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June 2023 - Agave This month's Spirits feature is Agave Agave Reviews All $259 Fuenteseca 2014 Reserva 7 Year Aged Extra Añejo Tequila Somehow manages to be both richly barrel-aged while expressing fresh green tones; perplexing, contemplative, well-executed, but most importantly decadently delicious. $259 » Read Full Review $110 Cazcanes No. 10 Blanco Tequila Complex and refreshing, this is great on its own but would make amazing cocktails; it is rich and pure making this truly an excellent example and a delight to taste. $110 » Read Full Review $124 Del Maguey San Pablo Ameyaltepec Single Village Blanco Mezcal Funky and fruity with light smoke and nice heat, this is exceptionally delicious. $124 » Read Full Review $99 Del Maguey Minero Single Village Blanco Mezcal Cocoa nibs, smoked leather, citrus, roasted berries, grilled nuts... so much complexity and deliciousness; nom nom nom. $99 » Read Full Review $129 Fuenteseca 2018 Cosecha Blanco Tequila Incredible red fruits on the nose and palate with an interesting interplay of fresh savory herbs; bursting with flavors but not overwhelming. $129 » Read Full Review $160 Don Pilar Extra Añejo Tequila Cinnamon and black pepper dusted dates on baklava; you will return for seconds of this exquisite sipper. $160 » Read Full Review Fortaleza Tequila Blanco Very green and herbaceous lowland agave driven flavors with excellent minerality. » Read Full Review $64 ArteNOM Selección De 1123 Blanco Histórico Tequila Smells and tastes like legit old school, ripe, lowland agave; just WOW. $64 » Read Full Review $68 Hacienda de Xalpa 100% Agave Tequila Reposado Delicate and light yet an excellent product on the nose and palate; agave forward with an elegant integration of subtle barrel flavors. $68 » Read Full Review $148 Patatús Mezcal Ancestral Joven Aggressively funky, smoky, and delectably different, with an intense and rich nose. $148 » Read Full Review $184 Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia Extra Añejo Tequila Fancy, old, and decadent; like a Tequila soaked Bentley rolling down the street. $184 » Read Full Review $1299 Tequila Comisario 7 Year Aged Small Batch Extra Añejo Rich cascading layers of barrel flavors, dominated by manuka honey roasted nuts; the agave spice is there in the background but this is all about the barrel. $1299 » Read Full Review $26 Lunazul Añejo Tequila Rich barrel characteristics work in harmony while maintaining and earthy base of Agave flavors. $26 » Read Full Review $27 Espolón Reposado Tequila Peppery and fruity agave with a nice touch of barrel spice that lingers as cinnamon on the finish; a joy of a reposado. $27 » Read Full Review $35 Ojo De Tigre Reposado Mezcal Proper agave notes and good use of mild barrel flavors shine. $35 » Read Full Review $38 Goza Special Reserve Reposado Tequila Spicy and peppery, and a nice change of pace for cocktail or cigars; enjoy the notes of green herbs and red vegetables. $38 » Read Full Review $39 Mina Real Blanco Mezcal Fruity, savory, and sweet in a super tasty menagerie; something about this makes you want a smoky pulled pork sandwich. $39 » Read Full Review $42 Se Busca Joven Mezcal Artesanal A delicious benchmark loaded with grilled green fruit and flowers. $42 » Read Full Review $43 400 Conejos Mezcal Joven Artesanal Tobala Blanco Benchmark for what more advanced but not yet esoteric consumers are looking for from a Mezcal. $43 » Read Full Review $50 Alquimia Estate Grown Blanco Tequila Surprisingly floral on the nose and loaded with mature agave sweetness; a subtle but complex stunner. $50 » Read Full Review $54 Volcan De Mi Tierra Blanco Tequila Green papaya, cucumber, and tart melon salad with freshly ground black pepper; this is a salad course in your glass; happily drink the color Spring Green with a little pepper. $54 » Read Full Review $59 Pluma Negra Joven Artesanal Blanco Mezcal Rich smoke aromas, followed with fruit and vegetal flavors make for an intense yet incredibly well balanced Mezcal. $59 » Read Full Review $59.99 Santo Mezquila Delicious and fun, this is a great bridge between Tequila but before getting into full blown esoteric Mezcal. $59.99 » Read Full Review $69 Salvadores 70 400 2022 Destilado Con Elote Mezcal Exceptionally subtle for a flavored Mezcal; Daiquiri or Margarita doesn't matter as this will kill in a sour cocktail. $69 » Read Full Review $79 Casa Maestri Blanco Mezcal Rich and delicious with loads of smoky and savory herbal notes with a wonderful surprise of butterscotch candies at play as well. $79 » Read Full Review $149 Suavecito Extra Añejo Tequila Sweet, savory, and herbaceous in a deeply satisfying way with aromas and flavors continuing to unfurl in the glass. $149 » Read Full Review $150 Se Busca Joven Madrecuishe Mezcal Artesanal A fascinating dark and toasty nose of smoldering campfire and roasted nuts; a must have for the Mezcal lover. $150 » Read Full Review $29 400 Conejos Mezcal Joven Artesanal Lighter smoke with depth of agave make this is a benchmark for those looking to get into Mezcal. $29 » Read Full Review $34 San Dimas Joven Blanco Mezcal Smoky, peppery, meaty, horchata in the tastiest way. $34 » Read Full Review $37 Del Maguey Vida Blanco Mezcal Smoky, savory, mildly fruity, and herbaceous; this is the benchmark Mezcal for getting agave drinkers started in the category. $37 » Read Full Review $39 Kapena Silver Tequila A vibrant Blanco with easy going and approachable agave flavors. $39 » Read Full Review $43 400 Conejos Mezcal Joven Artesanal Cuishe Blanco Smoky, funky, fruity, vegetal and all around tasty. $43 » Read Full Review $49 Maracame Reposado Tequila Barrel forward and sweet aromas on the nose but the sweet spices and pepper notes of the agave unfurl upon the palate. $49 » Read Full Review $49 Rancho De La Luna 2022 Mezcal Artesanal Joven Espadín Angustifolia Blanco Batch 06 Mild and easily approachable flavors and aromas that come alive with more subtle contemplation. $49 » Read Full Review $52 Tres Papalote 2022 Mezcal Artesanal Mexicano Blanco Complex and fascinating and would be very cool in an espresso Martini. $52 » Read Full Review $54 Del Maguey Vida De Muertos Blanco Mezcal A delicious, spicy and slightly vegetal Mezcal that reminds of an earthy green tea. $54 » Read Full Review $54 Inspiro Luna Blanco Tequila Green and vegetal on the nose with lovely fruit sweetness on the palate; a nice balance of mature lowland and highland agave. $54 » Read Full Review $55 Erstwhile 2021 Espadin Mezcal Smoky, leathery, and smells of the countryside lead into a palate that tastes like summer memories. $55 » Read Full Review $59 Maracame Añejo Tequila Rich and flavorful barrel characteristics shine from start to finish but the fresh green agave manages to stay ever present as well. $59 » Read Full Review $64 Mezcal Campante Mezcal Artesanal Blanco Mezcal Smoky and fruity with a refreshingly green and herbaceous finish. $64 » Read Full Review $69 Del Maguey Las Milpas Single Village Blanco Mezcal Absolutely delicious; modern and rustic like eating raspberry sorbet after some smoked bacon while attending the US Gran Prix. $69 » Read Full Review $80 Shelter Distilling Ranchito Bendito Agave Americana Somewhere between Tequila and Mezcal with an interesting grilled cherry quality; over delivers for an agave outside of Mexico. $80 » Read Full Review $89 Lapis Añejo Tequila Deep, rich flavors and aromas of candied nuts and melon abound. $89 » Read Full Review $94 Don Amado Largo Mezcal Smoky green fruits with an earthy, leathery, and nutty quality offering something captivating that just continues to bring you back for another sip. $94 » Read Full Review $129 Celosa Rosé Joven Rosa The floral and savory tones of the agave come through and meld nicely with a pleasant baking spice from the aged spirits; like bananas foster vanilla ice cream. $129 » Read Full Review $26 Mexica Blanco Tequila Intense fruity with hints of flowers make this quite tasty indeed. $26 » Read Full Review $39 Avión Silver Tequila A wonderful sipping blanco that will also make a killer Margarita. $39 » Read Full Review $45 Don Rico Blanco Tequila Layered flavors of red fruits with nice tannins and some umami notes that will make this interesting in cocktails as well as a stand alone sipper. $45 » Read Full Review $50 Don Pilar Añejo Tequila A pleasantly nutty and oak forward sipper; maintains its roasted agave notes among the rich and complex oak flavors. $50 » Read Full Review $59 Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal Artesanal Layers of complexity and savory, fruity, deliciousness yet delightfully subtle hints of smokiness. $59 » Read Full Review $79 Lana Azul Blanco Tequila Very good bordering on excellent; green and herbaceous tones with a nice minerality to the palate make this is a high quality sipping blanco. $79 » Read Full Review $84 Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia Reposado Tequila Delicious and complex but heavily focused on the barrel flavors with just a whisper of agave. $84 » Read Full Review $89 ArteNOM Selección De 1146 Añejo Tequila Decadent and old but absolutely delicious barrels; this is for lovers of well aged spirits. $89 » Read Full Review $47 Por La Gente Reposado Tequila A fascinatingly delicious explosion of pineapple fruit flavor. $47 » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Gran Malo Churros Flavored Liqueur With Tequila Deliciously nutty with cinnamon, vanilla, sugar flavors; add chocolate covered hazelnut and cinnamon biscuits to your next agave based drink. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24 Cimarrón Reposado Tequila Pleasant barrel spice characteristics while maintaining fruity and herbal agave tones. $24 » Read Full Review $37 Espolón Añejo Tequila Like drinking a sweet and spicy vanilla glazed praline. $37 » Read Full Review $48 San Dimas Pechuga Blanco Mezcal Some really lovely and complex flavors and aromas that lead into a gentle overall palate. $48 » Read Full Review $69 ArteNOM Selección De 1414 Reposado Tequila Sweet, earthy, and funky with sweet barrel spices interlaced throughout; a contemplative sipper. $69 » Read Full Review $70 Se Busca Añejo Mezcal Artesanal Cinnamon dusted elote with a caramel chocolate drizzle; yum. $70 » Read Full Review $139 Alquimia Reserva De Don Adolfo VI Estate Grown Extra Añejo Tequila A tasty, barrel-influenced adult Arnold Palmer for after your round, or as soon as you no longer care about your score. $139 » Read Full Review $38 Caralegre Reposado Tequila Rich vanilla and barrel spice flavors and aromas that will appeal to drinkers of finely aged spirits. $38 » Read Full Review $42 Caralegre Cristalino Reposado Tequila Fascinating aromas and flavors of mallow root and sweet anise that will make for an excellent digestif. $42 » Read Full Review $49 Regalo Ancestral Añejo Tequila A solid and flavorful barrel-aged spirit that maintains some agave-ness. $49 » Read Full Review $55 Se Busca Reposado Mezcal Artesanal Like a very dark chocolate cinnamon agave mole sauce. $55 » Read Full Review $60 Ventura Spirits Blanco Yolo Agave Spirit Batch No. 1 Fruity and minty, quite fascinating and strangely delicious albeit atypical. $60 » Read Full Review $65 El Tequileño Cristalino Reposado Sweet and spicy barrel characteristics balanced with fruity and floral notes; this is a benchmark on how a barrel is supposed to compliment the agave base. $65 » Read Full Review $21 Lunazul Blanco Tequila Very earthy and savory aromas that are reminiscent of lowland agave. $21 » Read Full Review $29 Altos Plata Tequila Delightful aromas and a delicate palate, ideal for a nondrinker to mix away or a seasoned drinker to enjoy neat. $29 » Read Full Review $29 Anteel Blanco Tequila Earthy and spicy with a bit of citrusy, tart fruit; this is like drinking a finely made mild cigar. $29 » Read Full Review $32 Ojo De Tigre Joven Blanco Mezcal A good starter Mezcal with the smoky, savory agave notes you expect. $32 » Read Full Review $39 DeLeón Blanco Tequila Delicate and approachable while still being delicious; turn this into a refreshing glass of Tequila spa water to rejuvenate at the end of a long day. $39 » Read Full Review $39 Purasangre Blanco Tequila A solid, flavorful, and aromatic blanco that does a bit of everything right to be enjoyed by any Tequila consumer. $39 » Read Full Review $44 DeLeón Reposado Tequila Sweet and spicy with some earthiness and fruit; very likable. $44 » Read Full Review $44 Tres Generaciones Reposado Tequila Orange oil and mint aromas with vanilla intertwined; this will make a nice El Diablo cocktail. $44 » Read Full Review $45 Próspero Reposado Tequila Delicious but the agave is quiet; this is a reposado to persuade Whisky drinkers. $45 » Read Full Review $50 Próspero Añejo Tequila A light and complex sipper that seems like a nice pairing with ginger ale in a long drink. $50 » Read Full Review $59 ArteNOM Selección De 1579 Blanco Clásico Tequila Green fruits with hints of citrus and vanilla show a blanco expressive of the agave's terroir. $59 » Read Full Review $60 Hacienda de Xalpa 100% Agave Tequila Blanco A rounded texture and traditional flavors make for a very consumer friendly product. $60 » Read Full Review $65 Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia Platino Blanco Tequila A benchmark blanco Tequila that tastes and smells exactly how your minds eye envisions one. $65 » Read Full Review $77 Hacienda de Xalpa 100% Agave Tequila Añejo Dominant barrel flavors of vanilla, toffee, and butterscotch with wisps of agave spice and pepper. $77 » Read Full Review $21 Lunazul Reposado Tequila Reminiscent of a mixed green salad with a bit of lemon honey vinaigrette and freshly ground black pepper. $21 » Read Full Review $27 El Tequileño Reposado Tequila Bright citrus and floral notes with some balancing vanilla sweetness and fruit. $27 » Read Full Review $34 Regalo Ancestral Blanco Tequila A solid example of a blanco illustrating the savory herbal tones of lowland grown agave. $34 » Read Full Review $39 Maracame Plata Tequila A very richly fruited and vanilla forward style of blanco. $39 » Read Full Review $39 Suavecito Reposado Tequila Try this in a hot buttered cocktail on a cold winter day. $39 » Read Full Review $39 Tres Generaciones Plata Tequila Earthy and savory with a pleasant peppered citrus character that will play well in Margaritas or paired with a medium bodied cigar. $39 » Read Full Review $40 Próspero Blanco Tequila A solid blanco for the back bar and a nice introductory bottle for people just getting into the category. $40 » Read Full Review $42 Por La Gente Blanco Tequila A solid example of what the average consumer today thinks that they want from a blanco Tequila with approachable flavors of vanilla, ginger, and sweet fresh herbs. $42 » Read Full Review $45 Suavecito Cristalino Reposado Tequila The flavor is vanilla for days in all the right ways. $45 » Read Full Review $56 Por La Gente Añejo Tequila A rich and honeyed dessert in your glass; relax with a mild cigar and soak in the summer aromas and flavors. $56 » Read Full Review $69 Alquimia Estate Grown Añejo Tequila A very approachable and easy sipper with flavors that will appeal to lovers of bourbon barrel-aged things. $69 » Read Full Review $69 Casa Maestri Reposado Tequila Reserva A Tequila root beer float; different but also delicious. $69 » Read Full Review $70 Mayenda Blanco Tequila Nice texture and cool flavors of Chihuahua cheese stuffed poblano peppers. $70 » Read Full Review $75 Don Rico Añejo Tequila Lovely flavors of candied orange and butterscotch that dance on the palate. $75 » Read Full Review $175 Volcan De Mi Tierra X.A Reposado Tequila Tasty but almost too polished; cola, butterscotch, and sesame notes feature prominently. $175 » Read Full Review $35 Suavecito Blanco Tequila Sweet, friendly, and approachable; this is a great place to start your blanco journey. $35 » Read Full Review $37 Regalo Ancestral Reposado Tequila Full bodied and rounded with vanilla and pastry flavors. $37 » Read Full Review $41 Anteel Reposado Tequila Vanilla and oak forward on the nose with some spiced and peppery notes appearing on the palate and lingering on the finish. $41 » Read Full Review $49 DeLeón Añejo Tequila Cinnamon and vanilla pastry with a bit of pepper and alcohol heat to remind you that this is not dessert. $49 » Read Full Review $49 Gran Coramino Cristalino Reposado Tequila Earthy, nutty, and salty with lively spice and herbal notes. $49 » Read Full Review $52 El Tequileño Platinum Blanco Tequila Soft and elegant on the nose but with a peppery bite, this blanco Tequila invites you in to discover its layers of flavor. $52 » Read Full Review $65 Ventura Spirits Barrel Rested Yolo Agave Spirit Batch No. 2 Complex and interesting; keeps coming back with new and unique flavors but always inviting. $65 » Read Full Review $21 El Tequileño Blanco Tequila A workhorse back bar Tequila with the citrus, pepper, and touch of sweetness. $21 » Read Full Review $32 Anteel Coconut Lime Tequila Blend it up and make some fruity tiki inspired cocktails, like a Tequila Colada. $32 » Read Full Review $35 Caralegre Blanco Tequila Pronounced vanilla but otherwise nice and consumer friendly. $35 » Read Full Review $35 Defrente Blanco Tequila A delicate and approachable spirit that follows through with a floral sweetness on the palate. $35 » Read Full Review $44 Caralegre Añejo Tequila Lots of barrel flavor with a little prickle of agave spice mixed with alcohol heat. $44 » Read Full Review $49 Purasangre Reposado Tequila Earthy and fruity flavors shine through with a long and mildly spicy finish. $49 » Read Full Review $54 El Tequileño Gran Reserva Reposado Tequila Assertively citrus with some vibrant spice, pepper, and heat; this will pop in a Margarita. $54 » Read Full Review $55 Don Rico Reposado Tequila A floral reposado that draws you in for earthy and savory flavors dancing on the palate. $55 » Read Full Review $89 Casa Maestri Añejo Tequila Reserva Intense sweetness on the nose that rolls into some spicy dryness to finish; rich and sweet barrel characteristics abound. $89 » Read Full Review $32 Lunazul El Humoso Smoked Blanco Tequila Like Mezcal but a sweeter and fuller bodied version; picture eating fruit candies by the lantern while camping. $32 » Read Full Review $49 Suavecito Añejo Tequila Pleasant flavors with a nice vanilla and baking spice component. $49 » Read Full Review $71 Cenote Green Orange Liqueur Bittersweet orange and green herbs from the agave, and a splash of vanilla candy. $71 » Read Full Review $75 Cenote Ahumado Smoked Reposado Tequila A smoky breakfast tequila; pair this with bacon and pancakes, or try it with a Hawaiian pizza. $75 » Read Full Review $45 Kapena Li Hing Infused Tequila Like a handful of salted chocolate caramel pretzels and sour orange candies. $45 » Read Full Review $19 Gran Malo Spicy Tamarindo Flavored Tequila Sweet and sour tamarind syrup; try with soda water. $19 » Read Full Review $45 Kapena Hawaiian Chili Infused Reposado Tequila A spicy addition to any agave based cocktail. $45 » Read Full Review $45 Storm King Distilling Co. Agave Blanco A fine agave alternative to traditional Tequila for a Margarita or the like. $45 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2023-06-01-Agave.aspx