Tequila can be an incredibly expensive drink, or it can be an affordable way to enjoy a night out with friends. It can taste of the raw earth and grassy agave, or it can coat your mouth with butterscotch and oak. It's all over the place. Cut through the noise and find something you actually want to drink at a price you can stomach.
Here are the best tequilas to buy right now in honor of National Tequila Day.
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Casamigos Blanco
Casamigos Blanco
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Famously launched by George Clooney, Casamigos is the perfect tequila for the rich and famous, or the not-so-rich and wannabe-famous, or anyone in between. It's made for a party so serve it any which way you please.
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Don Julio Blanco
Don Julio Blanco
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With its iconic squat bottle and decades of distilling history, the Don Julio brand is one to trust. Their blanco is clean and bright, perfect for pairing with citrus, sugar, salt, or any foods that come sizzling with all of the above.
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Espolòn Tequila Blanco
Espolòn Tequila Blanco
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A bit younger than some of the historic distilleries on the list, Espolòn brings a vibrancy and vitality to the category with their uncompromising blanco tequila. At once peppery and buttery, with a captivating vegetal taste, it's a great bottle to have on hand for any occasion.
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Patrón Silver Tequila
Patrón Silver Tequila
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You can't go wrong with Patrón. The monolithic distiller produces an utterly reliable crowdpleaser, that's equally at home in a margarita and in a shot glass.
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Casamigos Reposado
Casamigos Reposado
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The reposado from Casamigos builds on the success of its younger sibling with a nice round, caramel-forward character, that smooths out the initial bite without cutting off the blanco's bright flavors of cinnamon and herbs.
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Clase Azul Reposado Tequila
Clase Azul Reposado Tequila
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The ringing of the bell from the top of a bottle of Clase Azul is the sound of a good time about to begin. The now-iconic bottle catches is designed to catch eyes, complete with a lid that doubles as a noisemaker in case anyone missed you balling out with a $160-bottle of booze. The tequila inside is nothing to sneeze at: it's a creamy, honeyed, sweet tequila that goes down smooth.
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Don Julio 1942
Don Julio 1942
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If the original, short Don Julio bottle was meant to lay low on the table, Don Julio 1942 is meant to be noticed — and admired. The rich bottling wears the classic flavors of oak and vanilla with grace. It's a showstopper worthy of a nice gift.
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Tequila Casa Dragones Añejo Barrel Blend
Tequila Casa Dragones Añejo Barrel Blend
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Another splurge bottle, Casa Dragones Añejo combines aged tequilas from new French Oak and new American Oak to make an especially balanced, full-flavored drink. It's got bold pineapple and grassy notes on the nose, and follows them with rich caramel, deep wood, and even some pine.
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Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia Extra Añejo
Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia Extra Añejo
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Far from the standard Jose Cuervo, the Reserva De La Familia bottling is a strong, sultry bottle of well-aged tequila. It's as dark and caramel-forward as a nice bourbon, combining the honeyed oaky flavors of whiskey with the more vegetal flavors of cooked agave and mineral-packed soil.
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Tres Agaves Organic Blanco
Tres Agaves Organic Blanco
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With its prominent organic branding, Tres Agaves will appeal to anyone who cares what goes in their body and who appreciates straightforward, raw flavors of natural products. Flowers and mint jump off the block, followed by more fruity and pepperminty tastes.
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Tequila Casa Dragones Joven
Tequila Casa Dragones Joven
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Joven tequila is an increasingly available style that marries blanco and aged tequilas to create something that's energetic and refined at once. The bottling from Casa Dragones comes loaded with nuts and coffee, stone fruit and tropical fruits, and a nice floral finish.
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Herradura Legend Anejo Tequila
Herradura Legend Anejo Tequila
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Herradura makes some crowd favorite tequilas, and their anejo is sure to please even the most discerning palate. It smells of orange peels, pine trees, and licorice, notes that carry over to the taste where they're joined by chocolate, coffee, and honey.
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