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The Most Expensive Tequilas in the World

Looking for a premium tequila? Our roundup shares the most covetable bottles, featuring gorgeous decanters and rare blends.

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Meyme Nakash

 |  March 14, 2024

Tequila, the spirit of Mexico, is a bold drink fermented from the agave plant. While it has a reputation for being a party spirit that’s also great in cocktails, tequila has evolved dramatically over the years to include more refined and complex flavors, carving out a space in the luxury market. Luxury tequilas are some of the most covetable bottles to collect, standing next to top-shelf vodka brands and expensive gin brands. 

The most expensive tequilas are the products of rare aging techniques. The brands that produce these blends bottle them in gorgeously crafted decanters that are perfect for fine spirit aficionados and will look great on any home bar. Ultimately, these tequilas are a testament to the finest producers’ dedication to keeping North America’s oldest distilled spirit alive and well by using the highest standards of craftsmanship. Whether you’re searching for a new bottle to add to your fine spirit collection or a premium blend to enjoy neat or on the rocks, you’ll find the world’s most expensive tequilas here.

The Most Expensive Tequilas in the World

Tequila Ley .925 Diamante – $3.5 million 

Tequila Ley claims its .925 Diamante tequila is the most expensive bottle of tequila in the world. The brand first launched it in 2007 with a jaw-dropping price tag of $1 million. It didn’t sell, and the brand reintroduced this extravagant creation in 2016 with a far higher price: $3.5 million. The bottle contains an ultra-premium blend distilled from agave from Jalisco, Mexico. The agave is slow-roasted and distilled twice in copper pot stills. Then, it sits for up to seven years in French oak barrels, yielding a rich flavor profile of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak. 

Why does this tequila command such a high price? The bottle is crafted from platinum and encrusted with 4,100 white diamonds, totaling 18.5 carats. Jose Davalos Mejia, the designer, spent 10 months creating this mesmerizing decanter. He also designed the unique stopper that mirrors the Aztec calendar. There is only one bottle of this ultra-luxury tequila in existence.

Tequila Ley .925 Ultra Premium – $225,000

When .925 Diamante sells, it will eclipse Tequila Ley .925 Ultra Premium, the current holder of the Guinness World Record for the most expensive bottle. In 2006, the brand produced 33 bottles of this luxurious tequila. Each bottle costs $225,000 and comes in two versions: platinum with white or yellow gold. A private collector set this record when he purchased a bottle in Mexico in 2006. The blend within is distilled from 100% Blue Weber, a premium variety of the blue agave plant. It was aged for six years at the Hacienda La Capilla distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. 

Clase Azul 15th Anniversary Edition – $30,000

Another one of the most expensive tequilas in the world is Clase Azul 15th Anniversary Edition. Each bottle is worth $30,000, a significantly lower price than Tequila Ley .925 Diamante and Ultra Premium. The Tequila Ley bottles command high prices because the bottles themselves are crafted from precious metals and gemstones, and the tequila within is valued at $2,500. In contrast, Clase Azul’s 15th Anniversary Edition is based on the rarity and long-aging of the tequila. 

To celebrate the occasion, the brand produced 15 bottles of this blend, a mixture of two aged tequilas. The first tequila sat in a Spanish sherry barrel for 15 years, whereas the second was aged for six years in a Portuguese port barrel and then five years in an American white oak barrel. On top of the long aging process, the bottle’s unique design sets this tequila apart. Clase Azul commissioned 15 Mexican artists to design and paint the ceramic decanters by hand. Each came in a beautiful box with 24K gold inlay. The brand sold the entire collection for $450,000 and donated the profits to Fundación con Causa Azul A.C., a charity that helps underfunded artists.

Avión Hand-Selected Reposado With Custom Label – $13,680

This luxury tequila is a meaningful gift for someone who appreciates fine spirits. Upon purchasing this bottle, you have the opportunity to hand-select a single barrel from three Avión Reposado samples. Each blend was barrel-aged from eight to eleven months. They’re distilled from roasted agave and have an oak aroma with notes of caramel and vanilla. The blends also have lovely hints of cherry, pear, peach, rose petals, and herbs. To top it off, you can have the bottle custom-labeled with your company name or logo. There is an eight-week lead time to produce this premium bottle, so be sure to plan ahead if you’re surprising someone with this precious gift. 

Patrón En Lalique, Serie 2 – $7,500

Patrón En Lalique, Serie 2 is the tequila brand’s second collaboration with Lalique, the legendary French glassmaker. Together, they produced the perfect blend and bottle pairing. The tequila aged for eight years in a mix of French oak, American oak, and sherry barrels. It has a bright, fruity aroma with notes of vanilla and oak and is smooth and sweet on the palate. The crystal decanter beautifully showcases the bright gold color of this tequila, complete with a stopper that models Patron’s iconic bee. 

Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio – $2,000

Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio has a remarkably thin, 17-inch vessel that was handblown by local artisans. The brand produced 3,000 bottles of this tequila between 1998 and 2001. It is now one of the most difficult spirits to find. Inside every highly collectible bottle is a blend that aged for one year in barrels of different wood species. The variations in wood mean that each tequila has a slightly different color and flavor. The bottle originally retailed for $2,000 but today has a resale value of up to $6,000.

Cincoro Founder’s Series Extra Añejo – $5,000

Another one of the world’s most expensive tequilas is Cincoro Founder’s Series Extra Añejo. The brand’s founders — Michael Jordan, Jeanie Buss, Wes Edens, Wyc Grousbeck, and Emilia Fazzalari — signed each limited-edition bottle to give it a personal touch. Cincoro released this tequila after aging it for four years. This blend of extra añejo tequila has subtle notes of wood, spices, and lightly cooked agave. On the palate, it has a mix of intense oak, sweet agave, caramel, and vanilla flavors. Cincoro only produced 523 bottles, each standing 20 inches tall, with a starting price of $5,000.

Patrón x Guillermo del Toro Añejo – $5,000

Patrón teamed up with the famous Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro to produce this unique tequila. It aged the blend for five years in oak barrels. Guy David, a production designer who frequently collaborates with del Toro, designed the packaging with an emphasis on the ritual of tequila drinking. This limited-edition tequila originally retailed for $399 but now has a resale value of $5,000. The brand only produced 300 bottles, making this an exclusive collector’s spirit.

Código 1530 Extra Añejo – $4,485

Código 1530 Extra Añejo is a 14-year-old premium tequila. The decanter has a sleek design that highlights the spirit’s deep red-amber color. It comes with a stopper in the shape of the brand’s logo, a motif that also appears on the wooden box packaging. On the nose, the blend has a complex profile of sweet maple, dark chocolate, toasted oak, and exotic spice. This tequila has a smooth texture, and you can best appreciate the depth of flavors by drinking it neat. Código 1530 only produced 400 bottles of this limited-edition tequila. 

Clase Azul 25th Anniversary Edition – $2,900

Clase Azul celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022 with the release of this limited-edition bottle. The brand commissioned artisans to paint the iconic vessel in its signature cobalt blue. It features dandelion seeds, 25 of which are platinum, to represent the brand’s wide influence and global expansion over the years. Viridiana Tinoco, the master distiller at Clase Azul Mexico, created this special blend by milling part of the agave with a traditional stone called “tahona.” Tinoco aged the blend for eight months in two separate first-use American whiskey casks to draw out the tequila’s citrus and fruity notes. The brand produced 9,125 decanters worldwide, one for each day since its inception. 

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