I would put this is in the Don Julio category. Artificial sweetener and vanilla. Smooth but lacking the essence of agave.

Another Cristalino that disappoints. Perhaps it’s me just liking aged cooked agave. The notes here were dried fruit. I do like Herradura Anejo and thinks it over delivers. Not the Cristalino. I guess there should be a distinction between the two and there definitely is.

This cristalino is a decent tequila. I’ve had both the Mexico version(35% ABV) and the one that’s sold in the US(40% ABV). Both are very, very smooth. Almost too smooth, if that makes any sense. I don’t like sweet tequilas and this one is already kind of sweet from the blending of extra añejo with Añejo, unfortunately it’s made even sweeter with the addition of agave syrup. Like most cristalinos, most if not all of the agave has been stripped away with the necessary filtration to make it clear. It’s overpriced for what it is, but it’s definitely popular with the casual drinker due to the ease of drinking.

Faint smell but very confectionary, reminds me of those pill shaped candies that cheap people would give you at Halloween. Tastes like cake with too much vanilla in it, not entirely off putting but devoid of any balance. The finish is a surprising success considering the parts, it fades away nicely and leaves a warm sensation on your tongue. I can see this being really popular for this category.

Master, s Class/ Blind Tasting at La Cata

Very muted nose. Some mineral, musty odd notes. Flavor: Starts with an aspartame like vanilla flavor. Pepper and bitter perfume note. Finish: Artificial bottled vanilla.

Weird sweet flavour

Worst thing I've ever had the non-pleasure of experiencing... I keep a bottle at my house, just to show those what NOT to drink!

It tastes a lot more like vodka than tequila. Can barely even detect the agave. Very disappointing compared with Komos Anejo Kristalino. Use it as a mixer but nothing else.

Not a fan of this. Overwhelmingly vanilla forward, cuts the nuanced notes out completely. Tequila doesn’t naturally taste like this, I have no doubt that additives were introduced to this Cristalino from Herradura.

Smells soft like vanilla a little bit, is a little rough going down (hints of oak). Smooth aftertaste . Finish is kind of cool in the chest

sweet

it has additives but it nice to drink. have 35 per alcohol from mexico it smooth because of the less alcohol percentage. it good drink again.

25 months rested. Cristalino. Almost peppery but sweet to the nose. Perfect desert tequila. Very strong caramel notes, sweet!

Aroma is incredible. Vanilla caramel. Very smooth with a little spice finish.

Caramel, citrus, vanilla

Light sweet aroma. Honey, pepper, rich agave flavour. Slight kick to the finish

Overly sweet and difficult to pick up any other flavor besides vanilla

LOTE 19084J074U, bottled on 25-03-2019. Aroma: intense vanilla sweetness… Palate: Identical to Casamigos, intense vanilla sweetness. Finish is short on, you guessed it! Intense vanilla sweetness!!!

very sweet, floral taste

Vanilla

Sharp, citrus

This cristalino has a good smoothness and a little woodiness left after the filtration. At the price, I would grab Herradura anejo or double barrel reposado (if available). I’m partial to woody profile finishes.

Delicate and sweet.

It’s ok. My favorite cristalino so far