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!

Somewhat sweeter than the Don Julio setenta There s a slight impression of additive because of how sweet it is.

I’d love to hear/see the panels comments. This was a surprise to me. Other cristalinos ive had have been void of anything or subtle reveal of aroma or taste but this was a hammer on the nose with vanilla and then on through to the finish with some slight medicinal. It’s not going to be a regular but glad to have tried. I say i’m suspicious of additives with it. overall too sweet for me.

Vanilla and almond aromas with an anise finish

Favorite daily drinker. Very smooth and underrated. Hidden secret of tequila.

Great sipping tequila. Alcohol in the end with little Heat. Good aroma and taste.

slightly sweet, fairly smooth, enjoyable a little expensive

Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Was a birthday gift. Pretty smooth but lacking the agave flavour I chase in a tequila. Wouldn't buy it, but would drink again if supplied.

Excellent with a big ass ice cube and a little taste of kumquat

I was expecting this to be slightly smoother than it was. Overall good. But not my favorite

The hints of coconut really deliver a calm sipping tequila. Also no harsh after taste.

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.

How this tequila is rated so low by the panel is beyond me. Perhaps its the addition of agave that they deem sacrilege. It has a great profile with a slight vegetal backbone to satisfy the purists while giving an appetizing palate of sweetness and flavor from the virgin oak that it rested upon. A good value and versatile super premium that can be sipped or mixed.

delicious. i'd like another!

Aromas of raw agave, vanilla, caramel and oak. Tastes like the nose, super smooth, with a long finish.

Many flavors to savor! Very sweet with hints of vanilla and caramel, but really gets you with it's earthy, almost floral smell and flavor. This is what I imagine liquid agave tastes like. Very unique. By far my favorite sipping tequila!

This is a tequila you could easily sip all day. Reasonably smooth finish. Notes of vanilla and Carmel. I drank it straight up. Would be excellent shaken over ice.

Overall not super impressive. Was looking for something to sip and this was not as smooth as I hoped for. Flavor is good, aroma too, but has more bite than I wanted in an evening drink. Would have no problem pulling on this with food , but as a stand alone evening sipper, I was disappointed.

My go to Tequila

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