Finding a top-quality bottle of tequila under the $100 mark is now a lot simpler in theory, yet a task made more difficult by the number of quality expressions now on offer.

Once upon a time, you may have found a few Anejo (aged) tequilas from the big brands at a $100 price point and not much else. In contemporary spirits, the traditional tequila expressions – Blanco, reposado, and Anejo – have been joined by interesting Joven, Cristalino, extra Anejo, and wilder mezcal agave spirits to consider.

The sweet spot between quality, everyday affordable tequila, and the more rarefied bottles like Clase Azul, is narrowing rapidly and becoming a battleground for tequila distilleries everywhere.

The following collection details the 15 best tequilas under $100 to try. You’ll find the big guns, craft producers, and innovative new bottlings to consider when making your next spirits purchase.

Best Buy

1. Casa Dragones Blanco

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Casa Dragones Blanco is a small batch, premium Blanco tequila made at the headwaters of the Volcano of Tequila and is pound for pound the best spirit of its kind in our $100 price bracket.

Made 100% from the blue Weber agave, Dragones features a unique distillation process resulting in a super smooth and crisp taste with hints of citrus, peppers, and cloves.

Dragones Blanco’s smoothness and rich flavor are at odds with many other silver or gold tequila expressions, making it perfect for every occasion, whether it’s a top-quality shot to get the night started, or a relaxing sipper over ice.

2. Patron Extra Anejo Tequila

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Patron Extra Añejo is a full-bodied and deeply flavored tequila aged for at least three years in both new and used small oak barrels.

The time spent aging results in a crisp, dark tequila featuring bold notes of sweetness and fruit accents that can only come with a long time resting the finest cooked agave.