Top 10 Tequila

Top 10 Tequila

Whether you’re sipping neat, on the rocks, or mixing up a cocktail, elevate your home bar with these top ten tequila bottles that are sure to impress.

These agave spirits are close relatives, with mezcal as the broader category for any distilled agave spirit, making tequila a specific type of mezcal. In fact, the earliest tequilas were known as Vinos de Mezcal, or “Mezcal Wines!”

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Top 10 Best Tequila By the Flaviar Community

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· 750ml · 40% ABV

About Clase Azul Reposado Tequila

An unbelievably good reposado Tequila. Clase Azul’s authentic reposado Tequila is made from organic agaves, which are grown for over 9 years before slow cooking in traditional ovens. The fermentation is done using the company's secret blend of yeasts, and then comes distillation, followed by triple filtration. It is aged...

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Regular
$176.99
Flaviar black
$168.14 (−5%)
Clase Azul Reposado Tequila Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Pale gold

Nose / Aroma / Smell 
Medium to full body with an aroma of cooked agave nectar, toasted wood, hazelnut, clove, and vanilla.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Agave nectar palate with hints of ripe orange peel, toasted hazelnut, cinnamon, spices, and a little bit of bittersweet chocolate.

Finish 
Short and spicy



· 750ml · 40% ABV

About Don Julio 1942 Illumination New Year 2024 Limited Edition Añejo Tequila

Light Up Your Celebrations with Don Julio 1942 Illumination Añejo Tequila! At just 17, Don Julio Gonzalez began a lifelong passion for Tequila, culminating in his own distillery, 'Primavera', by 1947. Over 40 years, he perfected an exceptional Tequila range that caught Seagrams' attention in the 90s. Diageo then took...

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$194.99
Don Julio 1942 Illumination New Year 2024 Limited Edition Añejo Tequila Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Light Maple

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Herbal notes with a touch of chocolate, caramel, and oak

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Earthy and grassy alongside flavors of toasted wood and vanilla

Finish
Medium length



· 750ml · 40% ABV

About Casamigos Tequila Reposado

Rising star in the Reposado Tequila game. Casamigos — roughly translated as "house of friends" — was founded by Rande Gerber in 2013 in partnership with actor George Clooney. You might remember Rande Gerber as the husband of model Cindy Crawford, but he is also a serial entrepreneur in...

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$48.99
Casamigos Tequila Reposado Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Pale amber. 

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Bright agave, smoke, peanut shells, vanilla. 

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Caramel, brown butter, oak, tobacco, and more agave. 

Finish
Medium length with a puff of smoke on the back palate. 

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Fortaleza Blanco Tequila

Tequila Fortaleza

· 750ml · 40% ABV

About Fortaleza Blanco Tequila

Fortaleza Blanco is one of the best “white” Tequilas you will find at any price, bar none. “Technically,” Fortaleza Tequila launched in 2005. Really, they have been making tequila for five generations and the story of that “technically” comment could fill an entire website. Suffice it to say...

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$131.99
Fortaleza Blanco Tequila Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Silvery clear.   
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Citrus and roasted vegetables. 
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Basil, olive oil, lime zest, and a bit of pepper.
 
Finish 
Complex, butter-cream, a warm bread-oven.

 



· 750ml · 42% ABV

About El Tequileño The Sassenach Select Double Wood Reposado Tequila

A very limited offering that brings together premium Tequila and The Sassenach Whisky. Sam Heughan has burst on the scene due to his starring role as romantic lead "Jamie" in the TV series "Outlander." He has taken his success and lived the dream of founding a new company — the...

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Regular
$105.99
Flaviar black
$100.69 (−5%)
El Tequileño The Sassenach Select Double Wood Reposado Tequila Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Very light yellow

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Slightly sweet and delicate.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Cooked agave, toasty oak, light vanilla, sweet spice, and herbal notes with a hint of caramel.

Finish
Long and complex.


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Patrón Tequila Reposado

Patrón Tequila

· 750ml · 40% ABV

About Patrón Tequila Reposado

Ultra-Premium Tequila Numero Uno. Patrón is one of the most famous Tequila brands in the world. Patrón was created by 7 Leguas Distillery in Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco. Then it was sold to St. Maaren Spirits who eventually built a new distillery just for the brand — the...

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$41.99
Patrón Tequila Reposado Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Very light pale straw

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Scents of caramel, agave, honey and white pepper.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Spicy and sweet at the same time, touches of earthy agave, hints of vanilla and honey caramel sweetness. 

Finish
Nice linger, full of pepper and spice, lingering sweetness of honey and caramel. 
 


7.

· 750ml · 40% ABV

About Casa Dragones Tequila Blanco

How does Tequila get to be so smooth? Casa Dragones is all about passion. Passion for Tequila, passion for the craft and passion for the meticulous attention to detail that ensures the extraordinary sensory experience of the highest caliber. This small-batch producer creates exceptional sipping Tequilas renowned by Spirit...

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$78.99
Casa Dragones Tequila Blanco Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Crystal clear

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Fragrant, fresh, green apple, herbs, grapefruit.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Agave, cloves, pepper, slightly sweet.

Finish
Bright, extra soft, and crisp with notes of almonds.

8.

512 Tequila Blanco

512 Tequila

· 750ml · 40% ABV

About 512 Tequila Blanco

A top-flight Tequila with a perfect flavor profile and texture that is within easy reach of everyone. Scott Willis founded Tequila 512 in 2012 as a side hustle while working as a rep for a learning software company. Inspired by Tito’s Vodka, he traveled back and forth from his home...

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$24.99
512 Tequila Blanco Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Clear

Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma is fully and lively with plenty of herbals, succulent agave, and white pepper notes.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate rises on top of the aroma with notes of fresh-cut grasses, field greens, earthy loam, and more white pepper.

Finish
The finish is long for a Blanco with a nice blooming warmth.



· 750ml · 40% ABV

About Cava de Oro Añejo Tequila

The best sipping Tequila out there. There is a small town in the Valley of Tequila called El Arenal, and in this small town, the Partida family has lived, loved, and made Tequila for more than 6 generations now. The heir of the family is Alberto Partida, and he was...

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Regular
$63.99
Flaviar black
$57.59 (−10%)
Cava de Oro Añejo Tequila Tasting Notes

Appearance/Color
Rusty.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Oak, agave, vanilla, caramel, light nutmeg, dried fruit.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Spice, oak flavors, honey, maple syrup, chocolate, ripe red fruit.

Finish
Very long, soft, and smooth.
 



· 750ml · 40% ABV

About Casamigos Jalapeño Blanco Tequila

Spice Up Your Sip with Casamigos Jalapeño Born from tequila-filled nights among friends, Casamigos, the brainchild of George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Mike Meldman, transcends ordinary spirits. A testament to relentless pursuit and blind tastings, Casamigos stands for unparalleled smoothness without the need for lime or salt. Beyond its flagship...

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$53.99
Casamigos Jalapeño Blanco Tequila Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color

Clear

Nose / Aroma / Smell

Smooth hints of green jalapeños and citrus

Flavor / Taste / Palate

Spicy jalapeño notes balanced with a smooth citrus finish

Finish

Medium