Ben R. rated 21h ago

Cazcanes No. 7 Añejo

86 SCORE

“a good but overpriced Anejo. agave, caramel apple, mint, minerals. ”

Ben R. rated 2d ago

Cazcanes No. 10 Still Strength Blanco

88 SCORE

“the #9 is good. the #10 is better. thicker, more luxurious mouthfeel and more highly concentrated agave flavor. also notes of pepper, citrus, earth, minerals, some salinity. I like this a lot. price drags the score down a hair”

Ben R. rated 2d ago

Cazcanes No. 9 Blanco

87 SCORE

“this is very good loses points on value. agave, vegetal, citrus, metallic, minerals. nice heat. good long finish. ”

Ben R. rated 18d ago

Valor Tequila Añejo

88 SCORE

“love the malo lactic nose and wish the funk carried a bit more onto the palate. still, this is a really good, authentic anejo. plenty of cooked agave present throughout the entire experience. enjoying this a lot. ”

Ben R. rated 19d ago

Cazcanes No. 7 Extra Añejo

85 SCORE

“totally solid all around. oak, butterscotch, agave. very easy drinking. lacks some character to be a standout but it's quite good. probably not something I'd purchase (there are other bottles is prefer at the high price point) but I'd definitely drink your bottle if you're offering!”

Ben R. rated 24d ago

Siembra Valles Ancestral Blanco

93 SCORE

“it doesn't get much better than this, folks. layered and complex from nose to finish. this is a creamy, viscous Blanco with incredible depth. rich cooked agave, brine, citrus, minerals, topsoil, peppermint, grass, tropical fruit, light smoke. the smoky note is not nearly as prominent as I suspected it might be based on other reviews and it rounds out the palate beautifully. a very top tier Blanco for me. one of the best. ”

Ben R. rated 27d ago

Tequila Xoloitzcuintle Reposado

86 SCORE

“solid repo. nose of agave, wood, butter, honey and ethanol. the higher abv could be used more effectively as there is some bitterness and astringency on the palate but still enjoyable. the finish is the highlight. rich agave, cinnamon and honey cling to the tongue and throat. viscous mouthfeel. nice. ”

Ben R. rated 32d ago

Cazcanes No. 7 Reposado

85 SCORE

“very good but not extraordinary repo. price works against it. agave, minerals, cinnamon, apple, milk chocolate. gies down easy a little too easy. lacks a little structure. tastes good though ”

Ben R. rated 35d ago

Tequila Cambio Reposado

88 SCORE

“excellent standard release 80 proof repo. notes of caramel and fruit. easy to drink and quite tasty!”

Ben R. rated 36d ago

Terralta Tequila Extra Añejo 5 year

91 SCORE

“bigtime butterscotch aroma and flavor but with loads of agave to back it up. silky, luxurious mouthfeel. a light elegant xa. delicious. ”

Ben R. rated 39d ago

Terralta Tequila Blanco

87 SCORE

“earthy with high minerality. nice Blanco from 1579 at an excellent price. ”

Ben R. rated 39d ago

Ocho Tequila Plata

87 SCORE

“agave, lime, earth, mint on the nose. palate confirms all. easy drinking and delicious. ocho rarely disappoints. ”

Ben R. rated 42d ago

Yéyo Reposado Agave Vice 89

87 SCORE

“I like this but not quite as much as I live everything else I have tasted from Yeyo..clearly well made but it's a bit overly oaked for my taste, especially for a repo. drinks more like an anejo to me. agave, caramel, honey, molasses are the other notes that stand out. the finish lingers and is the highlight,. despite the palate lacking just a hair. still, this expression is solid and Yeyo remains one of my absolute favorite brands. ”

Ben R. rated 44d ago

Chamucos Diablo Blanco

89 SCORE

“loving the Chamucos funk and if the expression wasn't so beautifully balanced, I might wish the funk were a little more pronounced. cooked agave with a natural vanilla sweetness, minerals. nice salinity. excellent.”

Ben R. rated 45d ago

Chamucos Reposado

88 SCORE

“big fan of this brand. delicious repo. nice fink on the nose that doesn't carry too much onto palate. honey dipped apple flavor. milk chocolate note too. finish dissipates quickly ”

Ben R. rated 47d ago

Tequila Alquimia Extra Añejo XIV

90 SCORE

“this is fantastic! nose is oak, dark cherry, caramel, molasses and gives me all the bourbon notes. I had very little confidence the palate would feature much agave given the extreme age and all of the barrel influence on the nose but I couldn't have been more wrong. the high ABV punches you in the face with a blast of agave as the thick viscous liquid coats your tongue. nice minerality. and then the barrel notes round out the finish. more oak, tobacco, caramel, cherry, barrel spice. very impressive aging here. top notch xa. ”

Ben R. rated 51d ago

Don Valente Directo del Alambique Blanco

88 SCORE

“notes of raw agave, malolactic, mustiness, cement, hay, dirt, earth, alcohol. this is nice. decent heat that adds to the complexity. slight and pleasant bitterness. touch of agave sweetness. ”

Ben R. rated 53d ago

Los Abuelos Reposado

89 SCORE

“agave, cinnamon, toasted almond, citrus, light oak. some green grassy notes. light, easy drinking repo. very well balanced. delightful. ”

Ben R. rated 54d ago

El Viejito Plata 50

88 SCORE

“earthy and mildly funky. vegetal. minerals. unique profile that I like. no ethanol on the nose but a good bite on the palate that prolongs the finish. good tequila. ”

Ben R. rated 56d ago

House of Rare Founder's Cut Blanco

66 SCORE

“as I approached this sample, the price point had already put a bad taste in my mouth. little did I know the tequila literally would too. Beyond underwhelming. the nose, while disappointing, ended up being the only tolerable part of the experience. agave, black pepper, ethanol, some brine. slightly muted with a faint aroma of burnt toast. the burnt quality takes over on the palate. there is a buttery quality with decent viscosity but the flavor reminds me of Novocaine you taste when getting a cavity filled. wildly bitter and I can't imagine it is the intended flavor profile. ”

Ben R. rated 57d ago

Valor High Proof Blanco

86 SCORE

“pepper-heavy profile. agave, minerals, light citrus. enjoyable and well made but not a standout for me, as is hoped. subtle nose. palate is solid. prickly hot finish. ”

Ben R. rated 57d ago

Zumbador Blanco High Proof

91 SCORE

“gorgeous! loads of agave, citrus and melon. some anise, grass, light Earth. fantastic nose. delicious taste. the first I've ever ranked a perfect 10 for value and I'd give it an 11 if I could. ”

Ben R. rated 58d ago

El Tesoro de Don Felipe Paradiso

85 SCORE

“price hurts. this isn't quite the masterpiece i remember it being when I first tasted it a decade ago. somewhat light and almost watery. would be served well by a bump in abv. went down easy, that's for sure but somewhat lacking in flavor/intensity/body. agave, oak, sweet cognac notes. inoffensive but almost ...boring? ”

Ben R. rated 58d ago

Carrera Tequila Añejo

85 SCORE

“heavy oak and caramel but the agave still present. simple and enjoyable. not a contemplative pour but tasty enough. ”