15 Best Sipping Tequilas To Try In 2022

Published March 2, 2022

If you’ve ever had a headache the morning after drinking tequila, you’ll understand why spirits made for savoring can be a revolutionary experience. Not all tequilas are equal, and if you’re a fan of this liquor, there are plenty of tequila styles and brands to explore. High-end tequilas should be crafted with elevated ingredients and served alone, like a cognac or scotch.

If you’ve ever had a headache the morning after drinking tequila, you’ll understand why spirits made for savoring can be a revolutionary experience. Not all tequilas are equal, and if you’re a fan of this liquor, there are plenty of tequila styles and brands to explore. High-end tequilas should be crafted with elevated ingredients and served alone, like a cognac or scotch.

Thrillist reports the Mexican government regulates tequila production to one of five Mexican states, including only spirits made with 100% blue Weber agave distilled with no more than 49% sugar. Any bottles not labeled as such should be considered a mixto, a cheaper variety due to the inclusion of additional sugars, coloring, and glycerin. Our selections include the traditional blanco, joven, reposado, añejo, and extra añejo styles. Thrillist says several others range from unaged blanco styles to the extra, or ultra, category of añejo, designated in 2006 and aged a minimum of three years.

Our selections focus on underrated and standout tequila varieties designed to be relished as is — even if priced well enough that you won’t feel guilty mixing a cocktail. Because of the strict distillation method, tequila served neat lacks carbohydrates, sugar, and fat while having 97 calories per 1.5 fluid ounces. You won’t even need to reach for the lime or salt.

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