Kellen W. rated 1d ago

Espolon Añejo

85 SCORE

“Aroma: sweet on the nose. Honey, oak, caramel, pepper, agave Taste: much more peppery on the taste: Pepper, honey, caramel, oak, cinnamon Very simple profile, not complex. Bargain Añejo ”

Kellen W. rated 4d ago

Pueblo Viejo Blanco

68 SCORE

“The available production information leaves me with more questions than answers. I’m not claiming this includes diffuser-made Tequila, but from the diffuser-made products I’ve had, I do find very similar notes. Nose: There is some remaining cooked agave, but it struggles against sharp medicinal and bitter herbal notes, with a faint touch of vanilla underneath. Taste: Green or raw agave comes through more prominently than cooked agave. The profile is harsh, with acetone, bitter citrus, herbs, black pepper, and an unusual warmed-plastic character. Finish: Acidic and sharp, with lingering anise and pepper.”

Kellen W. rated 8d ago

Socorro Tequila Blanco 110 Singular

91 SCORE

“Nose: Agave, fresh hay, pepper, grapefruit, cinnamon Taste: agave, grapefruit, herbs, minerals, fresh hay, black pepper, cinnamon Theres a lot going on in this 110 still strength! A ton of flavor notes to try and unpack. Extremely high value at under $50”

Kellen W. rated 24d ago

Arette Reposado

85 SCORE

“Great value repo. Major value points for this one. Very basic profile, not a ton of barrel influence but there is enough. Agave still present, plus some light oak and caramel notes.”

Kellen W. rated 24d ago

Arette Gran Clase Extra Añejo

87 SCORE

“This Gran Clase is 65 months aged (almost 5-1/2 years) in Woodford Reserve barrels Lots of barrel notes on this XA. Aroma: oak, fruits, toffee, spices Taste: caramel, oak, nuts, toffee, dried fruit, baking spices. Cool that the XA is expression is all single barrel. Every bottle/batch is unique. A little spendy in the range of XAs. Delicious nonetheless.”

Kellen W. rated 29d ago

Montagave Blanco 'Héritage'

88 SCORE

“Taste: sweet cooked agave, dried fruits, wet stone minerality, light oak Finishes with dried fruits, minerals, and spices”

Kellen W. rated 33d ago

Conejo Salvaje Blanco

80 SCORE

“Nose: Cooked agave, olive brine, green pepper, faint nutmeg Taste: Closely follows the nose, cooked agave, olive brine, green pepper and some light floral notes Finish: a little bitter, green notes of olive and pepper, with some light floralness continue I don’t know that I’d be very quick to recommend this one over other options that you can find at a lower price point. ”

Kellen W. rated 35d ago

Nosotros Tequila Reposado

86 SCORE

“Nose: Oak, musk, caramel, agave, pepper Taste: oak, sweet caramel, pepper, cinnamon, agave, and spices A $50 Repo is not bad at all”

Kellen W. rated 35d ago

Nosotros Tequila Blanco

85 SCORE

“Nose: sweet agave forward, pepper, herbs, citrus, cinnamon Taste: sweet cooked agave dominant, herbs, pepper, light touch of cinnamon on the finish Relatively simple profile. For around $45 not a bad value here.”

Kellen W. rated 44d ago

Fortaleza Blanco

94 SCORE

“Sweet cooked agave, mineral, olive, herbs”

Kellen W. rated 63d ago

House of Rare Blanco

84 SCORE

“Aroma: anise, agave, pepper, mint, peppery herbal note. Taste: cooked agave, sharp cracked pepper, mint, minerality, slight olive brine Value is low. It’s a great tasting Tequila, very approachable, but it’s hard to justify an 80 proof blanco at this price.”

Kellen W. rated 108d ago

Partida Roble Fino Tequila Añejo

90 SCORE

“Nose: Butterscotch, oak, vanilla, baking spices, dried fruit, light toffee, with a bit of faint agave still coming through. Taste: Honey, oak, cherry, baking spices reminiscent of clove and nutmeg, hazelnut, and subtle herbal notes. Finish: A long-lasting finish of chocolate, dried fruit, nuts, and lingering baking spice.”

Kellen W. rated 128d ago

El Ultimo Agave Blanco

84 SCORE

“Taste: sweet agave, mint, light citrus, clove, black pepper kick Awesome value, seems to be great price. ”

Kellen W. rated 139d ago

Tesoro Azul Reposado

84 SCORE

“Taste: oak, agave, caramel, and finishes with a little pepper and spice on the tongue”

Kellen W. rated 148d ago

Lost Lore Tahona Blanco

85 SCORE

“Went back to back with the valley expression and so I think that skewed my rating with how much I love the valley expression. This has strong anise notes that personally aren’t for me. Putting that aside though, great mouthfeel, easy to sip, another great one from Lost Lore. Taste: cooked agave, anise, slight olive brine, and fruit in the finish.”

Kellen W. rated 148d ago

Lost Lore Valley Blanco

89 SCORE

“Amazing release from Lost Lore. Great ABV and taste profile. Lots of agave, green pepper, and minerality”

Kellen W. rated 156d ago

Volcan de Mi Tierra Reposado

83 SCORE

“Caramel, oak, cinnamon, bitter floralness, vanilla, and black pepper Comes across with a heavy barrel influence for a repo.”

Kellen W. rated 159d ago

Tequila Mi Casa Blanco (2011)

85 SCORE

“Aroma: cooked agave, lactic fruit, dried fruit, grass, mineral Taste: cooked agave, metallic and mineral, fruit, grass Finish: dried fruit, peppercorn ”

Kellen W. rated 165d ago

Volcan de Mi Tierra Blanco Tahona

85 SCORE

“A sweeter, softer version of their regular blanco. Aroma: agave, cracked black pepper, minerals, herbs, slight anise Taste: cooked agave, herbs, black pepper, wet stone minerality Finish: pepper, minerality, slight anise The price point is unfortunately a value killer.”

Kellen W. rated 165d ago

Volcan de Mi Tierra Blanco

80 SCORE

“Aroma: Right off the bat I relate the smell to a funky rice cracker. Funky agave, anise, black pepper, olive brine, slight earth and fruit Taste: sweeter but similar taste. Cooked agave, anise, minerals, black pepper, cinnamon. Not bad for sub $40, but there’s a flavor there that really bugs me. Unfortunately not a bottle I’d sit down and sip.”

Kellen W. rated 165d ago

Viva Mexico Madera Blanco

90 SCORE

“Phenomenal Taste: agave, pine wood, fruit, minerals Finish: finishes with a sweet lactic fruity note, slight anise, and a cinnamon bite ”

Kellen W. rated 189d ago

Ensueño Single Barrel Reposado (Caribbean Rum Cask)

89 SCORE

“Aroma: agave, honey, caramel, oak, cinnamon Taste: cooked agave, oak and honey, herbs, cinnamon ”

Kellen W. rated 201d ago

Patrón Reposado

78 SCORE

“Nose: agave, oak, faint butterscotch Taste: a little bland overall, the agave comes through with the oak and sweet caramel notes, but there’s a bitterness and an ethanol bite to it. Finish: lingering caramel sweetness and tingling ethanol, and bitter aftertaste. For $50, there are other Reposados I’d spend my money on. Not great value.”