Whether sipped straight or mixed in a cocktail, tequila is a versatile spirit that has continued to capture the attention of American drinkers, making the United States the largest export market for the popular agave spirit.
Tequila is natively Mexican, and production must occur exclusively south of the border for the spirit to officially carry the name. Unsurprisingly, each of the most expensive worldwide tequilas — the majority of which will set you back over $1,000 — are produced in Jalisco, which has been aptly named the “Magical Town of Tequila.”
Read on to find out the 25 most expensive tequilas in the world.
25. Dos Artes Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $652
- Tasting notes: Vanilla, oak
24. Asombroso 11 Year Tequila Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $663
- Tasting notes: Toasted vanilla, honey
23. Fuenteseca Reserva 18 Year Old Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $703
- Tasting notes: Granny smith apple, vanilla, cedar, sandalwood
22. Don Julio Última Reserva Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $788
- Tasting notes: Apricot, orange, honeyed agave
21. DeLeon ‘Leona’ Tequila Añejo, Mexico
- Average price: $857
- Tasting notes: Dried fruit, caramel, honey, citrus, vanilla, oak
20. Codigo 1530 Rare Hare Anejo Conejo Double Barrel Tequila Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $912
- Tasting notes: Cherry, fig, pepper, vanilla bean
19. Casa Maestri Reserva de MFM Extra Añejo Tequila, Mexico
- Average price: $971
- Tasting notes: Citrus fruits, herbs
18. Fuenteseca Reserva 21 Year Old Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $1,067
- Tasting notes: Oaky vanilla, coconut
17. Padre Azul Cristalino Super Premium Tequila Añejo, Mexico
- Average price: $1,174
- Tasting notes: Vanilla, caramel, chocolate, cinnamon, dried fruits
16. Casa Dragones Pedro Reyes Epicuro Special Edition Tequila Joven, Mexico
- Average price: $1,350
- Tasting notes: Vanilla, pear, hazelnut
15. Cincoro Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $1,510
- Tasting notes: Oak, sweet agave, caramel, light vanilla
14. Tesla Tequila Añejo, Mexico
- Average price: $1,573
- Tasting notes: Cinnamon, pepper
13. Asombroso 11 Year Old Limited Edition ‘del Porto’ Tequila Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $1,711
- Tasting notes: Oaky, floral undertones, toffee, sweet port
12. Asombroso ‘The Collaboration’ Tequila Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $1,775
- Tasting notes: Caramel, butterscotch, sweet cream, cherry, blackberry, apple, oak, smoke
11. Clase Azul ‘Ultra’ Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $1,929
- Tasting notes: Prune, cinnamon, caramel cream, vanilla, crystallized ginger
10. Dos Lunas Grand Reserve Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $2,612
- Tasting notes: Chocolate-covered cherries, dark chocolate, smoked almonds, oak, caramel
9. Código 1530 XII Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $2,625
- Tasting notes: Nose of dried fig, dark cherry, deep oak, exotic spice
8. Jose Cuervo Aniversario 250 Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $2,976
- Tasting notes: Agave, chocolate, butterscotch, vanilla
7. Clase Azul Dia de los Muertos Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $3,078
- Tasting notes: Citrus, clove, roasted coffee, orange blossom
6. Codigo 1530 French Cognac Casks 13 Year Old Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $3,416
- Tasting notes: Vanilla, cocoa powder, cinnamon, peat
5. Clase Azul Edicion Especial Rosa Pink Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $3,899
- Tasting notes: Hazelnut, vanilla
4. Patrón Limited Edition En Lalique Serie 1 Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $7,174
- Tasting notes: Caramel, honey, dried fruits, nuts
3. Patrón Limited Edition En Lalique Serie 2 Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $8,366
- Tasting notes: Apple, banana, pear, vanilla, light agave, pecans, raisins, oak, caramel
2. Clase Azul Puebla Limited Edition Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $8,875
- Tasting notes: Toasted oak, nutmeg, blackberries, cinnamon, cacao, orange peel, vanilla, raisins
1. Dos Armadillos ‘Sterling Silver ‘ Tequila Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico
- Average price: $10,000
- Tasting notes: Oak, vanilla