is a brilliant pepper, cooked agave, and minerals which carry through to the taste with a somewhat oily mouthfeel that is nearly perfect in texture for me. Medium/long finish that ends with some black pepper and and nice heat. I tasted this one blind and was not at all surprised when it was revealed. Currently my #1 out of 1579 and, with the G4 repo being my going favorite regularly available in that expression, that's saying something for me!”

Matt G. rated 1957d ago

Terralta Tequila Blanco 110

89 SCORE

“Beautifully clear, with tears very slow to descend. Agave and ethanol up front on the nose with a vegetal agave and hot pepper on the palate. Long peppery finish with some grass in there somewhere towards the end. This was a blind tasting and another winner from Felipe at 1579!”

Matt G. rated 1957d ago

Cascahuín Plata 48%

87 SCORE

“Nice even tears and legs. Cooked agave on the nose with an interesting lactic quality there. The taste is agave dominant with a hint of cinnamon and pepper. Medium peppery cinnamon finish with a nice touch of alcohol heat. I tasted this one blind and it was a real treat!”

Matt G. rated 1968d ago

Cascahuín Tahona Blanco

91 SCORE

“Aroma: Beautiful raw and cooked agave. Some sweet floral notes as well. Taste: Nice mouthfeel, more agave, white pepper, some minerals, eucalyptus. Finish: medium with nice heat and that herbal eucalyptus thing hanging around. This is a really good one and well worth the bump in price over the other blancos from this wonderful distillery!”

Matt G. rated 1981d ago

Fortaleza Reposado - Winter Blend 2020

91 SCORE

“A light straw color with really nice even legs and tears that take their time on the glass. The aroma is sweet cooked agave, hint of yeast, cinnamon, and a bit of ethanol and brine. The flavor has quite a bit going on and is really good! Nice mouthfeel with cooked agave at the forefront of course. I can definitely taste the ale (yeast & malt) but I also pick up notes from the other barrels, both sweet and wood. Surprisingly long peppery finish with a bit of bitterness that I have to believe comes from the hops. I love it!”

Matt G. rated 1994d ago

Fortaleza Blanco

93 SCORE

“I was very excited about this special bottling and it didn’t disappoint. Lovely in the glass. Some familiar brine on the nose but with a bit sharper ethanol than their previous blancos I’ve had. Not unwelcome at all. Mouthfeel is almost a perfect balance for me. The taste is so good...brine, grass, but with a white pepper and minerality that must be a result of the agaves from Arandas. Long finish leads me to wanting my next sip. Fantastic!”

Matt G. rated 2015d ago

LALO Tequila Blanco

89 SCORE

“Perfectly clear in the glass. Some beads left after the tears have fallen. Nose: pleasant cooked and raw agave reminding me of a bright green, if colors could have an aroma. A bit of citrus zest with some baking spices. Palate: nice light, but viscous mouthfeel with cooked agave the dominant flavor. Some pepper, sweetness, and a clean ethanol burn on a short-medium finish. Impressed and delighted!”

Matt G. rated 2022d ago

Viva Mexico Blanco

87 SCORE

“Aroma is cooked agave, some toasty cinnamon, a bit of black pepper and raw agave (or perhaps that’s citrus). Taste is a bit of black pepper spice up front followed by a nice mellow sweet agave and a hint of cinnamon with an herbal deal alongside. Medium finish and not overly complex. I like and will definitely buy again. Great value!”

Matt G. rated 2115d ago

Suerte Blanco

86 SCORE

“Nice viscosity on the glass. Crystal clear. The aroma is cooked and raw agave, floral, ethanol, not overly complex. Nice mouthfeel with a little burn up front, more raw agave & slight bitterness, then a touch of sweet cooked agave on a medium finish. Again not overly complex but a solid sipper and fantastic value!”