Nose: Starts off promising. There’s cooked agave up front, followed by caramel and a little toasted oak. I get a whiff of crème brûlée, but there’s a sharp astringent edge that stands out against all the other aromas that were working so well together. Palate & Mouthfeel: And here’s where things really take a turn. The agave’s still hanging in there, but it’s battling with a weird mix of mint and sour grape notes that feel out of place. The tannic bitterness and oak come in hard, and not in a good way. Medium mouthfeel, but the flavors aren’t working. Honestly? I just don’t like it. Finish: There’s a peppermint coolness on the back end, but it’s quickly overtaken by that same bitter, drying tannin note. Final Thoughts: This one started off with some promise on the nose, but the palate derailed fast. If you like bitter, sharp, and woody tequilas - maybe it’s your thing. For me, it’s a swing and a miss. I won’t be revisiting this bottle.

Bright agave nose, very light aging. Easy going palate with little sweetness on the back end of the palate and slight pepper finish. This is not bad at all for a budget bottle. A very easy introductory pour. Got it for $10.99

Musty with some spice and sweet.

Nose: some alcohol, barrel spices, cinnamon, orange peel, chocolate and caramel Flavor: hint of black pepper, oak, cinnamon, barrel spices, and cooked agave Finish: Medium long and starts with cooked agave sweetness and moves to hints of black pepper

Easy to sip bargain brand. The nose is agave, barrel spice and some slight smoke not evident in the blanco. In the mouth this sauve without being bland with agave, barrel spice and minimal alcohol. A short finish fading to some lingering sweetness.

Nose: Barrel spice, floral and fruit notes, earth and minerals. Flavor: Pepper and banana bread spices. Toasted nuts and sweet agave/honey. A touch on the sweet side and a hint of bitters. Finish is bit hot, with a hint of mint and a mustiness. Probably great in a mixed beverage.

Price-$ Flavor& Quality -$$$

I must admit, I'm not a huge fan of the aroma of this tequila, but the flavor, finish, and value are really nice. The price is very affordable, which means you can make a nice cocktail with it and not go broke. I can drink it straight and be happy, too.

Not typically big on reposados but thought I’d try it. Definitely wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great either. Really prominent alcohol smell and taste that stood out in mixed drinks, although it had a relatively smooth finish (I assume because of the aging). Had way too much pepper for my personal taste and, when used as a mixer, didn’t really complement anything especially well. I found a box set for $23 with 2 engraved shot glasses and decided to try it, so in my specific circumstance it was a good value. Worth trying, but I won’t buy again.

NOM 1412 Lote 021122HVR008. Tasted on 8/10/24. Very pleasant aroma of butterscotch and carmel. Lots of spice on the taste and finish. Bought to make Cantaritos but good enough to sip. At $22 it is a great budget option.

Nice sweet oak and hints of vanilla. Alcohol on the nose right away, but this opened up after 20 mins in the glass.

agave, vanilla & nice burn.

Same flavor profile as the old Casadores with the screw on yellow plastic cap. I’ve missed this favor, delicious

L 010223HVR002, tasted on 9-29-23. Color: light yellow. Aroma: salty cooked agave, brine, very light vanilla & wood note. Slightly herbaceous, slight acidity. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, ends with pronounced salty cooked agave. Finish is medium to medium long, salty cooked agave note persists. Ends slightly astringent.

An odd screw top. My first, Haha! Some spice and Agave in the beginning with a short finish of black pepper. Can't beat the price. 25 bucks at a Mexican market in Oxnard. I don't know how wide spread this is but the value is there. Don't be fearful of the labeling. Better than many expensive choices. It is an 80ish product however. Judge wisely.

Excellent for the price

Nose: Medicinal. Remember when you were six and first smelling your parents alcohol for the first time? That’s was this reminds me of. It’s sharp and unpleasant. Flavor: I had high hopes with this based on reviews. It tastes like dirt. Agave flavored dirt. Caramel is a suggestion. Barrel spice is a possibility, but it would be more like eating the allspice while making gingerbread men. I’ve tried this in a couple of mixed drinks and it’s let me down every time. Finish: Fine, I guess. I’d rather it didn’t finish based on the flavor. Long pepper. Value: Cheap, but you can do better. Also weird plastic pouring valve on it. Initially takes time to get out. Ending up pouring some on my counter because I was confused. Makes sampling hard and awkward. Final: Nope. Not worth. Maybe the blanco is better, but the resposado just feels like waking up with a hangover and a night full of bad decisions.

decent tequila for mixed drinks

Not much nose. Nice, clean, agave flavor. Lightly aged. Clean finish. Entirely drinkable tequila for a good price.

Vanilla, chocolate orange, cinnamon, orange peel, Passion flower, beach wood,vanilla, agave alcohol first taste, cinnamon finish

Caramel agave fruit citrus

This tequila has a pronounced nose that invites tasting. It is unusually strong in alcohol and carmel. The finish is almost immediataely and full.

12/11/17 $18 Pears, musty wood, agave. It's like grappa with an agave kick but still my sense is I've imbibed sophistication.

Meh. It was on sale and I thought to give it a try since already inexpensive. It was $17 for fifth.

I liked that the flavor hit you and then immediately is disappeared! Made it easy to sip for long periods of time!