The 10 Best Sipping Tequilas [Expert Picks & Guide]

Written by Taster's Club Internal Team | Published July 2025

1. Volans Tequila 7 Year Extra Añejo Limited Release

This remarkable extra añejo represents a masterpiece of patience and precision from the highlands of Jalisco. Volans follows time-honored production techniques and is crafted using traditional tahona stone crushing methods. The seven-year aging process takes place in carefully selected American oak barrels that allow the spirit to develop incredible complexity. Which is what sets it apart from younger expressions.

Tasting Notes: The nose opens with deep aromas of dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and dried figs with hints of leather. On the palette you’ll experience rich flavors of caramelized agave and toasted almonds. The finish is long and diverse.

Region: Jalisco / Highlands | ABV: 42.3% | 750ml

2. El Tesoro Extra Añejo Tequila

El Tesoro Extra Añejo is created at the historic La Alteña distillery. This exceptional sip undergoes a meticulous process using copper pot stills and traditional methods that honor the original techniques of tequila making. This bottle also undergoes an extended aging in American oak barrels that provide the sophisticated and deep flavors of a diverse sipping tequila.

Tasting Notes: On the nose, this bottle opens with sweet vanilla, toasted oak, and tropical notes. The palate is smooth with features of cooked agave, creamy butterscotch, and cinnamon spice. Finishing with caramelized sugar, pepper, and oak.

Region: Jalisco / Highlands | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml

3. G4 Tequila Reposado

G4 Reposado is a true global favorite that showcases the expertise of Felipe Camarena at his own distillery. This top-tier reposado uses a unique double-distillation process in copper pot stills. It’s then carefully aged in American oak barrels. The result produces a spirit that balances youthful vibrancy with mature sophistication.

Tasting Notes: This reposado starts with fresh agave and citrus that’s complemented by vanilla and light oak influences. The palate delivers hints of honey, white pepper, and delicate spice. The finish is clean and refreshing.

Region: Jalisco / Los Altos | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml

4. Insolito Tequila Añejo

Insolito Añejo is a bold refinement from conventional tequila aging. This lovely bottle uses a unique combination of American oak and European wine barrels for 18 to 24 months, to create an extraordinary flavor profile. The careful selection of barrels and extended aging process results in a tequila that pushes boundaries while honoring the heritage of Mexican distillation traditions.

Tasting Notes: Insolito Tequila Añejo’s nose has complex aromas of dark berries, vanilla, and spiced oak create. The palate then reveals layers of rich agave, wine-influenced fruit notes, and spices. The finish lingers with oak tannins and sweet spice.

Region: Jalisco / Los Altos | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml

5. Wild Common Añejo

Wild Common Añejo emerges from a philosophy of minimal intervention and the utmost respect for the agave’s character. This artisanal spirit is crafted using traditional methods including tahona crushing and wild fermentation which allows the native yeasts to contribute unique flavors that reflect the terroir of the highlands. The aging process in carefully selected oak barrels enhances rather than masks the agave's inherent complexity for the true connoisseur.

Tasting Notes: The nose presents notes of caramel, vanilla, and subtle fruit hints. Rich agave flavors dominate the palate along with honey, light oak, and warming spices. The finish is smooth and balanced.

Region: Jalisco / Los Valles | ABV: 47.0% | 750ml

6. Ocho Extra Añejo

This bottle is a collaborative vision of master distiller Carlos Camarena and tequila expert Tomas Estes, who created this exceptional spirit to showcase the uniqueness in area for the tequila production. Each batch is made from agave harvested from specific ranches which brings out the unique characteristics of different growing regions. Then, the extended aging process in American oak barrels transforms the sophisticated spirit with depth and demonstrates how location and time combine to create a delightful and complex taste.

Tasting Notes: Rich aromas of dried fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak mingle with hints of leather and spice. The palate delivers agave flavors with caramel, dark chocolate, and warming spices. The finish is exceptionally long and complex.

Region: Jalisco / Los Valles | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml

7. Siete Leguas 47 Blanco Tequila Still Strength

Siete Leguas 47 Blanco is bottled at still strength to preserve every nuance of flavor developed during distillation. This historic distillery maintains traditional production methods including brick ovens and copper pot stills to create tequila that honors the original character of the agave plant. The higher proof allows the full spectrum of agave flavors to be present which creates that intense yet refined sipping experience.

Tasting Notes: This bottle opens on the nose with bright citrus, pepper, and mineral notes creating a vibrant bouquet. The palate then delivers intense agave flavors with white pepper, lime zest, and subtle herbal undertones. The finish is clean and lingering.

Region: Jalisco / Los Altos | ABV: 40.0% | 700ml

8. Alma del Jaguar Tequila Añejo

Alma del Jaguar Añejo is produced using traditional methods that pay homage to pre-Columbian distillation techniques, while incorporating modern aging practices. The careful selection of oak barrels and extended aging period (minimum of 18 months) creates a tequila that bridges the gap between historical tradition and contemporary sophistication.

Tasting Notes: The nose reveals complex aromas of cooked agave, vanilla, and dried fruit with hints of cinnamon and oak. From there, rich agave flavors blend with caramel, butterscotch on the palate. The finish is smooth and warming.

Region: Jalisco / Los Altos | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml

9. Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo

Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo is an amazing bottle from the Fonseca family that uses distinctive methods that have been perfected over generations. This extraordinary spirit undergoes an extensive aging process in French oak barrels to create a tequila that rivals the finest aged spirits from around the world.

Tasting Notes: The nose contains an even mixture of dark chocolate, vanilla, and toasted oak. The palate then presents agave and caramel with subtle fruit undertones. The finish is very long and sophisticated with oak tannins, sweet spice that lingers.

Region: Jalisco / Los Valles | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml

10. Lost Lore Tequila Still Strength Blanco

Lost Lore Still Strength Blanco a top choice for those who are looking for an untamed tequila that holds its natural strength and intensity of a still-strength bottle. This tequila is crafted using heritage production methods including stone crushing and copper pot distillation The higher proof allows every nuance of the agave's character to develop as you taste for a truly authentic tasting experience.

Tasting Notes: The nose is dominated with bright citrus, white pepper, and mineral notes creating a vibrant and powerful bouquet. The palate delivers concentrated agave flavors with lime, jalapeño, and herbal hints. The finish is clean and refreshing.

Region: Jalisco / Los Altos Southern | ABV: 56.0% | 750ml