The 10 Best Tequila to Gift This Year  [Expert Picks]

Written by Taster's Club Internal Team | Updated August 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. Herencia Mexicana Extra Anejo Tequila

Herencia Mexicana Extra Añejo represents the pinnacle of traditional tequila craftsmanship. This top selection undergoes an extended aging process of five years in American oak barrels, which creates an unparalleled depth that connoisseurs seek out. Its legacy lies in its dedication to preserving traditional techniques.

Tasting Notes: On the nose, you’ll be invited in with sweet vanilla, toasted oak, and tropical notes. The smooth palate opens with cooked agave, creamy butterscotch, and cinnamon spice. The finish is elegant and smooth.

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

3. Wild Common Still Strength Blanco Tequila

Wild Common Still Strength Blanco is a tequila that delivers bold, unfiltered agave flavor, crafted with care at NOM 1123 in El Arenal, Jalisco. Made from hand-selected mature agave, slowly cooked in brick ovens, and naturally fermented using open-air techniques, this spirit captures the essence of Mexican tradition. Its still strength bottling ensures an undiluted, intense flavor profile.

Tasting Notes: This tequila boasts a clear and robust appearance. On the nose, you'll notice fresh hints of citrus zest, cooked agave, and a slate-like minerality. The palate gives bursts of sweet agave, balanced with earthy undertones and herbal notes. It finishes with a long-lasting warmth and a peppery kick.

Region: Jalisco / Los Valles | ABV: 50.0% | 750ml

4. ArteNOM Seleccion 1146 Añejo

This añejo undergoes a two-stage aging process using highland agaves. First, it's aged in used Cabernet Franc wine barrels from France for 14 months, before transitioning into toasted American white oak barrels (previously used for Canadian whiskey or Tennessee rye) for an additional 14 months.

Tasting Notes: On the nose, there’s aromas of toasted oak, vanilla, spices, and a subtle hint of dried fruit. The palate offers an even balance of agave sweetness and bourbon-like caramel notes, with a touch of dried cherries. It finishes long with lingering oak and spice.

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

5. Alma del Jaguar Tequila Reposado

Alma del Jaguar Tequila Reposado is made using a production process that includes slow cooking in brick ovens, fermentation with wild yeasts, and double distillation in copper pot stills. This bottle is then aged for six months in new American oak barrels which then offers the perfect balance between agave character and wood influence.

Tasting Notes: The nose features bright agave, vanilla, and tropical fruit aromas, with hints of oak. On the palate, smooth butterscotch, honey, and citrus flavors come through. The finish lingers with notes of caramel, black pepper, and a touch of oak.

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

6. Clase Azul Tequila Gold

Clase Azul Gold stands as a masterpiece of luxury tequila craftsmanship. It’s made by combining eight-year-old tequila añejo with a five-year-old añejo that’s finished in sherry casks. The beautiful hand-painted bottle makes this tequila as visually stunning as it is smooth.

Tasting Notes: Rich aromas of dried fruits, almonds, and warm spices open the nose. The palate delivers complex layers of cooked agave, dark chocolate, and candied orange. With a lingering finish and subtle nutty sweetness.

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

7. Siete Leguas Reposado Tequila

Looking to gift an amazing Reposado, look no further than Siete Leguas. Aged 8 months in American oak. Crafted at NOM 1120 by Tequila Siete Leguas in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, this 80-proof tequila is a favorite among industry experts and our staff. With seven generations of tradition and a strong reputation in both Mexico and the U.S., Siete Leguas stands out as a leader in the tequila world.

Tasting Notes: Siete Leguas opens with sweet agave, vanilla, and dried herbs, complemented by soft oak. The palate balances caramelized agave, warm spice, citrus, and woody notes, leading to a smooth, lingering finish of toasted oak and gentle sweetness.

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

8. Lunazul Tequila El Humoso

This tequila breaks new ground in tequila innovation by incorporating mezcal-inspired production techniques into traditional tequila making. This unique reposado undergoes a special smoking process using Mexican oak. To ultimately create an unprecedented flavor that bridges the gap between tequila and mezcal. It’s then bottles in small batches at the renowned Tierra de Agaves distillery.

Tasting Notes: The nose brings you in with a smoky agave aroma that’s balanced with vanilla and caramel. On the palate, expect cooked agave flavors, sweet butterscotch, and spice. The finish offers lingering smokiness with peppery agave notes.

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

9. Corazón Tequila Expresiones "Weller C.Y.P.B." Reposado

This collaboration between Corazón Tequila and Buffalo Trace Distillery represents an amazing combination of Mexican and American whiskey-making traditions. The reposado tequila undergoes additional aging in barrels that previously held Weller C.Y.P.B. bourbon. This unique step creates a sought-after profile that presents both agave and bourbon characteristics. Perfect for that special occasion and gift.

Tasting Notes: The nose presents a complex blend of agave sweetness with vanilla, caramel, and wheat. The palate delivers butterscotch, honey, and subtle spice. The finish combines warm oak, sweet agave, and lingering bourbon notes.

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

10. El Tesoro Reposado Mundial Collection Basil Hayden Edition

El Tesoro's collaboration with Basil Hayden is the perfect marriage of premium tequila and American whiskey craftsmanship. This bottle goes through additional aging in barrels that previously held Basil Hayden bourbon. The process helps to develop layers of complexity while maintaining the pure agave character sought by tequila sippers. A truly outstanding gift for any tequila lover.

Tasting Notes: The nose opens with agave aromas enhanced by vanilla, and honey. The palate then presents a smooth cooked agave, creamy caramel, and warm baking spices. The finish is long and harmonious with a gentle bourbon warmth.

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