Each product is blind tested on a 100-point scaling system rated by category. Judges base scores on Aroma, Taste, Body, Finish and Smoothness. We are an independent product rating and review source.
96 POINTS - SUPERIOR
Date Tasted: April 2023
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Tequila Dame Mas is Made in Tequila Jalisco, we made it in a traditional process, using mamposteria oven to cook our Agaves, open air fermentation, twice distilled & twice filtered, Dame Mas is 100% from blue agave.
Extra Añejo, our special reserve is rested 5 years in French Oak Cognac Barrels, in the aroma you'll find deep Oak, fruity, nuts and sweet notes, the taste is delicious Oak, light smoke, hazelnut and vanilla notes with a great aftertaste that will make you say
Dame Mas.
93 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
Date Tasted: April 2023
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Tequila Dame Mas is Made in Tequila Jalisco, we made it in a traditional process, using mamposteria oven to cook our Agaves, open air fermentation, twice distilled & twice filtered, Dame Mas is 100% from blue agave.
Reposado, rested 11 months in French Cognac Oak Barrels the aroma is dry fruits, agave, light Oak and hint of hazelnut perfectly balanced, the taste is delicious agave, light Oak and hint of vanilla at the end.
87 POINTS - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Date Tasted: April 2023
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
El Ateo Tequila Blanco is a unique piece or art, every bottle is handcrafted, the process is full of complexity, the tahona, brick stone ovens and the copper distillers give to El Ateo an upper hand status above others. Fill with agave, herbal, and mineral taste and aroma. It comes from the mind of the 80 year-tequila traditional family, delivers the super taste of this particular tequila.
Made in Arandas with hand picked agave from the altos and Guanajuato regions of their own Villalobos family’s agaveras.
89 POINTS - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Date Tasted: April 2023
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Blend of highland and lowland agave,
twice distilled, unaged and bottled after distillation.
Smooth, crisp and clean with sweet agave followed by fruit and floral tones, slight pepper finish.
NOM 1438 - Distiladora del Valle in
Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.
92 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
Date Tasted: April 2023
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 35%
100% Blue Agave
World’s only Coconut Lime Blanco Tequila.
Infused with all-natural flavorings from the coconut and lime.
Blend of highland and lowland agave, twice distilled, unaged and bottled after distillation.
Extremely smooth with sweet agave, subtle lime up front with a natural coconut finish.
NOM 1438 - Distiladora del Valle in
Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.
90 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
Date Tasted: April 2023
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Aged to perfection for 8 months in charred Tennessee whiskey barrels.
Sipping Reposado Tequila with flavor tones of caramel, vanilla, hints of charred oak, roasted hazelnuts and a subtle whiskey finish.
Blend of highland and lowland agave, twice distilled, bottled after resting for 8 months.
NOM 1438 - Distiladora del Valle in
Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.
79 POINTS - RECOMMENDED
Date Tasted: April 2023
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 35%
100% Blue Agave
An extremely smooth Blanco Tequila infused with natural flavors from the Tarocco Blood Oranges grown in Sicily, Italy.
No artificial flavors or added sugars.
Limited Edition expression releases once per year.
NOM 1438 - Distiladora del Valle in
Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.
90 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
Date Tasted: April 2023
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 38%
Genesis is a premium espadín Mezcal from San Dionisio, Oaxaca. Made from agaves between 8 to 20 years old. It's pairs well with meats and seafood
Its slightly smoky with notes of citrus while being smooth, earthy and balance.
88 POINTS - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Date Tasted: April 2023
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Experience the taste of Mexico's Los Altos de Jalisco region with Cardenas Legacy Reposado Tequila. Crafted with care by expert Master Distillers using 100% blue agave plants aged for 6 years, this delicious spirit boasts a smooth texture and light brown hue with hints of caramel, vanilla, and bourbon. Its unique recipe and local terroir make for a flavor journey steeped in rich history and culture. Sip it slowly or mix it up in your favorite tequila-based cocktail.
90 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
Date Tasted: April 2023
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Snow Tequila Cristalino Reposado to brings out the perfect combination of the flavor of our agaves. There is a light touch of almond that adds body, aroma, smoothness, and an incomparable flavor. It is a smooth delight to the palate.
Snow Tequila is additive free. The flavor notes we add to our tequila are all-natural extracts. We age our Tequila for 6 months in white oak barrels previously used for bourbon, red and white wine. This adds unique notes and flavors in a natural way.
92 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: October 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Created in Tequila, Jalisco Mexico at the request of true tequila connoisseurs using an ancient and painstaking production process and the finest ingredients. Distilled two times and is exceptionally smooth with soft agave taste, perfect for sipping.
Tasting Notes:
Fruity, floral, slightly herbaceous, cooked agave, hint of minerality.
Smooth, peppery, sweet, tropical fruits. Medium length finish.
89 POINTS - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
SILVER MEDAL
Date Tasted: October 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Distilled two times and aged for 8 months in White Oak Bourbon Barrels, this tequila is exceptionally smooth with soft agave taste, perfect for sipping.
Tasting Notes:
Very slight herbaceousness, clean, grassy, buttery, some cooked agave, slight apple notes, citrus, very light tropical notes, vanilla
Smooth, viscous, anise, wood spice, especially cinnamon, hint of coconut, some clove. Slight tropical notes pronounced pepperiness. Medium + finish.
94 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: October 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Distilled two times and aged for 16 months in White Oak Bourbon Barrels, this tequila is exceptionally smooth with soft agave taste, perfect for sipping.
Tasting Notes:
Fruitier, slight anise, hint of wood, cooked agave, dried flowers/potpourri Smooth, peppery, apple, hint of vanilla, lingering sweetness with just a hint of bitterness
91 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: October 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Created by tequila lovers for tequila lovers, carefully crafted in Jalisco, Mexico. Exceptionally smooth, delightfully sweet, and surprisingly complex.
A crisp citrus and silky finish. Osadía Blanco is our refreshing and complex cornerstone. Sippable on the rocks with or without a lime.
Aroma: Floral | Clean
Flavors: White Pepper | Citrus | Fresh and Cooked Agave
90 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: October 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Created by tequila lovers for tequila lovers, carefully crafted in Jalisco, Mexico. Exceptionally smooth, delightfully sweet, and surprisingly complex.
Gold in color and taste, Osadía Reposado is refined and easy to drink. Each bottle is designed for effortless sipping or mixing.
Aroma: Banana Bread | Brulee
Flavors: Orange | Oven-Baked Agave |
Sweet Cinnamon
93 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: October 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Created by tequila lovers for tequila lovers, carefully crafted in Jalisco, Mexico. Exceptionally smooth, delightfully sweet, and surprisingly complex.
At the next level, Osadía develops in age and effort. Añejo is exceptional and persistent, and best served neat celebrating plans or purpose.
Aroma: Apple Pie | Caramel
Flavors: Buttery Toffee | Baking Spice |
Toasted Oak
93 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: April 1, 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Tradicional® Silver is 100% blue agave silver tequila. It is irresistibly refined. When bottled, a special process is used to conserve its flavor and finish at freezing temperatures. This means that it can, and should, be kept chilled in the freezer and served as a crisp, smooth, frozen shot. 40% Alc./Vol. (80 Proof).
89 POINTS - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
SILVER MEDAL
Date Tasted: April 1, 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Tradicional® Reposado is 100% blue agave rested tequila. It has been aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two months, giving it the smooth and subtle complexity that aficionados seek.
Tradicional is the original Cuervo® tequila, and it is still the number one premium tequila in Mexico.* 40% Alc./Vol. (80 Proof).
94 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: April 1, 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Jose Cuervo Tradicional® Añejo is aged in charred American oak and then finished in single malt Irish whiskey barrels for a rich, complex flavor and remarkably smooth finish. 40% Alc./Vol. (80 Proof).
95 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: April 1, 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Set the night in motion with Jose Cuervo® Tradicional® Cristalino. Our newest, premium 100% agave tequila is a Reposado that’s matured in American White Oak with a delicate amount of Reserva De La Familia® Extra Añejo for added complexity. The blend is then filtered for crystal clarity and ultimate smoothness, while delivering the perfect tequila edge to kick off your most electric nights. (40% ABV-80 proof).
93 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: April 1, 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Crystal clear, with a light to medium mouth feel, distinct aromas of fresh cut Bell Pepper, with herbal, vegetable, and floral accents; leading to crisp flavors with lingering white pepper on the finish.
91 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: April 1, 2022
Country: Mexico
Alcohol: 40%
100% Blue Agave
Pale amber hue, medium body, with light vanilla and baking spice on the nose, followed by a silky-smooth caramel flavor with a zesty finish of black pepper and oak.
92 POINTS - EXCEPTIONAL
GOLD MEDAL
Date Tasted: April 1, 2022
Country: USA
Alcohol: 40%
At Basic Vodka, the quality of our vodka comes from a refined simplicity. Made with locally sourced corn from the Midwest and distilled six times to create an impeccable, American-made vodka. Our focus is what’s inside the bottle, not the branding around it. No impurities, no additives, no artificial flavors to mask the taste. To us, basic means nothing but the best.
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