The Best Sipping Tequilas That Make A Perfect Drink All On Their Own

The bottle is breathtaking, and it's certainly outdone by the delicious tequila inside. It's been aged for seven years in French oak red wine barrels before it makes its way into your glass. The result is a deep and almost sweet flavor with hints of oak and vanilla.

Don Julio is a total crowdpleaser and after one sip, you'll get why. This tequila is aged for a minimum of two and a half years in American white-oak barrels and results in a remarkably smooth drink.

You probably already know this brand. Casamigos Reposado Tequila is aged for seven months in American white oak casks and has hints of caramel.

This tequila is unique from start to finish. It's made with Tequilana Weber Blue Agave that is slow-cooked in traditional stone ovens for a minimum of 72 hours. After it's distilled, it's then aged for eight months in oak barrels. You can find rave reviews for it everywhere, and people especially remark upon how smooth it is when sipped straight.

If you're a fan of drinks on the rocks, look no further. This small-batch, 100 percent Pure Blue Agave silver tequila is fresh and bright with notes of grapefruit and green apple. Perfect for summer evenings.

Another way to ease into sipping tequilas is to get one infused with flavor. 21 Seeds infuses its tequila with real fruit and botanicals and the result is a light and refreshing sip with just the right amount of zest. This grapefruit flavor is especially perfect for paloma lovers.

Maestro Dobel brands itself as Mexico's most innovative ultra-premium tequila and its popularity is quickly spreading to the U.S. It's made from 100 percent blue agave and you can literally see the quality once you pour it over some ice. This one is also great for those who like complex flavors, as it evokes fig, quince, date, pineapple, and pumpkin.

Mijenta is the perfect brand for those who want quality and a spirit they can feel good about. Each bottle is aged for six months in a blend of American white oak, French oak, and French acacia casks and the result is a drink that has flavors like cooked agave, honey, vanilla with a mid-palate of cacao nibs. The brand is also dedicated to environmental sustainability, which you can read more about here.

This tequila gets its name from the year of its creation, so yeah, you've got a spirit with a more than 200-year history. This crystal-clear Añejo tequila tastes of roasted wood, caramel, and vanilla notes, making it complex yet totally drinkable.

When you're speaking of drinking tequila straight, many people would love to hear the words "smooth" and "soft." That's exactly what Augie's promises, along with a complex taste.

This tequila leaves behind color additives and is 100 percent organic, gluten-free, and certified kosher, making it a great choice for virtually everyone. Not to mention it's super smooth and comforting.

Avión Reserva 44 Extra Añejo Tequila is aged for 44 months, with 43 in oak barrels, and the final month in petite oak barrels. This extra step gives it a unique taste with a dark, rich flavor.

If you're a fan of whiskey or cognac, give this rare, small-batch, extra añejo tequila a try! It's aged for five years in oak barrels that have previously held scotch, sherry, and brandy and the result is a spicy and elegant drink.

Another tequila with unique flavors, this one will give you some subtle coconut and lime flavors while finishing up with the smoke of pepper. Talk about the perfect summer drink.

This tequila was founded by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson so that's reason enough for it to make the list. Fans are totally obsessed with it. Teremana also comes in a blanco and añejo that's equally beloved if that's more your style.

This tequila goes through a seven-step fully sustainable and zero waste production process and the result is a drink that tastes of mellow wood, green apple, and almond.

When you hear the description of this reposado, you'll almost be reminded of a fine wine. It's described as having a balanced fruit taste with acidity and notes of oak. Worth trying if you're into those types of wines, we'd say!

With its golden color, it's no surprise this tequila has notes of honey, vanilla, almond, coconut, lemon, and pineapple. Plus the bottle was designed by art director Fabien Baron, so it's definitely worth saving.