WCC, i posted this in GYERO last summer, the amount of good tequilas coming out virtually daily is incredible and one of the best alcohol trends of the last 15 years imo, so I’ve actually branched out with even more but this list is still good:
Blanco: Casamigos or Casa Noble are great, smooth Blancos that are relatively easy to find.
Reposado: This tequila is slightly darker than blanco, basically aged in oak barrels. Very smooth but more of a sipper than blanco. I like the G4 Reposado the most. They are 4 brothers that are a big deal in the tequila world that joined forces and started this brand about 10 years ago. Got into this brand when I visited Sedona and all their tequilas are wonderful. Can sometimes be hard to find.
Anejo: Aged longer. Darker, richer. Can literally be substituted for bourbon in many cocktails or enjoyed on the rocks. Once again I really like G4. But Olmeca makes a great one that’s easier to find.
Mezcal: Heavy, smoky. More comparable to a peaty highlands scotch. The Casamigos is the easiest to find and also delicious.
All these are “higher end”, meaning they are around 50 bucks meaning they are the same cost as a pint of shitty bourbon. Worth a shot to branch out though.