6 New Tequilas That Taste Waaaaay Better Than the Tequila You Used to Drink

It was only a matter of time before Jose Cuervo, the premiere tequila brand, came out with their entry into the burgeoning Christalino arena. Reserva de la Familia®️ by Jose Cuervo Añejo Cristalino Organico has a rich fruit flavor that sends a shock to your system once you sip but hugs your body once it goes down smooth. You won’t be disappointed with Jose Cuervo’s new era of tequilas anchored by its exceptional Añejo Cristalino Organico.

Do yourself a favor and make sure you have a glass of the Reposado that literally put Reposados on the map. The Tequila Herradura Reposado’s cooked agave flavor comes from clay oven cooking that has helped produce high-quality tequila since the 19th century. A sip of Tequila Herradura Reposado is a taste of delicious history that is still the standard.

Most aged tequilas are matured in bourbon or whiskey barrels, but Scotsman Michael Ballantyne ages this global crossover in Speyside single-malt casks for seven months. Served straight (which is exactly how you should drink it), the 80-proof Speyside 7 starts off dry but blooms into sweetness, with pops of heat and oak.

The bottle looks like a prop from The Warriors, but the 80-proof tequila inside is actually smooth, creamy, and niiiiice. You’ll taste a rush of pink peppercorns and fresh herbs at first, but then the follow-through is bright and clean with a tingling finish. You can dig it—especially over a big cube of ice.

Sommelier and agave whisperer Richard Betts ages this 80-proof tequila in French-oak Napa Valley red-wine barrels. It pours the color of a beach sunset, is easy going down, and carries a subtle fruitiness, meaning it’s as effortless to pair with food as a glass of pinot is.

During distillation, this company throws in fruit, herbs, and … wait for it … a whole turkey breast. The tradition, usually found in mescal production and considered a nod to ancient sacrifice rituals (seriously!), adds body to the spirit—but don’t expect Thanksgiving flavors. The texture is silky and the flavor pineappley and lightly spiced, making the 80-proof tequila almost a cocktail unto itself.