Top 10 Agave Spirits We’ve Tasted in 2025 (So Far)

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As the agave spirits boom shows no signs of slowing down, 2025 has delivered a stellar lineup of tequilas, mezcals and uncertified destilados from across Mexico. This mid-year ranking pulls from the highest-rated agave spirits we’ve sampled so far — and it’s a list worth sipping your way through.

These rankings are sorted by Raided Score, an aggregated rating based on scores from trusted critics and publications. In the case of ties, we’ve used our in-house score to break them. Pricing reflects the average price per Wine-Searcher.com unless marked as MSRP.

Here are the 10 best agave spirits we’ve tasted in 2025 so far — from punchy still-strength blancos to rare, high-end añejos.

10. Lágrimas del Valle Plata – 2024 La Loma

46% ABV | $65

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This single-estate blanco is made with agave harvested from La Loma Ranch in Michoacán and distilled at Tequila Cascahuín. Using a mix of tahona and roller mill extraction, plus open-air fermentation, it delivers a complex, terroir-driven profile. Expect intense cooked agave on the nose alongside mint, hibiscus and citrus. The palate offers roasted agave, minerality, almonds and grapefruit with a finish of cinnamon, citrus pith and a subtle peach sweetness.

9. The Lost Explorer Madre Cuishe (Reserva Del Maestro)

45% ABV | $120 MSRP

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Produced in San Pablo Huixtepec, Oaxaca, by maestro mezcalero Fortino Ramos, this limited release marks the launch of the brand’s new Reserva del Maestro series. Made from wild-harvested Madre Cuishe, it features open-air fermentation and copper still distillation. The mezcal has major foresty vibes, with notes of pine, juniper and earth, and sips rich with roasted nuts, rosemary, tangerine, pine nuts and a buttery mouthfeel that lingers with mineral and savory tones.

8. Cachasol Tequila Blanco Epic Strength

48% ABV | $70 MSRP

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This high-proof blanco uses IPA yeast for fermentation — an unusual twist that pushes the boundaries of tequila’s traditional flavor profile. Its nose bursts with fresh herbs, mint, dill and vinegary brine. The palate follows with roasted agave, white pepper, tarragon, artichoke and black licorice. A creamy texture supports vegetal complexity, finishing long with grassy butterscotch, chocolate shavings and minerality.

7. Campo Azul 1940 Still Strength Blanco

53% ABV | $63

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This 106-proof iteration of Campo Azul’s blanco shares the same production method: lowland agaves cooked in brick ovens and extracted via roller mill. It opens with citrus and minerals — grapefruit, lime, lavender and sea salt — and follows with a bold roasted agave flavor layered with honeysuckle, limestone and bell pepper. The finish is dense with brine, aloe and honey, delivering power without harshness. Despite limited marketing, it’s a standout value.

6. Alto Canto Reposado

40% ABV | $112

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Distilled at 9,000 feet above sea level, Alto Canto uses traditional brick ovens, a volcanic tahona and malolactic fermentation. Aged four months in new American oak, it’s unexpectedly deep, almost reading more like an añejo than a lesser-aged repo. The nose shows caramelized agave, almonds, apricot and saline minerality. The palate shifts into roasted coffee, nutmeg, yeast and black pepper. The finish is toasty with barrel char and bitter coffee notes.

5. Paquera Ancestral Cuishe

48% ABV | $110

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Distilled by head mezcalero Hafid Rodriguez in Zimatlán de Álvarez, Oaxaca, this uncertified destilado de agave is made from 16-year-old wild Agave Cuishe. Hand-mashed and clay-pot distilled after pine barrel fermentation, it’s a complex sensory mix. Ash, lemon peel and lactic funk rise from the glass, followed by ripe pineapple, guava and calamansi on the palate. Its funky, earthy core is balanced by stone fruit and salinity, with a savory, herbal finish heavy on umami and wet earth.

4. Fuenteseca Tequila Cosecha Blanco

44.8% ABV | $138

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A rare example of a blanco tequila that leans into savory maritime notes, this vintage-dated release showcases briny complexity with aromas of olive, caper, vinegar and sage. The palate carries that salinity forward, accompanied by roasted agave, tarragon, anise and faint hints of cream cheese and banana. A long, warm finish loaded with black pepper and tilled soil highlights its textural finesse and shows how far blanco tequila can go in unexpected directions.

3. Suerte Extra Añejo Black Label

40% ABV | $299.99 MSRP

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A limited release of just 400 bottles, this extra añejo spends 11 years aging — seven in ex-whiskey barrels and four in French oak — a rarity in the tequila world. Made from single-estate highland agave and extracted with a tahona/screw mill combo, it offers an ultra-smooth profile with deep oak spice, leather, dark fruit, vanilla, and mesquite. The long aging adds viscosity and rich tannins without losing the core agave soul.

2. CasAzar Tequila Reposado

40% ABV | $169.99 MSRP

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Aged seven months in American oak, CasAzar’s reposado is housed in an elegant porcelain bottle modeled after casino chips. The tequila itself is just as refined: the nose reveals hay, charred agave, angelica root and jasmine tea, while the palate moves through poblano pepper, toasted almonds and cocoa. The finish adds palo santo smoke, sandalwood and balsamic spice, making this one of the most nuanced reposados on the market.

1. CasAzar Tequila Añejo

40% ABV | $279.99 MSRP

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Another bottling from CasAzar, this luxe añejo is aged 21 months in American oak and is bottled in the same eye-catching packaging as the reposado — but offers an even deeper profile. The nose leads with roasted agave, sea salt, green pepper and firewood. On the palate: mesquite smoke, dark chocolate, cracked black pepper, almond and soft leather. Its mellow, lingering finish showcases clove, dry oak and walnut. A sipping experience that’s smooth, structured and endlessly layered.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re new to agave spirits or a seasoned collector, these 10 bottles show just how far the category has evolved in 2025. From boundary-pushing blancos to rare and finely aged añejos, each bottle here earns its spot not just through hype — but through character, complexity and craft.