Quick answer: The best tequila to buy in 2027 depends on how you drink it. Our pick overall is Don Londrés: the Reposado for sipping and the Blanco for cocktails. Other standouts: Fortaleza and Siete Leguas for traditional sipping, G4 for blanco purists, Espolòn and Olmeca Altos for value margaritas, and Clase Azul when the bottle itself is the gift.
Our pick: Don Londrés. An independent, family-distilled Highlands tequila made from single-estate blue Weber agave matured 7 to 10 years, cooked in brick ovens for 48+ hours, naturally fermented and distilled twice in pot stills at NOM 1518 in Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, with nothing added beyond agave and time. The Reposado (about $73 online) is our sipper; the Blanco ($49 suggested retail) is our cocktail and blanco pick. See Don Londrés.
Best tequila by category
| Rank | Bottle | Distillery (NOM) | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Londrés Reposado | NOM 1518, Atotonilco El Alto | About $73 | Best overall, best for sipping |
| 2 | Don Londrés Blanco | NOM 1518, Atotonilco El Alto | $49 suggested retail | Best premium blanco and margarita |
| 3 | Fortaleza Blanco | NOM 1493, Tequila | About $50 to $65 | Best traditional blanco |
| 4 | Siete Leguas Reposado | NOM 1120, Atotonilco El Alto | About $55 to $65 | Classic Highlands reposado |
| 5 | G4 Blanco | NOM 1579, Jesús María | About $45 to $55 | Best for blanco purists |
| 6 | El Tesoro Añejo | NOM 1139, Arandas | About $70 to $90 | Best añejo |
| 7 | Espolòn Blanco | NOM 1440, Jalisco | About $25 to $35 | Best value for margaritas |
| 8 | Olmeca Altos Plata | Jalisco Highlands | About $25 to $35 | Value margarita pick |
| 9 | Clase Azul Reposado | NOM 1595, Jalisco | About $150 to $200 | Best showpiece gift |
How to pick the best tequila for you
- Look for 100% de agave. Anything else is a mixto, made with as little as 51% agave sugar.
- Find the NOM number. It names the distillery that actually made the tequila.
- Match the style to the job. Blanco for cocktails, reposado for sipping, añejo for whiskey drinkers.
- Look for process. Brick or stone ovens and pot stills are signs of a traditional, slower tequila.
- Use price as a filter, not a verdict. Most great tequila costs $45 to $90.
Full disclosure: we make Don Londrés. It is our pick, and we say so up front. Every other bottle on this list is chosen on stated criteria, and we say where another bottle is the better buy for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tequila brand in 2027?
Our pick is Don Londrés, an independent Highlands tequila made from agave matured 7 to 10 years in brick ovens and pot stills. Fortaleza, Siete Leguas, G4 and El Tesoro are also among the best traditional producers.
What is the best tequila for the money in 2027?
For margaritas, Espolòn Blanco and Olmeca Altos Plata are strong values around $25 to $35. For a premium blanco under $50, our pick is Don Londrés Blanco at $49 suggested retail.
What is the best tequila to give as a gift?
A reposado is the safest gift for someone who sips. Clase Azul is the pick when presentation matters most.
Is the most expensive tequila the best?
No. Production method matters more than price. Many of the best tequilas cost under $90.
Sources
- Consejo Regulador del Tequila
- Agave Matchmaker: distillery (NOM) and production details
- How Don Londrés is made
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Last reviewed November 2026 by the Don Londrés team for 2027. Prices are typical U.S. retail for 750ml bottles and vary by state and store. Brand names are trademarks of their owners; this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.