Not to be confused with the actual Camarena family. I've heard the Camarena family sold their name rights to the brand who produced this underwhelming tequila. About 15 years or so ago, when I knew a lot less about Tequila, I used to use this tequila to make Bloody Maria's and Margaritas. I recently revisited this tequila and got a very thin mouthful and a chemical taste and artificial taste that brings "vanilla windex" to mind. For the right person, who is just trying to catch a buzz, this could be an acceptable mixer. For the person trying to sip, this is absolutely undrinkable.

alcohol, caramel and vanilla. artificial

NOM 1456 | Aromas of melon, vanilla and cake batter. Same spicy finish as blanco. Thin and hot tasting

NOM 1456 | Not good, not bad, just exists. I don’t get any distinguishable agave on the nose or tongue so what’s the point?! Weak finish.

NOM 1456 | Mexican release. Label says NOM# 1456. However, more likely from #1596. Nose: First impression is a medicinal note, or bandaids. It improves some with a little time, bringing forth vanilla, mild baking spices and some earthiness. Flavor: Little to zero agave. Funky sweet/ bitter note that I found in the blanco. These bottles say NOM 1456, but taste suspiciously like they are from NOM 1596, home to a diffuser. Finishes with generally off putting flavors, and saccharine.

NOM 1456 | Straight progression from the blanco but softens the more aggressive elements of that expression. Agave and barrel spice with notes of oak and some alcohol.

NOM 1456 | Agave, pepper and a hint of vanilla. This one has a bit of a bite with a modest finish. The low price makes it tempting for mixer.

NOM 1456 | Very nice as a mixer, good value.

NOM 1456 | Aroma: Caramel, antiseptic, and slight smoke. Flavor: smooth and mellow. Finish: initially smooth, then slight astringent on the low sides of the tongue, a nice tingle in the front of the mouth and upper rear/mid sides of the tongue, a small burn low in the throat. Priced low. Put it in your margaritas.

This was a tasting of a few shots at one of our city’s big Mexican restaurants. It was an upgrade promo w table tents, tshirts, dancing girls, et al ya know .lol, jk . It was good, ok, line so many other tequilas . Smooth with oak & vanilla . “Better than Cuervo “ as they say !

For a budget tequila, I was pleasantly surprised. I find it to be a good sipper for the price. I find the agave flavor comes through well, with no artificial sweetness, and just enough oak. The finish is a bit flat unfortunately.

NOM 1596 | Slightly sweet, hint of spice on the finish although weak.

NOM 1610, Mexican 40% abv. version, lote: 001, bottled on 15-01-2021, tasted on 8-25-24. Color: light yellow. Aroma: light sweet cooked agave, orange blossom, light acidity, light citrus, light earthiness, hint of sourness, hint of barrel spice, light orange peel. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, hint of agave nectar, good sweet sour and citrus balance. Finish is medium to medium long, light orange blossom, sweet and aromatic barrel spice, hint of cooked agave with light orange peel note persists.

NOM 1596 | $68 Citrus in aroma Surprising flavour Smooth caramel and spice

NOM 1596 | $68 lcbo

scent: sweet, caramel, some agave, some minerality taste: pepper, light caramel, barrel aging (oak maybe), medium mouth feel

NOM 1596 | Maple syrup smell Pepper smell Candy smell Licorice taste Chemical taste

NOM 1596 | Vanilla but don’t taste it. A little smooth but leaves the burn in my mouth

NOM 1596 | Aroma is vanilla and alcohol Flavor is vanilla alcohol and a little agave. Finish is good, I’m guessing the vanilla an additive but it doesn’t leave a bad aftertaste like some others. Mild burn I would mix with it but wouldn’t sip it unless it was being served by someone else. (Who I didn’t want to offend)

A great tequila for any mixer

NOM 1596 | Caramel with hints of agave on the nose. Thin mouthfeel, but it gives way to a strong butterscotch flavor. Mild burn on the finish, but some of the sweetness still manages to pop through. It’s sort of like Casamigos, but the sweetness is more subtle. I’m definitely picking up on some additives though, but it’s certainly not bad for what it is.

NOM 1596 | Lots of alcohol on the nose so no real aroma to note. Taste of sweet agave then a bitter aftertaste. Finish a not smooth but warm.

Great budget reposado. Could sip or mix this any day.

NOM 1596 | Wow- this one surprised me based on the price. Aroma is nice- agave- caramel- cinnamon- vanilla—- taste…it’s good- wow…. Agave- caramel- oaky maple- slight alcohol that’s minimized with peppery notes and a smooth finish…. This one is really nice. Wife likes it a lot neat and she never drinks neat.

NOM 1596 | This stuff is truly awful.