Jay M. rated 113d ago

Matíari Tequila Reposado

88 SCORE

“Muted aroma compared to the blanco, the roasted agave is present in the background along with some vanilla. Flavour is light, balanced and proportionate, the best quality of this is definitely the finish….it completely evaporates 3/4 palette and makes you reach for your next step.”

Jay M. rated 113d ago

Matíari Tequila Blanco

84 SCORE

“Immediate response is this is sharp and clean. Black pepper, roasted agave, hint of almond. This tequila will easily have mass appeal if it can find a way into consumers hands. I’m a fan.”

Jay M. rated 211d ago

Yéyo Joven Sol: Day of the Dead

84 SCORE

“A very different experience from smell to taste…..this came off neutral to my nose and I couldn’t pick up anything that drew me in. The flavour is exceptional, nice sweetness and roasted agave that pulses in to define the sip. Sweet and unexpectedly dry finish, this is the perfect after dinner sip.”

Jay M. rated 211d ago

Amatiteña Tequila Blanco

82 SCORE

“This is the perfect Mezcal starter kit, smoke & vegetal notes are front and centre. Once you get past the obvious flavours, it is surprisingly gentle with almond & brown sugar. Soft and short ending, which is difficult to execute with this profile. Overall I applaud the effort, this is unique and worth buying a bottle. ”

Jay M. rated 291d ago

Siempre Tequila Rebel Cask Reposado

75 SCORE

“A bit too thin for the barrel to really take the lead, but a nice effort. Boozy back end with a long and enjoyable finish. ”

Jay M. rated 307d ago

Black Sheep Tequila Blanco

83 SCORE

“Smooth, balanced, approachable. This is a nice expression and should be easy to connect with consumers.”

Jay M. rated 323d ago

Dos Primos Tequila Blanco

84 SCORE

“Smells good, tastes great! Old school flavour profile, hot alcohol with layers of roasted agave. Nice spicy finish on the end of my tongue, I graduated to a single ice cube on my second sample and it was perfect. Overall a really good Blanco, I will stock up next time I come across it.”

Jay M. rated 336d ago

Santanera Tahona Tequila Blanco

86 SCORE

“Great aroma, ticks all the boxes that make you wanna jump in. Flavour is a bit tropical with hints of pineapple and grapefruit with a strong background of roasted agave. Excellent finish, it fades a bit prematurely but then comes roaring back and has a nice even mouthfeel. ”

Jay M. rated 359d ago

Lost Lore Reposado Amburana

86 SCORE

“Baking spice all over the place here….smells like Xmas cookies and nutmeg with roasted agave. Flavour is very cinnamon forward, a bit too much if I’m being critical, but gives way to a more traditional roasted agave profile. This is a fun curiosity Tequila, I applaud the step away from the ordinary.”

Jay M. rated 391d ago

Cascahuín Destino

88 SCORE

“Wow, another home run for Cascahuin! Roasted agave all the way from first sniff to last tingle on the tongue. It’s a bit boozy but that fades quickly and it has an elite finish that leaves all the warm and fuzzy. The only downside to this is the price, $200+ for a bottle of blanco is getting a bit absurd, I wish this was more approachable. ”

Jay M. rated 407d ago

Tres Agaves Añejo (Organic)

80 SCORE

“This is a good Tequila, not great but a solid effort with no nonsense or additives I can pick up. The nose is very unique, I get the smell of white glue that reminds me of grade school. This gets better as it progresses, the taste is solid oak with roasted agave and the finish knows when to leave.”

Jay M. rated 467d ago

Siempre Exclusivo Edición Especial Vivo

76 SCORE

“Barnyard and blue cheese! Really unique nose and pallet, I feel like this would shine with a food pairing. Well balanced flavour to alcohol.”

Jay M. rated 581d ago

Olmeca Altos Añejo

80 SCORE

“No frills, old school tasting Añejo. I wish more producers adopted this style, it’s so nice to see in a large commercial brand. Great for sipping and making cocktails, it’s really well done.”

Jay M. rated 594d ago

Tequila Primo 1861 Blanco (NOM 1579)

86 SCORE

“Agave forward, balanced sweetness, nice finish, no reason not to drink this everyday.”

Jay M. rated 594d ago

Montagave Blanco Las Rocas

97 SCORE

“This is damn near perfect. I’ve got nothing else to add that would be helpful.”

Jay M. rated 594d ago

Lost Lore Tequila Añejo

84 SCORE

“I’m so confused, this was amazing blanco, mediocre Reposado and here I am loving the Añejo! I am just a silly gringo who drinks too much but maybe this tequila needs that extra time in oak to get a meaningful contribution. This is a great Añejo for true tequila drinkers, it still tells the story of the agave with just a whisper of the oak.”

Jay M. rated 594d ago

Lost Lore Reposado Rested Series - Stout

74 SCORE

“Such a unique nose on this, you can really connect with that beer cask. My tasting notes are consistent with the base Reposado, it’s not really my jam after trying their exceptional Blanco. I applaud the innovation with cask use, we need more brands taking chances and broadening our understanding of what Tequila can be. This is 100% work trying.”

Jay M. rated 594d ago

Lost Lore Tequila Reposado

71 SCORE

“Something almond/cherry going on here that I don’t love. Still roasted agave to be found on the nose, but I’m not getting it anywhere on my tongue. I had huge hopes after trying the blanco, this just doesn’t have the same charm.”

Jay M. rated 594d ago

Lost Lore Blanco High Proof

94 SCORE

“I don’t love the nose on this, it’s a bit too medicinal to do the Tequila justice. With that out of the way, this is fucking amazing, it’s almost impossible to find balance at 55% ABV but somehow they have done it. This is a must-have for home bars or anyone who wants to make a high end cocktails. This is my favorite still strength to date.”

Jay M. rated 594d ago

Lost Lore Tequila Blanco

93 SCORE

“Amazing value for a top quality Blanco. Roasted agave all the way through to the finish, it has an abrupt dry finish that I love. This is a gem.”

Jay M. rated 603d ago

Cazcabel Añejo

80 SCORE

“Nice effort here, soft and balanced on the nose right through the aftertaste. Subtle vanilla and alcohol hits just right. Nice sipper.”

Jay M. rated 603d ago

Cazcabel Blanco

69 SCORE

“Soft and vanilla on the front end, gives way to some aggressive alcohol on the back end. This has a structure that lends itself well to cocktails and mixed drinks, I’d love to try a margarita with it!”

Jay M. rated 603d ago

Cazcabel Reposado

66 SCORE

“A bit neutral on the nose and front palette, all the personality comes out on the back end, albeit with a healthy dose of alcohol. I’m not finding anything out of the ordinary good or bad, it’s a solid Tequila.”

Jay M. rated 616d ago

Elevación1250 Tequila Blanco

81 SCORE

“Great nose has me leaning into the glass, I don’t detect anything that doesn’t belong. Lots of almond and lime rind, the alcohol is quite overwhelming at mid palate but dissipates fast enough. Overall a good Tequila, the structure makes me think this will be a great option for cocktails.”