Cork & Keep Spirits Ranking Category
Welcome to the cork & keep spirits ranking category!
Most spirits ranked in this category are harder to find, priced at $50-100 a bottle, and best enjoyed when sipped neat.
The expressions don’t make the TLA Top Shelf, but could potentially be top shelf bottles for others.
You won’t go wrong with buying any of these expressions to enjoy as a week end sipper or a celebratory pour.
Explore all the cork & keep expressions below.
Cork & Keep Spirits
Don Vicente Tequila Reposado Express Ranking
Don Vicente Tequila, reposado expression…
Haven’t had it?
Well click that link now to see if it’s worth buying now!
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123 Tequila # 3 Añejo Express Ranking
How good is the añejo expression from 123 Organic Tequila you ask???
Check out this ranking now to see if you need to add this to your bar ASAP!!!
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Suerte Tequila Still Strength Blanco Express Ranking
You need to know about this Suerte Tequila Still Strength Blanco ASAP!!!
Click now to see where it ranks and to order your bottle as well!
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Tejitas Tequila Añejo Express Ranking
Yes, another Tejitas Tequila ranking for you guys!
Does there añejo hold up to the rest of the line up?
Or is it better?!?!?
Find out now!
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Rey Del Mundo Reposado Express Ranking
Where does this Rey Del Mundo Tequila reposado rank on the TLA scale you ask?
Click to see right now!
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Lost Lore Tequila Añejo Ranking & Review
Is this the next must have añejo to hit the market?!?!
Check out this review and ranking of Lost Lore Tequila’s añejo expression to find out now!
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Tequila Cascahuín Cerro De Luz High Proof Blanco Express Ranking
Is this the best high proof blanco to hit the market?
Check out where this Tequila Cascahuín Cerro De Luz high proof blanco ranks to find out!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Chula Parranda Añejo Ranking & Review
Chula Parranda Tequila…
Have you ever heard of their añejo expression?
Check out this Table Bottle Tuesday episode to learn about it now!
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Lost Lore Tequila Reposado Expression Ranking & Review
Is this the best new reposado to hit the market?
Check out this review and ranking of Lost Lore Tequila’s reposado to find out now!
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Maestro Dobel Tequila Pavito Video Review & Ranking
Check out this review of the new Maestro Dobel Tequila Pavito expression to see where it ranks!
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Tequila Artenom Selección 1146 New Añejo Formula Express Ranking
Where does the new añejo formula of Tequila Artenom Selección 1146 compare to the old one?
Click that read more button now to find out!
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Tres Barricas Tequila Añejo Express Ranking
Have you ever seen, less on heard of Tres Barricas Tequila?
How about their small batch 1 triple cask añejo?
Check it out now to see if you want to add this bottle to your bar ASAP!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Pasote Tequila Añejo Ranking
Another Tuesday, another Table Bottle Tuesday!
Check out this classic Table Bottle Tuesday review of Pasote Tequila añejo expression now and make sure to click one of the links to order your bottle now!
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Lost Lore Tequila Blanco Ranking & Review
Have you heard of this new brand out of Chicago yet?
Check out this Lost Lore Tequila’s blanco expression ranking and review ASAP to see if this will be the next big tequila to hit the market!
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Villa Lobos Tequila Añejo Express Ranking
If you’ve never heard of Villa Lobos Tequila I honestly feel sorry for your pallet!
Check out this ranking of their añejo expression ASAP to learn more about this highly underrated brand!
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Santo Tequila Anejo Ranking & Review
How good is Santo Tequila’s anejo and should you get a bottle ASAP???
Read to find out!
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Tequila Corralejo 1821 Extra Añejo Express Ranking
How good is Tequila Corralejo 1821 you ask?
Check out this ranking to find out ASAP!
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Tequila Artenom Selección 1146 Añejo Express Ranking
Ever seen Tequila Artenom 1146 in the store and wondered if you should buy it?
Well here’s a little helpful information to get you closer to adding this bottle to your collection!
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Pātsch Tequila Blanco Express Ranking
Is Pātsch Tequila’s blanco expression worth the price tag?
Check out this express ranking to find out ASAP!
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Sagamore Spirit Distiller’s Select Rye Finished In Tequila Barrels Express Ranking
How good is Sagamore Rye Whiskey finished in tequila barrels?
Check out where it ranks now in this express ranking!
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Siembra Valles Tequila Añejo Express Ranking
Never heard of Siembra Valles tequila before?
Check out this ranking of their añejo expression ASAP to find out about it now!
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Código 1530 Tequila Añejo Express Ranking
How good is Código 1530 añejo you ask?
Check out this express ranking to find out ASAP!
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Pasote Tequila Añejo Express Ranking
How good is Pasote Tequila añejo expression???
Check out this ranking ASAP to find out!
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Tres Mujeres Tequila Extra Añejo Express Ranking
How good is Tres Mujeres Tequila’s extra añejo?
Check out this quick ranking to see if it’s worth picking up a bottle!
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Nulu Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Toasted Barrels Express Ranking
Been considering picking up that Nulu Bourbon finished in toasted barrels?
Well check out this express ranking to see if it fits your standards to buy ASAP!
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Tequila Los Azulejos Añejo Expression Express Ranking
How good is Los Azulejos Tequila añejo expression?
Check out this express ranking to find out that includes the best online order link I could find!
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G4 Tequila Añejo Expression Express Ranking
Ever wonder how good G4 Tequila’s añejo expression is?
Check out this express ranking to find out now!
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Frida Kahlo Tequila Añejo Express Ranking
If you haven’t heard of Frida Kahlo Tequila before…
Just check out this express ranking of their añejo expression to find out ASAP!
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Grand Mayan Tequila Ultra Aged Expression Express Ranking
Have you ever tried Grand Mayan ultra aged tequila before?
Check out this express ranking now that includes a direct link to order it online!
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Tequila Afamado Añejo Express Ranking
Check out this express review and ranking of Tequila Afamado añejo expression!
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Rey Del Mundo Tequila Blanco Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Is this the best blanco you’ve never heard of?
Check out this quick review and ranking of Rey Del Mundo Tequila blanco expression to find out!
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Azuñia Tequila 2 Year Extra Añejo Expression Review & Ranking
Is this the best extra aged tequila rarely talked about on the market?
Check out this review and ranking of Azuñia Tequila 2 year extra aged expression then pick up a bottle to decide for yourself!
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Tequila Corralejo 3 Year Extra Añejo Quick Review & Ranking
Could this be the best $80 extra añejo on the market?
Check out this quick review and ranking of Tequila Corralejo 3 year extra añejo now to find out!
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Tequila Don Fulano Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Have you heard of Tequila Don Fulano?
No?
Check out this quick review of this amazing brand’s añejo expression!
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Locuaz Tequila Añejo Expression & Private Label Mint Chocolate Cigar Pairing
This is the ultimate after meal dessert pairing! Check out this Locuaz Tequila añejo & private label mint chocolate cigar pairing.
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Tequila Don Abraham Añejo Expression & East India Co. Havana Blend Cigar
Check out this Don Abraham Tequila añejo expression & East India Co Havana Blend cigar pairing ASAP!
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Dos Armadillos Tequila Añejo Expression & Alec Bradley Cigars Black Market Esteli Churchhill Cigar Pairing
Check out this amazing everyday pairing!
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Chula Parranda Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Check out Chula Parranda Tequila extra añejo expression now!
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Maestro Dobel 50 Tequila Extra Añejo Cristalino Review & Ranking
I think this might be the best cristalino on the market! Check out this review and ranking of Maestro Dobel 50 tequila extra añejo cristalino now!
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Adictivo Tequila Añejo Expression Aged In Cognac Cask Review & Ranking
If you like sweet & smooth tequilas then you’re going to love this Adictivo Tequila añejo expression finished in cognac cask!
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Tequila El Mayor Reposado Expression Finished In French Oak Chardonnay Cask Quick Review & Ranking
Is this Tequila El Mayor reposado expression finished in French Oak Chardonnay Cask as good as it sounds?
Check out my quick review below to find out!
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Tequila Mi Familia Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Have you heard of Mi Familia Tequila?
No?
Check out this quick review & ranking to learn all about this fantastic brand!
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Cava De Oro Tequila Extra Añejo Expression & Veritas Cigars Three Blends Cigar Pairing
Cava De Oro Tequila extra añejo expression X Veritas Cigar Three Blend Pairing… A combo you need to know about right now! Click the link to read more ASAP!
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Lote Maestro Tequila Añejo Expression & Rahr & Sons Cigar Pairing
Man…. If you haven’t had this Lote Maestro Tequila Añejo Expression yet… You need to read this, then go get a bottle right now! Check out this pairing to see if it fits your flavor profile.
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Whiskey Wednesday- Willett Small Batch Rye Whiskey Cask Strength & Revolution Brewing Trident Hero India Pale Ale Pairing
Have you ever had Willett Rye Whiskey? No? Check out this review of Willett I paired with a Revolution Brewing Trident Hero India Pale Ale now before you pick up a bottle for yourself!
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La Adelita Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Ranking
Check out the latest Tablle Bottle Tuesday review and ranking of La Adelita Tequila extra añejo expression. Tune in to see if I rank this bottle either a mixer, table bottle, cork & keep, or top shelf!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Fortaleza Tequila Reposado Expression Binny’s Beverage Depot Store Pick Ranking
Today I reviewed an often talked about and a universally loved tequila, Fortaleza.
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Kah Tequila Añejo Full Review & Ranking
Have you ever heard of Kah Tequila?
No?
Check out this review of their añejo to learn more
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Table Bottle Tuesday- La Adelita Tequila Extra Añejo Ranking & Review
This is the YouTube link to my La Adelita Tequila review of their extra añejo expression. In this version, you’ll be able to view the details of the bottle, hear my review of this expression, and find out where this bottle ranks among the bottles in my collection as well.
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Table Bottle Tuesday- La Adelita Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Podcast Episode
In this episode of Table Bottle Tuesday, I review La Adelita Tequila extra añejo. I’ve made one post about this a while back, but never really dived into where I rank it personally.
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Santo Tequila Single Barrel Reposado
In this episode of Table Bottle Tuesday, I give my opinion of Santo’s Single Barrel Reposado.
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Cantera Negra Añejo Expression & Avo Cigars Ritmo Pairing
Check out this amazing every day pairing you all need to try!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Driftless Glen Rye Kenwood Liquors Store Pick
Check out this Table Bottle Tuesday review of Driftless Glen rye whiskey Kenwood Liquors store pick!
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Maestro Dobel Tequila Pavito Express Ranking
Amazing cocktail for you guys featuring Maestro Dobel Tequila Pavito expression!
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Sol Azul Añejo Expression & Cohiba Puro Dominicana Pairing
Check out this quick review of Tequila Sol Azul ASAP!
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Tequila 1519 Añejo Expression Review & Ranking
Check out this Tequila 1519 añejo expression review & ranking before picking up a bottle!
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Mala Vida Tequila Añejo Expression & 708 Three Tone Cigar Pairing
Fantastic Tequila Mala Vida pairing for you guys to check out ASAP!
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Cava Antigua Tequila Añejo Expression & Don Lino Africa Cigar Pairing
Check out this Cava Antigua Tequila pairing ASAP!
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Grand Love Tequila Añejo Expression & Nector Miranda Special Selection Cigar Pairing
Check out this Grand Love Tequila pairing ASAP!
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The Bad Stuff Tequila La Mala Reposado Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Have you heard of The Bad Stuff Tequila before?
No?
Click to read a quick review and ranking of this great brand’s reposado expression.
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Bad Stuff Mango Margarita
Check out this TLA Mango Margarita Cocktail recipe featuring The Bad Stuff Tequila reposado.
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El Nacimiento Tequila Extra Añejo Expression & Joya Silver Cigar Pairing
This was a pairing I need to revisit soon! Enjoyed this El Nacimiento Tequila XA pairing!
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Padre Azul Tequila Añejo Expression & The Breaks Cigar Pairing
@padreazul.tequila anejo and @laverdadinc The Breaks Cigar to celebrate hitting the Instagram 3k followers mark with some @anderson._paak to set last night’s mood!
Match made in Heaven!
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Epifania Azul Tequila Añejo Expression Review
In this Tequila Talk I review Epifania Azul anejo. This is an absolutely amazing pour that I highly recommend to everyone! In my top 10 for sure!
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TLA Members Only Discounts
Pātsch Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Check out what could possibly be my favorite tequila of all time!
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TLA Members Only Discount- Booze Veteran Co.
Are you a TLA Members Only member? If not, why not?…??? If so, take advantage of this discount now!
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Mexi Seltzer Discount
Mexi Seltzer has been kind enough to provide me with a discount code to share with all of you guys!
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Members Only Discount- Pātsch Tequila
Check out this exclusive TLA Members Only members discount from Pātsch Tequila!
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Members Only Discount- PO’UP! Card Game
Extremely happy to be partnering with PO’UP! Card Game to bring an amazing discount for a dope drinking game to all the members of TLA Members Only!
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Suerte Tequila Reposado Expression & Ancestry Cigars Pairing
Extremely happy to be enjoying this amazing pairing from 2 TLA Brand Partners on this cold winter night!
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Members Only Discount- Brickterranean Beer Hut
So happy to be adding Brickterranean as a TLA Brand Partner! The beer glassware they produce along with the amazing high ABV brews they create are just works of art.
Fortunately you can order your glassware and brews now with a special 15% off discount for subscribing to TLA Members Only.
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TLA Business Spotlight- Suerte Tequila
Had a great time speaking to Laurence, the owner of Suerte Tequila in this TLA Business Spotlight!
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Members Only Discount- Suerte Tequila
Extremely happy to be partnering with Suerte Tequila to bring an amazing discount for an amazing tequila to all the members of TLA Members Only!
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Members Only Discount- B-Cycled Bottles
Extremely happy to be partnering with B-Cycled Bottles to bring an amazing discount for amazing repurposed alcohol bottle glasses to all the members of TLA Members Only!
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Tequila With Friends- Favorite Brand Of Cigar/Liquor Collection, Mack Brewing Co, My El Tesoro Collection Podcast Episode
In this episode of Tequila With Friends, I’m joined by several of my good friends to discuss our liquor/cigar collections, which brands we prefer to collect, and more.
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Members Only Discount- Mack Brewing Co.
Extremely happy to be partnering with Mack Brewing Co. to bring an amazing discount for an amazing craft beer to all the members of TLA Members Only!
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Members Only Discount- Mala Vida Tequila
Check out this Mala Vida Tequila TLA Members Only discount for TLA Members Only members!
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Spirits Brand Advice: What To Expect From Your Distributor
As I’ve went through this journey of the spirits world, I’ve amassed a great amount of knowledge on what makes a brand successful. This varies in a multitude of business approaches to outlooks on customer approach, and even how to deal with staff to efficiently grow.
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Rey Del Mundo Tequila Tasting Part 2
Part 2 of the Rey Del Mundo Tequila & Supremacia Tequila tasting at The Embassy Cigar Lounge featuring Marcus Cantu, the owner of the Cantu Group.
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Rey Del Mundo Tequila Tasting Pt 1
Part 1 of the Rey Del Mundo Tequila tasting at The Embassy Cigar Lounge featuring Marcus Cantu, the owner of the Cantu Group.
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Casa De Reyes Tequila Owners Meet & Greet Pt 7
Part 7 of the Casa De Reyes Tequila Owner Meet & Greet at The Embassy Cigar Lounge.
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Casa De Reyes Tequila Owner Meet & Greet Pt 6
Part 6 of the Casa De Reyes Tequila Owner Meet & Greet at The Embassy Cigar Lounge.
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Casa De Reyes Tequila Owner Meet & Greet Pt 5
Part 5 of the Casa De Reyes Tequila owner meet & greet at The Embassy Cigar Lounge.
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Casa De Reyes Tequila Owner Meet & Greet Pt 4
Part 4 of the Casa De Reyes Tequila Owners Meet & Greet at The Embassy Cigar Lounge.
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Part 3 of the Casa De Reyes Tequila Owner Meet & Greet at the Embassy Cigar Lounge.
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Part 2 of the Casa De Reyes Tequila owners Meet & Greet event at the Embassy Cigar Lounge.
Keep readingCasa De Reyes Tequila Owners Meet & Greet Pt 1
Part 1 of the recent visit to The Embassy Cigar Lounge by the owners of Casa De Reyes Tequila.
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Everything Cary Wines
Welcome to the official Cary Wines newsletter!
Please purchase the one time $23 newsletter to receive your complimentary bottle of the expression of your choice.
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Reyalibre Tequila Pre Launch Party At The Embassy Cigar Lounge Pt 1
Part 1 of the origin story of Reyalibre Tequila. Check it out ASAP to learn about what inspired the owners, Asia & E, to start this amazing brand!
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Basics Of Whiskey Part 2
This is part 2 of the Basics Of Whiskey!
Check this out now to finish your basic knowledge class on whiskey now!
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Basics Of Whiskey Part 1
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between all the whiskeys?
No?
Click on this article to find out now!
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Amatiteña Tequila Añejo & The Embassy Cigar Vanilla Night Pairing
Is this your next top shelf tequila and cigar pairing????
Check out where this Amatiteña Tequila añejo and The Embassy Cigar Vanilla Knight blend pairing ASAP to see where it ranks!
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Inspiro Tequila Rosa Blanco Express Ranking
Check out where Inspiro Tequila’s rosa reposado ranks on the TLA scale now!
Also, find out the best occasions you should be buying this tequila for!
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Tequila General Gorostieta Joven Express Ranking
Is this the best Joven on the market?
Tequila General Gorostieta joven expression might be your next favorite tequila! Check out the article to learn why.
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Advice For Tequila Brands
Just a bit of advice for tequila brands from what I’ve observed here in the Chicago market….
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Suerte Tequila 8 Year Extra Añejo Express Ranking
Is this Suerte Tequila 8 year extra añejo the best value extra añejo on the market?
Click that link to find out now!!!
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Tequila General Gorostieta Blanco Express Ranking
Is Tequila General Gorostieta blanco the best blanco on the market today?!?!
You need to know about this brand ASAP and this ranking will explain exactly why!
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Severo Tequila Reposado Express Ranking
Is this the best reposado no one is talking about???
Check out this ranking of Severo Tequila’s reposado to find out exactly where it ranks on the TLA scale and where you can pick up a bottle of your own!
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Inspiro Tequila Blanco Express Ranking
Have you heard about the latest amazing woman owned tequila to hit the market?
Click now to find out about Inspiro Tequila’s blanco expression now to see if you need to add this to your bar ASAP!
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El Tesoro Tequila Extra Añejo De Don Felipe Express Ranking
I know you’ve heard of El Tesoro Tequila, right?
But have you ever had the De Don Felipe extra añejo expression???
Click the link to find out more about this expression ASAP!
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Tequila Fortaleza Blanco Ranking & Review
Tequila Fortaleza…
Everyone knows about it and want a bottle of it…
I have the blanco, let’s see where it ranks!
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El Gran Legado De Vida Reposado Express Ranking
El Gran Legado De Vida Tequila…
Long name, but is it worth the hype?
Let’s dive into their reposado right now!
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Where Does Woodinville 100% Rye Whiskey Rank?
Woodinville Whiskey..
Have you heard of it before?
Find out where their 100% straight rye whiskey ranks now!
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Blaum Bros Straight Bourbon Whiskey Express Ranking
Is this Blaum Bros straight bourbon whiskey the next big bourbon everyone should know about as a tequila lover exploring bourbon?
Find out my thoughts and which tequila lover I would recommend this to now!
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Does El Mayor Tequila Make The Best Single Barrel/Limited Edition Tequilas?
Does El Mayor Tequila have the best single barrel/limited edition expressions of all brands on the market now?
Click that link to find out now!
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History Of Tejitas Tequila Part 2
As promised!
Here’s part 2 to the History Of Tejitas Tequila!
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