The best tequila in 2025 depends on your preference for style (blanco, reposado, añejo) and purpose (sipping or mixing), but some of the top highly rated options are:
- El Tesoro Añejo: A traditional, full-flavored aged tequila with floral and oaky aromas, sweet agave taste balanced with pepper, and a vanilla finish. It is a great premium sipping tequila at around $84 a bottle.
- Alma del Jaguar Nocturna: A high-proof blanco known for its zestiness, complex notes of orange, honey, and green pepper, and a crisp peppery finish. Priced between $60-$80.
- Mijenta Maestra Selection No. 2: An unaged, single estate terroir-driven blanco with earthy agave, caramelized coconut, herbal tones and smooth finish. About $85 a bottle.
- Siembra Valles High Proof Tahona: A high proof blanco with sweet baked agave, tropical fruit, and baking spice notes, highly rated by aficionados at about $116.
- Trujillo Manifiesto 56: A high proof, expressive blanco with vanilla, roasted agave, mint, and cinnamon notes at around $68.
- Tequila Herradura Blanco 46: A creamy textured blanco with warm layers of roasted agave, white pepper, citrus, and a dry finish, ideal for sipping or margaritas.
- Mijenta Blanco: Top-ranked blanco from blind tastings, additive-free and sustainably produced, praised for its richness and balance.
Awards and competitions in 2025 are also recognizing tequilas like Nobleza 33 (reposado), Blue Star (añejo), and Cielo X (extra añejo) as best in their categories.
Choosing the "best" tequila ultimately depends on your taste and intended use, but these brands and expressions are among the finest available in 2025 for both sipping and mixing.
