These are our picks for the top 10 Tequilas for Christmas 2024!
Tequila is a Christmas drink if you want it to be. After all, the finest Tequila is indulgent, rewarding, and full of character. That describes a Christmas spirit to us.
If you’re looking for a Tequila Christmas present, on the hunt for a new favourite, or require something to stock the work Christmas party you’ll find the drink you’re looking for here. Check out our top 10 Tequilas for Christmas 2024.
Top 10 Tequilas for Christmas 2024
Ocho Plata Tequila
Ocho makes brilliant Tequila that reflects the land the agave is grown on and bottles it for exceptional value to you, the charming consumer. For people who appreciate farm-to-table food and big flavour, Ocho Plata Tequila is also a versatile cocktail base to boot.
Tequila Komos Añejo Reserva
Komos Tequila is the kind of swanky, showstopper you get someone you really want to spoil. Imagine the Tequila lover you’re buying for unwrapping a handmade ceramic decanter that looks like this. Knowing that inside lies a sweet, rich, nutty Tequila forged from a period of rest in a combo of French oak wine barrels, bourbon barrels and sherry casks. Brandy and whisky fans will appreciate the complexity of Tequila Komos Añejo Reserva.
Pancho Datos Reposado Tequila
A favourite of bartenders, serious Tequila lovers, and really anybody who opens a bottle judging by our reviews. Pancho Datos Reposado Tequila was rested for ten months in white oak barrels previously used to mature bourbon whiskey to give it plenty of vanilla and caramel notes. Perhaps you haven’t considered Tequila a winter warmer before. Think again.
Volcan De Mi Tierra B.T Tequila
Volcan De Mi Tierra B.T Tequila is another gorgeous bottle just waiting to be gifted. Tequila Christmas presents don’t come much more luxurious than this, inside and out. You can learn more about this beauty on our blog.
Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo Tequila
Don Fulano, is a relentlessly impressive producer and while we love all of its blanco editions for the way they reflect the rich farming heritage behind the brand, there’s no doubt this beauty tastes too good to ignore. Don Fulano is a pioneer of French oak casks in Tequila and when you taste the blend of rich caramel, ripe dark fruits and spiced herbal notes you’ll understand why the brand is so well regarded.
Don Julio 1942 Tequila
The Top Cuvée from veteran producer Don Julio, this is a Tequila that has graced the foot of many a Christmas tree and it’s never let anyone down before. A tried and tested favourite.
Fortaleza Blanco
Fortaleza makes the kind of Tequila that has industry types and aficionados whispering to each other. “Forget the celebrity stuff, this is the real deal”, “Who do I rate? Fortaleza”, etc. From a family with a rich Tequila-making history, this is a spirit waiting to be appreciated by those with great taste.
Mijenta Tequila Reposado
Mijenta makes pretty Tequila in pretty bottles and does so with a genuine commitment to environmental sustainability. It’s a shining example of how to do a modern Tequila right and is sure to be someone’s new favourite. Light ageing in a combination of American white oak, French oak, and French acacia casks gives Mijenta Tequila Reposado layers of rich vanilla, vegetal agave, and nutty wood.
VIVIR Tequila Añejo
There’s never been a bottle of Tequila that lasted less time in my house than VIVIR Tequila Añejo. Once it was opened and people tasted it, I couldn’t refill the glasses quickly enough. This wonderfully rich sipping Tequila was made to “change the way you think about Tequila“. I can guarantee results.
Almave Ambar Non-Alcoholic Blue Agave Spirit
Not strictly a Tequila, but we understand that some people want to enjoy the flavour and culture of the spirit without the alcohol. For that, we have Almave Ambar Non-Alcoholic Blue Agave Spirit. A collab between seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton and co-founder and master distiller of Casa Lumbre, Dr Iván Saldaña, led to the creation of non-alcoholic alternative to Tequila, which follows the classic production process save for the fermentation stage to deliver an authentic agave flavour.
Bonus ball: top mezcals for Christmas 2024
If mezcal is more your thing, don’t fear, we’ve got a few choice options for you too. Here’s a bit of a bonus ball: our top mezcals for Christmas 2024.
The Lost Explorer Espadín Mezcal
The Lost Explorer has nailed the kind of classic, smoky, herbaceous, and rewarding mezcal style many have come to love here and housed it in a beautiful bottle, ideal for Christmas gifting.
Montelobos Pechuga Mezcal
Pechuga Mezcal is a super curiosity (read more in our Mezcal Guides) and for this one, the (not so secret) is a turkey breast suspended in the still alongside other local fruits and spices. This adds a certain viscosity to the spirit while also making it delightfully Christmas-themed. Don’t knock it until you try it. Trust us.
Sin Gusano Tepextate – San Luis Amatlán (46.5%)
Sin Gusano showcases an authentic story and reflection of real Mexican mezcal culture and that is obvious to anyone who has tried its sublime range of small-batch spirits. This one was distilled in San Luis Amatlán, southern Oaxaca by Master mezcalero Nicholas Garcia Gutierrez sing Tepextate agave grown at the Gutierrez family’s nursery, expressing the true character of the region.
