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The 30 Best Tequilas for 2025

VinePair

Over almost 10 years of tasting and recommending tequilas at VinePair, weve watched the category grow and evolve, ultimately becoming one of the best-selling and most popular spirits in the U.S. And tequila , specifically, is facing something of a reckoning: Are there too many celebrity brands?

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Mixologists Share Predictions For Tequila Category

Cheers

The tequila craze may be cooling somewhat, but on-premise experts expect demand for the agave spirit to continue at bars and restaurants. The popular styles and brands of tequila may shift, as many predict a continued rise in mezcal and other related spirits. This lesser-known agave spirit is about to make mezcal look mainstream.

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Review: Inspiro Tequila Luna Blanco and Rosa Reposado (2025)

Drinkhacker

Mara Smith, a former Chicago attorney, launched the Inspiro Tequila brand in 2021. As a lover of tequila, Smith felt it was difficult to know which tequilas on liquor store shelves were truly additive-free, which is a growing concern amongst tequila consumers and which continues to draw controversy.

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Review: Woodinville Bourbon Finished in Tequila Barrels

Drinkhacker

In May 2025, Woodinville is bridging the flavors of Washington State and Mexico with the release of its Woodinville Special Limited Release Straight Bourbon Finished in Tequila Barrels. An 8-month finish in barrels that once held extra aejo tequila. Its a meeting of two worldsnorthwest craftsmanship meets Mexican soul.

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Review: Dano’s Dangerous Tequila, Complete Lineup (Updated 2025)

Drinkhacker

Made at what is reportedly the second oldest tequila distillery in the world, the Dano’s Dangerous Tequila brand is based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and dates back to just 2018. Two reviews from 2025 appear at the bottom of the page. The first four reviews on this page are from our original 2020 coverage.

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Review: Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Finish Collection Releases

Drinkhacker

Enter the Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Finish Collection. A- / $100 Lost Lantern Andalusia Tequila Finished Peated Texas Single Malt Review While Kentucky is the Mecca of bourbon, Texas is carving out a reputation for excellence in American single malts, and Andalusia Whiskey is among the best.

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GSN Alert: The Tahona Society Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Good Spirits News

Portland Cocktail Week and Altos Tequila are bringing back The Tahona Society Sustainable Entrepreneurship cohort in 2025. These virtual sessions will be led by our expert partners in the business sector, Shark Tank Mexico judges, former Tahona Society finalists, and the Co-Founder of Altos Tequila, Dre Masso. Reyna, J.D.,

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