The best tequilas
The top 3 according to 39 votes from people: Fortaleza · G4 · Siete Leguas. (Updated Jul 10, 2026.)
The most sought-after and best-rated tequilas among aficionados, according to Wine-Searcher's 2026 most wanted list and tequila guides. All 100% agave.
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Top 10
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1
Fortaleza
The Sauza family house (Tequila, Jalisco), using stone ovens and a tahona; its Los Abuelos line appears four times in 2026's most wanted.
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G4
Felipe Camarena's tequila (El Pandillo) made with rain and spring water.
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3
Siete Leguas
Atotonilco el Alto distillery named after Pancho Villa's horse.
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4
Tapatío
From La Alteña, the house of Tequila Ocho, a Jalisco classic.
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5
Patrón
The brand that made premium tequila popular worldwide.
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Tequila Ocho
Single-estate, vintage tequilas by Carlos Camarena.
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7
Clase Azul Reposado
Eight months in barrel, in its hand-painted ceramic bottle.
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8
Arette
Tequila from the Orendain family in the town of Tequila.
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9
Don Julio 1942
Añejo aged over two years in American oak, the fans' favourite.
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10
Herradura
Amatitán house founded in 1870, pioneer of reposado.
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11
Cascahuín
Family distillery in El Arenal, highly regarded by experts.
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12
El Tesoro
Made at La Alteña with tahona and copper stills.
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Comments (4)
Clase Azul es más la botella que el tequila
El Tesoro reposado con una sangrita, ¡salud! 🥃
Fortaleza primero, lo mejor que he probado de tequila.
Siete Leguas y Cascahuín, calidad-precio imbatible.