by Rich Cook | Feb 8, 2024 | Tequila
Here’s a citrus forward Tequila that delivers extreme value. Notes of earth, grass and pepper join the lively lime driven aroma profile, and the elements carry through on the palate with the citrus stepping back and letting the more savory elements carry... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 7, 2024 | Tequila
Celebrity spirits are all the rage and it seems everyone is getting into the act. As with most celebrity-driven spirits, 818 is decent, but unremarkable. The nose provides a suitable sense of the agave, but also a lot of sweetness. This translates to the first sip... 
by Michael Cervin | Dec 7, 2023 | Tequila
This is one of the more mild Añejos I’ve tasted in a while. Typically in this category the sweet and wood influences are very dominant, but here there is a lovely restraint – a quietness to the tequila. Yes, you still can taste the agave from which it was made... 
by Michael Cervin | Sep 21, 2023 | Liqueur, Tequila
With a lip-smacking viscosity, this liqueur offers light coffee and sweet notes wrapped in a thick dark liquid. The coffee notes are evident, but more coffee candy as opposed to ground coffee. The tequila (a blanco) though mild is still noticeable and supports the... 
by Michael Cervin | Sep 21, 2023 | Tequila
Jose Cuervo is a highly recognizable name in tequila. Recognizable, ubiquitous, reasonably priced can all be attributes to any beverage, however ultimately the real question becomes – is this any good? The main drawback to the Especial is that it is overtly... 
by Rich Cook | Aug 30, 2023 | Tequila
You may be aware that Tequila has unseated Vodka as the king of spirits when it comes to consumption in the USA, which of course means that everyone wants in on the action, and that gimmickery is not in short supply. Just walk down the Tequila aisle (yes, in some...
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