Steve G. rated 864d ago

Pasote Reposado

77 SCORE

“Aroma has a nice blend of cooked agave and an oaky, almost smoky scent. It tastes exactly like it smells. The finish is a bit harsh, I detect a little peatiness. To my palette, the oak/aged flavor doesn’t allow the agave notes to come through as much as I’d prefer. Overall decent for around $50 I’d like to try the blanco”

Steve G. rated 888d ago

Siempre Tequila Plata (1414)

93 SCORE

“Purchased at Whiskey Tango’s in Ozark. Around $43. Great agave aroma. One of the best aromas of any blanco, for me. Taste just like it smells. Agave forward. Minerally. A sweet middle and smooth finish. It’s a solid blanco at a very nice price. ”

Steve G. rated 943d ago

Campo Azul 1940 Blanco

94 SCORE

“Possibly the most agave-forward aroma of any tequila I’ve had to date. Taste is also heavy agave, and extremely smooth. Picked up at Specs in Houston October 2023”

Steve G. rated 969d ago

Codigo 1530 Blanco

81 SCORE

“Gifted by a friend. Thanksgiving 2023. NOM 1616 Heavy agave nose. Just an overall strong blanco smell. Not my favorite blanco but good enough to sip. Get a hint of vanilla about halfway through. Finish is a little bitter. ”

Steve G. rated 999d ago

Tapatio Blanco

70 SCORE

“Kind of heavy alcohol on the nose. Tastes better than it smells. Smooth finish. All blanco. Not my favorite. About $35 at Specs in Houston”

Steve G. rated 999d ago

Yeyo Reposado (2023)

72 SCORE

“$70 Bought at Specs in Houston Very light aroma. Surprisingly lacking. Smooth in the tongue yet not complex. Fruity flavors, banana, tastes a bit tropical Overall I’d drink again but not super impressed. ”

Steve G. rated 1033d ago

El Tesoro de Don Felipe Paradiso

90 SCORE

“Ordered at the bar at Casa Bella in Springfield. September 2023 Small pour as it finished the bottle. Smells amazing. Heavy agave. Maybe a floral aroma. Hits the tongue and has a unique sweetness. Not additive laden sweetness. A pure flavor. Clean and smooth finish Would love to get a bottle of this one. ”

Steve G. rated 1043d ago

Siembra Valles Tequila Reposado

87 SCORE

“Very nice agave forward aroma. When it first hits the tongue you can taste the oak. It never gets any stronger, like you’d expect, but it does linger throughout. It then has a smooth sweetness with strong agave notes, maybe a little citrus. I don’t taste the vanilla like others have. There is a nice pepper bite on the finish. For a reposado, I’d say it might be closer to an anejo with a more aged profile. I was gifted this bottle so I’m not sure of the value. I’ll drink it again and I’m half expecting it to taste a little more smooth after the bottle has been open a bit. ”

Steve G. rated 1105d ago

Don Fulano Blanco

85 SCORE

“Tried it at Kalaveras Mexican Whittier / Los Angeles July 2023 $16/pour Great aroma, agave forward, slight hint of aging, but not oaky or harsh. Tastes just like it smells. Delicious. A solid repo. ”

Steve G. rated 1150d ago

Cascahuín Tahona Blanco

91 SCORE

“Lots of agave when it first hits the tongue. There is a slight sweetness. It’s a tad hotter, at 84 proof, but after the 2nd and 3rd taste it turns into some great depth with strong agave, pepper and citrus flavors. Has some mineral flavor but not smokey at all. Finish is nice and leaves you wanting more. ”

Steve G. rated 1152d ago

ArteNOM Selección de 1579 Blanco

87 SCORE

“Picked up at Hyvee in Columbia, MO April 2023 Around $75-80 Lighter aroma than some, but very good overall nose. Extremely smooth. The bottle I have is a 81.4 proof. The finish is perfect. Very sippable tequila. A fella could drink a lot of this if he wasn’t careful!”

Steve G. rated 1186d ago

Siete Leguas Reposado

94 SCORE

“$55 Reposado The smell is incredible. Sweet agave aroma. First hits the tongue and it has a soft sweetness but very smooth as it turns to agave Maybe a small hint of oak but not overpowering. The finish is about perfect. It lasts but not too strong. Big fan of this one. ”

Steve G. rated 1244d ago

Don Abraham Blanco

80 SCORE

“Had this at Prima’s in Ozark in February 2023. Light aroma. Heavy vanilla flavor. It’s nice but not exceptional. ”

Steve G. rated 1264d ago

Gran Centenario Añejo

82 SCORE

“Had this with Sands in Feb ‘23 Very good tequila especially for the value. Strong agave aroma Not super oaky. Nice finish. Just a little harsh on the finish. Definitely drinkable. ”

Steve G. rated 1264d ago

Don Julio Blanco

80 SCORE

“Had first at Catrina’s Mexican restaurant in Springfield. Very smooth. Not particularly strong aroma. Has a sweetish taste and a very long warm finish. Would definitely get again. ”

Steve G. rated 1291d ago

Cascahuín Reposado

79 SCORE

“Aroma is nice. Lingers a bit then a bit of a rough finish. ”

Steve G. rated 1305d ago

Volans Reposado

100 SCORE

“OMG To days this is my favorite tequila (12/25/22) The aroma is strong agave, oak and sweet. When it hits your tongue there is a sweet taste immediately followed by a plethora of agave, oak, and I don’t know exactly what else. A good spice but not harsh The finish is as good as the start. For 60 - it’s a steal!!!”

Steve G. rated 1308d ago

El Tequileño Añejo Gran Reserva

85 SCORE

“Very smooth smell. Mostly oaky. Tastes warm and smooth with very little bite or burn A bit bourbon-like, but a very solid bourbon. The finish is that of a quality product. 82/bottle is ok. Probably where it should be, but not a $100 bottle. Definitely could sip this regularly After having this a while it is a bit more peaty and oaky than I prefer. ”

Steve G. rated 1308d ago

Tapatio Añejo

89 SCORE

“$54 Alamo City downtown 12/22 Nice agave smell and taste. Seeetness when it hits the tongue. Definitely can taste the oak. It’s very warm and impactful, yet smooth and sippable. Has a tad of a peaty aftertaste but not in a bad way Good anejo for 54 bones It’s a light color for an anejo ”