In this article I will dispel some myths and urban legends in relation to the alcoholic content of mezcal. I also include 3 recommendations of high proof mezcals that are surprisingly smooth. What is the alcohol content of Mezcal? The mezcals that you will typically find in the market have an alcohol percentage that ranges …
This post answers all your Ensamble Mezcal related questions! What is Ensamble Mezcal? Ensamble Mezcal is comprised of two or more agaves roasted in the same batch. Historically, most mezcals were blends, made with whatever agave plants farmers could find in the surrounding area. It wasn’t until 1995 when Ron Cooper started labeling his Del …
Montelobos is one of Mexico’s best-selling mezcals. This post answers all your related questions including “Is Montelobos a good mezcal“? Montelobos Mezcal First of all we have to clarify that Montelobos is a mezcal and not a tequila. Both spirits are made from agave, both are made in Mexico although the similarities end there. Montelobos …
This post answers all your questions related to Espadin Mezcal! What is Espadin Mezcal? Mezcal Espadin is the type of Mezcal made with the agave espadin plant. That’s it! Now you know more about Mezcal that 99% percent of the people. Espadin is to Mezcal what Blue Agave is to tequila, 90% of all mezcals …
Discover everything about Pepe Lopez Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Pepe Lopez Silver? How does it taste? The nose hits with alcohol at first, giving way to agave, lime and a nail polish note. On the palate, Pepe Lopez brings a peppery alcohol up-front, that is …
In the search for the best I have come across some not that good Tequilas; some really bad and some beyond awful. These are the 10 worst Tequilas! Montezuma Silver This is the worst Tequila I have come across in my 30 years of agave spirits tasting. Bad nose, worse flavor and a not surprisingly …
In this article I will answer all your questions related to the tequila alcohol percentage and will show you a few options of high proof tequilas for those who want something strong. What’s Tequila alcohol content? The vast majority of tequilas sold in the United States, Canada and the UK come 80 proof (40% ABV). …
I have analyzed for You the Tequilas offered at Mexico’s airport Duty Free Shop and these are the best deals available so you decide which Tequila to bring back back home from Mexico!
Discover everything about Casa Noble Blanco in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions!
Discover everything about Kah Blanco Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Kah Blanco? How does it taste? The nose brings distinct scent of agave, which is soon accompanied by notes of black pepper, vanilla, and mint, with only a slight hint of alcohol. Flavor opens up with …
Discover everything about Corazon Blanco Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions!
Discover everything about Corzo Silver Review in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions!
Discover everything about Campo Bravo Plata Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions!
Discover everything about Dos Primos Blanco Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions!
Discover everything about Eva Longoria’s Casa del Sol Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! Casa del Sol tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose is Bazooka Bubble Gum, with a hint of cherry and vanilla. On the palate, Casa del Sol is extremely sweet, with a fake candy flavor, …
Discover everything about Clase Azul Mezcal Durango in this in-depth review! Clase Azul Mezcal Durango tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose is quite subtle as you almost have to introduce the nose to the bottle to get any aroma. There is just a tiny smoky note, followed by agave and a bit of …
Discover everything about Mark Wahlberg’s Flecha Azul Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions!
Unraveling the mystery of the use of additives in Casamigos! Discover the truth about what goes into this popular spirit in our latest post. Most Tequilas have additives The use of additives in Tequila is the quite common and legal according to the set of laws that rule Tequila production established by the Mexican government. …
Discover everything about Tequileño Reposado Rare in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Tequileño Reposado Rare? Tequileño Reposado Rare tasting notes: How does it taste? Nose is supreme as it hits with dried fruit, followed by banana, mango and agave. On the palate, first sip is smooth and sweet, …
Discover everything about Terralta Blanco Tequila 110 Proof in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Terralta Blanco 110? Terralta Blanco 110 Proof tasting notes: How does it taste? Nose brings a bit of alcohol heat that fades as you let it breathe, followed by cooked agave, earth, minerals and …
Discover everything about Codigo 1530 Rosa in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Codigo 1530 Rosa? Codigo 1530 Rosa: How does it taste? Nose is light, with notes of agave, red fruit, a dash of black pepper along a floral hint that becomes more noticeable as you let it …
Discover everything about Don Julio Rosado in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Don Julio Rosado? Don Julio Rosado: How does it taste? The nose hits hard with vanilla, followed by honey and a light agave note that is hardly noticeable. First sip is smooth and sweet, a little …
Discover everything about Montezuma Silver Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Montezuma Tequila? Montezuma tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose is terrible as it hits with alcohol at first, pepper and a sour vinegar note; it does not get better if you let it breathe. …
Discover if Gran Patron Smoky is worth the hype with my unbiased review. Read my expert opinion before deciding if it’s right for you. What’s special about Gran Patron Smoky? Gran Patron Smoky: How does it taste? The nose hits with a pleasant smoky note, followed by agave, earth and a tad of orange. On …
Discover if Patron El Alto Tequila is worth the hype with my unbiased (not sponsored) review. Read my expert opinion before deciding if it’s right for you. What’s special about Patron El Alto? Patron El Alto tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose brings a heavy vanilla note, along caramel, a tad of oak …
Discover everything about Fortaleza Blanco Tequila in this in-depth review! Fortaleza Blanco tasting notes: How does it taste? Nose Olive, agave, citrus and lime Palate Olive, agave, mint, black pepper Alcohol content 80 proof (40% ABV) How to drink Neat, rocks Similar to G4 Blanco, Siete Leguas Blanco The nose offers rich green olive aroma, …
Is Milagro Reposado Good? Discover everything about it in this in-depth review that answers with no fluff all your related questions! What’s special about Milagro Reposado? Milagro Reposado tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose is rich in agave, with hints of oak and vanilla with a whiff of ethanol. On the palate, Milagro …
Dos Hombres is better known as Breaking Bad’s Mezcal or Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston’s Mezcal. It’s NOT a Tequila but a Mezcal which is quite similar but not the same! In this post I offer you a full review of this dram and answer the question “Is Dos Hombres a Good Mezcal?” Dos Hombres …
Is Sauza Silver Good? Discover everything about it in this in-depth review that answers with no fluff all your related questions! What’s special about Sauza Silver? Sauza Silver tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose is subtle with not much coming out of the bottle. There is a bit of alcohol at first that …
Discover everything about Ghost Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Ghost Tequila? Ghost Tequila tasting notes: How does it taste? Spicy nose full of pepper, followed by agave, along a floral note to it; there is a subtle whiff of alcohol that fades away shortly after. On …
Discover everything to know about 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What is 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño? A flavored Tequila 21 Seeds is not a Tequila but a flavored Tequila infused with cucumber and jalapeño providing a spicy note. It’s bottled at 70 proof making it lower …
Discover everything about Exotico Reposado in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! Exotico Reposado tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose is high on black pepper at first, followed by caramel, agave and just a whiff of alcohol that fades as you let it breathe. On the palate, the first sip …
Discover if Don Julio 1942 is worth the hype! How does Don Julio 1942 taste? 1942 kicks-off with a blast of vanilla on the nose, followed by caramel, roasted agave and a bit of oak. On the palate, DJ 1942 has a velvety creamy body, with an overly smooth taste, rich in caramel, vanilla and a touch of bitter …
Discover everything about Clase Azul Reposado in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What is Clase Azul Reposado? An overly sweet Tequila aged in Bourbon barrels Clase Azul is a Reposado Tequila product of aging Clase Azul Plata for 8 months in ex-bourbon barrels. The time spent in the barrel provided an …
Patron Silver is one of the best-selling Tequilas in the United States, but is it any good? Discover everything about it in this in-depth review. Patron Silver tasting notes: How does it taste? Nose Agave, pepper, citrus, alcohol Palate Alcohol, agave, pepper, citrus Alcohol content 80 proof (40% ABV) How to drink Rocks Similar to …
Discover everything about Chamucos Reposado in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Chamucos Reposado? Chamucos has become increasingly hard to review as it has changed distillery several times throughout its life and as you can imagine every change brings a change in tasting notes. This review is on the …
Discover everything to know about Sauza Gold in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Sauza Gold? Sauza Gold tasting notes: How does it taste? On the nose there is a peppery scent at first, followed by alcohol and a tad of agave. On the palate, Sauza Gold feels thin …
Discover everything about San Matias Gran Reserva Extra Añejo in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about San Matias Gran Reserva? This review is on the US version as the Mexican version is different as it’s not 100% agave and is bottled at a lower proof. San Matias Gran Reserva …
Discover everything about Corazon Reposado Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Corazon Reposado? Corazon Reposado tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose brings a rich oak note, followed by agave, orange and just a whiff of ethanol. On the palate, oak hits first, followed by agave, …
Discover everything about Mi Campo Reposado Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Mi Campo Reposado? Most Reposado Tequilas are either aged in white oak or bourbon barrels but Mi Campo is matured in French oak Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir barrels for three months. As …
Discover everything about Mi Campo Blanco Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Mi Campo Blanco? As opposed to the vast majority of Blanco Tequilas that are bottled right after distillation, Mi Campo is rested for 3 weeks in in French oak chardonnay barrels. Chardonnay is the world’s most …
Discover everything about Cimarron Reposado in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! Cimarron Reposado tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose hits with a bit of alcohol at first, but gives way to agave, followed by vanilla and oak. On the palate, Cimarron provides a good mouthfeel as it feels thick. …
Discover everything about El Tequileño Reposado in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! Tequileño Reposado tasting notes: How does it taste? On the nose, you get a rich agave scent, followed by apple, oak and vanilla and a bit of alcohol. Flavor is rich in agave, with more of the apple you …
Discover everything about Lunazul Reposado in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! Lunazul Reposado tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose is subtle, with hints of wood and black pepper at first, followed by alcohol and agave. On the palate, the first sip feels watery lacking in body and a bit …
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Discover everything about Herradura Seleccion Suprema in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What’s special about Herradura Seleccion Suprema? Herradura Seleccion Suprema tasting notes: How does it taste? Nose is firmly whiskey-like at first as it hits with caramel, vanilla and oak at first, followed by a light roasted agave note. On …
Discover everything about the Herradura Ultra Añejo in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! What is Herradura Ultra? Herradura Ultra tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose offers a blast of vanilla, followed by caramel and agave. On the palate, Ultra hits with an overly sweet taste of agave syrup, vanilla …
Discover everything about 123 Organic Reposado in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! 123 Organic Reposado tasting notes: How does it taste? The nose brings agave at first, followed by vanilla, caramel and a subtle oak note. On the palate, 123 has a buttery feel as the texture feels thick. Flavor is …
Discover everything about Tromba Blanco Tequila in this in-depth review that answers all your related questions! Tromba Blanco tasting notes: How does it taste? Nose hits with roasted agave aroma, along black pepper, wet soil and a bit of cantaloupe. On the palate, Tromba feels fairly oily providing a good mouthfeel. Flavor brings agave and …
I have good news: You can drink some of the best Tequilas in the UK as the availability of the most famous Mexican spirit has extended massively.