Review: Arrogante Blanco Tequila
Arrogante Blanco Tequila is made with 100% Blue agave, grown for 8-12 years in the Highland region. Once harvested the pinas are slow baked for 36 hours in stone ovens at moderate heat with continuous circulating steam that softens the fibers and gently cooks the juices. Once cooled the pinas are shredded and only the agave juice from the first pressing is collected and fermented in stainless steel vats for 10 days, with two strains of natural yeast. A double distillation in small copper pot stills follows. The tequila is blended with demineralized water to reduce to 80 proof before bottling. Read more 
Review: Dos Lunas Silver Tequila
Dos Lunas Silver Tequila was launched in 2006. Dos Lunas tequila was inspired by a New Years Eve 2005 visit to a bar in Telluride Colorado. While there brand founder Richard Poe witnessed several people cringe after tasting tequila. He had the idea to create a smoother better tasting tequila. Dos Lunas Silver is made from 100% Weber Blue Agave individually selected for harvest by their Master Agronomist from fields that are herbicide and pesticide free. Dos Lunas Silver is now triple distilled and cold filtered. At launch it was double distilled. Read more
Review: Dos Lunas Silver Tequila Original
Dos Lunas Silver Tequila originally was launched as a double distilled tequila. This is one of a handful of tequila’s I purchased prior to launching Best Tasting Spirits that has changed their production method. Some of these tequilas have switched distillery’s and some are now produced with organic agave. I also own several bottles of tequila that are no longer made at all. Dos Lunas Silver Tequila is still produced, but it is now triple distilled. They also changed their bottles design. So how does it taste and how does it compare to the currently produced triple distilled Dos Lunas Silver Tequila. You won’t have to wait long for your answer, my product review of the current Dos Lunas Silver Tequila follows this one. Read more
Review: Cavalino Blanco Tequila
Cavalino Blanco Tequila was introduced in 2005. It is made at Compania Tequilera Hacienda la Capilla S.A. This is the same distillery that makes Ambhar, and Cuestion Tequila. It is small batch double distilled with Highland grown agave. This and Cavalino Reposada Tequila are now considered their Classic Line. They also craft an Ultra Premium line of Limited Edition Cavalino Tequila. Read more
Review: Sparkle Donkey Silver Tequila
Sparkle Donkey Silver Tequila was launched September 2012. It is produced by Black Rock Spirits the company behind Bakon Vodka. Sparkle Donkey is crafted at Destiladora del Valle de Tequila the same distillery where the Santera, Blue Iguana, and Muerto tequila brands are produced. Sparkle Donkey is made with both Highland and Lowland grown agave that are slow cooked in traditional brick ovens for 36-54 hours. After the juice is extracted it is fermented four times longer than most tequila and then double distilled in a stainless steel pot still. Water sourced from the springs of Volcan de Tequila are blended to reduce to proof and the tequila is finished with a post distillation oxygenation process before bottling. Read more
Review: Pasote Blanco Tequila
Pasote Blanco Tequila is crafted at the El Pandillo Distillery with 100% Highland estate grown blue agave, by Master Distiller Felipe Camarena. Once harvested the agave hearts are slow cooked in traditional brick ovens, then shredded and crushed using a 19,000 pound steamroller. The agave juice is fermented for 4-5 days in stainless steel tanks and double distilled in copper pot stills. A mix of 40% rainwater and 60% spring water is blended to reduce to proof. Pasote is named for the fierce spirit of Aztec Warriors. Pasote Tequila is one of several spirits owned by the 3 Badge Beverage Company. Some of the others includes Kirk and Sweeny Rum, Uncle Val’s Gin, Bib and Tucker Bourbon, and Masterson’s Whiskey. Read more
Review: Tequila 512 Blanco
Tequila 512 Blanco was introduced November 2012 by Scott Willis who years earlier left Austin to go to Jalisco in search of the perfect anytime tequila. 512 is named for the Austin Texas area code. It is crafted by Master Distiller Luis Trejo at the La Cofradia Distillery with 100% Central Lowland estate grown agave. The agave is slow roasted in stone ovens and after fermenting the tequila is triple distilled in a stainless steel pot still. A 24 hour filtration follows with the tequila reduced to proof with volcanic spring water. The tequila is then oxygenated to enhance the texture for a softer more velvety feel, before bottling. Read more
Review: Cimarron Blanco Tequila
Cimarron Blanco Tequila is made by Enrique Fonseca, the Master Distiller of several tequila’s including Don Fulano, Asom Broso, and Antenom 1146. Cimarron is made with 100% estate grown Weber blue agave grown for about ten years in the Highland region at an elevation of 4600 feet. Each hand selected agave has an average brix of 24-26. This is twice the sugar content of the average agave. The pina’s are slow roasted for 2-3 days and then crushed. The juice is fermented using naturally occurring yeast and then double distilled in a copper alembic still. Cimarron Blanco is a tequila that has scored well with other reviewers. It is priced as a budget tequila. I picked up my bottle for 18.99, and as a bonus it is sold in 1 liter bottles. Read more
Review: Tierra Azteca Blanco Tequila
Tierra Azteca Blanco Tequila is produced in San Francisco Tesistan, Jalisco at Destileria Santa Lucia. This is the same distillery that creates the Amate, El Capo, and Grand Mayan brands of tequila. All right this is a tequila I purchased for $21 because I liked the bottle and price. I would have purchased it sooner but I tend to avoid tequilas that provide no details of their production on their website. This is a 100% agave tequila. No details on the agaves origin, Highland or Lowland are provided. Read more
Review: Dulce Vida Organic Blanco Tequila 80 Proof
Dulce Vida Organic Blanco Tequila 80 proof, they also offer a 100 proof, was recently released along with the previously reviewed, Dulce Vida Grapefruit, and Dulce Vida Lime flavored tequila’s. It is crafted with 100% organic Tequilana Blue Weber agave grown for 8 years. These plants are approximately 6 feet tall and the agave pina can weigh up to 200 pounds. The agave pina are slow roasted in stainless steel autoclaves for 20 hours. After cooking the pinas are milled and washed. A proprietary yeast is added and the agave juice is open air fermented. Master Distiller Carlos Jurado then triple distills the tequila in copper pot stills. Each bottle is hand corked and labeled with the batch number hand written on each bottle. Read more