What tequila has the best taste and which one has the least aftertase?

Answer 1

Many drink it, but unfortunately most do not really fully understand it or appreciate it.

That's because in the US, it's largely marketed to college kids as a way to get "crazy", which is largely missing the true nature of tequila.

Some are very "oaky" as they have been aged in oak barrels (often used Jack Daniel's barrels) so they pick up a woodys flavor.

Some are kind of fruity tasting. Some can be a bit peppery.

The aging has a lot to do with the taste too, so try a few to see which style you like best, and then remember how the aging is labeled:

Blanco (because it's totally clear) - no aging
Reposado - minimally aged at least 2 months, but can be up to 1 year
Anejo - heavily aged, minimally 1 year but less than 3 years.

Some really expensive ones can even be aged longer than that, but you'll want to work your way up to those.

Also to get the correct tequila experience, don't drink anything that doesn't say 100% agave (like junk like regular Cuervo or Sauza). Those non-100% agave ones are where the bad aftertaste comes from.

These are cheap poorly made tequilas designed to sell to college kids to get drunk. They are only 51% real tequila, and the rest are fillers like corn syrup and grain alcohol (and thus the hangover the next day is born).

Start with a shot of a decent but inexpensive tequila maybe with a lime, preferably no salt, and see what you think. Sip it though rather than shoot it, so you can really enjoy the flavor. If it's too strong that way, get it on the rocks.

If you want one that doesn't have a harsh flavor, only look for reposados and anejos. Blancos and non-100% agave ones simply will be too rough.

Tequilas I would recommend:

Cazadores reposado
anything by Herradura or Don Julio
Corzo reposado (please note this is not Cuervo)
anything by Pura Sangre
anything by Dos Lunas

There is nothing wrong with Patron, but you can get better for less. Patron (and Cuervo) are the most heavily advertised tequilas in the US, so they do have that expense to recoup, and thus their tequilas cost more than others in the same quality category. Cuervo make their money in volume since most of their lines are not very good and not very expensive.

Answer 2

You're going to want to get into the 100% agave class of tequilas, so stated on the bottle. In general, silver/blanco, ie clear tequilas are going to have less "taste" (and aftertaste) than reposados and other darker tequilas. The best silver tequila around is nearly unarguably jose cuervo's reserva de la familia (about $60) and not to be confused with their cheaper tequilas! For widely available brands the next best would be Don Julio's blanco, then Patron's silver, 1800's blanco, cabo wabo's silver and on and on etc

Answer 3

One premium tequila I enjoy is Corazon de Agave Anejo.
It's a bit more upscale than Cuervo.

Answer 4

The Patron Gold has a pretty smooth flavor. Look for the smaller bottles, as the full size can run upwards of $80.

Answer 5

Don Julio

Answer 6

Patron but it's really expensive and if you're on a budget then Jose Cuervo is the next best

Answer 7

Herradura Blanca hands down!!! Absolutely NO burn and NO aftertaste! Wonderful aroma and taste. Nice and smokey...

Answer 8

Jose Cuervo....Light to mix, Dark to drink straight....

Answer 9

for the best patron silver or tres generaciones

Answer 10

1500 gold all the way