El Tesoro De Don Felipe Silver:

This hand-crafted tequila is considered one of the best blancos on the market. Loaded with a rich floral nose and an herbaceous, earthy flavor, this spirit will leave hints of white pepper and lemon dancing in your mouth. $40

Chamucos Reposado:

Don’t let this bogeyman scare you. Chamucos is a new contender on the market. Visually like a blanco but rested enough to make it smooth, Chamucos comes out of the night to bring drinkers a sweet agave taste balanced by heavier flavor complexities. $52

Don Julio Añejo:

Don Julio Gonzalez was 17 years old when he founded the Tres Magueys distillery in 1942. Here his youth led him to create this mature añejo. Light in color, Don Julio Añejo smells of oak and agave while grass, cinnamon, and caramel linger in the background. Peppery and dry, this añejo finishes with a nutty, oaky flavor. $52

Del Maguey Single Villages:

Using original hand-crafted methods developed 400 years ago, Del Maguey offers some of the most delicious mezcals around. With each of its five styles produced in a different micro-climate, Single Villages provide drinkers with epicurean journeys to the spirit and flavor of each place of origin. The bottle says, “Sip it. Don’t shoot it.” It is strongly advised to follow their directions. $65–$125

Tequila Espolón Blanco:

Although this silver isn’t as daring and wild as El Tesoro Silver, Tequila Espolón Blanco moves in a different circle. Smooth and warm going down, the sweetness of the agave tames back some of this silver’s punch. But don’t get too comfortable, this tequila’s earthy-citric flair can still jolt the senses. $32

Corralejo Reposado:

This tequila towers above all the rest, literally, with its skyscraping bottle. But Corralejo does more than just sit pretty. This spirit delights with caramel and vanilla aromas offset by oaky agave flavor. $39

Lapiz Añejo:

This suave agave spirit promises a nose full of spice while delivering sweet caramel and earthy agave flavors. Look for Lapiz’s trademark blue pyramid bottle to point you in the right direction. $45

Don Amado:

If you can’t get enough of mezcal’s smokiness, then go out and get a bottle of Don Amado. This premium mezcal is an experiment in steam- and smoke-combination roasting, ceramic-still distillation, and silk and cotton weave triple filtration. Not for the faint hearted, Don Amado goes down smooth, while the palate takes on the intensity of bold agave flavor and the illusion of pronounced smokiness, due to the earthy taste left by Oaxacan clay stills. $30

Herradura Silver:

Made by the largest premium tequila producers, Herradura Silver is one of the only blancos that rests in wood just long enough to take off some of the edge found in traditional blancos. The time spent in the barrel infuses this silver with a citrus quality that works marvels with margaritas. $28

El Jimador Reposado:

Not the best on the market, this reposado made by Herradura offers a bit of a harsh nose while serving a surprisingly light and smooth flavor. For its modest price its worth a try. $22

Herradura Seleción Suprema:

For those who find that money is no object, this highly expensive, super-premium tequila is the ultimate luxury. Meant solely for sipping, this añejo will redefine the tequila genre, as it bears great resemblance to a rich single-malt scotch. $250

Encantado:

This mezcal lives up to its name. Enchanted is how you will find yourself after sipping this premium spirit. This Don Juan of mezcals flatters the senses with an herbaceous, flowery nose, strokes the palate with earthy flavors, and leaves with a long smoky finish that is not easily forgotten. $40