While there are more celebrity Tequila brands than we can count at this point, there aren’t many third-party brands out there that focus solely on additive-free, 100% real Tequilas. 

What’s the difference between “real” Tequila and most of what’s available on the market today? You can read our blog post here for the inconvenient truth about agave spirits. 

The muddying of the Tequila waters is exactly what drove former National Geographic photographer Andy Bardon to team up with one of Jalisco’s most celebrated distillers—Cascahuin—and create Wild Common: a brand dedicated to preserving the purity of real artisanal Tequila production. 

The modern Tequila playbook has sought to scale and sell an artificially-sweetened and chemically-manipulated product to the market, but Wild Common is looking to start a conversation about sustainability, how we farm the planet, and what we put into our bodies as a result. It couldn’t come at a better time for the Tequila industry, as the dirty secret about additives is still not mainstream news despite an army of “real” Tequila advocates on social media. 

Wild Common Still Strength Tequila Blanco $74.99

If you need validation that Wild Common is on the right track, both with critics and consumers, check out the double 91 point scores on Tequila Matchmaker from each constituency—a feat that’s almost unheard of—for the Still Strength Blanco expression. At 100 proof, it’s like an electric current of unadulterated, clean agave flavor. Citrus, grassy notes, minerality, sweet roasted agave piñas—it’s all here in a bold and vibrant wave of intensity. 

We think it’s the best new Tequila we’ve tried this year, by far. Nothing else even comes close right now. 

Wild Common Reposado Tequila $69.99

For those who like their Tequila more mellow and soft, the 43% ABV Reposado is simply stunning in both its beauty and its complexity. Tequila Matchmaker loves this baby as well, giving it a rare 90 point review, and the endless glowing endorsements from real Tequila advocates are a testament to its triumphant flavor profile. Cinnamon, cloves, light vanilla, and hints butterscotch from the ex-Bourbon barrel are all lightly coating the core of agave that shines though the oak influence. 

If you’re looking for true high end Tequila, not just the fanciest and most expensive bottle, Wild Common is the brand you need right now. Our highest possible recommendation