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El Jimador Añejo Tequila
Distiller Score 93
This nose offers classic notes of cooked agave, cinnamon and spice notes to complement rich oak and brown sugar aromas. On the palate, this spirit is rich and lively, with a tongue-coating silkiness usually only found in much more expensive añejo tequilas. Flavors of caramel, vanilla and cherries appear first on the palate, followed by cooked agave, oak, cinnamon and baking spices before a pleasant finish that offers more oak, cherry and just a hint of smoke before disappearing from the tongue. This is a great introduction to añejo tequilas and would make an excellent substitution for whiskey in variations of Manhattans and Old Fashioned cocktails.
Reviewed by Distiller Staff
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Tequila Pueblo Viejo Blanco
Distiller Score 86
The first few sips reveal peppery notes both in the vegetal and spicy sense, going earthy and pleasantly bitter. The mineral-rich back palate finishes with a hint of bittersweet chocolate and lime, without too much of an alcoholic burn. With a decent complexity, it's no wonder it's preferred by so many bars as a quality well blanco for margaritas.
Reviewed by Amanda Schuster
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Tequila Zarpado Blanco
Distiller Score 88
A clean nose of citrus and vanilla greets the palate. Flavors of hot cinnamon candy and jalapeño pepper heat things up slightly, but get fanned out by grapefruit peel and subtle floral and earthy stewed vegetable notes. The finish has a slight bitterness and more of that heat, but also manages to be pleasant and crisp.
Reviewed by Amanda Schuster
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Tequila Orgullo Pueblo Viejo Reposado
Distiller Score 85
Moderated agave and some suppressed heat dominate the nose. More agave, green peppercorn and a slight woodiness appear in the tasting, along with some vanilla and a whisper of spice. The impression is of a clean but not complex spirit neither stripped of character nor greatly improved by oak aging. It does, however, work beautifully with strong, dry cheeses.
Reviewed by Ron Bechtol
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Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila
Distiller Score 87
Sweet and fruity on the nose with cooked agave, citrus, vanilla and oak. The rounded, smooth palate offers more agave, as well as allspice, nutmeg, crème brûlée and oak. The long finish features caramel, agave, orange peel and a whisper of smoke.
Reviewed by Daniel Djang
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Tequila Pueblo Viejo Blanco 104
Distiller Score 89
Pueblo Viejo's blanco tequila is deservedly popular among bartenders for its high quality and affordable price. Their 104-proof blanco may be even better. It's boldly flavorful, packed with notes of fruity agave, a very pleasant minerality, and a long finish. It's remarkably sippable despite its high proof and has the strength to stand up in cocktails. Quite simply, it's one of the best tequilas for the price on the market today.
Reviewed by Jacob Grier
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Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila
Distiller Score 86
The unaged plata has a nice kick of roasted agave on the sweet nose, along with citrus, pepper and brine. The soft palate offers lime, agave and spice with grassy notes. The long finish lingers with more agave, fruit and pepper. Competitively priced and well suited for mixing in cocktails.
Reviewed by Daniel Djang
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El Jimador Reposado Tequila
Distiller Score 92
Notes of cooked agave, light oak and vanilla are joined by a slight hint of baked cherry pie on the nose. On the palate, this medium-bodied tequila coats the tongue with pleasant vanilla and caramel flavors complemented by more fruit notes, especially cherry and strawberry. Light oak and cinnamon notes and a touch of earthiness add to the complex flavor profile. It presents a medium length finish, with alcohol, white pepper and agave appearing initially before a quick hint of agave nectar and cherry finish things off.
Reviewed by Distiller Staff
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El Jimador Blanco Tequila
Distiller Score 86
The bouquet has a slight alcohol burn, with aromas of grapefruit, white pepper and agave discernible. On the palate, grapefruit and lemon temper the sweetness of agave, while a subtle spice note rounds out the flavor profile. The finish is quick and smooth, with a mild alcohol burn, followed by more citrus fruit and white pepper.
Reviewed by Distiller Staff