A lot of things have been made great when mixed with other equally great things: cherries and coke, mini-skirts and women, ribs and bar-b-cue sauce, football games and big screen TVs, dollars and strippers. Well, now we have something new to add, either on purpose or by accident, the extraordinary taste of what seems to be tequila and bourbon brought to the world by Jose Cuervo Black is a more than welcome addition. I love innovation!
The crew of Jose Cuervo gladly brings us a new signature blend Tequila. It’s aged for over a year in charred oak barrels for a smoother, more mature taste that you are sure to love. Cuervo Black is dark, rich, and perfect for sipping on the rocks or mixing with cola and a slice of lime. This complex and flavorful, añejo tequila is sure to help in the on-going battle against the evils of the your liver. Go team!
The Jose Black taste stems from its 12-month aging process, not just from the taste of the tequila. And it really is something special. It gives the tequila an up-front bourbon taste followed by that great tequila burn that reminds you why you became an alcoholic in the first place. The charred barrel taste is what makes this tequila great. It fools the taste buds into believing that this isn’t the same stuff that got you so drunk at a party, no longer allowing you to even take a sniff of it without wanting to puke. No, Jose Cuervo Black lures you in and then gives you an 80-proof pimp-slap for all the nights you spent crying over the toilet, swearing you wouldn’t drink anymore (**side note** Wade has decided to stop drinking 9 times since May).
Personally, I feel when Black is mixed, it loses some of that great flavor that was such a welcome innovation. That doesn’t mean don’t do it. Cutting its taste is what some people are going to need for this beast. Remember it’s not weak, and it’s quick to remind you. So if you have to mix it to drink it, please do. Don’t cheat yourself out of this experience. I mixed with Coke©, and it still tasted great. I just prefer not to have any non-liquor sources in my liquor.
One thing this new innovation of Jose’s won’t let you forget is that it is a tequila. It will get you pleasantly drunk in no-time. It’s fast like tequila but smooth like a good bourbon. Just beware of the next morning…this is tequila, and you will have cotton-mouth and a hangover. Don’t question it. It’s just science. As for girls, good luck trying to get them to drink this. It seems strong like bourbon which most girls will shy away from in a second. But if the girl is into trying new things and stronger liquors, she is a keeper, and so is this Jose.
For the bargain price of $21, Jose Cuervo Black Medallion is a great sale. If you aren’t a big tequila drinker, you can still find joy in this one. And if you are weary of bourbon, this is one to help expand your drinking portfolio. You don’t have to be a pro to like the taste, but you might be a pro by the time you’re done. And coming in at 80-proof, this stuff is great for black days and good days alike. So why are you still reading? Go buy Jose Cuervo Black Medallion! You won’t be let down, but your clothes might be after drinking it.
Also check out our reviews of Jose Cuervo Especial and 1800 Reposado.
Sipability - 7.5
Mixability - 8.0
Drunkability - 8.5
Hangover-ability - 6.0
Bang for the Buck - 7.0
Overall - 7.5 
Comments
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This is one of the best tequilas there is. I think it tastes more like bourbon than tequila. It’s best to drink it straight up or on the rocks.
I’ll agree with Alex that it is one of the best tequilas to me, but I like whiskey a lot more than traditional tequila. This stuff tastes like a bourbon with a tequila kick and aftertaste. It’s really unique and very good on the rocks.
I disagree. In my opinion, the best tequila there is would have to be Cabo Wabo Reposado. No chlling, mixing, or chasing needed; it’s just plain smooth and delicious.
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This is horrible. I can understand liking this if you’re a whiskey drinker but it tastes nothing in the slightest bit like tequila…Not at all. I don’t even get the slightest hint of agave in there, just cheap bourbon. Yuck! Like Jim Beam!
If you buy this crap be sure to have a place for it to sit, because it will be sitting there a long time. Don’t even think of making a margarita with it, nasty. Its not very good to sip on either, unless you pretend it jack, and don’t ruin a coke with it. Maybe it will go with a long island tea????
This is the worse drink I have ever had. And I’ve traveld the world drinking. Tequila is Tequila dont try to make it something its not. I would rather drink tequila straight up but heck i guess that makes me more of a man then masking something great like tequila
it is a shame that Cuervo gets away with mixing sugar distillates in with agave. The public doesn’t know what real tequila tastes like.
A pure agave tequila should be drinkable without a thick mix of syrup. I take mine with a squeeze of lime.
Hornitos is almost drinkable, but a cut below non-Cuervo brands.
My favorites are Cazadores, Chinaco & Herradura. The age is dependent on my mood, but usually reposado.
This is my shot of choice, but good luck getting any of my guy friends to join in. I love the smooth start and burn finish, and the fact that I am usually the only one not cringing at the end. LOL I don’t know what that says about the males I hang out with, but this chick loves the smooth seduction and climax love nip of Jose Cuervo Black Medallion.
Very nice. I like the line about the climax love nip. Hehe. Black Medallion is very good. Jose actually got something right.
cuervo black, cointreau, lime juice, splash of grenadine, splash of FRESH squeezed OJ, served up and garnished with fresh lime, makes this one tasty margarita. Viva Negro! I think I’ll go make one right now…..cures the soon-to-be-broke blues……
I was surprised by Black. I was expecting the bourbon-like flavor, but there’s something else in there too. I think the border between the bourbon flavor and the tequila flavor tastes a little like gin.
Unfortunately, thanks to a pretty bad night, gin is no longer my friend, which keeps me from appreciating Black to the fullest. But it’s quite a unique tequila.
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