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June 2022 - Agave Spirits This month's Spirits feature is Agave Spirits Agave Spirits Reviews All $124 Del Maguey San Pablo Ameyaltepec Single Village Blanco Mezcal An amazingly elegant and decadent Mezcal whose flavor and finesse may leave you speechless. Awards: 2022 Best Blanco Mezcal $124 » Read Full Review $54 Mezcal Vago Mezcal Espadin Joel Barriga An outstanding example of a Blanco Mezcal; it hits all the right herbaceous, savory, and sweet notes in harmony. $54 » Read Full Review $225 1800 Milenio Extra Añejo Tequila A beautiful expression of an extra añejo sure to be a special sipper for any agave fan. Awards: 2022 Best Extra Añejo Tequila $225 » Read Full Review $44 El Tesoro Blanco Tequila A fun, bright, and fruity blanco great for fun times and complex cocktails. Awards: 2022 Best Blanco Tequila $44 » Read Full Review $54 Lobos 1707 Blanco Mezcal Artesenal An delightfully rich, complex Mezcal for all manner of occasions. $54 » Read Full Review $73 Salvadores 70 400 2020 Artesanal Espadín Joven Mezcal A complex and interesting Mezcal with a wonderful balance of spice, smoke, and sweet that keeps you coming back to the glass. $73 » Read Full Review $250 Alquimia Reserva De Oro XIV Organic Extra Añejo Tequila A robust powerhouse of an extra añejo that bursts with flavor and begs for attention; try with a few drops of water and cigars. $250 » Read Full Review $29 400 Conejos Mezcal Joven Artesanal A savory and umami Mezcal that stands out from the crowd and becomes more enjoyable with each sip. $29 » Read Full Review $37 Del Maguey Vida Blanco Mezcal A fruity, funky, and savory Mezcal full of delightful flavors and aromas that keep you coming back. $37 » Read Full Review $39 Montelobos Espadín Joven Mezcal A sweet, savory, and funky fun Mezcal that will surprise and delight your palette with every sip. $39 » Read Full Review $49 Creyente Mezcal Artesanal Joven A very bold, funky Mezcal that will be greatly enjoyed whether sipped or in mixed cocktails. $49 » Read Full Review $54 Mezcal Vago Mezcal Elote An intense, complex Mezcal that combines delightful flavors of spice and fruit. $54 » Read Full Review $59.99 Don Fulano Blanco Fuerte Tequila A robust and spicy blanco with inviting layers of flavor and a long warming finish. $59.99 » Read Full Review $69 Del Maguey Las Milpas Single Village Blanco Mezcal A fantastically rich and flavor-packed Mezcal with everything a Mezcal aficionado craves, in spades. $69 » Read Full Review $69 Mijenta Reposado Tequila A sweet, savory, and peppery stunner of a Reposado Tequila that hits all the right notes. Awards: 2022 Top 2 Reposado Tequila $69 » Read Full Review $79.98 Don Fulano Añejo Tequila A rich, spicy, yet balanced añejo for sipping, cigars, or high-end cocktails. Awards: 2022 Best Añejo Tequila $79.98 » Read Full Review $99 Del Maguey Minero Single Village Blanco Mezcal A smoky, roasty, and layered Mezcal with a sweet and spicy palate that's sure to please. $99 » Read Full Review $184 Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia Extra Añejo Tequila A rich and nicely poised extra añejo that will be very versatile. $184 » Read Full Review $17 Best Buy Familia Camarena Silver Tequila An interesting, vegetal Blanco Tequila that is perfect for spring and summer sippers or to be enjoyed all on its own. $17 Best Buy » Read Full Review $29 Gran Centenario Reposado Tequila An oak-balanced Tequila with delicious salinity and a flavor profile that is sure to please. $29 » Read Full Review $35 Gran Centenario Añejo Tequila A unique, complex, and daring añejo with hints of tobacco and pecans. $35 » Read Full Review $49 Gran Coramino Reposado Cristalino Tequila An extremely smooth expression of Cristalino Tequila with lovely fruity, rounded notes. Awards: 2022 Best Cristalino Tequila $49 » Read Full Review $54 Del Maguey Vida De Muertos Blanco Mezcal A savory yet fresh incredibly balanced Mezcal that dances on the palette. $54 » Read Full Review $59.99 Xicala Anejo Mezcal A gently smoky Añejo Mezcal with very appealing creamy, fruity agave; this will appeal to sipping rum drinkers as well as agave aficionados. $59.99 » Read Full Review $79 Marfanista Single Batch Blanco Tequila A lovely savory, chewy, almost bream pastry-like blanco for sipping or cocktails. $79 » Read Full Review $149 Gran Centenario Leyenda Extra Añejo Tequila A smoky, sweet, and savory Extra Aged Tequila that shines whether on its own or front and center in a cocktail. $149 » Read Full Review Reserva del Señor Silver Tequila The unique and delicious flavors found in this Tequila can be enjoyed as a sipper or will make an excellent stirred cocktail. » Read Full Review $28 Gran Centenario Plata Tequila A supple and spicy, lightly rested blanco that is a pleasure to drink on its own and will shine in all sorts of cocktails. $28 » Read Full Review $34 Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Cristalino Tequila Whether sipped on its own or in a mixed shot, this fruity, supple cristalino will amp up the good times. $34 » Read Full Review $37 Espolón Añejo Tequila A complex, earthy, and creamy expression of an Añejo Tequila that is sure to delight fans of the style. $37 » Read Full Review $40 Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila A lovely, tingling reposado with a fine sweetness that will work well in cocktails. $40 » Read Full Review $44 Convite Esencial Artesenal Joven Espadin Mezcal A Mezcal with rich, earthy notes that stand up to the agave yet still let other delicate flavors shine through. $44 » Read Full Review $49 Tequila Ocho Tequila Plata A dry, reserved blanco for refined sipping. $49 » Read Full Review $49.99 Don Fulano Blanco Tequila A bright, lightly spicy and very well-balanced blanco for sipping or cocktails. $49.99 » Read Full Review $49.99 Xicala Mezcal Reposado Lot XR-001 A nicely balanced Reposado Mezcal with a gentle, creamy, sweet agave character. $49.99 » Read Full Review $50 Masuave Añejo Tequila A rock solid wood-forward añejo with lovely toasty, nutty notes. $50 » Read Full Review $59.99 Don Fulano Reposado Tequila This savory and intriguing Reposado Tequila will be lovely to use for complex cocktails. $59.99 » Read Full Review $63 Baluarte 15 Months Aged Añejo Tequila A delightfully spicy and tingling añejo that intrigues the palate with every sip. $63 » Read Full Review $99 Salvadores 70 400 2020 Artesanal Cirial Joven Mezcal A smoky, salty, and spice-forward Mezcal that would compliment any cocktail. $99 » Read Full Review $135 Alquimia Reserva De Don Adolfo VI Organic Extra Añejo Tequila A special occasion extra añejo sipper with rich aromas and flavors. $135 » Read Full Review $149 Lobos 1707 Extra Añejo Tequila A wonderfully rich and creamy extra añejo sipper that will be great with cigars too. $149 » Read Full Review $39 1800 Añejo Tequila A mellow, round, wood-accented añejo for contemplative sipping. $39 » Read Full Review $40 Masuave Reposado Tequila A smooth, creamy, and rich example of a reposado. $40 » Read Full Review $49 Tres Generaciones Añejo Tequila A flavor-packed reposado that is sure to please. $49 » Read Full Review $54 Mezcal Vago Mezcal Espadin Emigdio Jarquin A wonderful Mezcal that balances smoke, sweet, and fruit. $54 » Read Full Review $59 1800 Cristalino Tequila Añejo A light, citrusy Cristalino Tequila to be enjoyed in the sun. $59 » Read Full Review $59 Casa Maestri Blanco Tequila Reserva A silky and creamy blanco for sipping and palomas. $59 » Read Full Review $84 Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia Reposado Tequila A serious, wood-forward Tequila that will pair nicely with cigars. $84 » Read Full Review $29 Jose Cuervo Tradicional Plata Tequila A fresh, light, and herbaceous Blanco Tequila for warm days. $29 » Read Full Review $30 Reserva Del Señor Reposado Tequila A warming and creamy reposado that would pair well with dessert courses. $30 » Read Full Review $59 Tequila Ocho Tequila Reposado A wonderfully flavorful and elegantly balanced reposado for sipping or to elevate cocktails. $59 » Read Full Review $65 Alquimia Single Estate Organic Añejo Tequila A great añejo to sip with a cigar or outside next to the grill. $65 » Read Full Review $20 Best Buy Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Tequila A well-balanced and harmonious reposado with hints of oak. $20 Best Buy » Read Full Review $42 Baluarte Tequila Blanco Triple Destilado A soft, creamy, and approachable Blanco Tequila. $42 » Read Full Review $44 Zignum Reposado Mezcal A rich, delicious Mezcal for sipping with friends. $44 » Read Full Review $80 Mezcal Vago Mezcal Ensamble En Barro A lively Mezcal with nice notes of sweet and savory on the palate. $80 » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Lunazul Blanco Tequila A spicy, creamy Blanco Tequila that would mix well with rich coffee. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $29 1800 Blanco Tequila A mineral and green herb-driven blanco that will be great for sipping or cocktails. $29 » Read Full Review $64 Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia Platino Blanco Tequila A pleasant and well-rounded blanco for all occasions. $64 » Read Full Review $69 Convite Artesenal Joven Madrecuishe Mezcal A pleasant and approachable Mezcal for the Tequila drinker looking to branch out. $69 » Read Full Review $69 Querendón Agave De Amatitán Reposado Tequila A go-to, all-purpose Reposado Tequila. $69 » Read Full Review $189.99 Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo Tequila An extra añejo with savory-sweet aromas that will appeal to well-aged brown spirits fans. $189.99 » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Lunazul Reposado Tequila A dry, wood-accented reposado for cocktails. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $22 Lunazul Añejo Tequila A rich, barrel-aged añejo that tastes older than it is. $22 » Read Full Review $32 Jose Cuervo Tradicional Añejo Tequila A savory añejo driven by complex oak flavors. $32 » Read Full Review $59 Zignum Espadin Añejo Mezcal An oak-forward Añejo Tequila with notes of vanilla that will appeal to Rum fans as well. $59 » Read Full Review $69 Enemigo 89 Añejo Cristalino Tequila A smooth, approachable palate pleaser of a cristalino that would pair well with fruit. $69 » Read Full Review $89 Marfanista Single Batch Reposado Tequila A sweeter style Reposado Tequila that carries the oak well. $89 » Read Full Review $99 Marfanista Single Batch Añejo Tequila A barrel-forward añejo that will appeal to Rum and Bourbon drinkers alike. $99 » Read Full Review $24 Azteca Azul Plata Tequila A fresh and herbal blanco for shots and the like. $24 » Read Full Review $29 Lunazul Primero Añejo Cristalino Tequila An interesting, very savory, green, and peppery Tequila for rich, savory cocktails. $29 » Read Full Review $48 Mijenta Blanco Tequila A straightforward and friendly Tequila for all traditional cocktail applications. $48 » Read Full Review $49 Lobos 1707 Reposado Tequila A light and lively reposado for cocktails. $49 » Read Full Review $50 Baluarte Tequila Reposado Reserva Especial A nicely balanced Reposado Tequila for more serious cocktails. $50 » Read Full Review $74 Tequila Ocho Añejo Tequila An Añejo Tequila that would work well in tropical cocktails. $74 » Read Full Review $159 Enemigo 00 Extra Añejo Tequila An extra añejo with a nice combination of spice and aging notes. $159 » Read Full Review $26 Azteca Azul Reposado Tequila A warming, solid example of a reposado. $26 » Read Full Review $27 Espolón Reposado Tequila A tropical and savory agave that will be good for cocktails. $27 » Read Full Review $29 1800 Coconut Flavored Tequila A coconut and cinnamon-forward Tequila great for mixed shots. $29 » Read Full Review $29 Lunazul El Humoso Smoked Blanco Tequila A very light Tequila with subtle flavors. $29 » Read Full Review $33 Masuave Blanco Tequila A pleasant and refreshing blanco that lets the agave shine through. $33 » Read Full Review $59 Herradura Ultra Anejo Tequila Cristalino A noticeably confected Tequila for shots and creamy cocktails. $59 » Read Full Review $69 Phrases Made of Words Agave De Amatitán Reposado Tequila A nice reposado that offers a little bit of everything to everyone. $69 » Read Full Review $94 Santo Cuviso Bacanora Blanco A complex and interesting agave spirit that has many cocktail applications. $94 » Read Full Review $20 Sombrero Gold Tequila A sweeter, candied Tequila good for cocktail use. $20 » Read Full Review $27 Espolón Blanco Tequila An approachable, easy to sip Tequila with a smooth finish. $27 » Read Full Review $29 1800 Reposado Tequila A very woody reposado with fun cinnamon and spice notes for creative cocktail play. $29 » Read Full Review $30 Reserva del Señor Añejo Tequila A fruity, round, and barrel-forward Tequila. $30 » Read Full Review $69 Casa Maestri Reposado Tequila Reserva A sweeter Tequila to sip and drink on its own or use in stirred cocktails. $69 » Read Full Review $89 Casa Maestri Añejo Tequila Reserva A somewhat odd and waxy añejo for creative cocktail play. $89 » Read Full Review $30 Viva Casa Tulum Reposado Honey and Vanilla Tequila A very sweet Tequila designed for a dessert cocktail. $30 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2022-06-01-Agave-Spirits.aspx