All Spirit Rankings
The best unbiased spot for your spirit rankings!
You’ve found the perfect spirit for either mixing, sharing at a party, keeping to share with a select group of friends, or the perfect top shelf bottle to show off on your bar.
So make sure to check back here before every trip to the store to see if the bottle you’re thinking about ranks as a mixer, table bottle, cork & keep, or top shelf.
TLA spirit Ranking Categories
These are the official spirit ranking categories for all the spirits fully reviewed by myself and my taste panel.
Find the perfect spirit for the perfect occasion and use of your desire.
Have fun finding your perfect spirit and make sure to leave your review on each as well.
Check out all the categories below!
Mixer Ranked Brands
Table Bottle Ranked Brands
Cork & Keep Ranked Brands
Ranked Spirits Articles
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.
Keep readingSuerte 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!!!
Keep readingTequila 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!
Keep readingEl 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!
Keep readingTequila 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!
Keep readingDoes 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!
Keep readingRey Del Mundo Añejo Express Ranking
Is this possibly the must have añejo of 2023???
Find out now where Rey Del Mundo Tequila añejo ranks on the TLA scale then get you a bottle ASAP to let us know your thoughts!
Keep readingHerradura Tequila Legend Añejo Express Ranking
Ever heard of Herradura Tequila’s Legend expression?
No?
Check out this ranking now to find out more and to pick up your own bottle ASAP!
Keep readingGran Centenario Tequila Leyenda Extra Añejo Express Ranking
Could this Gran Centenario Leyenda Tequila be the best bottle on the market?
Read this ranking ASAP to see!
Keep readingPintoresco Tequila Extra Añejo Express Ranking
Is the price tag for Pintoresco Tequila’s extra añejo worth it?
Check out where it ranks to find out ASAP!
Keep readingRiqueza Tequila Artesanal Añejo Express Ranking
Is Riqueza Tequila Artesanal Añejo just an average tequila in a beautiful bottle?
Check out this ranking to see!
Keep readingTequila Cabal Extra Añejo Express Ranking
Is Tequila Cabal’s extra anejo the best XA on the market today?
Check out this ranking to find out ASAP!
Keep readingEspolòn Tequila XA Express Ranking
So did you know Espolòn Tequila has an extra añejo?
Check out where is ranks now then pick you up a bottle ASAP!
Keep readingPuntagave Tequila Double Barrel Añejo Expression Express Ranking
How good is Puntagave Tequila Double Barrel añejo you ask?
Check out this express ranking to find out now!
Keep readingDos Artes Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Express Ranking
Is this the best sweet tequila on the market?
Check out this Dos Artes Tequila extra añejo express ranking to see where it ranks now!
Keep readingHerradura Tequila Selección Suprema Express Ranking
Is this the best tequila in the world?
Check out this ranking of Herradura Tequila Selección Suprema then get a bottle of your own to find out!
Keep readingTequila Afamado Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Is this the best dessert tequila on the market?
Check out my review and ranking of Tequila Afamado extra añejo expression ASAP to find out!
Keep readingGrand Mayan Tequila Limited Edition Ultra Aged Expression Review & Ranking
Check out this review of Grand Mayan Tequila’s Limited Edition ultra aged expression!
Then go pick up a bottle before it’s all gone!
Keep readingAsombroso Tequila El Carbonzado Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Check out the official written review of the exclusive Asombroso Tequila El Carbonzado extra añejo expression!
Keep readingTequila Dulce Amargura Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Check out the official written review and ranking of Tequila Dulce Amargura extra añejo expression!
Keep readingAsombroso Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Video Quick Review & Ranking
Check out this quick video review and ranking of Asombroso Tequila extra añejo expression ASAP!
Keep readingPātsch Tequila 7 Year Extra Añejo Expression Video Review & Ranking
Check out this Pātsch Extraordinary Tequila 7 year extra añejo video review & ranking ASAP!
Keep readingTequila Dulce Amargura Extra Añejo Expression Video Review & Ranking
Check out this Tequila Dulce Amargura extra añejo video review to know if it’s the tequila for you.
Keep readingTequila Tapatio Excelencia Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Could this be the world’s best tequila?
Check out my review of this amazing Tequila Tapatio Excelencia extra añejo expression!
Then go pick up a bottle to see for yourself!
Keep readingTequila Lobos 1707 Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Have you tried King James’ tequila yet?
Check out this quick review & ranking of Lobos 1707 extra añejo expression to see if it’s something you want to add to your bar as well!
Keep readingDon Abraham Tequila Extra Añejo Expression & Under Crown Liga Privada Cigar Pairing
Check out this top shelf tequila pairing featuring Don Abraham Tequila extra añejo expression!
Keep readingTequila Dinastia Real Extra Añejo Expression & Balmoral Añejo XO Cigar Pairing
Check out this Tequila Dinastia Real extra añejo & Balmora Añejo XO Cigar pairing you need to try ASAP!
Keep readingEl Tesoro Tequila Paradiso Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review
Have you ever heard of El Tesoro Paradiso Tequila?
This could possibly be the best tequila you’ll ever hear about now!
Keep readingTequila Cascahuin Extra Añejo Quick Review & Rating
If you haven’t heard of Tequila Cascahuin, especially their extra añejo, then you need to tap that link now!
Keep readingPātsch Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Check out what could possibly be my favorite tequila of all time!
Keep readingLaúd Tequila Blanco Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Have you heard of Laúd Tequila?
No?
Check this brand out now!
Keep readingJoel Richard Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Have you heard of Joel Richard Tequila?
No?
Find out about one of the best extra añejos you’ve never heard of before in this quick review & rating.
Keep readingLunazul Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Aged In Elijah Craig Bourbon Barrels
Check out my thoughts on Lunazul Tequila extra añejo expression that was aged in Elijah Craig Bourbon Barrels now! This bottle is going for $40 a bottle. Will I rank it a mixer, table bottle, cork & keep, or top shelf bottle? Find out now!
Keep readingTequila Guy’s Whiskey Reviews- Bardstown Bourbon Co. Collaboration Series Ferrand Edition Ranking
Have you had Bardstown Bourbon Co. bourbon yet?
Why not?
Keep readingAvion Reserva 44 Extra Añejo & Java Latte Cigar Pairing
The first TLA Top Shelf bottle I ever posted about, Avion 44 Reserva Tequila extra añejo. Check out my thoughts on this paired with a Java Latte cigar.
Keep readingTLA Top Shelf Live Tasting- Codigo 1530 Tequila Extra Añejo Origen Edition
Man this was a great event! Learn everything about Codigo 1530 here!
Keep readingJose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia & LFD Cigars Capitulo II Pairing
Top shelf pairing alert! Check out this Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia extra añejo & LFD Capitulo II pairing!
Keep readingTLA Top Shelf Show
Introducing the new show “TLA Top Shelf”starting Wednesday 7/7 at 8:00pm cst, Live from the private cigar lounge at TP Cigar Lounge!
Keep readingJack Daniels Binny’s Pick & Plansencia 146 Cosecha Pairing
If you can get your hands on this Jack Daniels pairing then do so ASAP!
Keep readingTequila Ocho Mexico Transatlantic Limited Edition & Recluse Cigar Pairing
Check out this Tequila Ocho Transatlantic Limited Edition & Recluse Cigar Pairing!
Keep readingThe Bad Stuff Tequila Extra Añejo Expression & AJF Cigars Bellas Artes Pairing
True TLA Top Shelf pairing!
Check out this The Bad Stuff Tequila XA & AJF Cigars Bellas Arts Pairing Now.
Keep readingTequila Ocho Añejo Expression Rum Cask Limited Edition
Check out this review of Tequila Ocho finished in rum cask then go try to find you a bottle now!
Keep readingArette Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Immediately one of my all time favorites tequilas.
Tequila Arette extra anejo, learn about it now!
Keep readingTequila Wish List
I’ve officially updated my 2022 Tequila Wish List with a whole gang of new brands for you guys to search out with me! Check out what’s new and what brands I was able to cross off my 2021 wish list as well!
Keep reading1974 Jose Cuervo Tequila Blanco Expression & AJF Cigar Pairing
Check out this amazing pairing of this classic 1974 Jose Cuervo Blanco paired with an AJF cigar.
Truly great old dusty!
Keep readingVilla Lobos Tequila Extra Añejo Expression Quick Review & Ranking
Have you heard of Villa Lobos Tequila?
No?
Click that link to learn about Villa Lobos Tequila extra añejo expression now.
Keep readingCodigo 1530 Tequila George Strait Encore Edition Añejo Expression Full Review & Ranking
Have you heard of Codigo 1530 Tequila Encore Edition añejo expression?
No?
Check out the full review of this expression here now!
Keep readingTLA Members Only Discounts
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!
Keep readingMexi Seltzer Discount
Mexi Seltzer has been kind enough to provide me with a discount code to share with all of you guys!
Keep readingMembers Only Discount- Pātsch Tequila
Check out this exclusive TLA Members Only members discount from Pātsch Tequila!
Keep readingMembers 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!
Keep readingSuerte Tequila Reposado Expression & Ancestry Cigars Pairing
Extremely happy to be enjoying this amazing pairing from 2 TLA Brand Partners on this cold winter night!
Keep readingMembers 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.
Keep readingTLA Business Spotlight- Suerte Tequila
Had a great time speaking to Laurence, the owner of Suerte Tequila in this TLA Business Spotlight!
Keep readingMembers 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!
Keep readingMembers 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!
Keep readingTequila 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.
Keep readingMembers 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!
Keep readingMembers Only Discount- Mala Vida Tequila
Check out this Mala Vida Tequila TLA Members Only discount for TLA Members Only members!
Keep readingAdditional TLA Articles
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!
Keep readingAdvice For Tequila Brands
Just a bit of advice for tequila brands from what I’ve observed here in the Chicago market….
Keep readingSevero 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!
Keep readingInspiro 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!
Keep readingDon 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!
Keep reading123 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!!!
Keep readingEl 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!
Keep readingSuerte 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!
Keep readingWhere Does Woodinville 100% Rye Whiskey Rank?
Woodinville Whiskey..
Have you heard of it before?
Find out where their 100% straight rye whiskey ranks now!
Keep readingBlaum 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!
Keep readingHistory Of Tejitas Tequila Part 2
As promised!
Here’s part 2 to the History Of Tejitas Tequila!
Keep readingHistory Of Tejitas Tequila Part 1
Check out part 1 of the Tejitas Tequila origin story in the owner’s, Luis Herrera, own words now!
Keep readingWicker Park BCC Tasting
Official home for the 11/29 Wicker Park BCC Tasting spirits rankings.
Keep readingTejitas 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!
Keep readingTejitas Tequila Rosado Blanco Express Ranking
Back with another Tejitas Tequila expression ranking!
This time we’re ranking their rosado blanco expression.
Click that link to find out where it ranks now!
Keep readingRey 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!
Keep readingTejitas Tequila Blanco Express Ranking
Tejitas Tequila blanco expression…
Find out about this new brand’s blanco now!
Keep readingTejitas Tequila Reposado Express Ranking
Tejitas Tequila, reposado expression…
Is this the next great tequila to hit the market?
Click that read more button to find out now!
Keep readingLost 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!
Keep readingTequila 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!
Keep readingTable 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!
Keep readingFinance & Tequila- 4 Important Credit Card Tips Part 2
As promised, here’s part 2 of the 4 important credit card tips I use to give to clients when I was a financial advisor.
Keep readingFinance & Tequila- 4 Important Credit Card Tips Part 1
Check out these Credit Card tips to help you maintain great credit health and to find the right one for you!
This is just part 1, stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!
Keep readingLost 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!
Keep readingMaestro Dobel Tequila Pavito Video Review & Ranking
Check out this review of the new Maestro Dobel Tequila Pavito expression to see where it ranks!
Keep readingHustler’s Mentality- Interview With Smoke Pt 2
As promised, here is part 2 to the interview with Arthur Alexander, aka The Smoke Father!
Keep readingHustler’s Mentality- Interview With Smoke Pt 1
If you’re into cigars then you need to tune in to this interview!
Check out the first of a two part series featuring Arthur Alexander aka The Smoke Father to learn all about cigars and more.
Keep readingTequila 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!
Keep readingSecond TLA Tequila Bourbon & Spirits Bar
The footage of the second, larger, TLA Bar is here!
Check out all the bottles on it now then pick up the one you’re going to pour up first via the Drizly or Caskers link in the article!
Keep readingTres 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!
Keep reading