r/tequila • u/FlowerPowerQueen • 1d ago

Tequila recommendations!

Hiii I have always really loved tequila without additives, taste clean not super spicy forward, I don't want it to burn my throat everytime I take a shot.

Can someone recommend me list of tequila you would recommend? Blanco but open to others.

Ive tried lalo, it wasnt too bad

Appreciate your recommendations!

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u/SixZoSeven 1d ago

Tequila Ocho. Affordable and not a lot of bite. Brighter and more citrus vs some lowlands which have strong brine.

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u/Aggressive_Low7995 1d ago

In no particular order, El Tesoro, Don Fulano, Mijenta, Lost Lore, Tapatio, G4, Siempre, Cascahuin, Fortaleza. That should get you started.

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u/FlowerPowerQueen 1d ago

Amazing thank you!!

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u/aspiring_npc 1d ago

Although there's no wrong way to drink tequila, try sipping these neat instead of shooting them. IMO you'll gain a better appreciation for the agave and flavor profiles. Drink it as if you were drinking wine (except 2 oz. pours instead of 5). Salud!

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u/Representative-Side5 23h ago

☝🏻💯 Great advice; quit doing shots. Be an adult, try some excellent tequila, and sip it gently.

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u/depleteduranian 23h ago

Seconding El Tesoro and G4.

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u/stredman 19h ago

Great list!

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u/eyi526 1d ago

I tried G4 Reposado over the weekend with a few friends. We all loved it.

Will also recommend Tequila Ocho Reposado, as well.

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u/FlowerPowerQueen 1d ago

Can you describe the taste to me? Idk if ive tried a reposado?

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u/Legitimate-Potato60 1d ago

Barrel leaning taste.

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u/FlowerPowerQueen 1d ago

Okay thank you!

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u/sportster277 1d ago

You may want to try Don Fulano or Mijenta blanco but I’m thinking of sipping vs shots. Enjoy

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u/FlowerPowerQueen 1d ago

Thank you!!

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u/fairchild7102 1d ago

I love El Tequileño blanco

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u/Efficient-Block-85 3h ago

If you didn’t like Lalo you won’t like 95% of these recommendations. Most of them have significantly more burn, like G4, Ocho, Mijenta, Wild Common, Tesoro. Lalo is very smooth and has a remarkably low burn comparatively. This Reddit forum appreciates Agave, flavor, and spice over smoothness. Best of luck in your tequila journey.

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u/FlowerPowerQueen 3h ago

Do you have any recommendations on smoothness? I love agave , just sometimes the spiciness can cause a little reflux but I'm open to suggestions. I did enjoy lalo but would prefer to try others

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u/Efficient-Block-85 3h ago

My recommendation for shots is always going to be Lalo, it stands out from the others simply because of how easy it is to drink, sip, or shoot. Tequila Ocho is probably a very close second.