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5. Don Julio 1942
Insider Monkey Score: 6
Created by Don Julio González, the Don Julio range of tequilas is known for its high quality and superb look, especially the award-winning 1942 – counted among the Best Tequilas in the World. Produced in small batches and aged for a minimum of two and a half years, this handcrafted tequila is the choice of connoisseurs around the globe.
In 2015, Diageo completed the full acquisition and control over Don Julio Tequila from Jose Cuervo, in exchange for its Bushmills Irish whiskey brand.
4. Don Pilar Añejo
Insider Monkey Score: 6
The distinctive golden color and buttery, oak aroma of Don Pilar’s Añejo comes as a result of aging his artisanally crafted tequila in new American White Oak barrels for over 20 months.
Tequila Don Pilar is family-owned and artisan-crafted with 100% blue agave that’s harvested from the Highland ranches of Don José Pilar Contreras.
Don Pilar Añejo is counted among the Top 5 Tequilas in our list.
3. 1800 Silver
Insider Monkey Score: 6
Another great offering from the 1800 range, this silver tequila is made with 100% Blue Weber agave, which are harvested after aging between eight and twelve years. The spirit is double distilled and blended with a selection of white tequilas to achieve a marvelously well-rounded flavor profile.
Named after its year of origin, 1800 is the most award-winning tequila in the world.
2. Corralejo Reposado
Insider Monkey Score: 7
With over 250 years of history in tequila making, Corralejo Reposado is tradition in a bottle. Made from 100% Blue Weber Agave and aged for four months in a mix of American, French Limousine, and Mexican Oak barrels, this Reposado is then bottled in-house at Hacienda Corralejo.
Founded in the 18th century, Hacienda Corralejo was the first commercial producer of tequila in Mexico. Last year, Tequila Corralejo became the United Soccer League’s first ‘Official Tequila Partner’ ahead of the 2023 USL Championship and USL League One seasons.
1. San Matías Tahona Reposado
Insider Monkey Score: 9
This offering was created to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Casa San Matías. This 100% artisanal, small-batch tequila is crafted according to tradition, using only the tahona method and the original basalt stone used at the distillery more than 100 years ago.
It was announced in 2022 that Casa San Matías has brought the first field of blue agave to The Sandbox, a metaverse that allows users to buy virtual land and customize it with games and playable experiences.
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