Tequila Takedown! I RANKED 30+ Tequilas from WORST to BEST!

[@thegangstadawg007]

Tequila rankings in this video S Cazcanes rosa blanco Don Fulano reposado Siempre Vivo still strength Volans blanco still strength Fortaleza winter blend 2022 Fortaleza winter blend 2023 A+ Cascahuin blanco Lagrimas del Valle El Chiqueno Primo blanco and reposado ArteNOM 1123 blanco Siembra Azul blanco A- La Gritona reposado Quintaliza reposado (coffee barrel aged) B+ La caza blanco and reposado Suerte reposado Santofino Tequila anejo B Chamucos blanco El Ateo blanco Siempre plata Herencia Mexicana anejo Mi Tierra silver Terralta anejo Santofino Tequila blanco B- Tromba blanco and anejo C- Espolon blanco Lunazul anejo D+ El Padrino reposado D Dos Primos reposado El Jimador reposado Flecha Azul reposado D- Kirkland tequila reposado F Clase Azul reposado Villa One anejo

[@kyledonnelly2973]

Not all heros wear capes

[@dans8857]

Thanks for putting in the time to do that. Clase Azul is delicious no matter what he says. Also, these tasting should at minimum be done blindly

[@alexandersteinkoenig5116]

MVP

[@downtime212]

Well done

[@robywar]

@@dans8857 Clase Azul is fantastic, but I don't consider a glass of it to be like a glass of Tears of Llorona or something like that. It's like a cocktail almost.

[@qupidmox]

You should include price ranges in these too.. thank you

[@kasimshavis3994]

I had to watch this again. Good this was informative and a great watch. My boy you got lit!! But you still have all the real info we needed. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Lui_Fern]

Hahaha thank you 😁🙏 happy you enjoyed this one

[@YouGottaGoDown]

Thank you so much for these videos! I found your channel only a couple months ago, while trying to learn about tequila. Had no idea what was good or bad. I have already purchased bottles of El Tesoro, Tequila Ocho, and Tres Agaves and taste tested them against three other bottles we had. Those three beat them all and we learned just how different all these tequilas taste (El Tesoro was mutually agreed to be the best by everyone). Thank you for posting another one of these review videos! They are so helpful for those of us that have no clue what we're doing. You're teaching us a lot! And someday I'll get lucky and find a bottle of Fortaleza!

[@jgutierrez8024]

I love it when you compare a bunch of tequilas and give great info. Thanks for doing this. Salud/Cheers.

[@PeenTip]

I recently got my first el tesoro. And wow! It packs such huge agave aroma first on the nose and it was so different. I loved it.

[@Lui_Fern]

Happy you enjoyed it 😁

[@drew45footballskater]

A classic I always seem to go towards when I have the ability. Haven't tried the Anejo or Rep yet though

[@emg6053]

Hopefully there’s a part 3 😂 I’d love for you to rank Olmeca Altos, Tapatío, and Cascahuin Tahona

[@kmanikin]

I thoroughly enjoyed and learned from your video. I am now armed with a list and have already purchased some S and A class Tequilas. Would like to see more videos like this covering more brands.

[@Lui_Fern]

Thank you friend! And you're in luck because I have an entire other video I did where I tasted 30 other brands. This was kind of a sequel to that one! It's on my page as well.

[@alexandersteinkoenig5116]

The size of these pours always has me like 😧😅 I hope the tequila goes to good use

[@willhk4809]

😂imagine if my bro actually drank all of those pours in one sitting. He'd be in the cemetery

[@mrfinesse]

Love your videos.. Keep them coming. BTW - those are giant pours. How come you're not slurring by the end of a couple of reviews.

[@josephroberts2719]

Lui es un profesional

[@conormurphy4328]

Got a bottle of still strength Fortaleza this weekend so gonna be enjoying that

[@Lui_Fern]

It's sooooo good! Enjoy it

[@satyrsak]

Nice to have the money to spend over $100 for a bottle of booze.

[@socalrob26]

Thanks again for sharing all your Tequila Wisdom. I have been drinking Tequila exclusively for about three years now, My current favorite is Don Fulano Anejo😋🥃👍🏼.

[@thesnakbar]

My friend is a tequila guy (mainly blanco) and myself a rum guy, we've been trying to get each other to explore the other's preferred spirit. I recently tried (a rather large pour) of Cazcanes No.7 still strength at his cookout and my goodness it felt like a warm hug over my tongue. Absolutely fantastic. Looking forward to trying Mijenta and Volcan de mi Tierra (both blanco) this weekend.

[@luissandoval2001]

My favorite is G4 madera which I love but when I drink Primo it reminds me of G4 Madera on vacation like it more refreshing. Love primo and G4

[@4Runner123]

Thanks for sacrificing your liver and money to show us what to stay away from! I’m not able to buy a lot of the tequilas you tasted but when I see them while traveling I can make a better decision of what not to buy and save frustration and disappointment when I open it once I get home.

[@jtjtrs8806]

I refuse refuse to make millionaires even richer , so I try to support small Mexican owned family owned brands

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Right on 👍

[@someidiotchild]

Just buy this: Fortaleza S: Volans Still Strength, Siempre exclusivo Blanco, Don Fulano, Cazcanes A+: Cascahuin Blanco, Lagrimas Del Valle, Primo Blanco/Reposado, Artenom 1123, A-: Siembra Azul, LA Gritona, Quintaliza B+: Santofino Anejo, La Caza, Suerte B: Chamucos, El Ateo, Tromba, Siempre (regular), Herencia Mexicana, Mi Tierra, Terralta, Santofino blanco C-: LunAzul, Espolon, D+: El Padrino de Mi Tierra D: El Jimador, Dos Primos, Flecha Azul D-: Kirkland's F: Clase Azul, Villa One

[@rioborzeli147]

Great vid , funny how you are feeling the punch closer to end lol

[@moxie6566]

Love seeing you over on the Advent calendar!!! Made my day!!!!

[@Lui_Fern]

Happy you enjoyed seeing me on there! 😁 Not exactly how I would normally make videos but it was a fun collaboration!

[@flofixer1]

I bought a bottle of Clase Azul Ultra about 12 years ago. Expensive. Haven't opened it yet but I'm afraid to now after your review.

[@ramonagarcia6453]

Thanks for the rankings. Of the 30 you ranked, are any of them close to what the Casa Noble Crystal was before they changed their bottles/recipe of several years ago? I've yet to find one that has a spicy peppery note similar to it.

[@mz-se8ue]

Thoughts on El Mexicano? I like it but I wanted to know what the real experts think 😅

[@als.2983]

Lui putting in the hard work ... for the second time. Great list. I hope when you liver rebounds you tackle some more heavy weights that will put your palate to the test :) Tapatio, Gran Dovejo, 123, De Nada, Tepozan, Azunia, Don Pilar, Olmeca Altos, Arette (entry price line), Pueblo Viejo, Corazon, Tanteo. June 2023 Tequila Ranking: S - Fortaleza, G4, Cazcanes, El Tesoro A - Siete Leguas, Ocho, Volans B - Cimarron, Mijenta, Tres Agaves, Lalo, Yeyo, Cabal, Insolito, El Tequileno, Inspiro Don't go down the list any further .... C - Patron, Corrido, Codigo D - Gran Coramino, Don Julio, 1800 F - Casamigos, Teremana G - 818, Jose Cuervo, Lobos

[@wg2060]

Had the luck of visiting two bars over the past week and enjoying a Forteleza anejo pour both times. Yum. Just a thought, I’d be curious how a would a blind tasting would turn out

[@viptintNorman]

Yup arrete getting good reviews. I have 2 bottles, and they pretty good. I'm new to tequila tho

[@TheAlexOrNot]

U absolutely have to review the casadragones lineup, legacy of Berta Gonzalez also if u can get ur hands on the mizunara cask it's incredible

[@bartcoody9335]

Finally found a bottle of Cimarron reposada and it is wonderful! I live in a small town so hard to find a lot of things.

[@Seriously140]

Hi Lui, would you be so kind as to review Don Abraham and Arette? Thank you for all you do. You have really expanded my knowledge and taste experiences. One problem, Fortaleza has ruined every other tequila for me!

[@eoimagery4524]

Gran Orendain Reposado, do you recommend? Or San Matías Gran Reserva?

[@oscarmuriel9962]

I love your rankings on these. I just finally got to try Lalo from your other videos. It's awesome! The ones you rank are hard to get at local stores or ABC nearby cause we don't have a Total Wine near me. Can you include Sauza Tres Generaciones Anejo, or do an Anejo rankings. I love the taste but it is hard to find good tasting Anejo at a decent price other than the usual suspects.

[@WhiskeyBulldawg]

Thank you for the fantastic content! You have a gift for presentation and, as a former restaurant trainer, I can see you are a gifted educator as well. Please keep doing what you do, I am confident many people are being impacted by it and are drinking better as a result. Have you spoken yet on the issue of Tequila Matchmaker no longer taking on new distilleries for their additive free confirmations? Is this short term or has the program been permanently closed to new entries? How else can we as consumers confirm the status of brands not currently confirmed by them? Salud!

[@Lui_Fern]

Thank you so much my friend! Really appreciate the kind words. And I have not actually. I didn't realize that was the case. I know they have been going through some changes but don't know the full story. I'll have to do some research and see what I can find.

[@WhiskeyBulldawg]

@@Lui_Fern Thank you and Salud!

[@kylehoffman4717]

Quick bring up: Suavecito Anejo ?? Tried? Thoughts? I think it’s a amazing for all you out there

[@anthonyh58]

Hi Lui…could you do a review of Cenote tequila? Apologies if you’ve already done one.

[@yankchef4067]

Terralta is 100% deep well water is what makes it different. I believe the only other tequila 1579 does that for is g4 madera

[@timothykrebs5011]

I always have trouble finding Fortaleza at my local stores. Any recommendations on how to get some? Thanks for your help!

[@JonathanRotter]

@lui_fern - apparently the Cazcanes Rosa blanco sells out in minutes, but im going to watch for it every year now. Could a feller make a Rosa by taking a decent Blanco (B level) and resting it in a mason jar with Cabernet soaked oak chips for a few weeks, do you think?

[@michaelsanchez4625]

I recently went to Total Wine and More and they are trying to sell you a tequila that is called San Matias Reposado Tequila. If you get a chance to try it and see if it's any good

[@eoimagery4524]

San Matías Gran Reserva Extra Añejo is really good

[@acito9037]

Hope to see you try Tierra Noble Añejo. I received a bottle as a gift.

[@Durandalski]

Where can I get the winter blend 2023? The 22 is still my #1 ever tasted.

[@christamez5048]

What's your opinion on Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia?

[@mrplumsak]

Would like for you to show the bottle more on these.

[@NickFarren87]

Can you do a review on Gran Centenario? What are your thoughts?

[@charlesbowers8112]

Have you ever tried the Crotalo tequilas Lui? Almost impossible to find but so delicious!

[@chesterwillger7017]

Love your videos and information but sign me up on the “Primos” name lawsuit 🤣

[@dominicberaldi3495]

That Winter Blend is the best tequila I have ever tasted

[@Lui_Fern]

I'm right there with ya pal.

[@aldogomez2681]

What do you think of Kirkland silver(Blanco)?

[@debbybrady1246]

I would like to get your opinion on La Pulga, if you can find it where you are.

[@guest9922]

gotta ask..do you film this one day including tasting all the tequila?

[@Lui_Fern]

Hahaha nah this was a 3 day affair

[@illunatic317]

Love this but too many obscure brands many of us will never see especially nationwide lol. Would love to see this same video with more common offerings.

[@Lui_Fern]

Lol. I also have a whole other video where I reviewed another 30 brands....

[@toymachine2328]

I went to a local liquor store all excited because it looked like they had a bunch of different varieties of tequila, got a closer look and it was mostly variations of Jose Cuervo, Don Julio, Patron, and 1800. Did find Tres Agaves and Pueblo Viejo, so not a completely wasted trip, but still quite disappointed.

[@joserosas101able]

What are your thoughts on Centinario Tequila

[@viptintNorman]

Ive been tequila hunting ever since i came across your videos. Im not too good tho because i cant tell much difference between hardly any of the Blancos. I have all the fortalezas also. Im definitely liking all the anejos the best. Fortaleza the best so far. Siete, ocho, arette also good. Gonna get cazcanes soon after im done hunting a few more bourbons

[@sunnyhirpara5863]

Wanna ship me some fortaleza bottles?!

[@eoimagery4524]

Rey Sol from Casa San Matías seems to be a good extra añejo

[@DouglasMeloche]

always learn something new from you

[@paytonsmith5584]

Have you tried tapatio tequila? Do you like it ? If you havent you should reivew it

[@Twin_voin777]

Thoughts on , Komos tequila ?

[@moxie6566]

I have got to make it to your restaurant!!!! Goal for 2024!!!

[@Lui_Fern]

Woooo! I would love to host you here! 😁🙏

[@arielvelazco2175]

Thoughts on Patron Silver?

[@ryanm3167]

Love the ratings. How are you not tipsy?

[@Urbanl3gend]

Do a Rey Sol review

[@mjohnson5475]

Can you do this same ranking for mezcal? Please?

[@sludog]

Hey Luis , Love your content. Do you know what retail prices should be around for the various Fortaleza bottles. I heard the reposada should be around $60 and Anejo for around $80. Not sure about Still but have heard winter blend goes for close to $200. Don't want to be ripped off too bad when I came across one of these bottles in the wild. I'm pretty familiar with Brasil and my wife is from the northeast, Paraiba, Joao Pessoa. Where are you from? My guess is Mineiro or Carioca but my wife say Paulistano.

[@Lui_Fern]

Hey there my friend! So retail for Fortaleza should be around what you wrote there. Blanco should be about $50 repo $60 and añejo $70ish. And the winter blend you'll never see it at retail I don't think because people know how rare it is. And that's so funny she said carioca! But you were right. I am Mineiro. Born in Governador Valadares.

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Hi Lui, do you know what part of the country (USA) we can find Forteleza in? ​@@Lui_Fern

[@TheRedneckBudha]

My question for lui would be how does he feel on gran centenario tequila?

[@NickGomez-r9u]

where did you get or purchase your tequila glass you use in your videos?

[@Lui_Fern]

I got it as a gift from Doug, from the agave social club podcast!

[@daniel5749]

has he done a Centenario tequila review ?

[@madcane19]

So "S" is excellent and for sipping, not mixing ?

[@veteransforequality7347]

Not easy for any tequila to beat Fortaleza. In my opinion, the best out there.

[@CamDboss]

What are your thoughts on el jimador?

[@ositofreitas]

[@SupremeLogo]

8:28

[@TheRobbyhood]

Blind tasting would throw off half of the ratings he gave. I am sure of it.

[@xiucoatl82]

I'd like to see that too.

[@thewirednerv]

We blind tastes a bunch and were all very surprised to see Fortaleza ranked in the middle of the pack consistently considering it was many of our favorites.

[@xiucoatl82]

@@thewirednerv what were the highest?

[@adonis8289]

I'm sure this was filmed over a couple days. If it wasn't that means Luis is a straight up drunk.

[@optiksnipegaming9720]

Im getting fortaleza blanc tonight, it will be my first expensive tequila,well expensive on my country anyway.​@thewirednerv

[@carlosc9127]

Heavy pours. Thank you for the video.

[@mechanicalhippo493]

Hey fellow agave lovers , I have A question. I had some la gritano rep. Recently and was one of the most flat tasting , boring , and bad glasses I have had in a while. Did I get a bad bottle or is the hype just unwarranted by Lui? Love the content and he has stared me many good directions but I don't get this one.

[@kyledonnelly2973]

Wow, first comment. I have been trying several additive-free tequilas from the last video and having a lot of fun, though I am realizing more and more I am not yet a tequila sommelier...

[@Lui_Fern]

Woo! Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed it 😁🙏

[@Eklashera]

What are your thoughts on pantalones tequila? I’m seeing it everywhere on my IG

[@mystilexzero]

Have you tried Tears of Llorona?

[@wildbanana5628]

Can review Los Tres Toños? And also Caballo Blanco Mezcal?

[@icecold27406]

The Tequila aged in coffee barrels has my curiosity

[@bullhogsbbq9658]

As it went on those pours got heavier 😂

[@chessbwler2480]

Have you ever reviewed Gran centenario anejo?

[@laner.845]

Every A or S tier reposado or anejo listed is over $100 at my local store (the two that are there at all) and every blanco that's at least A tier is over $70. Over half the B-tier aren't even offered at my store and most that are still crack the $70 price point. For how young this stuff is, this is absurdly overpriced. I'm not going to be getting into tequila after all. I'll be over here sipping my 12yr single malts for sub-$60 tyvm.

[@ifckg]

Have you tried Sauvecito tequila.

[@jozewolf4834]

can you please make a blind taste test video

[@Lui_Fern]

I have.

[@DrLFV]

Those are very large healthy pours for a tasting. He doesn't look drunk, so what's happening to the tequila he doesn't drink?

[@RossDeGrate]

What’s your name on tequila matchmaker? I’d like to see all your grades on there.

[@SantanaTheeGreat]

Clase Azul Reposado is definitely not an F regardless of additives or not lol, but ok. I don’t even like the brand compared to other brands but would still rate it a C+ due to the extra sweetness etc. Unbiased opinion…

[@PeteTheHeat316]

I enjoyed this video. Out of curiosity, how long did it take you to taste all these tequilas? Please tell me it took you more than a day... 😂

[@Ron_the_Cook]

How do you feel about Lalo tequila?

[@Superaficokings87]

Great as you use to Luí.

[@everardoorozco6341]

Muy favorite Is cascahuin tahona and fortaleza

[@jackbrady86]

"yeah, I am. Sue me" 🤣🤣🤣

[@Lui_Fern]

🤣

[@jeramystephens74]

Espelon is a gateway tequila

[@cvbart434]

Thanks!

[@joshbouwma5874]

Fortufuckinlezaaaaaa for the win

[@DK-pr9ny]

A chart at the end woulda been nice..

[@Lui_Fern]

Or you could check the comments where some really kind people put a whole list together 😁

[@Lui_Fern]

Also this is a free video? I'm doing my best...

[@DK-pr9ny]

@@Lui_Fern I see that thanks!

[@DK-pr9ny]

@@Lui_Fern Sorry, I didn’t think it would be too hard to add the ranking list.

[@satyrsak]

Also price would help a lot. Not everybody has $60 or more to spend on a bottle of booze!

[@mikebayong8057]

I need to stop watching these videos cause I be like..I need to try this.i needto try that 😅😅😅

[@mikereitano1055]

El Jimador reposado? What is your thoughts

[@wissor33]

Fortaleza Blanco is difficult to get and you bring 2 rarer Fortalezas smh😢

[@FrederickHBretz-js2ot]

Bandelora?

[@RossDeGrate]

Which one of you champions are gonna post the rankings?

[@EGlideKid]

For all you additive-free junkies out there like me, this info comes from Tequila Matchmaker as of 8/9/24. Now, go back and watch the video again, fast forwarding and paying attention to Lui's reactions ONLY to the non-additive-free brands. This will open your eyes. Not Additive Free (with lots of shortcuts in the processes): La Caza, Kirkland Signature, Dos Primos, Clase Azul, Espolon, El Jimador, (Tromba, Suerte, El Padrino are not confirmed additive-free but Suerte is suspected to be), Herencia Mexicana (expensive), Flecha Azul, Villa One, Mi Tierra, Lunazul, Quintaleza. Most of these are not worth owning - if you're a sipper. Some would be fine for cocktails, however. Is Additive Free, with attention to the processes: Chamucos, Cascahuin, Lagrimas, Primo, Cazcanes, El Ateo, Don Fulano, NOM 1123, Siempre, Siembra Azul, Volans, Terralta, La Gritona, Santofino, Fortaleza. All of these are worth trying/owning.

[@qwickpicks2299]

Hard to trust a guy pouring that much for a taste and then either A. Pour out or B. Pour back in the bottle. Can’t support either

[@jamesshirley9791]

Have you ever sampled Kah tequila? Tough Man United loss today. Smh

[@nickmegadeth6633]

Has he ever tested Olmeca?

[@Ken_or_Him]

Cenote?

[@bushwood1676]

Does coffee even go in barrels

[@Lui_Fern]

I had the same question TBH.

[@bushwood1676]

@@Lui_Fern would seem very impractical and expensive

[@xiucoatl82]

They treat the barrels with coffee.