Best Tequilas We've Reviewed — The Liquor Connoisseur's Ranked List
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Updated: 11 hours ago
Crystal and Roger have reviewed tequila more than any other category — from entry-level blancos to ultra-premium aged expressions. This ranked list covers the bottles that actually delivered. Every expression reviewed on-camera with full tasting notes. Additive-free status noted where confirmed.
🥇 #1 — LALO Tequila Blanco | The Additive-Free Standard
The bottle that launched the podcast. Additive-free, NOM 1466, Highlands Jalisco. Clean, honest agave flavor that proves you don't need additives to make a great blanco. The benchmark for everything else we've reviewed.
🥈 #2 — LALO High Proof Blanco | More LALO Is Better
The same additive-free philosophy dialed up to full intensity. Higher ABV amplifies the agave character without adding harshness. One of the best high-proof sipping tequilas available.
🥉 #3 — Yéyo Tequila Silver | The Classical Music Tequila That Delivers
Fermented to the sound of classical music — a production philosophy that sounds like marketing until you taste it. Genuinely expressive Highland blanco with a character most bottles at this price don't have.
#4 — Corte Vetusto Mezcal | Not Technically Tequila But You Need It
The best agave spirit we've reviewed regardless of category. Small-batch Oaxacan mezcal with complexity that stops conversations. If you're serious about agave, this is your next bottle.
#5 — Yéyo High Proof | The Best High-Proof Sipper in 2025
Highland blanco at higher proof, still additive-free. Every pour reveals something new. The ideal bottle for agave enthusiasts who want more intensity without compromising on quality.
#6 — Tequila Tromba Lineup | The Sustainability Pioneer Worth Supporting
VP Katy O'Donnell joined us for the full lineup — Blanco, Beast Mode 48% Reposado, Añejo, and Cafeto coffee liqueur. Tromba is also fighting agave waste with biodegradable straws. A brand doing everything right.
Also Reviewed: Volans 106 Proof Blanco | Yéyo Reposado Rosa | Yéyo Tropical Edition | Espolón Flor de Oro | Cincoro | Anteel | LaGritona Reposado | Santaleza Anejo
🌵 Want to Explore Tequila and Agave Spirits With an Expert?
Crystal and Roger lead private tasting experiences featuring the full spectrum of agave spirits — from blanco tequila to mezcal to rare finds like Bacanora. Corporate tastings from $1,500. In-home tastings from $500.
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