January

Mezcal Estreno Añejo Glass

This mezcal was truly unique in flavor and spice. It’s the first one that opened my eyes to the completely complex world of mezcal!

It’s also the first agave spirit in general that I’ve ever personally had that was aged in glass.

February

Pispireto Tequila Reposado

This is honestly one of the best reposado that no one is talking about! Here in the Chicago area, it’s starting to truly take off.

Great balance of agave sweetness, barrel influence, fresh spring water, and just deliciousness.

Also at a great price! Truly worth having on your bar ASAP!

March

Codigo 1530 Tequila Origen Extra Añejo

This brand has been one of my favorites from the start! I’ve always loved this bottle, but can’t afford to keep it consistently on my bar.

So it was a true treat to have a couple pours of one of my favorite tequilas of all time paired with an amazing cigar!

April

Cambio Tequila Máximas Gratias Añejo

This is a candidate for my tequila of the year and it hasn’t even hit the market yet! I was fortunate enough to receive an advanced sample of this from Cambio Tequila as a preview of what’s to come.

Truly an amazing single barrel coming down the pipeline!

May

Tequila Ocho Añejo Aged In Old Fitzgerald Bourbon Barrels

I mean, I can’t say much more than a match made in heaven on this one.

This is honestly an extremely strong candidate for my tequila of the year! I love Tequila Ocho even regular lineup, I love Old Fitzgerald Bourbon… What more is there to say?

I’m truly just shocked that this was only $120 out the door when I purchased it.

June

Tequila Poderrosa Blanco

This was definitely the most unique blanco I’ve had all year. It also stands for a cause that’s near and dear to my heart, breast cancer.

It’s woman owned and woman produced, a great cause, and delicious taste. 100% by far my best tequila/mezcal pour of June.

July

Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia Extra Añejo

This has been one of my favorite tequilas of all time for years now! It’s in my to 10 of all time tequilas and with my recent trip to Mexico where I had a pour of their exclusive barrel only available in Tequila Town…..

My best pour of tequila….

Ever!!!!!

August

Paquera Mezcal Ancestral With Wagyu

Unique isn’t even the word for this one!

I’ve fallen in love with mezcals distilled with different types of meats being smoked in the same pot! This one was truly a treat out of all the ones I’ve had so far!

The zest, peaty smoke, savory finish, and just overall flavor is just…

Wow!

September

Mezcal Nanuu Artensanal Joven

I think this is my favorite everyday mezcal. That simple.

I honestly enjoyed having a pour of this every single day. Consistently just a damn good pour.

October

Siete Leguas Tequila Binny’s Beverage Depot Store Pick Añejo Aged In French Oak Barrels

Absolutely amazing bottle! Happy I was able to get my hands on this bottle during my bday month because it was truly delicious.

The unique sweetness of almost like honey suckle, great corn pepper spice, fresh agave, and delicious water on the finish…

Needless to say, this bottle didn’t last long!

November

Nock Tequila Full Lineup

Nock Tequila’s full lineup is honestly amazing in its own unique way. Each expression is great in it’s own right for everything from cocktails to neat pours, especially their añejo!

There is no bad pour in this portfolio in my humble opinion.

December

Del Maguey Mezcal Full Lineup

The vast variety of expressions, flavors, scents, and complexities of their crazy variety of mezcals is insane! Not a chance I can possibly put my finger on just one of their expressions as my favorite for December.

I can say there are 2 different moments I can point to of when I enjoyed their mezcal the most!

Pictures are below!

Overall though, their whole lineup is just fantastic.

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