https://www.tequila.net/ https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=3414 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=3414 I was surprised how much i ended up like this blanco. It is by far the best tequila that Jose Cuervo makes. ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:59:31 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=3137 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=3137 This is not a typical blanco, and not a typical nose...and I don't mean that in either a good or bad way. There is some sweet cooked agave in there, but I mainly get yeast - bread...maybe sourdough. It's really like nothing else, so hard for me to compare. Once it hits your mouth, the typical Cuervo taste kicks in - more yeast with some sweetness, but I'm not a fan. Again, it's hard to compare this; it's not that this is awful, but I just don't care for the JC taste. Moving on, actually a nice velvety body with this platino, and a nice, mild mouth-numbing. Overall, a very above-average body. Hard to rate the finish here; on the one hand, it is smooth with a medium-to-long duration of good quality; on the other hand, it has the classic Cuervo taste and lingering. This is really tough to measure for overall enjoyability. My scores jumped around a lot. It has a nice body and a decent finish from a physical aspect, but the JC taste is not my thing. Price really fails on this product. It has an ultra-premium price wherever you find it, and it simply is not worth it. If you can find it at a 'bargain' of, say, $40 or less, it might be worth having in your collection, but not as a go-to blanco. A very elegant bottle normally packaged in a nice wooden box. The label is colorful and artful. ]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2013 04:12:54 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=2707 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=2707 I was surprised with this tequila on a visit to my son-in-law. I've never been a big Cuervo fan, considering it for the most part a cheap shooter/mixer. I was utterly and pleasantly amazed by the flavor and smoothness of this product. It is as good in its own way as many reposados and some anejos. I'll be adding this to my collection and would encourage anyone who appreciates fine things to do so as well. VERY good indeed. ]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:01:16 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=2249 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=2249 In short, this was a decent blanco tequila that is wonderfully packaged and not at all worth the price. Aroma: Simple agave and maybe a bit of earth and spice. Initial Taste: Clean, light agave and a touch of bitterness that I didn't like that much. Body: Thin, but the agave comes through a bit more. Finish: A bit of burn and it doesn't stay with you. If you bought it, you'll enjoy it and enjoy the bottle. From a value perspective, you can just flat out do better. It will look great on a shelf though. ]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:19:30 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=1551 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=1551 I won't lie, I have plenty of memories tied to the Cuervo brand. The first tequila I ever drank was Cuervo gold, and I'm sure this is the case with most everybody reading this, and like it or not, the Cuervo name has a certain mystique. But alas, times have changed and we have all moved on to better things. This Cuervo Platino is certainly a better thing. This is a nice tequila. Smooth, flavorful, and with one of the best bouquets of any spirit I've had recently. I smell it and I just want it. Overall, this is a smooth, tasty, agave laden tequila that shines with the best of them. Highly recommended. ]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:40:29 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=955 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=955 I'm not a big fan of the Cuervo brand. What made me buy this bottle was how pretty the box and bottle was. I was surprised how much i ended up like this blanco. It is by far the best tequila that Jose Cuervo makes. I would buy this again ]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:53:03 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=892 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=892 the price just dropped in my area to 45 bucks, much better then most silvers,very smooth with a great ending, ]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:59:55 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=606 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=606 Tasted with ice on May 13, 2008. Jose Cuervo Platino Reserva de la Familia Color: clear Aroma: agave & the smell of the ice Taste: light on the tongue with the taste of wet cement thoughout finishing with very little burn This is a blanco that I felt is all name and over priced. I will not try again without the ice to see if the taste changes as other blanco have cut thru the ice with great flavors. I favor the blancos of Chinaco, Corralejo and Milagro. My current top three blanco picks as of the writing of this review. ]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 16:29:33 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=577 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=577 Beautifully packaged, but I think I was paying more for that than the tequila itself! In my humble opinion, a bit overpriced. But is it a great blanco? Id have to say yes, but it doesnt break into my top five. Aroma: Nice hints floral and earth Initial taste: Slightly bitter but very tasty Body: intense flavors of agave and earth Finish and duration: A bit of a short numbing finish for me. ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:17:46 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=521 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=521 Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Platino 2007 NOM 1122 Tasted on 11/23/07 at 7:00pm. I tried this tequila at the Davis Graduate Tequila Bar and tasted it in a snifter glass. This bottle comes with a wooden box. With clear color, this tequila has intense aromas of floral and earth. Other aromas include moderate spice and smoke with mild fruit accents. The tequila has a thin mouth feel and on the first sip is sweet with mild bitterness. Intense flavors of agave, earth, and smoke are followed by moderate notes of spice, chemicals, and floral flavors. With a medium duration of flavor this tequila finishes with a numbing finish. Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Platino 2007 has received the rating of 86 points out of 100. ]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:08:59 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=499 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=499 I tasted this on 2/29/08 at 7:20pm. I purchased the bottle at a price of 54.99 and tasted out of a riedel glass. The presentation was beautiful in a wooden box and the labeling was nice as well. As for the taste, the initial taste is very solid and a well-noted Agave flavor. I could taste the hints of vanilla in the beginning followed by a very smooth finish without much bite. The overall price vs. quanity is exceptional. I liked this purchase very much. ]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:15:13 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=494 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=494 One of the smoothest blancos I have tasted, light and unique taste and a pretty good deal at 50 bucks. The wood box package is a nice addition. ]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:59:40 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=469 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=469 I found this Blanco to be surprising in the fact that Cuervo is usually associated with cheap tequila and killer hangovers. This super-premium has elevated my view of the brand. Having said that I still found it to be a "middle of the road" super-premium. The nose is not aggressive with a slight alcohol burn but distinct agave notes. The initial taste is fairly smooth but the flavors don't arrive until you reach the body which draws vanilla, citrus, and pepper out. The finish is smooth and pepper with a slight bitterness. I actually wasn't all that impressed with the bottle presentation though. It's a decent tequila but not one that I am completely fired up over. ]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:38:32 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=389 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=389 I picked this up seeing it was reasonably priced and how it came in a nice box and the hand waxed top is a very nice touch. I am very impressed. I favor blancos and this really blew me away. No surprises here but what you get is one of the best sipping tequilas you can ask for.The taste of agave is pleasant with an even more pleasant finish.No over peppery or limey flavors to offset the taste and no numbing on the finish.Please try it if you can find some you won't regret it. ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:49:03 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=356 https://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=356 I've never been much of a fan of blancos, but this one is delicious! If you have a serious lust for agave, this one will not disappoint. The agave flavor is rich and full, sweet but not cloying. The finish is peppery with a nice zing to it. The smoothness is excellent. The presentation is beautiful. It was a very, very pleasant surprise to taste. I will definitely be stocking this one in my personal bar regularly! ]]> Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:00:12 +0000