12 ways to celebrate National Tequila Day

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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