Jose Cuervo
Jalisco – Tequila Valley
Tasting: Light, citrus, vanilla, mild pepper
World's best-selling tequila; oldest distillery in Latin America
75+ premium tequila brands from Mexico and beyond, with production details, tasting notes, celebrity connections, and pricing.
Jalisco – Tequila Valley
Tasting: Light, citrus, vanilla, mild pepper
World's best-selling tequila; oldest distillery in Latin America
Jalisco – Highlands (Los Altos)
Tasting: Floral, sweet agave, light citrus, smooth finish
Popularised the premium tequila category; iconic bee-shaped bottle
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Citrus, vanilla, oak, warm spice
Don Julio 1942 is an icon of luxury tequila; widely gifted at celebrations
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Butterscotch, vanilla, oak, dried fruit
Hand-painted ceramic decanters; ultra-luxury positioning
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Sweet agave, vanilla, light caramel, smooth
Celebrity-founded tequila that sparked a trend; sold for $1 billion
Jalisco – Highlands & Valley
Tasting: Light agave, citrus, honey, soft oak
Rapid growth brand; controversial launch due to cultural appropriation debate
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Clean agave, floral, creamy, hint of wine (Rosa)
Aged in Napa Valley Cabernet barrels; wine-country crossover appeal
Jalisco – Highlands (Atenquique)
Tasting: Citrus, light vanilla, smooth agave, earthy finish
Fastest-growing spirits brand in US history; sustainability-focused
Jalisco – Highlands & Valley blend
Tasting: Elegant agave, vanilla, light caramel, lingering warmth
Blends highland and valley agaves; NBA owners' prestige brand
Jalisco
Tasting: Dried fruit, sherry influence, warm spice, agave
Unique sherry-cask finishing; LeBron James association
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Bright citrus, agave, light pepper, smooth
Milestone year on bottle (1800 = first year aged tequila recorded); strong US market share
Jalisco – Amatitán Valley
Tasting: Rich agave, butterscotch, toasted oak, dried herbs
Invented the reposado category in 1974; estate-grown agave
Jalisco – Tequila Valley
Tasting: Full agave, citrus, earthy, mineral, herbal
One of the most critically acclaimed traditional tequilas; Sauza family legacy
Jalisco – Los Altos
Tasting: Bright agave, floral, fruit-forward, terroir-driven
First single-estate, single-vintage ('vintage') tequila; terroir-focused
Jalisco – Highlands (Arandas)
Tasting: Rich agave, citrus, pepper, toasted oak
One of the last major brands using traditional tahona processing
Jalisco – Arandas
Tasting: Bright agave, citrus, vanilla, spice
Iconic Day of the Dead bottle art; exceptional value-for-money
Jalisco – Highlands (Sahuayo)
Tasting: Cooked agave, vegetal, light fruit, mild oak
Mexican hunting heritage; stag logo; major market share in Mexico
Jalisco
Tasting: Smooth agave, light caramel, vanilla
Value brand; pioneers of shot glasses in Mexico; Sauza sub-brand
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Herbal, pepper, agave, citrus zest, mineral
Independently family-owned; traditionalist's choice; cult following
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Fruity, citrus, light agave, smooth
Bartender favourite worldwide; great for cocktails
Jalisco – Highlands (Arandas)
Tasting: Bold agave, floral, citrus, slight earthiness
La Alteña distillery — made alongside El Tesoro; authentic heritage brand
Jalisco
Tasting: Clean, floral, light agave, creamy
First triple-distilled tequila; organic certified; celebrity tie-in
Jalisco – Highlands (Arandas)
Tasting: Vanilla, toasted agave, tropical fruit, oak
Sustainability and community-first model; agave-to-bottle traceability
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Floral, light agave, pear, hint of vanilla
HBO Entourage product placement; fast acquisition by Pernod Ricard
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Vanilla, caramel, agave, slight chocolate
French Limousin oak ageing; Wine & Spirits Top 100 winner
Jalisco – Tequila Valley
Tasting: Soft agave, fruit, light oak, subtle spice
One of Mexico's oldest tequila brands; angel-decanter Leyenda expression
Jalisco – Tequila Valley
Tasting: Sweet agave, light vanilla, mild pepper
Major domestic Mexican market brand; long family history
Jalisco – Tequilana Highland & Valley blend
Tasting: Floral, mineral from volcanic soil, tropical fruit, vanilla
LVMH-backed; unique volcanic terroir story
Jalisco – Highlands (Amatitán)
Tasting: Clean agave, pear, light citrus, smooth
Estate-grown Blue Weber; single estate distillery
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Fresh agave, green herbs, citrus
Organic certified; sustainable farming practices
Jalisco
Tasting: Clean agave, light floral, citrus
Sauza family tribute brand; three-generation heritage story
Jalisco
Tasting: Deep oak, dried fruit, chocolate, vanilla
One of Mexico's ultra-rare collectible expressions
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Clean, smooth, vanilla, light oak
First commercial cristalino tequila on the market
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Vanilla, almond, dried fruit, caramel, warm spice
Diageo co-ownership with Jay-Z; rapper luxury lifestyle positioning
Jalisco
Tasting: Light agave, citrus, mild oak
Emerging artisan brand; strong sustainability ethos
Jalisco – Highlands (San Nicolás)
Tasting: Agave, citrus, vanilla, whiskey influence
Buffalo Trace & Sazerac whiskey barrel finishing collaboration
Jalisco
Tasting: Clean agave, light vanilla, citrus
Emerging brand with strong social media presence among younger consumers
Jalisco
Tasting: Agave, citrus, vanilla, toasted caramel
Hand-crafted talavera-inspired ceramic bottles; gift market leader
Oaxaca – San Luis del Rio
Tasting: Smoky, earthy, tropical fruit, herbs
Breaking Bad cast mezcal; artisan Oaxacan production
Jalisco
Tasting: Light agave, citrus, mild vanilla
Nick Jonas and John Varvatos collaboration; fashion-meets-spirits positioning
Jalisco – Valley
Tasting: Fresh agave, rose, light berry, vanilla
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo pink-bottle tequila
Jalisco
Tasting: Clean, soft agave, light citrus
Bar-friendly, approachable; growing millennial consumer base
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Light agave, honey, vanilla, mild citrus
First tequila brand created by a female master distiller
Jalisco – Valley (La Cofradía)
Tasting: Brine, agave, tropical fruit, mineral, wine complexity
Mediterranean-inspired packaging; wine barrel ageing; rapid fine dining adoption
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Complex dried fruit, tobacco, leather, chocolate, vanilla
One of the most awarded extra añejo tequilas; Spanish sherry, Scotch whisky and French cognac barrel finishing
Jalisco, Mexico
Tasting: Clean agave + infused flavours: jalapeño heat, cocoa sweetness
First major infused tequila line; American brand, Mexican production
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Clean organic agave, floral, light oak
One of first USDA organic-certified tequilas in the US market
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Agave, citrus, vanilla, subtle oak
Colombian-American brand founders; Latin community focus
Jalisco
Tasting: Smooth agave, vanilla, mild spice
Rising bartender's favourite in cocktail circuits
Jalisco
Tasting: Agave, citrus, oak, caramel
Ambassador-themed branding; growing premium visibility
Jalisco – Tequila Valley
Tasting: Light agave, mild pepper, easy-drinking
Second-oldest major tequila brand; historic rival to Cuervo
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Fresh agave, citrus, light pepper, clean finish
Iconic wave-shaped bottle; triple distillation for smoothness
Jalisco – Tequila Valley
Tasting: Light agave, clean, mild oak
Named after agave harvesters (jimadores); strong value brand
Jalisco
Tasting: Light agave, soft, citrus, mild sweet
Outstanding value for money; consistent quality at entry-level price
Jalisco – Tequila Valley
Tasting: Earthy, spicy, mineral, traditional cooked agave
Named after champion horse; Old-world valley tequila style
Jalisco – Highlands (Arandas)
Tasting: Bright citrus, floral, agave-forward, clean
American-owned with authentic Camarena-style production; strong transparency ethos
Jalisco – Tequila Valley (El Arenal)
Tasting: Earthy, cooked agave, pepper, citrus
Small independent distillery; cult status among tequila purists
Jalisco
Tasting: Light agave, clean, mild
Budget export brand from historic Orendain family
Jalisco – Amatitán Valley
Tasting: Valley-style earthiness, cooked agave, mild pepper
Valley-style terroir focus; artisan small-batch
Jalisco
Tasting: Light agave, simple, mild
Classic bar-rail brand; iconic shot brand in the USA
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Clean agave, citrus, floral
USDA certified organic from field to bottle
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Agave, vanilla, light oak
Hand-blown glass bottle art; artisan luxury positioning
Jalisco
Tasting: Clean agave, citrus, mild spice
Health-inspired branding; wellness positioning in spirits
Jalisco
Tasting: Light agave, citrus, mild vanilla
Internet celebrity founders; YouTube audience crossover
Jalisco
Tasting: Vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, warm chocolate
Michael Jordan NBA owners brand; flagship Gold ultra-premium extension
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Vanilla, oak, dried fruit, smooth agave
Dwayne Johnson brand añejo extension; continued fastest-growing brand momentum
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Rich vanilla, oak, caramel, butterscotch, smooth
George Strait ultra-premium limited edition
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Vanilla, caramel, honey, agave warmth
Female master distiller brand; Rita Ora celebrity ambassador
Jalisco
Tasting: Clean agave, soft citrus, mild pepper
Australian-market focused brand; strong Aussie distribution
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Fresh agave, citrus, light sweet
Named after Austin, TX area code; strong Texas market position
Jalisco
Tasting: Agave, citrus, clean finish
Named after the 33rd latitude paralleling Jalisco and Southern California
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Rich agave, vanilla, toasted oak, dried fruit, chocolate
Ultra-premium limited edition from Patrón; tahona-only expression
Jalisco – Highlands
Tasting: Smooth vanilla, caramel, clear agave, soft oak
Cristalino format from established heritage brand; rapidly growing segment
Jalisco
Tasting: Agave, berries, rose petal, vanilla
First major rosé tequila in a rose-gold bottle; visually striking
Jalisco
Tasting: Light agave, citrus, clean
Wellness and mindfulness brand positioning
Jalisco
Tasting: Agave, citrus, vanilla, mild oak
Strong value proposition in the super-premium segment
Jalisco
Tasting: Agave, citrus, light vanilla
Pioneered the 100% agave category at accessible prices in the 1990s