June 2025 - Tequila

June 2025 - Tequila
This month's Spirits feature is Tequila

Tequila Reviews

Tears Of Llorona Small Batch Extra Añejo Tequila
96 points
$259
Vibrant, decadent, and wildly nuanced and still easily identifiable as agave-forward Tequila.
Tequila Ocho Reposado Tequila
95 points
$59
Subtle floral notes come through the spicy agave elements in this remarkable, elegant Reposado.
G4 Blanco Tequila
94 points
$49
Terroir centered blanco with mouthwatering minerally driven balance, notes of white pepper and exotic citrus keep you coming back for more.
G4 Reposado Tequila
94 points
$59
With the complexity and layered flavors of an añejo and the minerally citrusy agave shining brightly through of a blanco, this reposado is the best of both worlds and will elevate any well constructed cocktail.
1800 Guachimonton Anejo Tequila
94 points
$159
A distinctively minty and cooling Añejo Tequila that captivates the mind and palate.
1800 Milenio Extra Anejo Tequila
94 points
$224
A tasty and very well balanced extra añejo that is sure to please.
El Ateo Reposado Tequila
93 points
$56
Warm, satisfying and lightly spicy, this reposado will add a punch to your margarita and light on its feet richness.
1800 Cristalino Tequila Anejo
93 points
$59
The complexity of an Extra Anejo in a crisp, tailored white Armani suit, stylish and grounded in high quality agave.
ArteNOM Selección De 1123 Blanco Histórico Tequila
93 points
$69
Sweet, spicy, and coconut flavors are a highlight here in this delicious Blanco.
Alquimia Reserva De Don Adolfo VI Extra Añejo Tequila
93 points
$150
Rich and inviting with lovely dried citrus that balances the rich flavors that are beautifully balanced for Tequila Old Fashioneds or after dinner sipping.
Alquimia Reserva De Oro XIV Cask Strength Extra Añejo Tequila
93 points
$275
A bold and intense extra añejo sipper.
Agavales Blanco Tequila
92 points
$15
Best Buy
Impeccably balanced, wildly nuanced blanco with generous agave character and refreshing, citrusy minerality - you will want to sip on this while juicing your limes for your Margarita.
92 points $15 Best Buy
Solo Agave Blanco Tequila
92 points
$16
Best Buy
This tequila is herbal forward and presents a lot of black pepper, making it a great choice for lively margaritas.
92 points $16 Best Buy
El Reformador Blanco Tequila
92 points
$29
Warm spicy mole notes and roasted cocoa flavors combine with lemongrass and cracked pepper in an off the beaten path way that will elevate citrus-driven cocktail.
Alto Paso Blanco Tequila
92 points
$36
Warm notes of poblano, corn on the cob and ginger with generous agave notes make it hard to not sip this on its own while preparing your ginger beer, mineral water or grapefruit soda to let this shine in a long drink.
Tanteo Habanero Tequila
92 points
$41
Legitimate habanero flavor all day, would make a fantastic spicy margarita.
1800 Añejo Tequila
92 points
$46
A delicious and satisfying añejo with lovely layers of fruit and spice; try in your favorite whiskey cocktails.
El Ateo Blanco Tequila
92 points
$49
Stony and bright classic Blanco with generous herb and citrus - 100% de Agave Tequila flavored 100% de Agave Blanco Tequila.
Casamigos Añejo Tequila
92 points
$55
This añejo tequila is a chocolate, caramel popcorn treat with a full bodied, buttery finish.
Mi Familia Flores Añejo Tequila
92 points
$74
This lightly spicy anejo has decadent notes of chocolate and bacon that tango with notes of dried mango, spice cake and pipe tobacco.
Tequila Ocho Añejo Tequila
92 points
$74
Pair this tasty Añejo with a creamy dessert for a spicy, nutty delight.
Patron Anejo Cristalino Tequila
92 points
$79
Impeccably balanced and clean with notes of cultured salted butter, extra virgin olive oil, vanilla and fresh biscuits.
Southbound Añejo Tequila
92 points
$96
Anejo for sipping neat or on one big rock to let its layers of maple-caramel-spice show off.
Seis Puertas Reposado Tequila
92 points
$99
On the verge of Anejo smoothness and complexity, this Tequila maintains its agave essence - a must have for a fresh squeezed lime and agave nectar Margarita.
Patron El Alto Reposado Tequila
92 points
$179
Delicious and balanced agave and oak notes elevate this reposado to a fine sipper.
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila
91 points
$20
Best Buy
Elegant minerally notes complimented by a touch of sweetness while still unmistakably retaining its earthy agave character.
91 points $20 Best Buy
Corralejo Silver Tequila
91 points
$29
A silky soft Blanco for sipping shots, and Palomas.
Agavales Reposado Cristalino Tequila
91 points
$39
A supple, vibrantly flavorful cristalino with excellent versatility.
Tequila Ocho Plata Tequila
91 points
$49
Floral and elegant blanco with notes of fresh bright spice and white flowers enhancing lemony-grassy agave flavors all with mouthwatering acidity.
G4 High Proof Blanco Tequila
91 points
$64
A bold, pepper-forward tequila balanced with red and tropical fruits that make this very enjoyable to sip on its own.
Lapis Blanco Tequila
91 points
$69
A very clean, pure, and elegantly styled blanco for sipping or elevated cocktails.
Siempre Rebel Cask Maestro Blend Reposado Tequila
91 points
$84
A robust, flavor-packed reposado with nice depth, length, and warmth.
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Tequila
90 points
$20
Best Buy
A straightforward reposado with sweet agave and oak notes that enhance the drinking experience.
90 points $20 Best Buy
Espero Blanco Tequila
90 points
$26
A rock solid blanco with fruity agave and almond notes that finish with hints of vanilla and white pepper; try in a margarita or as a shot.
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Añejo Tequila
90 points
$32
Anejo Tequila to covert Scotch, Aged Rum and Rye lovers over to Tequila - smoked walnuts, Bourbon vanilla and pralines all day for an international style brown spirit.
Código 1530 Rosa Blanco Tequila
90 points
$64
This displays a delicate balance of agave, spices and a touch of red fruits that would stand out in a sipping application or stirred cocktails.
4 Copas Reposado Tequila
90 points
$69
Toasted nuts, salted caramel and crisp Granny Smith apples flavors will add a delightful richness to a hand shaken agave-lime Margarita.
Agavales Reposado Tequila
89 points
$16
Best Buy
A complex Reposado that pulls the drinker back and forth between earthiness and sweet fruits.
89 points $16 Best Buy
1800 Coconut Flavored Tequila
89 points
$29
A rock solid coconut flavored tequila that will be nice in a pina colada.
Altos Plata Tequila
89 points
$29
This is a full-bodied tequila with spiced citrus notes that turn into dry, dark chocolate and pepper for the finish.
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Cristalino Reposado Tequila
89 points
$34
Elegant and clean with spritzy creamy textures for sipping in fine stemware.
El Viejito Silver Tequila
89 points
$39
White pepper and bright citrus to enjoy on the rocks or in elevated cocktails.
Pantalones Blanco Tequila
89 points
$39
A refreshing, clean tequila with fresh herbal notes, perfect with a slice of citrus and some salt.
Siempre Exclusivo Muerto Blanco Tequila
89 points
$119
This has a dark chocolate and black pepper taste that would pair well with a cafe forward dessert or cocktail.
Purasangre Gran Reserva Extra Añejo Tequila
89 points
$149
Beautifully balanced Extra Anejo is a delightful journey on your palate from apple tart to white pepper, chocolate and Irish Soda bread - enjoy neat in the afternoon or after dinner.
El Tesoro Mundial Collection Basil Hayden Toast Edition Reposado Tequila
89 points
$175
A nice sweet nose dives into a buttery peanut butter cookie note that makes this a fun entry to the reposado category; try this with desserts.
Jose Cuervo Devils Reserve Tequila
88 points
$20
Best Buy
Savory and fruity agave is garnished with green chilies and stone fruits in this go-to peppery tequila that will shine in flavored margaritas.
88 points $20 Best Buy
1800 Reposado Tequila
88 points
$29
Lots of pleasing roasted almond and vanilla notes on the palate make this a pleasant sipper.
1800 Blanco Tequila
88 points
$29
Bright and crisp Blanco full of sun kissed citrus and wet stones balanced with notes of tropical fruit and fresh cut grass.
Altos Reposado Tequila
88 points
$29
This is a savory reposado choice for stirred tequila cocktails.
Tres Generaciones Reposado Tequila
88 points
$44
Caramel and cinnamon spicy Reposado will offer a fresh from the oven sticky bun note to your cocktails or fireside Reposado on the rocks.
Una Vida Reposado Tequila
88 points
$44
Salted caramel notes from citrusy, peppery agave for a Reposado that will be the star of a classic margarita.
The Lost Explorer Blanco Tequila
88 points
$49
A solid mixing blanco, not too aggressive, clean and balanced.
Don Ramon Special Edition Plata Tequila
88 points
$119
Clean and easy to drink; will be nice for cocktails or with soda water.
Painted Donkey Mango Chili Flavored Tequila
87 points
The chili spice note is spot-on, enough to bring excitement to a cocktail and not too much so you keep going back for sip after sip.
Solo Agave Reposado Tequila
87 points
$17
Balancing vanilla and a kiss of spice with orange and milk chocolate notes this reposado would make a sensational Paloma or Tequila Mule.
Don Sergio Blanco Tequila
87 points
$27
Peppery blanco perfect for a fresh lime margarita or with grapefruit soda for a refreshing Paloma.
Corralejo Reposado Tequila
87 points
$39
Flavors are true to the reposado category with hints of Canada via subtle maple and coconut flavors; this will be great in stirred cocktails.
Una Vida Blanco Tequila
87 points
$39
Mineral-driven, smooth, creamy and delicious showing off the agave in an easy to drink way.
Tanteo Blanco Tequila
87 points
$41
This is a very clean Blanco, it would make a good base for classic cocktails.
Matiari Reposado Tequila
87 points
$48
After dinner tequila pour with a balance of spices and dried fruits that would pair marvelously with a cigar.
Mi Familia Flores Plata Tequila
87 points
$49
Vibrant fruit and fresh cut grass on the nose open into a balanced Blanco that has a smooth appeal to sip neat while also elevating well crafted cocktails.
Pantalones Añejo Tequila
87 points
$49
A spice-forward añejo that gives sweet pastry notes blended with young wood.
Don Ramon Platinium Cristalino Añejo Tequila
87 points
$59
A nice creamy and fruity cristalino that will make a nice sipper or dessert companion.
Marcado 28 Reposado Tequila
87 points
$59
A standout in its category with notes of buttery, caramel-coated walnuts.
Siempre Añejo Tequila
87 points
$59
A curious, lighter-styled añejo that drinks like a reposado.
Alquimia Añejo Tequila
87 points
$69
A solid añejo that will cover a lot of bases.
Código 1530 Cristalino Reposado Tequila
87 points
$89
A pleasant, very clean, drier styled cristalino that will mix well.
Don Sergio Reposado Tequila
86 points
$29
This would be good for cocktails with red aperitifs like the Rosita.
El Reformador Reposado Tequila
86 points
$33
A nice, mild Reposado, good for making cocktails or served with a wedge of lime, begging to be paired with some fish tacos.
Southbound Blanco Tequila
86 points
$39
Blanco for Vodka drinkers, well distilled with a smooth even character.
Southbound Reposado Tequila
86 points
$44
A delicate reposado, ideal for an introduction to the style for new drinkers.
El Reformador Añejo Tequila
86 points
$58
A generously rich and confected anejo for Bourbon lovers.
Dia De La Sirena Reposado Tequila
86 points
$89
On the palate, the sweet dessert bread on the front end briskly dries off to focus on baking spices and black tea tannins.
Painted Donkey Grapefruit Flavored Tequila
85 points
Almost a fruit margarita in a glass, add ice and juice of half a lime for immediate Margarita gratification or soda water and a squeeze of lime for a Paloma on the fly.
Pantalones Reposado Tequila
85 points
$44
A sweet and smooth reposado, perfect for a shot amongst friends.
Matiari Blanco Tequila
85 points
$46
This is at tequila with subtle tropical pineapple and peppery notes to stand out in classic tequila cocktails.
Casamigos Cristalino Tequila
85 points
$50
Silky smooth sweet vanilla and cream, caramelized pear and baked apple for sweet, silky sipping on a big rock.
Don Ramon Platinium Reposado Cristalino Tequila
85 points
$56
A gentle easy drinking cristalino.
Código 1530 Reposado Tequila
85 points
$69
Sweet with heavy peppercorn notes, made for pairing with food in mind.
Painted Donkey Cafe Coffee Flavored Tequila
84 points
A pleasant coffee spirit for cocktails or shots.
Painted Donkey Watermelon Flavored Tequila
84 points
Move over flavored vodka, keep this in the freezer for an instant Fiesta.
Bad Bull Spicy Tamarindo Flavored Tequila
84 points
$17
Salty soured fruit and tamarind notes will make this a fun shooter.
Primera Mano Blanco Tequila
84 points
$28
Blanco Tequila for chilled shots, sweet, clean and smooth.
Casamigos Blanco Tequila
84 points
$40
A smooth and off dry Blanco full of cocoa and vanilla flavors lightly assisted with soft citrus, a delicate spirit for cocktails.
Marcado 28 Blanco Tequila
84 points
$49
If you are looking for a shooting tequila to try this flavor profile will do the job and keep you from making a face.
Divertido Blanco Tequila
84 points
$52
A straight forward Tequila for vodka lovers getting into the category with Margaritas.
Don Ramon Platinium Plata Tequila
84 points
$53
Interesting savory and lightly smoky Blanco to contrast with fruit driven cocktails.
Mi Familia Flores Cristalino Reposado Tequila
84 points
$59
A sweet dessert style cristalino to serve in creamy cocktails or with desserts.
Painted Donkey Coconut Flavored Tequila
82 points
A curious coconut flavored tequila for punches.
Don Ramon Special Edition Reposado Tequila
82 points
$129
A caramel forward reposado for the sweet tooth margarita drinker.
Don Ramon Special Edition Añejo Tequila
82 points
$179
Anejo for the dark rum sweet tooth drinker.
Painted Donkey Lime Flavored Tequila
81 points
A lime flavored tequila for shots and such.
Mi Familia Flores Reposado Tequila
81 points
$54
This tequila is meant for chocolate pairings or coffee cocktails with its creamy and citrus applications.
Mi Familia Flores Extra Añejo Tequila
81 points
$99
Generous confection notes of cotton candy and caramels, perfect for a Tequila old fashioned made simply with ice and citrus bitters, just needing a tiny touch of sugar.
Casamigos Reposado Tequila
80 points
$45
Sweet and silky reposado with generous notes of white and milk chocolate and a touch of caramel.
Mi Familia Flores Reserva Suprema Añejo Tequila
80 points
$89
A sweet and candied Anejo for shots.
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