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El Tesoro Blanco Tequila
Distiller Score 92
The aroma is as if you buried your nose in a green smoothie filled with fresh-cut cabbage, romaine lettuce, kiwi, pear, aloe vera while preparing a beurre noisette (brown butter). These aromas follow on the palate where you’ll also find ripe heirloom carrots, Kaffir limes and roasted pear. This is a classic, flavorful tequila--one that is far from the vodka-like tequilas that are on the market.
Reviewed by Omari Wheat
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Gran Centenario Plata Tequila
Distiller Score 95
For a young tequila this has the weight and depth of something more mature. It's very fruity, with flavors of yellow peach, mangos, grapefruit peel and yellow bell peppers tinged with vanilla. It also has a pleasant spicy kick of black pepper, nutmeg and a faint whiff of smoke. This is a truly elegant sipping tequila.
Reviewed by Amanda Schuster
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Código 1530 Blanco Tequila
Distiller Score 92
A robust blanco that exercises a charming patience in the expression of its flavors. Sparked by the baker's yeast, the nose is layered with wafts of cactus flower, lemon peel, lavender, and earl grey tea. A lush and centered palate opens with fresh green pepper and guava, then tempered by peppery flashes along the edges and in the finish. Great sipping tequila with lots of character.
Reviewed by Colin Howard
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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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4 Copas Tequila Blanco
Distiller Score 98
A massively aromatic tequila: sun-baked earth, dried herbs, grilled nectarines, olive brine, crisp citrus. On the palate the touch is delicate but full-bodied, with notes of almond flower, white pepper and cinnamon joining in. Tangy, lip-smacking and generous - a nearly perfect expression of agave.
Reviewed by Jack Robertiello
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Corazón Blanco Tequila
Distiller Score 90
Very fruity aroma of ripe pears and sweet apples are found. Light in body with a creamy mouthfeel, there are distinct notes of white pepper. Good for sipping but perfect for a Paloma, or try dropping a shot over ice with your favorite radler of shandy.
Reviewed by Brock Schulte
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Avión Silver Tequila
Distiller Score 87
Perhaps a bit more complex than earlier bottling, this tequila shows an expressive nose of baked pepper, cream soda, lemon peel, crushed mint, and a touch of milk chocolate. The palate continues with a gentle herbaceous tones complimented by a touch of habanero spice and salt crystal flavors that are well balanced if not overwhelming pronounced. The finish still strikes clean and brisk making this a versatile blanco with enough body and finesse to enjoy on its own. (Note: Review from Batch 883A, Bottle 2783)
Reviewed by John Rankin
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Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila
Distiller Score 93
The aroma is intensely full of sweet agave and earthy notes, maybe even smoky. The palate is rich, but not oily and the rustic, earthy tones continue on the palate. There's a bit of pepper and some sweetness, but not overtly so. A blanco tequila with substance.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Gran Centenario Reposado Tequila
Distiller Score 92
The contact with the charred oak manifests in a spicy, peppery style of reposado with a delightfully smoky kick. Chili peppers and cinnamon spice fan out a bit on the palate to reveal vegetal and tropical fruity notes. Very pleasant to sip.
Reviewed by Amanda Schuster
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Tequila El Mayor Añejo
Distiller Score 84
Additional oak aging pays off in a nose of caramel and vanilla, with the sweet characteristics displayed in the additional notes of fruit compote and roasted agave. Though lighter than many of its añejo contemporaries--and better at retaining its essential agave-ness than most, there's more body and oiliness here than in El Mayor's younger product lines, and the finish retains some fruit while suppressing spice and heat.
Reviewed by Ron Bechtol
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Herradura Silver Tequila
Distiller Score 84
This is something unusual, a "white" tequila with distinct wood-derived notes, not aged for long enough to be a reposado. The brief aging complements the agave character nicely; rather than smoothing off some of the rough edges, the barrel spice actually accentuates the raw, vegetal character of this tequila, contributing notes of black pepper, coriander, and sandalwood. Great in citrus-based drinks where you want a little more complexity, but a reposado would be out of place.
Reviewed by Duncan McRoberts
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Tequila Tapatio Blanco
Distiller Score 90
Lots of character here, with raw, juicy agave notes overlaying a base of licorice, black pepper, and tar. Lively and pungent, it's surprisingly light-textured and has a clean, mineral finish. While it's quite sippable, it's clear they were going for maximum complexity and flavor impact rather than refinement or palate-coating richness.
Reviewed by Duncan McRoberts