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Cazadores Blanco Tequila
Distiller Score 83
This blanco tequila offers rich and oily aromas of fresh agave, bright lemon zest, and herbaceous aromatics of rosemary, thyme, and sage. On the palate there are intense black pepper notes and mild hints of salinity followed by bright citrus flavors of sweet pink grapefruit and lemon pith. This finishes with a hint of fresh cut grass and watermelon rind. Overall, a very elegant unaged tequila that despite the big peppery notes finishes with incredible finesse. Great for sipping as a lead into a great meal, or also a solid base for any tequila cocktail.
Reviewed by Ryan Conklin
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Lunazul Primero Cristalino Tequila
Distiller Score 79
Lime zest and roasted agave lead on the nose and are followed by freshly mowed grass and dandelions. The palate has a somewhat thin and watery mouthfeel, while showcasing notes of burnt caramel, potpourri, oak, and lemon. The short finish has a bit of fire and bitterness to it, with rooibos tea and white pepper.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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Tequila Cabrito Blanco
Distiller Score 84
An intriguing aroma of dry asphalt and decomposed granite, cotton candy and burlap, reminiscent of the high desert. Starts sweet and warm but decidedly not laid back on the tongue. Mint and eucalyptus join in with a little soft tropical fruit, then that decomposed granite, burlap and a hurried heat. The finish is hot and dry, and still true to the nose. Could stand up to a frozen margarita and most tropical cocktails.
Reviewed by Kelley Slagle
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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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Cazadores Reposado Tequila
Distiller Score 80
Straight from the bottle aromas of agave are the first things that you smell trailed by a slight dusty and earthy brininess. Subtle notes of baked Bartlett pear, warm cinnamon, vanilla and a delicate oak follow with a lingering dull white pepper finish. Upon first sip, pepper and sweet oaky barrel flavors are notable with a nuanced vanilla extract taste. Baking spice, salted caramel, and delicate citrus follow. In the end, the flavor comes back full circle to finish both sweet and spicy with a lingering black pepper note. Great spice and fruit flavors; smooth enough to sip while rich and complex enough for a great stirred after-dinner cocktail.
Reviewed by Ryan Conklin
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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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Dos Manos Blanco Tequila
Distiller Score 79
The aroma shows a vegetal characteristic often found in Lowland tequilas with fresh Napa cabbage, lemon, orange and celery displayed prominently. Moderately sweet with a blast of pepper on the mid-palate accompanied by black pepper, roasted cabbage and roasted apple. These flavors are short-lived and the finish is slightly astringent from the alcohol; all-in-all, however, a pleasant addition to its price category.
Reviewed by Omari Wheat
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Lunazul Blanco Tequila
Distiller Score 84
This zippy, light and citrusy tequila goes down smooth. Fresh agave flavors mix with vanilla sugar, orange, grapefruit and lime, ending on a grassy and somewhat smoky note. Easy enough to sip neat, but it's also at a splendid price point for cocktails.
Reviewed by Amanda Schuster
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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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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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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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Espolòn Reposado Tequila
Distiller Score 83
On the nose there’s caramel and light agave, tropical fruit and subtle oak. The palate offers plantains and more tropical fruit, vanilla and cooked agave. The medium, spicy finish fades into agave, caramelized sugar and oak.
Reviewed by Daniel Djang