There are literally hundreds of tequilas on the market today. Even if you limit your selections to Reposados … hundreds. I researched tequilas, chose some of the best sounding and best reviewed, and then bought the best I could find. We started the taste test with the 16 tequilas that I could find.
Most were purchased from two Southern California chains: BevMo and Total Wine. A few came from other sources … the Marquez de Valencia is difficult to find, as this tequila is rather rare in our area. Here are the initial contenders for the best of the best, along with local pricing that I found and some ratings that you’ll find on the ‘net:
- $24.99
- Tequila.net Editors: 92
- Tequila.net Readers: 92
7 Leguas Reposado
- $38.99
- Tequila.net Readers: 92
1800 Reserva Reposado
- $15.99
- Tequila.net Readers: 83
- $43.99
- Tequila.net Readers: 93
- This tequila has a big brand presence
Don Celso Reposado
- $29.99
- Tastings.com Editors: 94
- $37.99
- Tastings.com Editors: 94
- Tequila.net Readers: 92
Gran Centenario Reposado
- $23.99
- Tastings.com Editors: 94
- Tequila.net Readers: 91
Herradura Reposado
- $32.99
- Tequila.net Readers: 85
- 2011 TEQUILA.net Awards – “Best of the Best” Best Lowland Reposado Tequila
Jose Cuervo Gold
- $13.99
- Tequila.net Readers: 61
- # 1 selling tequila in the world
KAH Tequila Reposado
- $47.99
- Tequila.net Editors: 92
- Tequila.net Readers: 92
- 2011 TEQUILA.net Awards – “Best of the Best” Best High-Proof Tequila
- Day of the Dead-themed Skull makes this one of the most attractive bottles on the shelf!
- $15.99
- Tequila.net Readers: 82
Reserva del Maestro Dobel Diamond
- $39.99
- Tequila.net Editors: 93
- Tequila.net Readers: 92
Marquez de Valencia Reposado
- $47.99
- Tastings.com Editors: 94
- 2011 TEQUILA.net Awards – “Best of the Best” Best Highland Reposado Tequila Judge Favorite
- 2010 TEQUILA.net Awards – Gold Medal
- “Best Tequila for Margaritas according to BestCovery.com
- $24.99
- Tequila.net Editors: 94
- Tequila.net Readers: 94
- 2008 Agave Spirits Challenge Gold Medal & Judge Favorite
Pueblo Viejo Reposado
- $18.99
- Tequila.net Readers: 88
Sol de Mexico Tequila Reposado
- $39.99
- Tequila.net Editors: 91