2022 Model of Promise Nominees Introduced!

Official 2022 Tequila Aficionado Manufacturers of Promise Poll

All judging is finished by the Tequila Aficionado Tasting Crew

Agave Spirit–South Africa

• Año de Los Muertos Agave Spirit [Karoo agave (agave Americana)] 43% ABV, 86 proof

Agave Spirit–Germany

• Selva Negra Agave Spirit 46% ABV, 92 proof

Agave Spirit Packaging–Germany

• Selva Negra Agave Spirit (Present field, bottle tube, brand, colour scheme–every part!)

Bacanora Artesanal Aged–Gateway

• Vinateros Reserva 40% ABV, 80 proof. [Aged 2-4 months in charred white oak barrels.]  (Property produced and bottled within the city of Aconchi, Sonora, Mexico.)

Bacanora Packaging

• Vinateros Reserva (label, graphics, art work, see by graphics)

• Comunidad No. 2 – El Lazo joven (agave Americana) 52.69% ABV, 105.38 proof

Mezcal Artesanal Medley–Oaxaca

Mezcal Artesanal–Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca

• Los Nahuales joven 47% ABV; 94 proof

Mezcal Artesanal–San Juan del Rio, Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca

• Lord Diego Mezcal Joven 49% ABV, 98 proof

Mezcal Artesanal–San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca

• Casa Manglar Joven 45% ABV, 90 proof
• Casa Manglar Joven 45% ABV, 90 proof

Mezcal Artesanal–*Nominated however not rated

• OAX Authentic [Artesanal; tobala]; REGION: Central Valleys, Oaxaca, México] 44% ABV, 88 proof
• OAX Authentic [Artesanal; tepeztate]; REGION: Central Valleys, Oaxaca, México] 44% ABV, 88 proof
• OAX Authentic [Artesanal; arroqueno]; REGION: Central Valleys, Oaxaca, México] 44% ABV, 88 proof
• *Couldn’t be scored as a result of miniscule samples despatched by the model.

Mezcal Artesanal–Xoxocotlan, Oaxaca

• Dona Loca  [Artesanal; espadin); REGION: Xoxocotlan, Oaxaca, México] 48% ABV, 96 proof

Mezcal Artesanal Medley–Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca

• Madre Mezcal [Artesanal; espadín and cuishe.  Possible REGION: Santiago Matatlan.] 45% ABV; 90 proof

Mezcal Artesanal–Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca

• SalvadoresJoven [Artesanal; Espadin; REGION: Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, México] 47% ABV, 94 proof

Mezcal Artesanal–Oaxaca 42% ABV

• Susto Mezcal Joven [Artesanal; Espadin; REGION:  San Dionisio Ocotepec] 42% ABV, 84 proof

Mezcal Artesanal Gateway–Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca

• Mitre Origen Joven [Artesanal; Espadin] (40% ABV, 80 proof)
• Mitre Joven [Artesanal; Espadin; 4 months maturation (in glass?)] (40% ABV, 80 proof)
• Madre Mezcal Joven [Artesanal; Espadin] (40% ABV, 80 proof)

Mezcal Artesanal Gateway, Blended–Oaxaca/Zacatecas

Mezcal Artesanal Karwinski–Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca

• SalvadoresJoven [Artesanal; Cirial (karwinskii); REGION: Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, México] 48% ABV, 96 proof

Mezcal Artesanal Medley Suave–Guanajuato 42% ABV

• Código 1530 Mezcal [Artesanal; Ensamble:  Espadin/Tobala, rested in French oak Sauvignon Blanc barrels (length unknown).  Region:  Leon, Guanajuato] 42.2% ABV, 84.4 proof

Mezcal Packaging

• Mitre [black jaguar bottle]
• Codigo 1530 [bottle, back see-through label]
• Tomas Reserval [label; color scheme]
• Salvadores [agave paper label; simple graphics]
• Madre Mezcal [black (espadin) label; red (espadin/cuishe) label; recycled glass bottles with raised lettering.]
• Susto [stenciled font front label; see-through label on back with Day of the Dead motif.]
• Casa Manglar [octagonal bottle, mango tree logo, color scheme, info transparency on the label.  Modern look, old school feel.]
• Los Nahuales [bottle resembling a hammered copper still, apothecary stopper, label and information on back label.]
• Firme [label, font, tattoo artwork]
• Lord Diego Mezcal [magnetic box, silver and black motif; logo on the bottle and box; family story (Spanish/English)]
  

Mezcal No and Lo Alcoholic–Particular Entry

• Monday Mezcal  (Pure Spring Water, Pure Taste, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate.)

Mezcal Worth

• Casa Manglar [Espadin:  $32.99-$34.99 (CA)- $39.99 (TX)]
• Casa Manglar [Tobala $44.99 (CA); $69.99 (TX)

Raicilla Artesanal, Medley

• Antonimo Raicilla [a blend of maximiliana (pata de mula) and valenciana; Municipality:  La Orilla, Jalisco] 43% ABV, 86 proof.

Raicilla Packaging

• Antonimo (bottle, label information, brand, clear simplicity)

RTD 100% de Agave Tequila–Prepared-to-Drink Margarita

• Drifter Cocktail Firm Spicy Margarita (Made with Paladar tequila (NOM 1110?) Made with PALADAR TEQUILA BLANCO, TRIPLE SEC FLAVOR, PINEAPPLE JUICE, ORANGE FLAVOR, CHIPOTLE EXTRACT.  7% ABV, 14 proof

RTD 100% de Agave Tequila–8% ABV

• Epic Western–La Paloma (NOM 1531) [Tequila, sparkling water, grapefruit, salt.]
• Epic Western–Chispa Rita (NOM 1531) [Tequila, sparkling water, lime, salt.]

RTD–Vitality Drink

• ProBaller (made with Natural Gentle Agave Nectar, decrease sugars and stimulants designed to maintain and preserve power.)  Additionally, designed to pair with tequila.

RTD–With Mixto Tequila

• Chido (Sea Salt Margarita, Pink Paloma, Strawberry Sundown, Spicy Watermelon)
• [Tequila with sparkling water and natural flavors; 5% ABV 10 proof; no NOM number on the label; canned in the US.]
• SipMargs (Basic Glowing Margarita; Glowing Mango Margarita; Glowing Coconut Margarita; Glowing Mezcal Margarita) [Tequila {Mezcal} with triple sec, natural lime sparkling water and natural flavors {coconut flavors} 5% ABV 10 proof; no NOM number on the label; canned in the US.]

RTD–100% de Agave Tequila 6% ABV

• MEXI Seltzer–Aloe & Mint Craft Tequila Seltzer (NOM 1414) [100% Agave Silver Tequila with Carbonated Well Water, Real Fruit Juice and Natural Flavors]
• MEXI Seltzer–Tamarindo Craft Tequila Seltzer (NOM 1414) [Same]
• MEXI Seltzer– Guava Spice Craft Tequila Seltzer (NOM 1414) [Same]

RTD–100% de Agave Tequila 5% ABV

• Onda Glowing Tequila Lime (NOM 1438) [Tequila with natural flavors and sparkling water.] 5% ABV, 10 proof
• Onda Glowing Tequila Grapefruit (NOM 1438) [Tequila with natural flavors and sparkling water.] 5% ABV, 10 proof

RTD–100% de Agave Tequila, Industrial 8% ABV

• Laughing Glass Lime Margarita (NOM 1489) 8% ABV;16 proof)
• Laughing Glass Pink Paloma (NOM 1489) 8% ABV;16 proof)

RTD Natural–100% de Agave Natural Tequila Prepared-to-Drink Seltzers

• Rattling Proper Satan of a Lime Natural Tequila Seltzer (NOM 1522) 5% ABV;10 proof)
• Rattling Proper Son of a Basil Natural Tequila Seltzer (NOM 1522) 5% ABV;10 proof)

RTD Prepared-to-Drink Packaging

• Rattling Proper Satan of a Lime Natural Tequila Seltzer (colour scheme, brand, textual content)
• Rattling Proper Son of a Basil Natural Tequila Seltzer (colour scheme, brand, textual content)
• Chido Sea Salt Margarita, Pink Paloma, Strawberry Sundown, Spicy Watermelon. (field, colour scheme, design)
• Onda (colour scheme of can, colour of font, simplicity of design)

Sotol Joven Artesanal 42% ABV–Chihuahua

• XXX Sotol [Artesanal; 100% Dasylirion wheeleri] 42% ABV; 84 proof.

Sotol Joven Artesanal 45.5% ABV–Durango

• Quechol [Artesanal; Dasylirion Wheeleri] 45.5% ABV, 91 proof

Sotol Joven Artesanal 45% ABV–Chihuahua

• Chihuahuan Desert Sotol [Artesanal; Dasylirion wheeleri (?)] 45% ABV, 90 proof.

Sotol Joven Artesanal 46.3% ABV–Durango

• Quechol [Artesanal; Dasylirion Texanum] 46.3% ABV, 92.6 proof

Sotol Joven Artesanal Gateway–Chihuahua

• Casa Medanos Joven blanco [Artesanal; 100% Dasylirion wheeleri] 40% ABV; 80 proof.

Sotol Packaging

• Casa Medanos(label; brand)
• XXX Sotol (graphics; brand; font)
• Quechol (bottle, colour scheme on labels;font)

Sotol Reposado (Suave) Artesanal 42% ABV–Chihuahua

• XXX Sotol Reposado (Suave?) [Artesanal; 100% Dasylirion wheeleri] Rested in Tequila Barrels 42% ABV; 84 proof. [Length of time unknown]

Sotol Reposado Artesanal 42% ABV–Chihuahua

• XXX Sotol Reposado [Artesanal; 100% Dasylirion wheeleri] Rested in Bourbon Barrels 42% ABV; 84 proof. [Length of time unknown]
• Proeza (NOM 1424) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Blanco

• Chula Vista (NOM 1424) 80 proof; 40% ABV *
• Blowfish (NOM 1438) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Patsch (NOM 1480) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Verdadero  (NOM 1438) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Carrera (NOM 1465)  80 proof; 40% ABV
• Otaca (NOM 1477) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Telson (NOM 1545) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Luna Nueva (NOM 1414) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Basic Gorostieta (NOM 1499) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Villa One (NOM 1472)  80 proof; 40% ABV
• El Cristiano (NOM 1499) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Bajarriba (NOM 1107) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Don Cosme (NOM 1438) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Tequila Atanasio (NOM 1599) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Honor del Castillo (NOM 1414) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Proeza (NOM 1424) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• El Gran Legado de Vida (NOM 1123) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Infused Blanco (curado con agave)–80 Proof

• Curado [100% de agave Tequila Blanco infused with blue agave] (NOM 1474) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Curado [100% de agave Tequila Blanco infused with agave espadin] (NOM 1474)  80 proof; 40% ABV
• Curado [100% de agave Tequila Blanco infused agave cupreata] (NOM 1474) 80 proof; 40% ABV 

Tequila Infused Blanco (Pure Fruit Flavors)–Beneath 80 Proof

• Sunbird Blanco Dragon Fruit (NOM 1438) 70 proof; 35% ABV
• Sunbird Blanco Lemon and Ginger (NOM 1438) 70 proof; 35% ABV
• Sunbird Blanco Chile Guajillo and Cucumber (NOM 1438) 70 proof; 35% ABV

Tequila Infused Blanco (Pure Fruit Flavors)–80 Proof

• Querido Tequila Blanco infused with spicy watermelon (NOM 1605) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Querido Tequila Blanco infused with mango (NOM 1605) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Blanco–European/Mexican bottling 38% ABV

• Tau blanco (NOM 1414) 76 proof; 38% ABV

Tequila Blanco Suave

• Inspiro Luna Blanco (NOM 1614) 80 proof; 40% ABV 

Tequila Reposado

• Chula Vista (NOM 1424) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Blowfish (NOM 1438) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Patsch (NOM 1480) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Verdadero  (NOM 1438) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Carrera (NOM 1465) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Villa One (NOM 1472) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• El Cristiano (NOM 1499) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Bajarriba (NOM 1107) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Cada Dia (NOM 1137) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Don Cosme (NOM 1438) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Tequila Atanasio (NOM 1599) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Honor del Castillo (NOM 1414) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Proeza (NOM 1424) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Reposado–Double Barreled Blended

• Luna Nueva (NOM 1414) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Reposado–Double Barreled in Wine Casks

• Inspiro Rosa Reposado (NOM 1614) 80 proof; 40% ABV 

Tequila Reposado Cristalino

• Honor del Castillo (NOM 1414) 80 proof; 40% ABV [Reposado Claro]

Tequila Infused Reposado–80 proof

• Sandinista reposado infused with Sriracha (purple jalapeno peppers, lime and spice mix) (NOM 1124) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Infused Reposado (Pepper)–80 Proof

• Get Sizzling (NOM 1548) 40% ABV, 80 proof

Tequila Anejo

• Blowfish (NOM 1438) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Carrera (NOM 1465) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Anger Mgmt (NOM 1468) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Don Cosme (NOM 1438) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Tequila Atanasio (NOM 1599) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Honor del Castillo (NOM 1414) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Anejo–Double Barreled

• Luna Nueva (NOM 1414) 80 proof; 40% ABV [As/spec sheet:  French Oak barrels; American White Oak barrels.]

Tequila Anejo–Aged in A number of Barrels

• Mijenta Gran Reserva Anejo (NOM 1412) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Further Anejo–3 years

• Cancion (NOM 1472) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• El Cristiano (NOM 1499) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Further Anejo–5 years

• The Dangerous Stuff 5 12 months Further Anejo (NOM 1460) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Further Anejo–7 years

• Patsch (NOM 1480) 80 proof; 40% ABV (7 yr Further Anejo)

Tequila Further Anejo–12 years

• The Dangerous Stuff Doce 12 12 months Further Anejo (NOM 1460) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Further Anejo Packaging

• El Baston del Rey (foil label, raised lettering)
• The Dangerous Stuff Doce 12 12 months Further Anejo (etched bottle, field, brand and presentation)

Tequila Industrial–Not Rated

• Maestro Dobel Pavito (NOM 1122) 40% ABV, 80 proof
• Senor de los Cielos (NOM 1489) 40% ABV, 80

Tequila Natural Blanco

• Desnuda (NOM 1480) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Dona Loca (NOM 1480) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Nueve Uno (NOM 1426) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Casa Mate (NOM 1494) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Natural Reposado

• Dona Loca (NOM 1480) 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Nueve Uno (NOM 1426) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Natural Anejo

• Nueve Uno (NOM 1426) 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Artesanal/Ancestral

• El Baston del Rey (B, R, A, XA) (NOM 1474)  80 proof; 40% ABV [As/ John Miller: 

Tequila Legacy 100% de agave

• [10 years or more in existence; first time submission.]
• AsomBroso (NOM 1459) La Rosa Reposado 80 proof; 40% ABV 
• AsomBroso (NOM 1459) Gran Reserva 5 yr Further Anejo 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Legacy Worth–100% de agave

• [10 years or more in existence; first time submission.]
• [Pricing extends from $17-$24 for both expressions at online retailers.]
• El Ultimo Agave blanco (NOM 1522) 40% ABV, 80 proof
• El Ultimo Agave reposado (NOM 1522) 40% ABV, 80 proof

Tequila Liqueur

• Rock N Roll Strawberry Tequila Liqueur (NOM 1499) [Made with silver 100% agave tequila and artificial flavor.] 32% ABV, 64 proof.

Tequila Mixto

• Cantaros de Miel blanco (NOM 1424) [No info on the mixture of agave vs. sugar] 80 proof; 40% ABV
• Cantaros de Miel joven [abocado] (NOM 1424) [No info on the mixture of agave vs. sugar] 80 proof; 40% ABV

Tequila Packaging

• Chula Vista (bottle graphics; neck allure; brand)
• Blowfish (bottle, stopper, medallion, and so forth.)
• Patsch (bottle, brass knuckle deal with, spiked stopper and cork)
• Verdadero (labeling)
• Los Hermanos 1978 (label, graphics, colour, font)
• Carrera (molding on the bottle, labels, cork)
• Sunbird (bottle paint, brand, cork)
• Tattoo (black matt bottle, cranium design on label and stopper)
• Otaca (bottle, sq. stopper)
• Desnuda (recycled glass bottle with aspect ridges; agave on the backside of bottle; label and colour scheme)
• Telson (label colour, brand design)
• Tau (colour scheme on label, bottle design)
• Basic Gorostieta (field, bottle, brand, label, quote on within label)
• Nueve Uno (Bottle, cork and prime, brand, molded agave pina on the bottom, brand medallion on the entrance of the bottle)
• Bajarriba (bottle form and painted map of Baja California)
• Don Cosme (Taste Canine graphics, label data:  illustration of flavors and course of.)
• Honor del Castillo (molding on bottle; brand; information across the border of the label)

Tequila Worth

• Verdadero ($36.99-$38.99) [Texas only 11/15/21]

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