El Mayor Tequila Review

NOSE: Smells like tequila highlighted by some floral notes and roasted agave. TASTE: Very smooth and easy to sip. Lots of agave and some heavy vanilla notes. FINISH: Tequilas typically don’t have the longer finish that you usually get with bourbon and some other spirits. The finish on this was short and clean. There wasn’t much that stuck around on my palate. Maybe a hint of light pepper or spice. It had a smooth and clean finish that didn’t leave much on my palate. Maybe it’s me but I just don’t get a finish from tequila that I get from bourbon. SHARE WITH: Everyone. This is a good Blanco. It’s very versatile. Drink it straight, over ice, shoot it, mix it in a cocktail, or pair it with food. The sky is the limit. It’s a good product and it’s very approachable at the price. WORTH THE PRICE: Yes. At $24.99 for a 750 ml bottle this bottle isn’t a bottom shelf refugee but it’s also not the most expensive tequila around. This would be a welcome addition to your home bar if you are a tequila drinker. BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: It may not be a Blanco that stands out but it is very smooth and it’s one of the better Blanco representations that I’ve had. OVERALL: This is a good Blanco. It’s very smooth, and works for sipping or cocktails. Learn more about Brent's booze preferences and check out more of his reviews...

NOSE: Bright and crisp nose with some hints of pear. TASTE: This isn’t your typical tequila when it comes to taste. There is a lot going on with this but none of it really stood out to me. I got hints of Coconut, Vanilla, Honey, as well as a bit of light fruit. FINISH: I know I’ve said it before but there isn’t much of a finish. SHARE WITH: Tequila fans and anyone who thinks they might be. This is a good Reposado. It’s not my favorite but it’s also not expensive and once again, a good value for a Reposado aged seven months longer than the industry standard. You can sip it, or you can mix it and not feel bad. It’s got more going on than the Blanco representation but not in a bad way. The extra time in the white oak barrels really shows when compared to the Blanco. WORTH THE PRICE: At $24.99 for a 750 ml bottle locally it’s worth a try if you want something a bit different than most of the mass produced stuff. BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: It’s good and it’s pretty cheap. I’ve spent more on a glass of reposado neat at a restaurant. OVERALL: This is a solid Reposado. When you factor in the low price, it makes it even better. The barrel aging process is evident here, where the Blanco was very forward on the palate with lots of vanilla and sweetness, the Reposado is much more complex but it also makes it harder to nail down the specific flavors. You can tell the effect the extra time in the barrel really changes this tequila. Learn more about Brent's booze preferences and check out more of his reviews...

NOSE: Roasted agave | Hints of Oak | Maple TASTE: Very smooth and easy to sip. Lots of agave and some heavy vanilla notes. FINISH: Very smooth and a much longer finish than the Blanco and the Reposado. Roasted agave and buttery caramel SHARE WITH: Everyone. This is a good sipping tequila. It’s extremely approachable. Drink this one neat and enjoy it slowly. This is a good product and it’s priced very competitively. WORTH THE PRICE: Yes. At $30 for a 750 ml bottle this one can hold it’s own BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: Bottle. It’s an aged tequila for $30. Go get a bottle. OVERALL: I like this one. It’s very smooth, and works for sipping. I much prefer the Anejo over both the Blanco and the Reposado. Learn more about Brent's booze preferences and check out more of his reviews...