Made at what’s reportedly the second oldest tequila distillery on the planet, the Dano’s Harmful Tequila model relies in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and dates again to only 2018. Whereas it began with its pineapple/jalapeno infused tequila (see under), it has since prolonged the model to the usual trio of unflavored varieties. The operation produces solely 100% blue agave spirits — although the placement the place the agave is grown is unclear.
The primary 4 evaluations on this web page are from our authentic 2020 protection. Two evaluations from 2025 seem on the backside of the web page.
Let’s dig in.
Dano’s Harmful Tequila Blanco Overview
Contemporary with agave punchiness on the nostril, however laced with fruity sweetness that evokes lemon and pineapple. The palate pours on the fruit and gives an total fairly partaking building, with extra pineapple, a sprinkle of baking spice, and a candy cream character on the end. There’s only a trace of white pepper on the very finish of the conclusion. Whereas this blanco is beautiful straight, it’s even higher as a mixer in your margarita or paloma. 80 proof. Reviewed: Batch #L-36130519. A- / $44 [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Dano’s Harmful Tequila Reposado Overview
Aged for a prolonged 9 months in virgin white oak barrels. The reposado has a surprisingly related character because the blanco, once more displaying pineapple on the nostril, filtered via vanilla and a clearer spice invoice. There’s nonetheless ample, natural agave, nevertheless it’s gentle and well-integrated into the fruit, by no means heavy. The palate folds in some pepper and chile notes, with ample vanilla on the again finish that helps to mood the warmth. Simply likeable in any state of affairs. 80 proof. Reviewed: Batch #L-37110818. A- / $47 [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Dano’s Harmful Tequila Anejo Overview
Aged between 12 and 18 months, once more in virgin white oak. And once more, there’s ample fruit up prime, with a nostril that pushes an agenda of pineapple and mango, with coconut notes turning into more and more evident. Extra vanilla and chocolate notes seem on the nostril, too. On the palate, the tequila presents about the identical, heavy with tropical fruit notes, a lot of coconut this time, and a vanilla-laced physique that provides it ample, lingering sweetness. That coconut is heavy on the end, with some charred wooden notes lingering. 80 proof. Reviewed: Batch #L-38110818. A- / $54 [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Dano’s Harmful Tequila Pineapple & Jalapeno Overview (2020)
Naturally flavored blanco tequila, with a transparent sediment on the underside — shake effectively! The nostril is, as anticipated, completely bursting with notes of contemporary pineapple juice — very candy with a brown sugar undertone. There’s no “tequila” observe on the nostril in any respect, and the palate’s sweetness masks the agave virtually utterly. A bit saccharine and simple, the first taste parts are candied pineapple, with a present of coconut nectar. I obtained just about no jalapeno warmth in any respect right here, surprisingly. 72 proof. Reviewed: Batch #L-39220319. B / $36 [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Dano’s Harmful Tequila Pineapple & Jalapeno Overview (2025)
A contemporary have a look at this infused tequila finds it now at 70 proof. The distinct observe of canned pineapple juice notes make an immediate look on the nostril — far much less candy than I keep in mind from the 2020 model. The tequila (nonetheless blanco) isn’t evident on the nostril, because it’s successfully washed away by the fruit, whereas the palate does perk up some mild greenery. Once more, canned pineapple juice guidelines the day right here, with mild hints of lime zest coming alongside in time, adopted by one last push of roasted agave to complete issues out. Once more, zero jalapeno in attendance. 70 proof. Reviewed: Batch #L-39580524. B / $40 [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Dano’s Harmful Tequila Espresso Reposado Overview
Reviewed in 2025: Reposado tequila infused with contemporary espresso beans — and loads of sediment. (Once more, shake effectively.) The espresso is light-handed right here on each nostril and palate — they usually share duties pretty evenly. The nostril evokes chocolate and tobacco parts alongside a skinny vein of espresso, with only a obscure trace of agave greenery. On the palate once more there’s a weak espresso ingredient that finds a pleasing sufficient companion within the type of Dano’s reposado tequila, the late sport (vaguely) evoking tropical fruit, coconut nectar, and a few sesame. Very frivolously peppery on the end. I ache to say it, however slightly sweetener would make this go rather a lot additional as a straight sipper; because it stands, it’s too dry for simple consumption, demanding a mixer. Under no circumstances harmful: It’s really fairly innocent. 70 proof. Reviewed: Batch #L-40010527. B / $40
Dano’s Harmful Tequila Blanco
USD44
