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Bartenders Name The 9 Smoothest Tequilas To Drink Straight By Zach Mack Nov. 28, 2025 6:19 pm EST

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For most drinkers out there, the experience of drinking tequila straight usually starts and ends with a shot glass and a squeeze of lime. But for those who've taken time to dive into the wide world of agave spirits, it's also fair to argue that it's easily one of the best liquors out there to drink neat and savor. The haciendas that take special care to adhere to traditional or special production methods, quality control, and prioritizing product over profit can easily go toe-to-toe with — and often surpass — many of the finest bourbons, Scotches, and rums on the market as a solo sipper.

As a New York City bar owner and operator for over two d

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