Tequila and Mezcal comprise one of the fastest-growing spirits categories in the country. America is in love with agave liquor-based drinks! And today is the day to enjoy them as it is National Tequila Day. If you are wondering which brand is best in a sea of options, here are a few of our favorites we have been imbibing with lately. #Cheers, and please, drink responsibly.

Celebrities backing spirits products are the mainstay today. George Clooney, Ryan Reynolds, and The Rock solidified that. And all of their products are delicious. However, we are especially excited about Mark Walberg’s investment in It could be because we watch a lot of golf in our home and always appreciate a viewing and drinking combo. The brand was launched by Mexican PGA golfer Abraham Ancer and entrepreneur Aron Marquez, with Walberg joining as an investor in 2021. Flecha Azul’s Blanco is a beautiful representation of the product, delivering sweet agave, citrus, and herbal notes with an incredibly smooth palate that is delightful in a balanced Ranch Water cocktail.

Ultra premium Cierto Tequila celebrates the fine craftsmanship of tequila under the guidance of third and fourth-generation aguaveros, Master Distillers Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza. Each expression is crafted from mature agave plants grown in red clay soils, giving an earthy, mineral-rich character to the tequila. Aging occurs in French oak barrels, lending a spiciness to the finished products. Cierto Private Collection Reposado ages for 11 months in oak, giving the product notes of butterscotch and subtle spice that melds with floral and honey notes.

From a green-certified distillery, Cenote Tequila is crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave and naturally filtered volcanic water. Each product sings with authenticity, showcasing an essence of place, revealing why Jalisco is the ideal home for tequila. Cenote Reposado ages for three months in American oak, lending notes of caramel and coconut to the peppery, herbaceous spirit making it a delicious base for a Ranch Water cocktail.

With creamy, roasted agave and woody herb notes, El Cristiano Silver is a balanced, lustrous expression that we can easily enjoy on its own over ice with a twist. But the reason we love El Cristiano is for their work and dedication to helping their community. The company excels in giving back, with their foundation supporting local charities, an orphanage, school, and more. We love drinking with purpose, and El Cristiano is one of the best.

In the world of highly expensive tequilas, especially those aged extensively to create an Anejo, Gran Centenario provides a delicious, balanced, flavorful Anejo at an incredible price (around $30). The historic brand’s tequila production has been in production begans the 1850s, with the company’s establishment at the end of the 19th Century. The Anejo has rich notes of toasted oak, warm spice, and toffee with a subtle hint of dark chocolate.

With roots in Austin and Jalisco, La Caza is making premium tequila from Blue Weber Agave in the Highlands of Jalisco. Fifth-generation agave farmers ensure each plant reaches optimal maturity before harvest, creating sweet agave fruit flavors in their products. Each batch of tequila ferments and roasts for over 90 hours to the sounds of classical music, which we think brings that extra bit of artistic beauty to the spirit. La Caza Blanco is fresh and aromatic with floral, pepper, and honeyed agave notes.

From actor/comedian Kevin Hart, and 11th-generation tequila producer, Juan Domingo Beckmann,Gran Coramino Cristalino is an aged tequila with a colorless, crystal-clear appearance. Agave is slaw roasted and aged in used Cabernet Sauvignon barrels before filtering to remove any color the barrel may impart on the spirit. Though the tequila lacks color, it does not lack flavor, as the influence of the barrel is apparent upon a first whiff of the spice and vanilla aromas. The smooth palate enjoys sweet cinnamon and peach flavors that meld with creamy vanilla and caramel.

 

Measuring, mixing, and shaking takes time and tools. Cut out all the work with Dos Equis ready-to-drink cocktails, including a Mango Margarita and Classic Margarita. Each makes for quick cocktail enjoyment. The cocktails are light and refreshing with fruit-forward character, with a subtle hint of alcohol from the inclusion of Blanco tequila, giving them great approachability any time of day. Each 12-ounce can has 10% alcohol, lower than a glass of most wines.