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.

Good taste but a little harsh for my pallet

deliciously sweet and smooth

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.

Smells sweet, soft and inviting. Fresh, maybe tangerine on the end? A bit minty on the end but fades nicely.

Extremely smooth and strong vanilla and Carmel flavor.

Chocolate to me

Sweet finish

Good tequila it’s solid. The finish isn’t the smoothest but it’s a nice treat

Smell light herbal fruty smell. Not over powering of wood at all like some añejos. Taste is incredibly sweet. Toffee and caramel followed by vanilla and honey. The finish is smooth and not astringent at all. The value is okay considering it is actually a blend of two añejos -- Herradura Añejo and Herradura Selección Suprema which is an extra-añejo. the product is post filtered. So the color is removed but the smoothness remains.

Master, s Class/ Blind Tasting at La Cata

Very prevalent vanilla flavor and aroma. A good choice for non tequila drinkers

You don’t get the typical tequila smell with this one. Lots of fruity and sweet notes. Flavor wise, it’s just way too sweet for me. The over powering taste of vanilla is just over the top.

Serve chilled

Very complex, lots going on Nice sweet finish, love the butterscotch

Smells of alcohol not great flavor harsh finish

Overall it’s a good Tequila, you feel a little burn under the tongue but it goes down smoothly. However, the price is a bit high, compared to other “Cristalinos”.

doesn't have a bad nose. dosen't have a bad taste. they've distilled all the agave and oak out. not sure it tastes like tequila

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.

Light, honeysuckle scent; sweet across the palette, buttery on the backend; slight burn in the back of the tongue & throat, aftertaste is sweet with hints of vanilla; for this price point, excellent value!

nice aroma , smooth and sweet drinker , may be too sweet for some pallets , a nice changes every so often . A good choice for somebody new exploring a more premium tequila .

very strong vanilla flavor. has almost none if the typical tequila bite.

Aroma is sweet, floral with some vanilla. Flavor is well balanced. Not overly sweet, strong floral and fruity taste with peach predominant, a little black pepper. Earthy and cooked agave flavor is not apparent. Finish is good. Smooth, with nice pepperiness that does not linger.

Notes of caramel and fennel (licorice) really stand out in this 48 month anejo blend. Don’t be fooled into thinking of this as a blanco. Tastes a lot more like a ultra anejo. You really get the sweetness on the nose and the black licorice on the finish. Not a ton of pepper here.

Smooth, vanilla, caramel, floral