Tequila 916 Blanco Tequila 750ml

The arrival of Tequila 916 fills a great niche for us here at K&L. We've got the $20 price point covered for decent mixing. We've got the high-end, $40+ sippers covered just fine. However, what about the crossover, in-between deal at $28-$32 that can easily transition into either category? I give you Tequila 916--a new tequila with the bright, fresh agave flavor to hold up in a mixed drink, but with the quality and complexity to warrant slow sipping. The packaging is great, the bottles are sleek, the juice is good and the price is fantastic. Overall, it's a retailer's dream come true. The blanco is more vibrant than the average brand name bottle, focusing on the pepper and citrus rather than just going for "smooth." As a bonafide blanco fanatic, I'm overjoyed that they went this route, rather than simply adding another neutral, inoffensive tequila to the overcrowded mix. The alcohol is still completely in check, and the finish is clean, lingering with baking spices. Whether you shoot it, mix it, or sip it, there's no way to ingest it that won't end up pleasurable--especially when you consider the fact that it's less than $30. A fantastic bargain. (David Driscoll, K&L Spirits Buyer)