![]() Tapatio is made in smaller batches using traditional methods and imported to the USA by Charbay. A whole liter size bottle can often be had for less than 35 dollars. Tapatio is an absolute steal considering the quality and price. Olmeca Altos is available in Plata (Blanco), Reposado, and Anejo bottles.ĭon’t confuse it with the similarly named hot sauce. Olmeca Altos and Olmeca Tezon are high-quality tequilas made using 100% blue weber agave and without the abuse of the diffuser method. Don’t confuse it with the plain old “Olmeca” Tequila, which is mixto and of sub-par quality. Owned by Pernod Ricard, Olmeca Altos is the mid-range in an entire Olmeca family of Tequilas. It is owned by the Campari Group, bottled at 40% ABV from NOM 1440 in Los Altos, Jalisco, and available in Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, and Anejo X bottles.Īnother great product for those looking to dive into good tequila without breaking the bank, the Olmeca Altos line is also made with 100% Blue Weber agave does not use a diffuser, and is made in Jalisco at NOM 1111. Espolon is made with 100% Blue Weber Agave. It’s usually priced a few dollars cheaper than Patron or 1800, yet is not made using a diffuser and is similar or even superior in quality. However, there are better buys for your home bar if you’re willing to search for them.Įspolon is one of those “better buys” I mentioned earlier. As with 1800, you could do a lot worse than drinking Patron in your margarita, and at many bars Patron or 1800 may simply be the best available option for Tequila. First off, both are marketed as top-shelf Tequilas, both are at least partially made using diffuser methods, and both are surpassed in quality by lesser-known and less expensive brands. Bottled at 40% ABV, Patron is similar to 1800 in many other ways as well. Owned by Bacardi, Patron is probably the second most widely recognized name in Tequila (After 1800’s parent Jose Cuervo). I’ll introduce a few of those brands below.įirst off, I have to mention Patron which is sold from $37.99 onwards. It’s fine for a night out on the town, or in a cocktail or two if that’s what’s on the menu, but there are many alternatives that are higher quality for similar prices. Alternatives to 1800 Tequila at Comparable Pricesġ800 is not a bad Tequila, but I wouldn’t call it anything special either. For a bottle that is a really great deal in terms of price vs. Look for Espolon, Olmeca Altos, Cimmaron, Arrette, Ocho, Fortaleza, El Tesoro, etc. You can find more authentic, higher-quality tequila for much less. I don’t personally think any products in the 1800 line are fantastic value. ![]()
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