As the agave spirits boom shows no signs of slowing down, 2025 has delivered a stellar lineup of tequilas, mezcals and uncertified destilados from across Mexico. This mid-year ranking pulls from the highest-rated agave spirits we’ve sampled so far — and it’s a list worth sipping your way through.

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Here are the 10 best agave spirits we’ve tasted in 2025 so far — from punchy still-strength blancos to rare, high-end añejos.

6. Alto Canto Reposado

Distilled at 9,000 feet above sea level, Alto Canto uses traditional brick ovens, a volcanic tahona and malolactic fermentation. Aged four months in new American oak, it’s unexpectedly deep, almost reading more like an añejo than a lesser-aged repo. The nose shows caramelized agave, almonds, apricot and saline minerality. The palate shifts into roasted coffee, nutmeg, yeast and black pepper. The finish is toasty with barrel char and bitter coffee notes.

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