From the smooth, subtle notes of Blanco tequilas to the rich, complex flavours of Añejo and Reposado varieties, our guide is designed to cater to every palate and preference. Join us on a flavorful journey as we explore the craftsmanship behind each bottle, the unique profiles they offer, and how they blend seamlessly into the creation of the perfect Margarita. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer, prepare to be inspired by the versatility and depth of tequila and here are our favourite premium tequilas to buy.
Espolon Blanco – Super Premium 100% blue webber Agave Tequila
Espolòn Blanco Super Premium Tequila is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, cultivated in Mexico’s Jalisco region. Known for its smoothness and clarity, this tequila has a balanced profile with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes, accompanied by a hint of pepper. Perfect for cocktails like margaritas, it also holds its own as a sipping tequila due to its clean finish and complexity.
Patrón Silver Tequila
Patrón Silver Tequila is a masterpiece, meticulously handcrafted from the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave. This premium spirit is distilled in small batches in Jalisco, Mexico, ensuring its exceptional quality. Its creation involves only three pure ingredients: water, agave, and yeast, which combine to produce a rich flavour profile featuring oak wood scents complemented by vanilla, raisin, and honey, culminating in a smoky sweet finish. The distinctive taste of Patrón Silver Tequila emerges from a carefully managed three-day fermentation process before distillation. Every bottle of Patrón is a testament to craftsmanship, undergoing rigorous inspection, hand-corking, and signing, making it a genuine piece of art.
Neurita Tequila
Neurita Tequila is revolutionising the world of Tequila by reimagining the classic Margarita. Despite being the top trending cocktail in the UK, the Margarita has often been overlooked when it comes to Tequila. Neurita aims to change that by offering a modern twist on Tequila that is both fun and sophisticated. Crafted from premium Tequila Blanco sourced from a renowned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, Neurita encompasses both Citrus and Rosa Tequilas. These Tequilas are made using high-quality blue agave plants, resulting in a remarkably smooth finish. Real fruit extracts and botanicals are infused into the Tequilas, giving them a natural flavour and reducing the need for added sugar. Founder Lucy Smith’s love for well-mixed Margaritas inspired her to create Neurita, a brand that captures the vibrant essence of the classic cocktail. Neurita Tequila offers a simple three-step method for making classic Margaritas and has also introduced the refreshing Neurita Margarita Spritz. Whether enjoying a sun-drenched spritz or a spicy pre-party drink, Neurita provides the ultimate Margarita experience. With its focus on taste, simplicity, and innovation, Neurita is pioneering Margarita mixology with its recipe for success.
VIVIR Tequila
VIVIR is produced using 100% Weber Blue Agave and natural volcanic spring water and the aged Tequilas, Reposado and Anejo, are also finished in American Oak ex-bourbon barrels. This results in a uniquely smooth, fresh and robust spirits range that has quickly won multiple awards. VIVIR’s Reposado expression has been aged for six months and has matured into a more honey-coloured liquid with a complex flavour profile. The spirit still holds the earthy notes of the agave yet with richer vanilla and caramel notes, which makes for a great after-dinner drink and margarita. VIVIR’s Blanco expression, which won awards at Bartenders Brand Awards 2020, is a crisp and fresh spirit with sweet vegetal notes from the fully-matured agave with hints of delicious vanilla and heather honey.
El Rayo Tequila
Fresh, young tequila brand El Rayo is here to transform the way we think and drink tequila! From seed to sip, El Rayo is a single-ingredient spirit designed to celebrate the full natural flavours of the blue agave plant, embracing its purity, freshness and alluring taste. Join the deliciously smooth and light experience, with nothing but clean, natural and unique flavours. With two irresistible varieties, ranging from clean citrus notes to warm honey-kissed sensations, El Rayo’s 100% pure blue agaves are hand-planted, hand-harvested, and hand-made to retain the complex flavours. What’s more is both products are completely gluten-free, additive free and vegan friendly.
Tequila Pancho Datos
Although a new tequila brand, Tequila Pancho Datos, boasts a strong sense of history. built upon 70 years of Mexican folklore. It’s this rich heritage which cements its unique all-Mexican identity and results in a spirit full of complex flavours that represent its homeland and literary connections. A family-run business with a firm focus on quality, the tequila is produced using premium 100% Blue Weber agave and has been crafted for optimum taste. Designed with expression in mind, the brand hopes that Tequila Pancho Datos drinkers will be spurred to tell their own stories and keep the tradition of folklore alive. Available in three distinct expressions; Plata, Reposado and Añejo, there is a taste for every palate.
Empirical’s Ayuuk
Ayuuk was been nominated for ‘Best new spirit of the year 2020’ by the prestigious Spirited Awards. This distinguished spirit which has similarities to mezcal and can be used to make wonderfully exciting cocktails, including margaritas, to impress dinner guests and family members. Ayuuk, which means ‘people who speak the mountain language’, has Empirical’s most cherished flavour story as it is named after the Mixe people in Oaxaca, Mexico where the spirits core ingredient, Pasilla Mixe chilli is exclusively sourced.
Storywood – Storywood Tequila Añejo
Storywood is a tequila with the heart of Mexico and the soul of Scotland. Created by founder Michael Ballantyne who was born in Scotland and raised in Texas. After an unexpected meeting with Master Distiller Luis Trejo at La Cofradia Distillery in Mexico, Michael began the journey of this delicious tequila by expertly aging 100% agave liquid in single malt whisky casks from Speyside and creating the world’s first sipping tequilas. The whisky-like characteristics drawn from the wood mean that Storywood Tequilas can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. Award-winning Storywood Tequila Speyside 14 Añejo is smooth and hiding in every deep amber sip are notes of toasted oak, roasted nuts and treacle toffee.
Cazcabel – Tequila Blacno
Cazcabel Blanco is a classically-styled tequila from Jalisco, Mexico, evidently named after a legendary medicine man known as Don Cazcabel. Rich in earthy roasted agave with citrus notes shining through and black pepper bringing spice to the finish.
Don Julio – Blanco Tequila
Commonly referred to as ‘silver’ tequila, Don Julio Blanco uses a time-honoured distillation process to celebrate the finest raw agave in its truest form. It is blended with hints of citrus notes – lemon, lime and grapefruit – with undertones of black pepper and grass for a crisp, clean finish. Discover its subtle nuances when served neat or on the rocks.