Tres Generaciones is an old-fashioned tequila model. The premium providing from the Sauza portfolio launched in 1977 when it was tough to seek out many tequila choices at most American bars. How instances have modified. We first reviewed the core portfolio – plata, reposado, and anejo – again in 2009, and even in that point, the agave spirits world has remodeled drastically. Since our first style of the model, Tres Generaciones has remained seemingly unchanged apart from a brand new bottle design (for the higher) and some, more moderen additions to the lineup. Even costs appear to have stayed nearly the identical. Nonetheless, we’re approach overdue for a revisit of the tequila itself. Our authentic opinions are beneath, together with a contemporary have a look at this traditional tequila trio.
All are 80 proof. NOM 1102.
Tres Generaciones Plata Tequila Evaluation (2025)
Nonetheless a decent and really approachable blanco with a restrained sweetness and surprisingly dialed again agave profile. On the nostril, it’s contemporary and vivid with cane sugar, a little bit of lemon peel, and gentle undertones of agave syrup. On the palate, early notes of vanilla bean and subtler agave pulp give option to a juicy, citrusy midpalate accented with a little bit of white pepper. The end is medium size and warming with cooling wintergreen and cooked agave. Nonetheless a simple tequila and not using a ton of vegetal character however exhibiting a bit extra complexity than our first sip all these years in the past. It stays a stable sipper and even higher cocktail base. A- / $42 [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Tres Generaciones Plata Tequila Evaluation (2009)
It is a very respectable blanco tequila, extraordinarily silky, frivolously candy with stable, however not overpowering, agave character. The sweetness has a reasonably vanilla notice to it, which harmonizes properly with the contemporary style supplied by the agave. The nostril is definitely stronger than the physique. That stated, this can be a fairly easy tequila in the long run, so these in search of an advanced vary of flavors of their blanco could also be let down. Very good by itself or, particularly, in cocktails, the place it received’t overpower the drink. A- / $40 [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Tres Generaciones Reposado Tequila Evaluation (2025)
The nostril on this reposado expression is nearly lighter than the plata and equally devoid of a lot agave character. As a substitute, barrel notes dominate with comfortable vanilla bean and even softer baking spice. Buried deep beneath which can be hint aromas of roasted bell pepper that construct modestly because it opens. The palate is extra rustic than our first tasting in 2009 with a peppery entry of oak, spice cupboard, and candy vanilla taffy. On the midpalate, a little bit of agave syrup turns shortly to buttery caramel earlier than dissolving on a heat, medium-length end accented with cinnamon sugar and clove. Chris was impressed with the added barrel notes when he first reviewed this expression, however the newest rendition is a bit unbalanced, masking additional what was already a minimal agave profile. Nonetheless a stable possibility for cocktailing and people who don’t love greener tequilas. B+ / $48 [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Tres Generaciones Reposado Tequila Evaluation (2009)
This reposado spends nearly two months in oak, giving it a really mild gold coloration. Taste is kind of much like the plata — vanilla and pure agave, easy and completely with none “burn.” The time in oak comes ahead within the end, with mild caramel and only a trace of smokiness coming into play. I’m not usually a reposado fan — preferring the intricate whiskey-like character of excellent anejos — however the Tres Generaciones received me over. For as soon as I even choose it to the blanco… although I can’t wait to see what 3G has executed with its anejo, which spends a yr or extra in barrels. A / $44 [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Tres Generaciones Anejo Tequila Evaluation (2025)
Based mostly on the nostril, I’d nearly peg this because the reposado expression. There’s extra proof of agave in my glass even with six instances the quantity of barrel growing old. Prime notes of roasted agave and caramelized sugar are clear and properly balanced with a freshness akin to the plata. The palate is spherical, if nonetheless light-bodied like the remaining, proof of that additional time in cask. The barrel notes are higher structured than the reposado with lush toffee, brown sugar, and even a little bit of maple sweet. These components uninteresting the agave character maybe much more, however that may nearly be forgiven in a traditional anejo expression. Nonetheless, hints of agave syrup and grilled tropical fruits on the midpalate are distinguished sufficient so as to add depth and complexity earlier than fading with a simple heat right into a end of minted syrup, cinnamon sugar, and sauteed peppers. Not daring. Not inexperienced. However followers of extra conventional tequilas will discover a lot to get pleasure from right here whether or not neat or of their subsequent Cadillac marg. A- / $50 [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Tres Generaciones Anejo Tequila Evaluation (2009)
Although it spends six instances the period of time in oak barrels as 3G’s reposado (“at the very least” 12 months vs. about 2 months), this anejo is barely darker in coloration than its youthful bro. The physique, nonetheless, is discernibly creamier, with that very same vanilla core, smoky touches, and lightweight, lacy agave all through, just a bit rounder on the perimeters. Clearly siblings, you may doubtless serve this anejo to somebody, declare it was reposado, and get away with it, no drawback. The one main distinction — vanilla from the wooden overpowers the pure agave character within the spirit within the agave. Not a foul factor, only a matter of private style. These two tequilas are very comparable in the long run; I’ve a slight desire for the anejo, however both one does the job. (You’ll discover it for just about the identical worth because the reposado, too.) A / $46 [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Tres Generaciones Plata Tequila
USD42
