Best tequila on Reddit
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#1
Arette
4.4
(45)
"Pasote and Arette have won in our blind tastings."
"Arette hands down."
"Recommend getting confirmed additive free. Arette, Cimarron, Tapatio, Pueblo Viejo, etc."
"Arette for $25/liter."
"Arette is so highly underrated and it's phenomenal."
"Arette is a great choice."
"I'd trust your gut and go with the Arette."
"Arette 100%."
"Arette blanco best for the buck can be drank straight or mixed."
"Arette hands down over anything else you mentioned."
#2
G4
4.6
(33)
"My top 3 blancos (my favorite expression) are G4 Madera, Caballito Cererro Azul 46 and Wild Common SS."
"G4/Ocho."
"I would say from this list, G4."
"G4 and Chamucos are my fav’s."
"Of these, G4."
"G4 or Lagrimas Del Valle are my picks."
"G4 definitely."
"I love them all. G4 is my favorite."
"My top 3: G4."
"For me its G4, never drank something as great as it before."
#3
Tapatio
4.3
(35)
"I love Tapatio with a passion."
"Tapatío Reposado"
"Tapatio Repo"
"Really excellent tequila in the 35-55 range."
"Still haven’t used a tequila that makes a more quality Tommy’s marg than tapatio."
"Not sure where you are but there’s lots of really good blanco options under $50 for me - Tapatio, Ocho, el Tesoro, Lalo, & G4 just for starters."
"I will admit that I’m obsessed with the Tapatio bottle."
"Tapatio. All day, every day."
"You will 100% better with Tapatio, Cascuhuin blanco, G4."
"Tapatio 110 for margaritas is the best."
#4
El Tesoro
4.9
(28)
"El tesoro, casa noble, paladar."
"I would make Palomas with El Tesoro blanco."
"For the price el Tesoro, for the flavor Ocho."
"El tesoro for me. Top to bottom the best lineup in my opinion."
"El Tesoro, G4, Fortaleza. In that order."
"El Tesoro and Siete Leguas are my two favorites."
"My preference is El Tesoro & Terralta."
"El Tesoro, ocho on that list for me"
"My first bottle of Tesoro repo changed tequila for me."
"Old school El Tesoro blanco."
#5
Olmeca Altos
4.1
(32)
"Olmeca Altos doesn't get enough love."
"Can’t beat that for price to quality."
"Olmeca Altos blanco is my go to."
"Olmeca altos is additive free and will be cheaper than most decent choices with additives. It’s my go to. For everything."
"Olmeca Altos do a 1.75 liter bottle for about $50 and is good enough for sipping or cocktails."
"Olmeca altos, cimmaron, and Lunazul are all priced right for what you're looking for."
"Olmeca Altos Plata is a really solid "budget" tequila."
"Olmeca altos is my favorite."
"I like to use altos."
"I also would recommend Olmeca Altos for that price range."
#6
Ocho
4.8
(27)
"Ocho has been my favorite since I first tried it early this year."
"Ocho and Tesoro are my faves."
"My top 3: Ocho."
"Ocho"
"Ocho."
"Ocho or siete leguas."
"Ocho, Tesoro, Mijenta"
"Ocho Anejo, ez"
"Ocho Anejo."
"So many great possibilities. Ocho, G4, Terralta, Siete Leguas, Primo, Tapatio, Yeyo, Lalo, Los Dos, Don Fulano, Don Abraham, El Tequileno, Arette, Cimarron, Dulce Vida, Tres Agaves, Olmeca Altos."
#7
Cascahuin
4.3
(29)
"Cascahuin Blanco."
"Tie: Cascahuin and Wild Common."
"Anything out of Cascahuin for me."
"Caschuin is my fave."
"Cascahuin products have been my favorite for quite some time now."
"Get him a high end Cascahuin, Ocho, or Siete Leguas I am sure he would love any of these 🥂"
"That's an excellent choice! It's a limited edition to celebrate Cascahuin's CEO turning 70yo last year. You won't disappoint!"
"Have a bottle myself and love it! He'll enjoy it!"
"Cascahuin Tahona."
"All good options."
#8
Cimarron
4.2
(29)
"Cimarron, tears, tres agaves, partida, arette, don fulano."
"We used Cimarron blanco for my wedding. It was a hit and super light on the wallet."
"This one is by far away most quality bang for your buck with their 1liter coming in at around 30 bucks"
"Cimmarron 1st place."
"We've been using Cimmaron and it's the best we've tried so far."
"My go to recipe is 2 oz Cimarron reposado, 1 oz fresh lime juice."
"I’m surprised no one has mentioned Cimarron."
"Cimarron is also a great deal."
"I also recommend Cimmaron."
"Cimmeron for The margaritas"
#9
Fortaleza
4.7
(23)
"If you can find Fortaleza you should get that."
"Fortaleza, Volans, ocho."
"In order, my top 3: Fortaleza, Ocho, G4."
"Fortaleza and El Tesoro, are only ones of tried so far."
"Fortaleza, Ocho, La Gritona, 1146."
"Fortaleza, G4, ocho."
"After that, Fortaleza, G4, Ocho, El Tesoro, Tapatio, Don Fulano are all great."
"Fortaleza"
"Reposado: Fortaleza"
"There’s so many good ones but I’d have to go Fortaleza SS."
#10
Lalo
4.3
(21)
"LALO has become my new favorite hands down."
"Don’t sleep on Lalos."
"Lalo and Aguasol are some of my favorites."
"Lalo is my middle of the road for get-togethers and parties."
"LALO!"
"Lalo is our go to for Ranch water."
"LALO if only because that’s what I started drinking ranch water with."
"Honestly for the price point it’s a crowd pleaser."
"I also recommend LALO (if you can find it) which tends to run a bit cheaper."
"Lalo is another one that is a good price for shots as well."
#11
Don Fulano
4.7
(17)
"Volans, lost Lore, Don Fulano, yeyo"
"Don Fulani."
"I'm a huge fan of Don Fulano."
"Don Fulano is the best tequila , for me, in general."
"Don Fulano… 1 of the 3 family owned estate grown tequilas."
"Also, try Don Fulano."
"I really like Don Fulano Anejo as a gift. It’s delicious, right around $100."
"Blanco - Don Fulano."
"Don Fulano Imperial"
"Look for Don Fulano Imperial. Cool looking ceramic bottle and great juice."
#12
Tres Agaves
4.3
(17)
"Try tres agaves."
"Tres Agaves"
"Tres agaves repo."
"I use Tres Agave Repo for our margaritas, hard to beat for the price and availability."
"Tres agaves or la gritona have been amazing"
"Tres agaves is my go to!"
"Tres agaves"
"I like Tres agaves, it's like $25 for a liter."
"Tres Agaves is a great budget friendly tequila, additive free and readily available."
"Tres agave"
#13
Fuenteseca
4.7
(14)
"Fuenteseca is my absolute favorite."
"Fuenteseca's boxes are nice enough."
"Fuentaseca."
"Gun to my head, to answer the question- Fuenteseca owns all on that list for my tastes."
"It's Fuenteseca for me by a landslide."
"Fuenteseca Tequila Cosecha Huerta Singular Blanco 2018. Highly rated on TMM."
"Some of the ones I've had and loved"
"Fuenteseca is a very safe option."
"Fuenteseca are an awesome recommendation."
"Any Fuenteseca will do"
#14
Siete Leguas
4.7
(14)
"Siete leguas, and tres toños are my go to tequilas."
"Try Siete Leguas."
"I really like the Siete Leguas reposado."
"Siete leguas, siempre."
"Siete Leguas, Volans & ArteNom"
"That Siete Leguas reposado that you pictured is an excellent sipper."
"Siete is my sipper for myself and my favorite of all brands I have tried so far."
"Siete Leguas Repo"
"Siete Leguas has been good to me."
"Agreed! Siete Leguas is the way to go."
#15
Tequila Ocho
4.7
(13)
"Ocho. Love it! Siete Leguas too."
"Ocho is perfect for this! Siete leguas is another good choice."
"Ocho, Terralta, Tapatio, several 1414 repos all fit the class of excellent, inexpensive repos."
"A close second and what I would call an even better bargain."
"Tequila Ocho, El Tesoro, G4, Lalo, Tapitio, El Mayor, Cabo Wabo"
"Ocho. All day err day."
"Ocho every day."
"Tequila Ocho Reposado or Blanco, depends if I’m feeling like a more well rounded profile with the repo or more spikes of citrus and agave with the blanco."
"Tequila Ocho - reposado and anejo aged in Widow Jane barrels."
"It’s cheaper than Fortaleza, but has a similar smoothness."
#16
Pueblo Viejo
4.1
(14)
"Pueblo Viejo, usually around $15 for a liter."
"Every time this question comes up I always sing the praises of PV."
"Pueblo viejo blanco is great and usually $20."
"Every time I see this post I will always say **PUEBLO VIEJO.**"
"Pueblo Viejo for the win"
"Pueblo Viejo"
"Pueblo Viejo"
"Pueblo Viejo."
"Pueblo Viejo Reposado is decent and very inexpensive."
"Pueblo Viejo and Lunazul are solid bulk buys"
#17
Lunazul
4.3
(11)
"LUNAZUL 100% - sustainable, delicious, and you can typically get a 750 under $20."
"Lunazul is one of my favorites."
"I will die on the Lunazul blanco hill."
"If you want something additive free and budget friendly, check out Lunazul."
"Espolon, Arette, and Lunazul would probably be my choices."
"My budget tequila is Lunazul blanco or reposado."
"For blanco tequila, I usually just use Lunazul because it seems to be the best in the $25 range."
"Lunazul is great if you can find it."
"Lunazul will get the job done."
"Lunazul though is more budget friendly though not on the list."
#18
Kirkland
3.6
(13)
"The Kirkland Cristallino Tequila is all you need."
"Try the current Kirkland tequila blanco aka. Costcomigos."
"Kirkland Signature aka Costcomigos."
"I recently discovered Kirkland, really great for mixing if there is a Costco by you."
"Grab a few decent bottles for the speciality drinks and maybe get a cheaper option for the shots and mixers."
"If you want to drink better tequila, look for brands and Noms, that offer traditional stone grinding of the agave."
"The Kirkland Anejo is better IMO."
"This is a great tequila, great in margaritas."
"I actually like all the Kirkland brand tequila."
"I like the Kirkland Anejo. Though just depends on your price point."
#19
Cazcanes
4.3
(10)
"Cazcanes."
"So good."
"Any of them will be outstanding"
"If not, cazcanes has a great looking bottle and good tequila inside."
"Another vote for Cazcanes👍🏽"
"Good tequila. A nice gift."
"If you want a splurge a bit, a bottle of Cazcanes would be a great surprise."
"I like simpler bottles such as Cazcanes."
"I enjoy my bottle of cazcanes."
"Cazcanes or fortaleza still strength (after market price)."
#20
El Tequileno
4.2
(10)
"Some of the ones I've had and loved"
"El Tequileño mixto blanco is perfect for what you want."
"For the price I think El Tequileno is really good."
"Lately El Tequileno has been speaking my language, but Ocho has never done me wrong."
"One of my favorite lower cost but tasty bottled."
"It's a bit more unique."
"El Tequileno Reposado The one with the plastic top."
"El Tequileno Blanco $22ish"
"Arrete or El Tequileno."
"Best option for Canadians is to order from Alberta: El Tequileno."
#21
Don Julio
4.7
(9)
"My go to sipping tequila is Don Julio 70 (1100 at Oxxo, sometimes deals for 900)."
"If you want to enjoy tequila as a drink rather than a shot then do try Don Julio."
"Plus u can never go wrong with any Don Julio."
"The bell ringer among family and friends here is don julio."
"Don Julio is usually a really good price for just a few bucks more. Way better."
"Don Julio blanco is the go too in our house!"
"You might also find Don Julio 70 at local stores for a bit more, and it’s a solid choice if you’re into something unique."
"Don Julio"
"Don Julio 1970.. it’s got the 1942 flavor without the 1942 price."
#22
ArteNOM
4.9
(8)
"Attenom 1146 (the anejo) is pretty amazing."
"ArteNOM, Don Fulano."
"I also like ArteNOM."
"Artenom 1146"
"I would be just fine drinking 1146."
"Artenom 1146 is a delicious añejo for ~$100."
"ArteNOM 1146 is not only delicious, but a great presentation"
"I would recommend ArteNOM 1146, it's an ajejo and has a ton a barrel influence."
#23
La Gritona
4.5
(8)
"I loved La Gritona."
"La Gritona."
"La Gritona 😊"
"La Gritona."
"$45 for a 750ml."
"La Gritona reposado!"
"La Gritona is a resposado that makes a good ranch water."
"A++ juice tho. Additive free."
#24
Volans
4.5
(8)
"The hands down winner was Volans."
"Volans, Ocho, and Cascahuín are all about a toss up for me."
"Volans, Fortaleza, ocho."
"My top 3: Volans."
"I’d say give Volans a try or Siembra Valles high proof tahona if you wanna grab something with more of a punch."
"New Volans small batch Añejo."
"For $45 at Spec’s."
"Volans might be a good one"
#25
Espolon
3.9
(9)
"Nothing beats Espolon imo."
"Try Espolon Blanco for a wallet-friendly option that doesn't compromise on taste!"
"Espolon is really good."
"For shots, I prefer something that's a bit smoother. Espolon is usually my preference in this case."
"Espolon and lunazul Blanco are my default for margs."
"I'm a big fan of Olmeca Altos and Espolon for my margs."
"Both Olmeca Altos and Espolon are sold in 1.75 L and would work fine for a party."
"As far as additive tequila Espolon has been decent, but I wouldn't sip it, its my primary mixer."
"Espolon is just blechhhh."
#26
Suerte
4.7
(7)
"Suerte is a good value if you can find it outside Co."
"I’m a big Suerte and La Pulga fan."
"Suerte"
"Suerte or Tapatio are my favorite 2."
"Recently tried Suerte reposado as a mixer and it’s awesome."
"Suerte, Tapatio, Santo Fino"
"Suerte. Both blanco and reposado are good."
#27
1800
4.3
(7)
"My group of friends as a whole who like tequila prefer the following 1800."
"Makes you think you’ve never had tequila before."
"Give him an 1800 Cristalino it’s like $50."
"1800 cristalino, or Don Julio 70 cristalino."
"1800 is the best bang for the buck IMO."
"- 1800 Reposado."
"Honestly for mixing, I just go for 1800."
#28
Cimarrón
4.8
(6)
"Cimarron. $30 for 1 liter and super versatile."
"Cimarron is really hard to beat at its price for 1L."
"Cimarron is the way to go."
"Cimarron!"
"Cimarron is great too around that price point."
"Cimarron is so good! And very underrated for the price."
#29
Mijenta
3.9
(7)
"I like to gift Mijenta because it is one of my favorite bottles."
"Mijenta and Lalo"
"Mijenta, Lalo, G4."
"I found Mijenta at Total Wine for 38 bucks and that’s a really lovely tequila."
"Mijenta has become my favorite for ranch waters lately."
"How is Mijenta? only one i haven't tried."
"I’m not even drinking it. So disappointed as I’ve always really enjoyed it."
#30
Dulce Vida
4.0
(6)
"I get 1.75l Dulce Vida at costco for 39+tax."
"Dulce Vida Blanco 1.75 additive free around 35-40$."
"1.75 Dulce Vida is non additive and only $39 at Costco."
"My favorite budget brands often recommended on here so far are Dulce Vida and Olmeca Altos."
"Look for Dulce Vida- great quality for the money."
"Some great value tequilas are Dulce Vida, Arette, Tres Agaves, Cascahuin (square bottle), Tapatio, Insolito."
#31
Centenario
4.8
(5)
"Centenario is a great choice."
"Centenario is my go to tequila."
"Good stuff for Paloma’s."
"Centenario is my go to tequila."
"Centenario is a good staple."
#32
Rey Sol
4.8
(5)
"Rey sol is the only one."
"Rey Sol."
"Rey Sol has an amazing bottle."
"Rey Sol sun shaped bottle is dope."
#33
Terralta
4.2
(5)
"My current favorite Terralta."
"Has a nice minty, grassy and herbal profile."
"@ Old Town Liquor $39.99"
"Terralta comes pedigree its good and you wont break the bank."
"Budget $30-45."
#34
El Tequileño
4.2
(5)
"El Tequileño"
"El Tequileño is a pretty good tequila in that price range."
"El Tequileno Reposado is great for Margaritas."
"For $20-30, I have not found a better budget tequila than El Tequilino."
"IMO El Tequilano is the top pick when it comes to BCLS stores."
#35
Altos
4.2
(5)
"Altos or Arette."
"Altos is good and cheap."
"Altos is always my choice."
"We use Altos or Cimarron typically for cocktails"
"Altos Reposado is the 'house' mixing tequila at my home bar."
#36
Mi Campo
4.0
(5)
"Mi Campo."
"Mi campo is good."
"Mi Campo, Lunazul."
"Mi Campo. Very good tequila for 20-30 usd."
"Mi Campo, Espolòn, Casa Noble, and Flecha Azul."
#37
Patrón
3.8
(5)
"Patron rules them all, got a special edition bottle the other day and its beautiful."
"Patron"
"Patron."
"I like the bite of the patron silver margs. If im trying to save money ill go hornitos silver."
"Although it was gross in flavor, I woke up with a very minimal hangover."
#38
Codigo
4.5
(4)
"Codigo doesn't get enough love on here."
"Codigo, amatiteña, wild commons, siempre"
"Crushing on Codigo rn."
"I have found Codigo, Ocho, Mijenta, and G4 at my local Costco."
#39
Maestro Dobel
4.3
(4)
"Maestro dobel."
"Maestro Dobel Diamante is good"
"Maestro dobel diamante is a good option."
"My two choices that weren't mentioned - Maestro Dobel and Gran Centenario Anejo."
#40
Herradura
4.3
(4)
"I love Herradura Reposado in my margs."
"I enjoy Herradura"
"Herradura and Don Julio makes some decent stuff."
"Herradura and Teremana are my go tos."
#41
Espolón
4.0
(4)
"Espolón."
"Espolon in my house."
"Espolon, Arette, and Lunazul would probably be my choices."
"Espolon Blanco and Reposado hover around $30 in my area."
#42
Patron
4.0
(4)
"Patron Silver, no question."
"For $69.99 the patron silver will make a lot of very nice margs."
"I personally would just go with Patron Silver."
"Those all suck except for Patron."
#43
Wild Common
5.0
(3)
"Wild common is also amazing."
"Some of the ones I've had and loved"
"Wild Common for a great blanco."
#44
Arte Nom
5.0
(3)
"All said it was fantastic"
"ArteNOM 1146 for a great anejo."
"Artenom 1414 is amazing if you’re into repos."
#45
Tears of Llorona
5.0
(3)
"Tears of Llorona."
"* Tears of Llorona - $240"
"Tears of llorna"
#46
Volcan
5.0
(3)
"Volans, Lalo, Don Abrams."
"Check out, Volcan for another single estate tequila."
"Volcan is another good one."
#47
Chamucos
4.3
(3)
"Chamucos."
"Chamucos."
"Chamucos is excellent."
#48
Puro Potro
4.0
(3)
"Puro potro is a new brand that I would recommend."
"Other options I didn't see mentioned, additive-free: Puro Potro - 42%, 1L, $30"
"Under the radar budget tequilas."
#49
Milagro
4.0
(3)
"I’m a big fan of milagro."
"I get Milagro (I KNOW ADDITIVES). It’s smooth and clean tasting."
"I like Milagro and Tres Agaves as my silvers."
#50
Corralejo
4.0
(3)
"I like it more than the Espolon."
"On the cheap side I dig Corralejo. It's widely available and pretty smooth."
"Corralejo repo would be my go to in terms of price and taste."
#51
Hornitos
3.7
(3)
"Hornitos"
"I was recently introduced to Hornitos as an excellent mixing tequila."
"Dump a bottle of Hornitos black into a carboy with some oak chips."
#52
Alma del Jaguar
5.0
(2)
"Alma del.jaguar or mijenta"
"Alma del jaguars high proof is my #1 right now. It is the essence of agave flavor."
#53
Volcan de Mi Tierra
5.0
(2)
"For $42.98."
"Volcan de mi Tierra is a great gift bottle and additive free."
#54
Tears of Llorna
5.0
(2)
"Tears of Llorna and Excelencia always have a sort of stalwart presence on the shelf."
"Tears of Llorna would fit the bill."
#55
Tapatío
5.0
(2)
"Tapatío! The best repo I’ve had so far and reasonably priced"
"Tapatio"
#56
El Tequileño Blanco
5.0
(2)
"El Tequileño Blanco, hands down."
"These days El Tequileno blanco has been my go-to for budget mixing."
#57
Partida
5.0
(2)
"Partida is an everyday repo sipper in my house."
"Partida."
#58
Alma de Jaguar
5.0
(2)
"Alma del jaguar is fantastic."
"You won't be disappointed with Alma de Jaguar."
#59
Corazón
4.5
(2)
"Corazon comes in at $25/750ML where I’m at."
"For something on the sweeter side, my go to is Corazón."
#60
Insolito
4.5
(2)
"I tried two new ones lately that I really enjoy. Insolito and Chamucos."
"Try Insolito for a cheaper option."
#61
Espero
4.5
(2)
"If you can find Espero then grab it."
"Under the radar budget tequilas."
#62
ArteNom 1146
4.5
(2)
"Try ArteNom 1146 or Don Fulano."
"Some of my favorites in the ~$100 price range are artenom 1146."
#63
Gran Centenario
4.5
(2)
"Gran Centenario Añejo"
"My two choices that weren't mentioned - Maestro Dobel and Gran Centenario Anejo."
#64
Cierto
4.5
(2)
"I'd save up for Cierto. It's nearly worth every cent and it's good as it gets."
"Consider Cierto."
#65
Yeyo
4.5
(2)
"You should try out Yeyo tequila absolutely delicious!"
"Yeyo $48 at NC ABC."
#66
Gran Dovejo
4.5
(2)
"If you are into high proof, do yourself a favor and pick up Gran Dovejo High Proof."
"Gran Dovejo High Proof, $50 in Oregon"
#67
Real del Valle
4.0
(2)
"Real del Valle."
"Under the radar budget tequilas."
#68
El Jimador
4.0
(2)
"My favorite is still El Jimador reposado."
"I ended up settling on El Jimador Blanco."
#69
El Mayor
4.0
(2)
"I really liked it"
"El Mayor has a nice black pepper note if you are into that kinda thing"
#70
Hacienda Vieja
4.0
(2)
"Check out Hacienda Vieja or Tres Agaves both are additive free and good for the price."
"It's also additive free. Hacienda Vieja from NOM 1412."
#71
Siembra Valles
4.0
(2)
"Siembra Valles Tahona, Cascahuin Tahona."
"Siempra Valles or Don Abraham blanco are both great valley tequilas."
#72
Olmeca
4.0
(2)
"Olmeca Blanco has been a reliable stand-by for us for years at around $30."
"Olmeca, Espolon and Cimarron are often mentioned here in similar threads."
#73
Cazadores
3.5
(2)
"For mixing, Cazadores silver."
"What I keep in the cabinet is Cazadores Reposado."
#74
Costco
3.5
(2)
"Costco blanco is a good option"
"Costco blanco 1.75 makes good mixers."
#75
Adictivo
3.5
(2)
"Addictivo, Insolente."
"Also additive laden, but more sweet than candy would be Adictivo."
#76
Casamigos
2.0
(2)
"Casamigo has the same vanilla/maple flavor to me."
"I’m really proud of this sub because no one here hs recommended casamigos at all."
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