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class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gifts-for-book-lovers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for book lovers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-coffee-lovers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for coffee lovers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-photographers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for photographers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-gardeners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for gardeners</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Unique Gifts</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/personalized/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Personalized gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-for-remote-work-from-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Work from home gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-that-last-forever/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts that last forever</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/great-gifts-for-listening-to-music/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for listening to music</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-tech-gadget-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tech gifts for gadget lovers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-alcohol-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Alcohol gifts for cocktail lovers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/gifts-for-people-who-are-always-cold/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> For people who are always cold</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-for-people-who-love-to-clean/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> For people who love to clean</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Gifts</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Gifts for Grown-Ups</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> For Occasions</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-housewarming-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Housewarming gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-anniversary-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Anniversary gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-retirement-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Retirement gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-birthday-gifts-for-her/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Birthday gifts for her</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-coworkers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for coworkers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-for-new-moms/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for new moms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-bridal-shower-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bridal shower gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-flower-delivery/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flower delivery</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gift-baskets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gift baskets</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> For Loved Ones</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-boyfriend/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for boyfriends</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-girlfriend/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for girlfriends</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-mom/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for moms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-dad/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for dads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-grandparents/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for grandparents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-for-people-who-have-everything/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for someone who has everything</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Under Budget</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-under-25/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts under $25</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-under-50/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts under $50</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-under-100/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts under $100</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Gifts for Grown‑Ups</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Gifts for Kids</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Ages 1‑6</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-toys-for-1-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 1‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-toys-for-2-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 2‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-3-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 3‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-4-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 4‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-5-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 5‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-6-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 6‑year‑olds</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Ages 7 & Up</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-7-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 7‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-8-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 8‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-9-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 9‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-10-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 10‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-tweens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for tweens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-teens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for teens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Gifts for Kids</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Gifts to Give</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tech</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-custom-photo-card-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Holiday photo cards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-digital-photo-frame/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Digital photo frames</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-photo-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-turntable/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Turntables & record players</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-massage-guns/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Massage guns</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standalone-vr-headset/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> VR headsets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-karaoke-machines/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Karaoke machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-3d-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 3D pens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/games-puzzles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Games</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-we-love/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-two-player-board-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Two‑player board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Board games for kids & families</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-card-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Card games</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> DNA Test Kits</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> DNA testing kits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog DNA tests</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Everything Else</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smokeless-fire-pits/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smokeless fire pits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mug-warmers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mug warmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-bird-feeder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart bird feeders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-disposable-cameras/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Disposable cameras</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Deals</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Deals by retailer</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/deals/best-apple-deals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Apple deals</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/deals/best-buy-deals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Best Buy deals</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/deals/best-target-deals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Target deals</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/deals/best-walmart-deals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Walmart deals</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Home & Garden">Home & Garden</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Vacuums, Cleaning, & Laundry</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/appliances/vacuums/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Vacuum Cleaners</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vacuum-cleaner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vacuum cleaners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-upright-canister-vacuums/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Upright vacuums</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cordless-stick-vacuum/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cordless vacuums</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-robot-vacuum/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Robot vacuums</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-handheld-vacuum/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Handheld vacuums</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vacuum-for-hardwood-floors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hardwood floor vacuums</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vacuum-for-pet-hair/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vacuums for pet hair</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-car-vacuum/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Car vacuums</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Mops & Cleaners</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/testing-robot-vacuum-mop-combos/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Robot mops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wet-mop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wet mops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-carpet-and-upholstery-cleaner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable carpet & upholstery cleaners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-upright-carpet-cleaners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Carpet cleaners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/a-great-shop-vacuum-or-wet-dry-vac/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wet/dry vacs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-broom-dustpan-dustmop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Brooms, dustpans, & dust mops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-all-purpose-cleaner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surface cleaners & disinfectants</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/closet-laundry/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Laundry</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-washer-and-dryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Washers & dryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compact-washer-and-dryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compact washers & dryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-clothes-iron/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Irons</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ironing-board/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ironing boards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-clothing-steamers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Clothing steamers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-laundry-detergent/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laundry detergents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laundry-stain-remover/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stain removers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/cleaning/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Cleaning</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Bathroom</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Toilet</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toilet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bidet-toilet-seat-washlet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bidets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-toilet-paper/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilet papers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toilet-brush/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilet brushes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toilet-plunger/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilet plungers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/squatty-potty-review/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Squatty potties</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Shower</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-shower-head/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower heads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-shower-curtain/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower curtains</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-shower-caddy/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower caddies</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-shower-mat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower mats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bathroom</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-bathroom-scales/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bathroom scales</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bath-towel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bath towels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bathroom-rugs-and-bath-mats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bath mats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-grab-bars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Grab bars</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/bathroom/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Bathroom</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Garden & Outdoors</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/gardening/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Gardening & Lawn</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-garden-hose/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Garden hoses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hose-nozzle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hose nozzles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-gardening-gloves/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gardening gloves</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-garden-pruners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Garden pruners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-gardeners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for gardeners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lawnmower/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lawn mowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-robot-lawn-mower/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Robot lawn mowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-reel-mower/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Reel mowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-sprinkler/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sprinklers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-sprinkler-controller/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart sprinkler timers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/garage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Maintenance</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-leafblowers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Leaf blowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-snow-blowers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Snow blowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pressure-washer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pressure washers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-chainsaw/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chainsaws</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-string-trimmers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> String trimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-snow-shovels/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Snow shovels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/a-great-shop-vacuum-or-wet-dry-vac/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wet/dry vacs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Patio</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-patio-furniture/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio furniture</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-patio-umbrella-and-stand/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio umbrellas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-patio-heaters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio heaters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smokeless-fire-pits/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smokeless fire pits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/mosquito-control-gear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mosquito repellents for yards</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Heating, Cooling, & Air Quality</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Heating</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-space-heaters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Space heaters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/heat-pump-buying-guide/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Heat pumps</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/cooling/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cooling</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-conditioner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air conditioners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-portable-air-conditioner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable air conditioners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-ductless-mini-split-air-conditioner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ductless air conditioners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fan/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cordless-fans/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cordless fans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-thermostat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart thermostats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Air Quality</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air purifiers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-humidifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Humidifiers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dehumidifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dehumidifiers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-air-quality-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home air quality monitors</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Water Quality</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-filter-pitcher/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water filter pitchers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-under-sink-water-filter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Under‑sink water filters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-faucet-water-filter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Faucet‑mounted water filters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-quality-test-kit-for-your-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water quality test kits</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Home & Decor</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Decor</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-area-rugs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Area rugs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rug-pads/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rug pads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-removable-wallpapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Removable wallpapers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-throw-blankets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Throw blankets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-essential-oil-diffusers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Essential oil diffusers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-candles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Scented candles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Window Treatments</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blackout-shades/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blackout shades</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blackout-curtains/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blackout curtains</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/furniture/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Furniture</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/buying-a-sofa/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sofas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-massage-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Massage chairs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/dining-and-kitchen-tables-we-like-under-1000/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dining tables</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Lighting</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-floor-lamps-under-300/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Floor lamps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-led-desk-lamp/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Desk lamps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-bedside-lamps-under-200/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bedside lamps</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Holiday</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-holiday-decorations/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Holiday & Christmas decorations</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-artificial-christmas-tree/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Christmas trees</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-christmas-lights/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Christmas lights</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-modern-menorahs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Modern menorahs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Home</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Home Improvement</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/tools/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Tools</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-drill-for-common-household-projects/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multitool/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Multi‑tools</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-stud-finder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stud finders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-screwdriver/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Screwdrivers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-basic-home-toolkit/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Basic toolkits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toolbox/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toolboxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ladders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ladders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/storage-home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Storage & Organization</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-storage-containers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Storage containers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-shoe-rack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shoe racks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hangers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hangers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Electric</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-led-lightbulb/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> LED light bulbs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-surge-protector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surge protectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Extension cords</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pest Control</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-roach-killers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Roach killers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ant-killer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ant killers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mousetrap/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mousetraps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/mosquito-control-gear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mosquito repellents for yards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hornet-wasp-spray/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wasp & hornet sprays</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-bug-killing-gear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bug‑killing gear</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Home Security & Safety</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Security Systems & Cameras</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-security-system/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home security systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Indoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-doorbell-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Doorbell cameras</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Locks</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electronic-keypad-door-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electronic keypad door locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-smart-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-door-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Door locks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Safety</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-basic-smoke-alarm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Basic smoke alarms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-smoke-alarm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart smoke alarms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fire-extinguisher/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fire extinguishers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flashlight/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flashlights</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/emergency-preparedness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Emergency Preparedness</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/emergency-preparedness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Emergency preparedness supplies</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-emergency-weather-radio/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Emergency weather radios</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-generator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable generators</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/safety-home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Home Security & Safety</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Office</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/office/printers-scanners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Printers</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-all-in-one-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> All‑in‑one printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-printers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laser-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laser printers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Monitors</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4K monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-27-inch-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 27‑inch monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable monitors</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Office Essentials</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-webcams/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Webcams</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-headset-for-the-office/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Office headsets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptop-stands/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptop stands</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-monitor-arms/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Monitor arms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-label-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Label makers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Document Security</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-paper-shredders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Paper shredders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fireproof-document-safe/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fireproof document safes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Stationery</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-notebooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Notebooks & notepads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-paper-planners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Planners</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/office/furniture-office/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Office Furniture</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standing-desk/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Standing desks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-office-chair/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Office chairs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ergonomic-seat-cushions/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ergonomic seat cushions</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/office/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Office</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Sleep</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/mattresses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Mattresses</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mattresses-for-side-sleepers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattresses for side sleepers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/mattresses-for-back-pain/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattresses for back pain</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-foam-mattresses-you-can-buy-online/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Memory foam mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cheap mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hybrid-mattresses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hybrid mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-innerspring-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Innerspring mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mattress-toppers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattress toppers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/sheets-bedding/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Bedding</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sheets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sheets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cotton-sheets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cotton sheets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-comforter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Comforters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-duvet-cover/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Duvet covers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Pillows</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bed-pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pillows</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pillow-for-side-sleepers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pillows for side sleepers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-memory-foam-pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Memory foam pillows</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/bedroom/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Bedroom</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-modern-bed-frames/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Modern bed frames</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-platform-bed-frames-under-300/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Platform bed frames</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blankets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blankets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-weighted-blankets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Weighted blankets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-noise-machine/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> White noise machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-alarm-clock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Alarm clocks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sunrise-alarm-clock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sunrise alarm clocks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Sleep</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Kitchen">Kitchen</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Large Appliances</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Fridges</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-refrigerator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-french-door-refrigerators/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> French door refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-side-by-side-refrigerators/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Side‑by‑side refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-garage-refrigerator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Garage refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-counter-depth-refrigerator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Counter‑depth refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-fridges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine coolers & fridges</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Freezers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-freezer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Upright freezers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-chest-freezers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chest freezers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Stoves, Ranges, & Ovens</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-and-gas-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric stoves & ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gas-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gas stoves & ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slide-in-electric-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slide‑in electric ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slide-in-gas-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slide‑in gas ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-high-end-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High‑end ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-induction-cooktop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Induction cooktops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wall-ovens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wall ovens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Dishwashers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-dishwasher/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dishwashers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/large-appliances/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Large Appliances</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Small Appliances</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Small Appliances</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-microwave/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Microwaves</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-food-processor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food processors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toaster/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toasters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-kettle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric kettles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-induction-cooktop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable induction cooktops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mini-fridge/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mini fridges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-ice-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Countertop ice makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-stand-mixer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stand mixers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-juicer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Juicers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Blenders</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blenders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-personal-blender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Personal blenders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-immersion-blender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Immersion blenders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Specialty</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ice-cream-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ice cream makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soda-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soda makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-waffle-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Waffle makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pizza-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pizza ovens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Air Fryers & Toaster Ovens</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-fryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air fryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-fryer-toaster-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air fryer toaster ovens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-toaster-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toaster ovens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Cookers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-rice-cooker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rice cookers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-pressure-cooker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pressure cookers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slow-cooker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slow cookers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/appliances/small/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Small Appliances</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Cooking & Baking</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Cookware & Bakeware</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nonstick-pan/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nonstick pans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cookware-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cookware sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-skillet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stainless steel pans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cast-iron-skillet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cast iron skillets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dutch-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dutch ovens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-woks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Woks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-induction-cookware/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Induction cookware</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pizza-stone-and-baking-steel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pizza stones & baking steels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cookie-sheet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baking sheets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mixing-bowls/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mixing bowls</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/tools-kitchen-dining/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Tools</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-instant-read-thermometer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Meat thermometers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cutting-board/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cutting boards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kitchen-scale/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kitchen scales</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-oven-mitts-and-pot-holders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Oven mitts & pot holders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vacuum-sealer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vacuum sealers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pepper-mill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pepper mills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-spatula/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Spatulas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Knives</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-chefs-knife-for-most-cooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chef's knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-knife-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Knife sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-steak-knife-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Steak knife sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-serrated-knife/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Serrated bread knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-paring-knife/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Paring knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-knife-sharpening-tool/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Knife sharpeners</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Cooking & Baking</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Coffee & Tea</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Coffee Makers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drip-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drip coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-single-serve-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Single‑serve coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cheap coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cold-brew-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cold‑brew coffee makers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Espresso Machines</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-espresso-machine-grinder-and-accessories-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Espresso machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nespresso-machine/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nespresso machines</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Coffee Gear</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-coffee-grinder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Coffee grinders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-french-press/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> French presses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/gear-for-making-great-coffee/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pour‑over coffee gear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-milk-frothers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Milk frothers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tea</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-kettle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric kettles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-teas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Teas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/coffee/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Coffee & Tea</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Food & Drinks</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pantry</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-olive-oil/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Olive oils</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/best-instant-noodles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant noodles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-canned-tomatoes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Canned tomatoes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-creamy-peanut-butter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Peanut butters</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Refrigerator</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-american-cheese/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> American cheeses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ketchup/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ketchups</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-butter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Butters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-butter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vegan butters</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Freezer</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ice-cream-sandwiches/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ice cream sandwiches</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-ice-cream/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vegan ice creams</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vanilla-ice-cream/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vanilla ice creams</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-frozen-pizzas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Frozen pizzas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Drinks</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blanco-tequilas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blanco tequilas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vodka/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vodkas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gins/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gins</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hard-seltzers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hard seltzers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-non-alcoholic-drinks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nonalcoholic drinks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nonalcoholic-wines/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nonalcoholic wines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-clubs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine clubs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/food/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Food & Drinks</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Dining, Entertaining, & Grilling</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tableware</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flatware/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flatware</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dinnerware-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dinnerware sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-steak-knife-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Steak knife sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drinking-glass/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drinking glasses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-napkins-and-tablecloth/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Napkins & tablecloths</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-tapered-candles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tapered candles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-dishes-for-outdoors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor dinnerware</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/wine-bar/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Wine & Bar</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-glass/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine glasses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-corkscrew/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Corkscrews</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-fridges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine coolers & fridges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-barware-for-making-cocktails-at-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cocktail barware</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Dining Tables & Seating</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/dining-and-kitchen-tables-we-like-under-1000/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dining tables</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-tables/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Folding tables</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Folding chairs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-patio-furniture/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio furniture</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Grilling</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gas-grill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gas grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-charcoal-grill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Charcoal grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pellet-grill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pellet smoker grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-grills/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-grill-tools/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Grill tools & accessories</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/entertaining/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Dining & Entertaining</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Supplies</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/storage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Storage</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-food-storage-containers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food storage containers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dry-food-storage-containers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dry food storage containers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lunch-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lunch boxes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/cleaning/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cleaning</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dish-rack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dish racks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kitchen-towels/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kitchen towels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dish-soap/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dish soaps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dishwasher-detergent/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dishwasher detergents</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Waste</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trash-can/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kitchen trash cans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compost-bins/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compost bins</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/countertop-composter-food-recyclers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food recyclers</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Health & Lifestyle">Health & Lifestyle</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Fitness</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/exercise/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Exercise</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-treadmill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Treadmills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-exercise-bikes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Exercise bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-adjustable-dumbbells/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Adjustable dumbbells</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-yoga-mats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Yoga mats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pull-up-bars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pull‑up bars</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-resistance-bands/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Resistance bands</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-massage-guns/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Massage guns</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gym-bag/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gym bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-running-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Running headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-workout-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Workout headphones</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/wearables/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Trackers</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-fitness-trackers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fitness trackers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-running-watch/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> GPS running watches</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bikes & Scooters</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hybrid-commuter-bike/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hybrid bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-scooter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric scooters</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/cycling/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Biking Gear</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-helmet-for-commuters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike helmets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-commuter-bike-lights/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike lights</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-phone-mount/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike phone mounts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rear-bike-rack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rear bike racks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-pump/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike pumps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-racks-for-small-homes-and-apartments/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike storage ideas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-rack-for-cars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Car bike racks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Fitness</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Health</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/medical-supplies/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Medical</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blood-pressure-monitors-for-home-use/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blood pressure monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-thermometer-for-kids-and-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Thermometers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-heating-pad/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Heating pads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pill-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pill boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-multivitamins/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Multivitamins</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compression-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compression socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Over‑the‑counter hearing aids</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Mental Health</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-meditation-apps/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Meditation apps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-light-therapy-lamp/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Light therapy lamps</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/accessibility/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Accessibility & Aging</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-walkers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Walkers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-medical-alert-systems/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Medical alert systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-adult-diapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Adult diapers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Health</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Personal Care</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Grooming</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-razor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric razors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beard-trimmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beard trimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pubic-hair-trimmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pubic hair trimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hair-clippers-for-home-use/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hair clippers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Beauty & Hair</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lip-balm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lip balms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mascara/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mascaras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hair-dryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hair dryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drugstore-makeup-skincare/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drugstore makeup</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-makeup-brushes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Makeup brushes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sunscreen</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sunscreen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sunscreens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-face-sunscreens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Face sunscreens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Menstruation</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/thinx-period-panties/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Period underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-menstrual-cup/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Menstrual cups & discs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Hydration</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-bottle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water bottles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-mug/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel mugs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Dental</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-toothbrush/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric toothbrushes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-flossers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water flossers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/adult/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Adult & Sex</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vibrators/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vibrators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-condoms/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Condoms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-personal-lubricants/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lube</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-vaporizer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable vaporizers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cannabis-grinder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cannabis grinders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/personal-care/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Personal Care</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Outdoors</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Outdoors</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bug-repellent/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bug repellents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hard-cooler/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Coolers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-umbrella/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Umbrellas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-binoculars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Binoculars</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ski-and-snowboard-goggles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ski goggles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/apparel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Apparel</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-everyday-rain-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-insulated-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Down jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sun-protection-clothing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> UPF clothing</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Camping</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tent-for-family-and-car-camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Camping tents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleeping-bag-for-car-camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleeping bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleeping-pads-for-backpacking-and-car-camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleeping pads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-outdoor-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Camping chairs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/hiking/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Hiking</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-boots/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking boots</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trekking-poles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Trekking poles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-filtered-water-bottles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Filtered water bottles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/swim/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Beach</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-umbrella-is-not-an-umbrella/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beach umbrellas & shades</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-bag/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beach bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-towel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beach towels</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Safety</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-generator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable generators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pocket-knife/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pocket knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-headlamp/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Headlamps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hand-warmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hand warmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flashlight/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flashlights</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Travel</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Luggage</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-checked-luggage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Checked luggage</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-duffle-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Duffle bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-carry-on-luggage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Carry‑on luggage</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-carry-on-travel-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Carry‑on travel backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-backpack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/best-personal-item-carry-ons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Underseat luggage & personal‑item bags</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Packing</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toiletry-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toiletry bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-packing-cubes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Packing cubes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-packable-daypack-for-travel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Packable daypacks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/gear-travel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Gear</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/travel-guide/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel gear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-pillow/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel pillows</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleep-mask/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleep masks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-plug-adapter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Plug adapters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-luggage-tags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Luggage tags</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Travel</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Hobbies</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Hobbies</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pickleball-paddles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pickleball paddles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> DNA testing kits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-telescopes-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Telescopes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-reading-light/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Reading lights</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-scooter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric scooters</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/music/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Music & Instruments</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-budget-digital-piano-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beginner digital pianos</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ukulele-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beginner ukuleles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Art & Design</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-3d-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 3D printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-3d-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 3D pens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drawing-tablets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drawing tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sewing-machine/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sewing machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-colored-pencils/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Colored pencils</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soldering-irons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soldering irons</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Photo</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-inkjet-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-photo-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-photo-printing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Online photo printing services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-book-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo book services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-digital-photo-frame/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Digital photo frames</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Cameras</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mirrorless cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Point‑and‑shoot cameras</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Games & Puzzles</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Board & Card Games</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-we-love/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-two-player-board-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Two‑player board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beginner board games for adults</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-strategy-board-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Strategy board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-card-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Card games</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/gaming/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Video Gaming</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-game-consoles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming consoles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-handheld-gaming-consoles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Handheld gaming consoles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standalone-vr-headset/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> VR headsets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-budget-gaming-laptop-so-far/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming laptops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wired-wireless-gaming-mouse/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming mice</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gaming-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gaming-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming chairs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Lego</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/our-favorite-lego-sets-for-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lego sets for adults</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lego-sets-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lego sets for kids</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Puzzles</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-speed-cubes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Speed cubes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/games-puzzles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Games & Puzzles</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Pets</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/pets/dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Dogs</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-everyday-dog-leash/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog leashes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-harness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog harnesses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-beds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog beds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-crate/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog crates</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog DNA tests</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-nail-grinders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog nail grinders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-winter-jackets-and-raincoats-for-dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog jackets & raincoats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/pets/cats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cats</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-litter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat litters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-litter-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Litter boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-automatic-cat-litter-box-but-we-dont-recommend-it/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Automatic cat litter boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-litter-mat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat litter mats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-scratchers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat scratchers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-beds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat beds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/new-cat-checklist/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> New cat checklist</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Home</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pet-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pet cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-fountain-for-cats-and-dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water fountains</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-automatic-feeder-for-cats-and-small-dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Automatic feeders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/pets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Pets</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Tech">Tech</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Electronics & Networking</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/networking/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Networking</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-mesh-networking-kits/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wi‑Fi mesh‑networking kits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Routers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cable-modem/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Modems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-extender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wi‑Fi extenders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/storage-devices/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Digital Storage</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-external-hard-drives/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> External hard drives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-network-attached-storage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> NAS devices</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-ssd/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> External SSDs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/batteries/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Batteries & Charging</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-battery-packs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lightning-cable/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lightning cables</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-power-stations/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable power stations</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rechargeable-batteries/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rechargeable batteries</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-uninterruptible-power-supply-ups/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Uninterruptible power supplies</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-surge-protector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surge protectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Extension cords</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-vehicle-chargers-for-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric vehicle chargers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Wireless Charging</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-qi-wireless-charger-for-iphone-and-android-phones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-apple-wireless-charging-pads/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Apple charging stations</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/usb-c/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> USB‑C</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multiport-usb-wall-charger/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB phone chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-cables/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB‑C cables & adapters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-macbook-and-laptop-chargers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB‑C laptop chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-hubs-and-docks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB‑C hubs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Electronics</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Phones, Tablets, & Smartwatches</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/smartphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Phones</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-phone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Android phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-budget-android-phone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Budget Android phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-iphone-is-our-favorite-smartphone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-iphone-cases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-iphone-16-case/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone 16 cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-iphone-x-screen-protectors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone screen protectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cell-phones-for-older-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cell phones for older adults</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartphone-car-mount/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Car phone mounts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-carrier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cell phone plans</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tablets</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tablets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-tablet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Android tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-ipad-is-the-best-tablet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-keyboard-case/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad keyboard cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-pro-keyboard-cases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad Pro keyboard cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-pro-cases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad Pro cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-stylus/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad styluses</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> E‑readers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/amazon-kindle-is-the-best-ebook-reader/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> E‑readers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Smartwatches</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartwatch-android/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> For Android phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartwatch-iphone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> For iPhones</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Computers</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/laptops/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Laptops</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptops/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-chromebook/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chromebooks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-macbooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> MacBooks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-business-laptops/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Business laptops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptops-for-college-students/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptops for college students</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptop-under-500/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptops under $500</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/computers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Computers</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-all-in-one-computer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> All‑in‑one computers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mini-desktop-pcs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mini desktop PCs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Monitors</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4k monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-24-inch-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 24‑inch monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-27-inch-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 27‑inch monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ultrawide-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ultrawide monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable monitors</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/accessories/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Accessories</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-mouse/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless mice</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-security-keys/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Security keys</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Keyboards</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-keyboards/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-bluetooth-keyboard/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-mechanical-keyboards/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mechanical keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/comfortable-ergo-keyboard/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ergonomic keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-keyboards-for-gaming/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming keyboards</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/software/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Software</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-password-managers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Password managers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> VPNs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-free-vpn/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Free VPNs</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Audio</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Speakers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-bluetooth-speaker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bluetooth speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bluetooth-speaker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable bluetooth speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bookshelf-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bookshelf speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-computer-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Computer speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/sonos-player/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Multiroom wireless speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-surround-sound-system/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surround sound systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soundbar/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soundbars</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart speakers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Headphones</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-over-ear-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Over‑ear headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-noise-cancelling-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Noise‑cancelling headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bluetooth-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleep-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleep headphones</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Earbuds</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-earbuds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless earbuds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-200-in-ear-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wired earbuds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-workout-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Workout earbuds</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Home Audio</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-turntable/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Turntables & record players</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-receiver/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> AV receivers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mini-stereo-amplifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stereo amps & receivers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-audio-interface/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB audio interfaces</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-music-streamer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Music streamers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/audio/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Audio</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Video</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/tvs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> TVs</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-oled-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> OLED TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4K TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lcd-led-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> LCD/LED TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-small-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 32‑inch TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-40-to-49-inch-tvs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 40‑ to 49‑inch TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tv-wall-mount/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> TV wall mounts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tv-for-video-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming TVs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/home-theater/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Home Theater</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-media-streamers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Streaming devices</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-blu-ray-player/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4K Blu‑ray players</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-wireless-hdmi-video-transmitter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> HDMI video transmitters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-indoor-hdtv-antenna/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> HDTV antennas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soundbar/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soundbars</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/projectors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Projectors</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-projectors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Projectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-pico-projector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable mini projectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-projector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Budget projectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-projector-screen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Projector screens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-projector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor projectors</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Cameras & Photo</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/cameras/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cameras</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mirrorless cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Point‑and‑shoot cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dash-cam/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dash cams</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/camera-accessories/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Camera Accessories</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Smartphone Photography</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lenses-for-iphone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone photo lenses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tripod-for-iphones-smartphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smartphone tripods</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-and-iphone-gimbal/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smartphone gimbals</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Photo</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-custom-photo-card-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Holiday photo cards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-inkjet-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-photo-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-photo-printing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Online photo printing services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-book-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo book services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-digital-photo-frame/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Digital photo frames</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Smart Home</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Indoor</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-switch/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Plug‑in smart outlets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-thermostat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart thermostats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-blinds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart window shades & blinds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-led-light-bulbs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart LED light bulbs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-in-wall-wireless-light-switch-and-dimmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> In‑wall smart light switches & dimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-smart-leak-detector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart water‑leak detectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-smoke-alarm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart smoke alarms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-smart-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart speakers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Outdoor</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-outdoor-lighting-for-backyards-pathways-and-more/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart outdoor lighting</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-sprinkler-controller/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart sprinkler timers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-garage-door-controller/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart garage door openers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/safety-home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Security Systems & Cameras</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-security-system/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home security systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Indoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-doorbell-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart doorbell cameras</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/smart-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Smart Home</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Baby & Kid">Baby & Kid</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Pregnancy & Nursing</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pregnancy</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pregnancy-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pregnancy tests</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-body-pillow/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Body pillows</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Nursing & Pumping</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-breast-pumps/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Breast pumps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wearable-breast-pumps/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wearable breast pumps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pumping-bra/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pumping bras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nursing-bras/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nursing bras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nursing-pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nursing pillows</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bottles & Formula</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-bottles-and-bottle-brush/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby bottles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bottle-warmers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bottle warmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-formula/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby formulas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/pregnancy-nursing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Pregnancy & Nursing</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Baby</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sleep</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-co-sleepers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bassinets & co‑sleepers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cribs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cribs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-crib-mattresses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Crib mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-swaddles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby swaddles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Carry</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-carriers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby carriers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-wraps-and-slings/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby wraps & slings</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Diapering & Bath</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Diapers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cloth-diapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cloth diapers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diaper-pail/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Diaper pails</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diaper-bag/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Diaper bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-bathtubs-and-bath-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby bathtubs & bath seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/baby-care-essentials/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby care essentials</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/safety/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Home Safety</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-baby-proofing-tools/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby‑proofing tools</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-gate/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby gates</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Car Seats</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-infant-car-seat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Infant car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-convertible-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Convertible car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel car seats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Seats</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-bouncers-and-rockers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby bouncers & rockers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-swings/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby swings</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-high-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High chairs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/baby/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Baby</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Clothing & Health</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Clothing</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-kids-pajamas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids pajamas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-kids-beachwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids beachwear</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Health</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-toothbrush-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids electric toothbrushes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-thermometer-for-kids-and-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Thermometers</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">School & Tech</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/backpacks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Backpacks</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpacks-for-elementary-school-students/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpack-for-high-school-and-college/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High school & college backpacks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Lunch & Hydration</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-lunch-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids lunch boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-water-bottles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids water bottles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-food-thermos/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food thermoses</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> School Supplies</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pencils/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pencils for schoolwork</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mechanical-pencils/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mechanical pencils</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-notebooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Notebooks & notepads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-paper-planners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Planners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-labels-for-kids-lunch-boxes-and-clothing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids labels</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tech</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartphone-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> First phones for kids</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartwatch-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smartwatches for kids</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-apps-to-manage-your-kids-phone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Apps for managing kids' phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tablet-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids headphones</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/school/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All School</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Toys</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Indoor Toys</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lego-sets-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lego sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dolls/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dolls</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bath-toys/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bath toys</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toy-subscription-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toy subscription boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-craft-subscription-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Craft subscription boxes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Outdoor Toys</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-scooters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Scooters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-balance-bike/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Balance bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-first-pedal-bike/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> First pedal bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-bike-helmets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids bike helmets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tricycles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tricycles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-wagons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Collapsible folding wagons</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trampoline/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Trampolines</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/toys/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Toys</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Travel</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Car Seats</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-infant-car-seat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Infant car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-convertible-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Convertible car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-booster-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Booster car seats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Strollers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-double-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Double strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-jogging-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Jogging strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-umbrella-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Umbrella strollers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Wagons</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-wagons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Collapsible folding wagons</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-stroller-wagons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stroller wagons</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Travel</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-bike-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids bike seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/gear-for-traveling-with-babies-and-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids travel gear</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Style">Style</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Apparel</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tops</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mens-button-up-shirts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Men's button‑up shirts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-t-shirts-for-men/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Men's white t‑shirts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-womens-white-t-shirts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Women's white t‑shirts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cashmere-sweaters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cashmere sweaters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mens-base-layers-and-thermal-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Thermal underwear</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pants</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-jeans-for-men/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Men's jeans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-womens-jeans/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Women's jeans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-leggings/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Leggings</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rain-pants/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain pants</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Jackets</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-everyday-rain-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-insulated-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Down jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-insulated-vest/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Insulated vests</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Kids</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-kids-pajamas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids pajamas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids underwear</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/style/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Style</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Underwear & Sleep</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Underwear</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bra-brands/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-womens-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Women's underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/thinx-period-panties/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Period underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mens-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Boxer briefs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sleep</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-robes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Robes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-pajamas-for-women-and-men/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pajamas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slippers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slippers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleep-mask/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleep 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data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-boots/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking boots</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sneakers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-running-shoes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Running shoes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-sneakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> White sneakers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Seasonal</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sandals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sandals</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-shoes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water shoes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ice-cleats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ice cleats for shoes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Socks</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compression-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compression socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-no-show-socks-2/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> No‑show socks</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Bags & Accessories</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul 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href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-messenger-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Messenger bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fanny-packs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fanny packs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-briefcases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Briefcases</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/backpacks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Backpacks</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-laptop-backpacks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptop backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpack-for-high-school-and-college/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High school & college backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpacks-for-elementary-school-students/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids backpacks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bag 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data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-touchscreen-gloves/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Winter gloves</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-hair-ties-scrunchies-clips/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hair ties & clips</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Glasses</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-sunglasses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cheap sunglasses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" 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See the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/money/best-early-black-friday-deals-2024-1114/" data-aside-note-component="promo_note" data-aside-note-header="Early Black Friday Deals" data-gtm-trigger="aside_note_link">best Black Friday deals</a> our experts have found so far. </p><p>And sign up for <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-recommendation" data-aside-note-component="promo_note" data-aside-note-header="Early Black Friday Deals" data-gtm-trigger="aside_note_link">Wirecutter's daily newsletter</a> to get our favorite deals sent straight to your inbox.</p></div></div></aside></div><div class="b9c067b5 eb5163eb f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0 ba640706 a7fb3038"><section class="e60ecf56" data-gtm-element="lede"><p>The tequila industry is booming, with <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/07/spirits-sales-top-beer-and-wine-in-2023.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">recent reports</a> showing that agave spirits are continuing to grow, and are on a trajectory to become the best-selling spirits category in the US.</p><p>With such exponential growth, new brands are hitting shelves each day. Almost every cocktail bar worth its salt (pun intended) has a tequila cocktail on the menu, and celebrities are bringing unprecedented attention to the category by launching their own brands.</p><p>With so many options to choose from, it’s never been a more exciting time to enjoy Mexico’s most iconic liquid treasure.</p></section><section class="fbf8e677" data-gtm-element="intro"><p> With the staggering number of options available to US drinkers, this is also one of the most potentially daunting times. To identify the best, <a href="#how-we-tested">we tasted</a> 24 bottles of unaged (blanco) tequilas that would be good for both sipping and mixing—ones that express the full aroma and flavor the agave plant has to offer, made in line with <a href="#tequila-101">traditions that defined the category</a> before industrialization streamlined the processes.</p><p>We considered 58 bottles and narrowed our testing to the two-dozen that <a href="#how-we-picked">fit our criteria</a>. Then <a href="#how-we-tested">we evaluated</a> them neat (without ice or other accouterments) and mixed into three favorite tequila cocktails: a <a href="https://punchdrink.com/recipes/margarita/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">classic margarita</a>; a <a href="https://punchdrink.com/recipes/tommys-margarita/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tommy’s margarita</a>; and a <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024842-ranch-water" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ranch Water</a> (made with blanco tequila, Topo Chico, and a squeeze of lime).</p><p>The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste. No two tasted exactly alike; some offered savory, herbaceous qualities while others burst with bright, refreshing citrus notes. All of them were well suited to sipping neat, and some also worked particularly well when mixed—we organized the tasting notes to highlight these attributes and to include recommendations on how to drink each one. Although there were clear frontrunners, there wasn’t a dud in the bunch. <a href="#the-rest">All of the bottles</a>, presented in order of price, were pretty delicious in their own right, so you can use this list as a starting point for your own agave adventures.</p><p><i data-stringify-type="italic">Note that liquor prices can vary significantly depending on where you live, and they may fluctuate over time.</i></p></section></div></div><div class="a1497183"><div class="f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0"></div></div><div><div class="a7a181ea ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-interAd" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-interAd-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-interAd"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-interAd"></div></div></div></div><div class="a1497183"><button type="button" class="eabd010d" aria-labelledby="btt_label"><svg viewBox="0 0 10 10" 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data-jumplink-index="1" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="A great-value legacy tequila">A great-value legacy tequila</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#best-any-occasion-blanco" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="2" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Best any-occasion blanco">Best any-occasion blanco</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#a-full-bodied-margarita-tequila" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="3" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="A full-bodied margarita tequila">A full-bodied margarita tequila</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#a-robust-all-purpose-workhorse" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="4" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="A robust, all-purpose workhorse">A robust, all-purpose workhorse</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#a-top-notch-sipping-tequila" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="5" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="A top-notch sipping tequila">A top-notch sipping tequila</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#a-light-bodied-tequila-thats-good-for-mixing" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="6" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="A light-bodied tequila that’s good for mixing">A light-bodied tequila that’s good for mixing</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#a-vibrant-citrusy-tequila" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="7" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="A vibrant, citrusy tequila">A vibrant, citrusy tequila</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#a-fruity-tequila-from-the-los-altos-region" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="8" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="A fruity tequila from the Los Altos region">A fruity tequila from the Los Altos region</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#a-higher-proof-blanco-with-bravado" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="9" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="A higher-proof blanco with bravado">A higher-proof blanco with bravado</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#a-slightly-savory-punchy-mixer" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="10" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="A slightly savory, punchy mixer">A slightly savory, punchy mixer</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#a-traditional-option-for-mezcal-fans" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="11" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="A traditional option for mezcal fans">A traditional option for mezcal fans</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#an-earthy-and-expressive-blanco" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="12" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="An earthy and expressive blanco">An earthy and expressive blanco</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#the-competition" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="13" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="The competition">The competition</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#why-you-should-trust-us" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="14" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Why you should trust us">Why you should trust us</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#how-we-picked" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="15" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="How we picked">How we picked</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#how-we-tested" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="16" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="How we tested">How we tested</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#tequila-101" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="17" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Tequila 101">Tequila 101</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#sources" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="18" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Sources">Sources</a></li></ul></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="a-great-value-legacy-tequila"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="a-great-value-legacy-tequila-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="A great-value legacy tequila" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="1">A great-value legacy tequila</h2><div id="a-great-value-legacy-tequila-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="a-great-value-legacy-tequila" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290161" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of Tequila Tapatío Blanco 80 Proof with a red top and a blue label." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6150.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6150.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6150.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6150.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6150.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6150.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 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960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6150.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6150.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6150.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290161"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Murtaugh</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="53594"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" 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width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53594/190939/4/186295?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tapatio Blanco Tequila" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53594" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53594/190939/4/186295?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Tapatio Blanco Tequila</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53594/190939/4/186295?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A reliable and affordable choice" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53594/190939/4/186295?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="53594" data-gtm-context="inline">A reliable and affordable choice</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">A longtime go-to for sipping and mixing, this well-rounded blanco is rich with citrusy aromas and steamed agave flavor.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53594/190939/4/186295?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53594" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53594/190939/4/186295?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$42</span> from <span>Total Wine & More</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53594/186376/4/186295?merchant=Astor%20Wines%20%26%20Spirits" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53594" data-store="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-vars-store="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53594/186376/4/186295?merchant=Astor%20Wines%20%26%20Spirits" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$40</span> from <span>Astor Wines & Spirits</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Tapatío Tequila Blanco has long been a go-to both for sipping and for mixing. So when it was evaluated in a brand-concealed tasting, I was delighted to discover that it held its own among the competition as an outstanding pick. This tequila was one of the first 100% agave blancos on the market when the Camarena family launched it, in 1940, at La Alteña distillery in the highlands of Jalisco. The spirit smells bright and beautiful, with aromas that remind me of lemon pith, underscored by moss and wet pavement. With a seamless transition from aroma to flavor, the medium-bodied, well-rounded blanco bears bountiful steamed agave flavors—like demerara syrup drizzled over lightly steamed squash. The finish eases out softly, with a hint more sweetness than we got from some of the other tequilas in the tasting.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>Agaves are cooked for four days in masonry ovens and crushed with a combination of roller mill and tahona. For fermentation, the distillery includes the shredded agave fibers for extra flavor, and it employs an 83-year-old proprietary yeast culture. Double-distilled in pot stills, the liquid rests for six months in stainless steel tanks before bottling.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>As one of the most affordable bottles on our favorites list, the Tapatío tequila offers great value for the money—it’s a good everyday sipper, and it also tastes splendid in a margarita or a Ranch Water.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="best-any-occasion-blanco"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="best-any-occasion-blanco-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Best any-occasion blanco" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="2">Best any-occasion blanco</h2><div id="best-any-occasion-blanco-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="best-any-occasion-blanco" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290170" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of LALO Tequila with a boxy shape and gold top." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6144.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290170"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Murtaugh</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-2" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="52757"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="52757"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="52757"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52757/184919/4/186296?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52757/184919/4/186296?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="52757" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/52757/Lalo-Blanco-Tequila_20240521-182833_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52757/184919/4/186296?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lalo Blanco Tequila" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="52757" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52757/184919/4/186296?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Lalo Blanco Tequila</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52757/184919/4/186296?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A refreshing, beginner-friendly tequila" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52757/184919/4/186296?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="52757" data-gtm-context="inline">A refreshing, beginner-friendly tequila</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This vivacious blanco, with bright aromas and an ethereal finish, is an excellent option for newcomers who may shy away from earthier tequilas.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52757/184919/4/186296?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="52757" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52757/184919/4/186296?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$42</span> from <span>Total Wine & More</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>From the grandson of Don Julio González (yes, that Don Julio), LALO is named after founder Eduardo “Lalo” González, who follows the same production his grandfather once did. As a 2021 release, it’s the most refreshing of the tasting, making it a fine option for newcomers who might not be accustomed to the earthy or mineral attributes other blancos offer. LALO sings with bright aromas and flavors that are so vivacious they practically leap out of the glass—like understated cool rain and white flowers, with a featherweight texture and a naturally sweet, ethereal finish.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>Using only plants from Los Altos (the highlands), the agaves are cooked in masonry ovens for 20 to 32 hours, and then they’re rested for up to 18 hours. The piñas are crushed by roller mills, fermented in stainless steel with a proprietary Champagne yeast for three to four days, and twice distilled in copper pot stills. The tequila is diluted and chill filtered before bottling, to lighten up the texture.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>A friendly gateway sipper, this tequila worked better in the classic margarita because the spirit’s zippy notes complement the bittersweet candied-citrus flavor of the orange liqueur. In a Tommy’s margarita, the LALO tequila disappeared a bit. But due to its somewhat delicate texture, it played wonderfully in a Ranch Water—the minerals in the Topo Chico ease into the background, giving the agave room to shine alongside the squeeze of lime.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="a-full-bodied-margarita-tequila"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="a-full-bodied-margarita-tequila-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="A full-bodied margarita tequila" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="3">A full-bodied margarita tequila</h2><div id="a-full-bodied-margarita-tequila-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="a-full-bodied-margarita-tequila" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290171" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of Tequila Siete Leguas that is round with a blue label and redwood-colored top." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6157.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290171"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Murtaugh</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-3" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="53561"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53561"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53561"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53561/186304/4/186297?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53561/186304/4/186297?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="53561" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/53561/Siete-Leguas-Blanco_20240521-183703_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53561/186304/4/186297?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siete Leguas Blanco" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53561" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53561/186304/4/186297?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Siete Leguas Blanco</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53561/186304/4/186297?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A floral, silky-soft tequila" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53561/186304/4/186297?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="53561" data-gtm-context="inline">A floral, silky-soft tequila</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This blended tequila is one of the most fragrant we tasted, with a dynamism that deftly balances bright and earthy flavors.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53561/186304/4/186297?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53561" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53561/186304/4/186297?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$49</span> from <span>Total Wine & More</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>One of the most fragrant of the bunch, with aromas of light floral marigold, green olive brine, and cooked masa, the Siete Leguas tequila is a blend of two distinct distillates made with different techniques at two distilleries (El Centenario and La Vencedora, both in the Los Altos region in Jalisco). Blending the two—one clear and bright, the other earthy and warm—before bottling creates a dynamism that neither form of production alone could achieve. The blanco leads with a silky-soft texture and a light minerality that expands into full-bodied territory and flavors of black pepper, celery, and limestone. For 40% alcohol by volume, it burns a bit, but the lovely finish goes long and bone-dry.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>At El Centenario, agaves are cooked in brick ovens and crushed using a stone tahona pulled by mule (the company says the animals work for only one hour a day and have a dedicated vet to ensure their well-being). Fermentation happens with natural yeasts and plant fibers, and the spirit is distilled in copper pot stills with fibers included to enrich the agave flavors. At the second distillery, La Vencedora, agaves are cooked in brick ovens, crushed with roller mills instead of tahona, fermented without the fibers, and distilled in copper pot stills.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>Siete Leguas tequila works wonders in a Tommy’s margarita, where the heady flavors converge with citrus and agave nectar to create a seamless balance and memorable, vivid flavor profile.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="a-robust-all-purpose-workhorse"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="a-robust-all-purpose-workhorse-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="A robust, all-purpose workhorse" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="4">A robust, all-purpose workhorse</h2><div id="a-robust-all-purpose-workhorse-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="a-robust-all-purpose-workhorse" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290172" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of El Tesoro Blanco with a white label and light wooden cork." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6154.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290172"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Murtaugh</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-4" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="53595"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" 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data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/53595/El-Tesoro-de-Don-Felipe-Blanco-Tequila--750ml-_20240521-184023_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53595/186377/4/186298?merchant=K%26L%20Wine%20Merchants" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Tesoro de Don Felipe Blanco Tequila (750ml)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="K&L Wine Merchants" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53595" data-store="K&L Wine Merchants" data-vars-store="K&L Wine Merchants" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53595/186377/4/186298?merchant=K%26L%20Wine%20Merchants" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">El Tesoro de Don Felipe Blanco Tequila (750ml)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53595/186377/4/186298?merchant=K%26L%20Wine%20Merchants" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A pleasing, cocktail-friendly tequila" data-store="K&L Wine Merchants" data-vars-store="K&L Wine Merchants" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53595/186377/4/186298?merchant=K%26L%20Wine%20Merchants" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="53595" data-gtm-context="inline">A pleasing, cocktail-friendly tequila</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This herbaceous sipper is a great value for a tequila made with 100% tahona-crushed agaves, and it plays beautifully in mixed drinks.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53595/186377/4/186298?merchant=K%26L%20Wine%20Merchants" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="K&L Wine Merchants" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53595" data-store="K&L Wine Merchants" data-vars-store="K&L Wine Merchants" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53595/186377/4/186298?merchant=K%26L%20Wine%20Merchants" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button">Buy from <span>K&L Wine Merchants</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Produced by Carlos Camarena at La Alteña distillery, where <a href="#a-great-value-legacy-tequila">Tapatío</a> is also made, El Tesoro means <em>treasure</em> in Spanish—a title that matches this exceptional tequila, which first debuted in 1990. Wet grass, black peppercorn, and dulce de leche lead the aromas. And flavor-wise, the medium-bodied tequila conjures prickly pear, basil, and desert pine. I love the volcanic-soil qualities that come through prominently on the finish, which lingers and dries out the palate in a smooth way. Prior to this tasting, El Tesoro was also one of my everyday standbys, and this brand-concealed tasting solidified that status.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>Agaves are cooked in traditional masonry ovens at a low temperature for two days and then rested for a day before heading to the stone tahona for crushing. The agave fibers and liquids are both used during the fermentation process, and they remain during the first round of distillation to bolster the natural agave flavors of the spirit, which is distilled a second time before bottling.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>El Tesoro is a pleasing sipper as well as a great value for a tequila made with 100% tahona-crushed agaves (though if you want to save a few more bucks, the Tapatío is an excellent alternative). This tequila also mixes as a robust classic margarita, leaning on the herbaceous side, or as a crystal-clear Ranch Water, where the squeeze of lime perfectly complements the zesty agave flavors.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="a-top-notch-sipping-tequila"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="a-top-notch-sipping-tequila-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="A top-notch sipping tequila" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="5">A top-notch sipping tequila</h2><div id="a-top-notch-sipping-tequila-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="a-top-notch-sipping-tequila" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290182" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of Tequila Ocho Plata with a white label and light wood cork." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6156.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290182"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Murtaugh</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-5" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="53597"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53597"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53597"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53597/186415/4/186299?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53597/186415/4/186299?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="53597" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/53597/Tequila-Ocho-Plata_20240521-184122_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53597/186415/4/186299?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tequila Ocho Plata" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53597" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53597/186415/4/186299?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Tequila Ocho Plata</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53597/186415/4/186299?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A contemporary tequila with an old soul" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53597/186415/4/186299?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="53597" data-gtm-context="inline">A contemporary tequila with an old soul</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This single-estate tequila is a showcase for terroir: Think fresh, green notes of asparagus and aloe, and a rich agave fragrance.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53597/186415/4/186299?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53597" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53597/186415/4/186299?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$43</span> from <span>Total Wine & More</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>This superb sipper is a contemporary blanco tequila with an old soul. A collaboration between third-generation tequilero Carlos Camarena and the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/30/dining/tomas-estes-dead.html">late Tomas Estes</a> (who was a restaurateur and the tequila ambassador of the EU), Tequila Ocho single-estate tequilas showcase terroir: Each one has a slightly different character, depending on when and where the agaves were harvested (designated on the bottle by the year and name of the estate). We tested a 2021 La Mula from Arandas in Jalisco. It has a rich, distinct agave fragrance—think green notes like fresh asparagus, aloe, and wet cement. That heavy vegetal quality continues into the flavor, with the minerality mellowing into the background. With a muscular texture and great balance, it evolves with each sip. The finish sits long enough so the taste buds tingle slightly, without burning.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>Mature agaves are slowly roasted over the course of two days in masonry ovens; they are then rested for another 24 hours before being crushed with a roller mill. Fermentation takes place in wooden tanks with natural yeasts, and the resulting mash is distilled twice in copper pot stills.</p><p><strong>How to drink it:</strong> With orange liqueur in a classic margarita, the 2021 La Mula tastes a bit sharp, but it might be my favorite tequila for a Tommy’s margarita—the resplendent agave flavors shine through like spring rain on sweetgrass. For the same reasons, a Ranch Water is also a good option because those characteristics sing alongside the brightness of the lime juice.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="a-light-bodied-tequila-thats-good-for-mixing"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="a-light-bodied-tequila-thats-good-for-mixing-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="A light-bodied tequila that’s good for mixing" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="6">A light-bodied tequila that’s good for mixing</h2><div id="a-light-bodied-tequila-thats-good-for-mixing-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="a-light-bodied-tequila-thats-good-for-mixing" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290176" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of Tequila Fortaleza Blanco which is tinted green with an intricately patterned cork." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6147.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6147.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6147.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6147.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6147.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6147.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6147.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6147.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 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480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6147.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290176"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Murtaugh</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-6" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="53596"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53596"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53596"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53596/198280/4/186300?merchant=BevMo" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="BevMo" data-vars-store="BevMo" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53596/198280/4/186300?merchant=BevMo" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="53596" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/53596/Fortaleza-Blanco-Tequila_20240521-184342_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53596/198280/4/186300?merchant=BevMo" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortaleza Blanco Tequila" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="BevMo" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53596" data-store="BevMo" data-vars-store="BevMo" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53596/198280/4/186300?merchant=BevMo" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Fortaleza Blanco Tequila</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53596/198280/4/186300?merchant=BevMo" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A bartender’s favorite" data-store="BevMo" data-vars-store="BevMo" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53596/198280/4/186300?merchant=BevMo" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="53596" data-gtm-context="inline">A bartender’s favorite</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This sweet, buttery go-to makes for a warm and earthy margarita that shows off the flavors of cooked agave.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53596/198280/4/186300?merchant=BevMo" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="BevMo" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53596" data-store="BevMo" data-vars-store="BevMo" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53596/198280/4/186300?merchant=BevMo" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$64</span> from <span>BevMo</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Many bartenders are quick to sing the <a href="https://vinepair.com/articles/how-fortaleza-became-the-ultimate-insiders-tequila/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">praises of this tequila</a>, and after spending time with the blanco in the brand-concealed tasting, I understand why. Aromatically, it begins with a buttery, olive-like scent, plus mint and fresh sweet corn. When sipped, the tequila conjures flavors of sunbaked clay, rustic dried herbs, and roasted marshmallow. Texture-wise, when compared with the other tequilas, this one has less structure, with a fleeting dusty finish.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>Tequila Fortaleza officially launched in 2005, but its roots date back to the mid-1800s, when founder Guillermo Erickson Sauza’s great-great grandfather Cenobio Sauza founded Tequila Sauza. To remain true to the way the family produced tequila before industrialization, the tequila is made using mature agaves that are grown in Los Valles and cooked in masonry ovens, and then tahona-crushed, fermented in open-air wooden tanks, and double-distilled in copper pots.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>Fortaleza makes for an earthy, warm margarita (classic or Tommy’s) that teases out the flavors of cooked agave (roasted pumpkin and honey) from the distillate. For a case study in tahona-crushed blancos, try this one as a sipper alongside <a href="#a-robust-all-purpose-workhorse">El Tesoro</a>, <a href="#an-earthy-and-expressive-blanco">Cascahuín Tahona</a>, or <a href="#the-rest">Patrón Roca</a> to see how they compare and contrast.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="a-vibrant-citrusy-tequila"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="a-vibrant-citrusy-tequila-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="A vibrant, citrusy tequila" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="7">A vibrant, citrusy tequila</h2><div id="a-vibrant-citrusy-tequila-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="a-vibrant-citrusy-tequila" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290210" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of Siembra Valles Tequila Blanco with a black cork." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6146.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6146.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6146.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6146.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 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data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="53600" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/53600/Siembra-Valles-Blanco-Tequila_20240521-184530_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53600/186387/4/186301?merchant=Astor%20Wines%20%26%20Spirits" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siembra Valles Blanco Tequila" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53600" data-store="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-vars-store="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53600/186387/4/186301?merchant=Astor%20Wines%20%26%20Spirits" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Siembra Valles Blanco Tequila</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53600/186387/4/186301?merchant=Astor%20Wines%20%26%20Spirits" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A sprightly and intriguing sipper" data-store="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-vars-store="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53600/186387/4/186301?merchant=Astor%20Wines%20%26%20Spirits" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="53600" data-gtm-context="inline">A sprightly and intriguing sipper</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This animated tequila is crisp and bright, but still balanced for a satisfying sip.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53600/186387/4/186301?merchant=Astor%20Wines%20%26%20Spirits" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53600" data-store="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-vars-store="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53600/186387/4/186301?merchant=Astor%20Wines%20%26%20Spirits" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button">Buy from <span>Astor Wines & Spirits</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>The Siembra Spirits company is founder David Suro-Piñera’s love letter to tequilas made with pre-industrial techniques, as a means of expressing the terroir of the spirit. Siembra Valles tequila is produced in the valley of Jalisco at the Cascahuín distillery, where volcanic soil is the hallmark of the region. The aroma suggests a tequila that will taste crisp and bright, with notes of lime peel oil and images of soapy bubbles popping midair appearing in my mind’s eye. On the palate, it’s just as animated, like juicy lemon peel with a ribbon of salinity and a lovely oily mouthfeel. It checks all the right boxes balance-wise, with a sturdy-yet-demure quality that makes for satisfying sipping.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>Siembra Valles tequila is made from agaves cooked in masonry ovens and crushed by hand-operated roller mills. The fermentation takes place in brick tanks with wild yeasts, and it includes the shredded agave fibers to deepen the agave-ness of the spirit; then it is distilled in pot stills made of stainless steel with copper coils.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>This one is a sprightly and intriguing sipper; the refined layers of sophisticated flavor also shine bright when it’s paired with bubbly Topo Chico and lime in a Ranch Water. I found most of the subtle nuances of the tequila got lost in the margaritas, though.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="a-fruity-tequila-from-the-los-altos-region"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="a-fruity-tequila-from-the-los-altos-region-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="A fruity tequila from the Los Altos region" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="8">A fruity tequila from the Los Altos region</h2><div id="a-fruity-tequila-from-the-los-altos-region-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="a-fruity-tequila-from-the-los-altos-region" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290208" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of Siembra Azul Tequila Blanco with blue letters and a black cork." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6140.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6140.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6140.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6140.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6140.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6140.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6140.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6140.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 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class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This fruit forward tequila, with aromas of toasted coconut and lemon curd, is made for sipping.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53601/186417/4/186302?merchant=Wine.com" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Wine.com" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53601" data-store="Wine.com" data-vars-store="Wine.com" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53601/186417/4/186302?merchant=Wine.com" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$60</span> from <span>Wine.com</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Also from the Siembra Spirits family, Siembra Azul (created at the Vivanco distillery in Arandas, in the Los Altos region) is a case study in terroir. With a finessed structure and elegant texture, Siembra Azul is a buoyant, almost chewy tequila that opens with an enchanting perfume of toasted coconut and lemon curd. The tropical notes extend into the flavor, starting with juicy cooked pineapple and shifting into light limestone territory at the end. This is a fun one to sip and see how its identity evolves from moment to moment.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>Siembra Azul is made with agaves cooked in masonry ovens and crushed by hand-operated roller mills. The key difference that distinguishes it from <a href="#a-vibrant-citrusy-tequila">Siembra Valles</a> (aside from the location of the agaves and distillery) is that it is fermented in steel tanks using a proprietary yeast and then distilled in copper stills.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>Like the Siembra Valles, this tequila was made for sipping or being left mostly unadulterated, such as mixed into a Ranch Water. A fun experiment: Compare and contrast the Azul with the Valles to see how the two differ.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="a-higher-proof-blanco-with-bravado"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="a-higher-proof-blanco-with-bravado-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="A higher-proof blanco with bravado" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="9">A higher-proof blanco with bravado</h2><div id="a-higher-proof-blanco-with-bravado-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="a-higher-proof-blanco-with-bravado" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290242" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of Cascahuín Plata 48% with a black label and black cork." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6160.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6160.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6160.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6160.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6160.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6160.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 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960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6160.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6160.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6160.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290242"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Murtaugh</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-9" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="53605"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53605"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53605"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53605/186421/4/186303?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53605/186421/4/186303?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="53605" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/53605/Cascahu--n-Plata-48-Overproof-Blanco-Tequila_20240521-184835_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53605/186421/4/186303?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cascahuín Plata 48 Overproof Blanco Tequila" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53605" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53605/186421/4/186303?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Cascahuín Plata 48 Overproof Blanco Tequila</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53605/186421/4/186303?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A higher proof, punchy tequila" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53605/186421/4/186303?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="53605" data-gtm-context="inline">A higher proof, punchy tequila</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">If you can handle the higher proof, this powerful spirit makes for an excellent sipping tequila. If you can’t, it’s just as good in a margarita.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53605/186421/4/186303?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53605" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53605/186421/4/186303?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$60</span> from <span>Total Wine & More</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53605/186393/4/186303?merchant=Astor%20Wines%20%26%20Spirits" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53605" data-store="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-vars-store="Astor Wines & Spirits" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53605/186393/4/186303?merchant=Astor%20Wines%20%26%20Spirits" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$85</span> from <span>Astor Wines & Spirits</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Cascahuín has been made at El Arnal, in the Los Valles region of Jalisco, by the Rosales family since Salvador Rosales Briseño opened the distillery in 1955. The delicate aromas of fresh-cut green herbs and Anaheim pepper suggest a lightweight texture to follow. But at a heady 48% alcohol by volume, the tequila lands in a punchy burst of sharp lilac and zippy dill, mixed with a whisper of woody cedar. It’s a great option if you’re looking for powerful flavors. Bonus: Despite this tequila’s higher proof and bountiful body, the finish isn’t too aggressive—it slides off into the ether relatively quietly, which makes for a good sipping tequila.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>Cascahuín Plata is made using agaves cooked in masonry ovens, crushed with a roller mill, and fermented in stainless steel tanks without the fibers; it is twice distilled in a stainless steel pot still with copper coils.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>This one is a sublime sipper for those who can handle the proof, and it provides robust fodder for a bold classic marg or a Tommy’s, where the tequila’s floral qualities, like lavender and wildflower honey, emerge alongside the lively lime juice. For extra credit, try this bottle alongside its sibling, <a href="#an-earthy-and-expressive-blanco">Cascahuín Tahona Blanco</a>, to see how the crushing method of the tahona versus the roller mill influences the disposition of a blanco.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="a-slightly-savory-punchy-mixer"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="a-slightly-savory-punchy-mixer-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="A slightly savory, punchy mixer" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="10">A slightly savory, punchy mixer</h2><div id="a-slightly-savory-punchy-mixer-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="a-slightly-savory-punchy-mixer" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290231" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of Primo 1861 Tequila Blanco with a golden cork." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6161.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6161.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6161.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6161.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6161.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6161.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6161.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6161.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 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480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6161.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290231"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Murtaugh</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-10" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="53602"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53602"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53602"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53602/186390/4/186304?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53602/186390/4/186304?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="53602" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/53602/Primo-1861-Blanco-Tequila_20240521-185028_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53602/186390/4/186304?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Primo 1861 Blanco Tequila" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53602" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53602/186390/4/186304?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Primo 1861 Blanco Tequila</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53602/186390/4/186304?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A peppery, higher proof tequila" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53602/186390/4/186304?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="53602" data-gtm-context="inline">A peppery, higher proof tequila</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">While the proof of this tequila may be higher than others on our list, the use of spring water keeps it soft and round on the palate.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53602/186390/4/186304?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53602" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53602/186390/4/186304?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$67</span> from <span>Total Wine & More</span></a><p class="ab4df9c8">May be out of stock</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Primo 1861 may be the newest release from the El Pandillo distillery—it debuted in the US in 2022. But the first sips prove that it has just as much staying power as its older siblings, <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53603/186418/4/154202/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53603/186418/4/154202/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_a-slightly-savory-punchy-mixer" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53603" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53603/186418/4/154202/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">G4</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53604/186420/4/154203/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53604/186420/4/154203/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_a-slightly-savory-punchy-mixer" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53604" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53604/186420/4/154203/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">Volans</a>. From the get-go, the tequila comes out swinging with a savory aroma and flavor, with an arc that shimmies from spicy green peppercorn and banana peppers to citrusy notes on the palate, all of which hang out in harmony over a long, heavy finish. At 43%, the proof is a touch higher than that of some others, but because the tequila is made with 100% spring water, the texture is sublimely soft.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>Like G4 and Volans, Primo 1861 is made by third-generation distiller Felipe Camarena (industry insiders call him “the mad scientist”). The agaves are cooked in stone masonry ovens and crushed using an invention unique to El Pandillo: a combination of shredder (called Igor) and mechanical tahona (called Felipestein) working in tandem to pulverize the fibers efficiently while enhancing their flavor. Wooden tanks are where 20% of the fermentation happens, and the spirit is distilled twice in copper pot stills.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>Primo 1861 makes for an invigorating margarita—both Tommy’s and classic versions. The proof of the liquor helps boost the structure of the drink, but it isn’t an aggressive punch; the texture of the cocktail still lands soft and round on the palate, thanks to the spring water used in the distillate.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-8" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-8-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-8"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-8"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="a-traditional-option-for-mezcal-fans"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="a-traditional-option-for-mezcal-fans-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="A traditional option for mezcal fans" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="11">A traditional option for mezcal fans</h2><div id="a-traditional-option-for-mezcal-fans-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="a-traditional-option-for-mezcal-fans" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290248" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of Caballito Cerrero Blanco 46 Proof Azul with a black cork." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6152.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290248"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Murtaugh</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-11" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="53606"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53606"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="53606"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53606/198283/4/186305?merchant=Sip%20Tequila" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Sip Tequila" data-vars-store="Sip Tequila" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53606/198283/4/186305?merchant=Sip%20Tequila" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="53606" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/53606/Caballito-Cerrero-Blanco--Azul--46_20240521-185216_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53606/198283/4/186305?merchant=Sip%20Tequila" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caballito Cerrero Blanco "Azul" 46" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Sip Tequila" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53606" data-store="Sip Tequila" data-vars-store="Sip Tequila" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53606/198283/4/186305?merchant=Sip%20Tequila" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Caballito Cerrero Blanco "Azul" 46</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53606/198283/4/186305?merchant=Sip%20Tequila" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A smoky tequila reminiscent of mezcal" data-store="Sip Tequila" data-vars-store="Sip Tequila" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53606/198283/4/186305?merchant=Sip%20Tequila" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="53606" data-gtm-context="inline">A smoky tequila reminiscent of mezcal</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">Technically a “destilado de agave,” Caballito Cerrero is the closest on this list to a mezcal, with a bouquet of fire, ash, and caramelized agave.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53606/198283/4/186305?merchant=Sip%20Tequila" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Sip Tequila" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="53606" data-store="Sip Tequila" data-vars-store="Sip Tequila" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53606/198283/4/186305?merchant=Sip%20Tequila" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$79</span> from <span>Sip Tequila</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Instead of the vegetal or citrusy markers of most blancos in this tasting, the aromas of Caballito Cerrero beckon with a bouquet of fire, ash, musty forest floor, and caramelized agave. This unique spirit carries those rich elements through the flavor, buffered with a punchy texture that pounces in like a lion and eases out like a lamb. It is the most mezcal-like of the bunch, with higher proof (46% alcohol by volume) and layers of flavor that beg for further exploration. The price is also among the highest of our picks, but with good reason—Caballito Cerrero is a revelation of what blanco tequila tastes like when the production methods skew as close to tradition as possible.</p><p><strong>How it’s made:</strong> For agave enthusiasts, Caballito Cerrero has one of the most interesting backstories of the bunch. Even when doing a brand-concealed tasting, I knew from the first sniff that the tequila had something dramatically different to offer. Don Alfonso Jiménez Rosales started making the spirit at the Santa Rita factory in Amatitán, Jalisco, in 1968, after separating from Tequila Herradura (which he co-founded). In 2018, the family decided to stop certifying the spirit as “tequila” with the <a href="https://www.crt.org.mx/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">CRT</a> (the regulatory body that certifies tequila), since they did not want to use certain industrial techniques they believed would negatively impact the integrity of the distillate. This is why the label reads “destilado de agave,” or spirit distilled from agave, instead of “tequila.”</p><p>Though the spirit is called a destilado de agave, it is still tequila in essence, since it’s made using 100% Weber blue agave, steamed in masonry ovens, and milled in a triple-pass mill. It is fermented for a week in stainless steel tanks with a combination of wild and custom yeasts plus spring water. And it’s distilled twice: first in stainless steel and again in copper. The spirit rests for 45 days in stainless steel tanks before bottling.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>If you’re a mezcal fan, dive into this one neat first to revel in its complexities. It also brings the most depth of the bunch to a classic margarita, which coaxes out a ripple of savoriness in the spirit.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="an-earthy-and-expressive-blanco"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="an-earthy-and-expressive-blanco-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="An earthy and expressive blanco" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="12">An earthy and expressive blanco</h2><div id="an-earthy-and-expressive-blanco-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="an-earthy-and-expressive-blanco" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290246" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A 750 mL bottle of Cascahuín Blanco Tahona ,the sibling to the Cascahuín Plata, with a white label." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6142.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290246"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Murtaugh</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-12" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="52843"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="52843"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="52843"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52843/186150/4/186306?merchant=Wine.com" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Wine.com" data-vars-store="Wine.com" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52843/186150/4/186306?merchant=Wine.com" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="52843" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/52843/Cascahuin-Tahona-Blanco-Tequila_20240521-185356_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52843/186150/4/186306?merchant=Wine.com" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cascahuin Tahona Blanco Tequila" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Wine.com" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="52843" data-store="Wine.com" data-vars-store="Wine.com" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52843/186150/4/186306?merchant=Wine.com" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Cascahuin Tahona Blanco Tequila</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52843/186150/4/186306?merchant=Wine.com" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A mellower, traditionally made tequila" data-store="Wine.com" data-vars-store="Wine.com" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52843/186150/4/186306?merchant=Wine.com" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="52843" data-gtm-context="inline">A mellower, traditionally made tequila</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This old-school beauty is pricier than the rest on our list, but the dark profile and nuanced flavors had us coming back for another taste.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52843/186150/4/186306?merchant=Wine.com" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Wine.com" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="52843" data-store="Wine.com" data-vars-store="Wine.com" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52843/186150/4/186306?merchant=Wine.com" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$110</span> from <span>Wine.com</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>I almost did a double-take when I discovered that this earthy tequila was the sister to <a href="#a-higher-proof-blanco-with-bravado">Cascahuín Plata 48</a>, since the two have completely different aromas and flavors. Made with agaves that were crushed only by a large volcanic stone (tahona), this old-school beauty has a dark profile reminiscent of cooked ancho pepper, <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/spice-hunting-piloncillo-panela-mexican-raw-sugar-how-to-use" rel="noopener" target="_blank">piloncillo</a> syrup, and handfuls of wet volcanic soil. At 42% alcohol by volume, the Tahona Blanco is a touch lower in proof than the Plata; this allows the flavors to mix and mingle like more of a mellow hum from start to finish. This bottle is pricier than some of our other picks, thanks to the more-labor-intensive process the tahona crushing requires. But because this tequila offers a glimpse into that very specific, time-honored tradition—and since I’m an agave nerd looking for that next-level nuance—it had me coming back for more.</p><p><strong>How it’s made: </strong>Cascahuín Tahona Blanco is made using agaves cooked in masonry ovens, crushed only by the volcanic stone tahona, fermented in a cement tank with shredded agave fibers and ambient yeasts, and twice distilled in a stainless steel pot still with copper coils.</p><p><strong>How to drink it: </strong>In a Tommy’s margarita, the savory nature of this tequila underscores the lime’s brightness with contrasting earthy notes. It’s also great as a sipper if you like tequilas that have more of that warm, earthy profile. Try it side by side with the <a href="#a-higher-proof-blanco-with-bravado">Plata</a> to see how the crushing method (this one done via tahona, the Plata via roller mill) creates a distinct difference in flavor. Or taste it alongside the <a href="#a-light-bodied-tequila-thats-good-for-mixing">Fortaleza</a>, <a href="#a-robust-all-purpose-workhorse">El Tesoro</a>, or <a href="#the-rest">Patrón Roca</a>, which are also made with 100% tahona-crushed agaves, to see what commonalities they have.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-9" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-9-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-9"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-9"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="the-competition"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="the-competition-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="The competition" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="13">The competition</h2><div id="the-competition-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="the-competition" aria-hidden="false"><p>Our picks for the best tequilas hit the highest marks for balance, texture, and depth of flavors and aromas. They all communicated a potent snapshot of what a well-made unaged agave spirit tastes like. The other tequilas we tasted weren’t bad, they were just less expressive of those hallmarks. If none of our top picks strike your fancy (or are unavailable in your market), the options in this section could be great substitutes.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53608/186398/4/154208/?merchant=K%26L%20Wine%20Merchants" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="K&L Wine Merchants" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53608/186398/4/154208/?merchant=K%26L%20Wine%20Merchants" data-vars-store="K&L Wine Merchants" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="K&L Wine Merchants" data-pid="53608" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53608/186398/4/154208/?merchant=K%26L%20Wine%20Merchants">Gran Dovejo Tequila Blanco</a> (about $35 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication):</strong> Hailing from the Feliciano Vivanco family in Los Altos, Gran Dovejo is an estate-grown agave spirit with a texture that shifts from thin to somewhat prickly. This one’s a sturdy and reliable workhorse for everyday cocktail mixing. If you’re sipping, look for traces of grapefruit peel and honeyed white flowers emerging in the mid-palate and a finish that disappears in a poof of dusty ash. This makes for a mellow classic margarita or a crisp, lean Ranch Water.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53610/186400/4/154210/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53610/186400/4/154210/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53610" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53610/186400/4/154210/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">Tanteo Blanco</a> (about $35 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication):</strong> Made by a cooperative of agave farmers (most of whom operate in the Ciénega region of Jalisco), Tanteo has strong cooked agave aromas, like raisins left out in the sun, and a savory undercurrent of kalamata and hazelnut on the palate. The texture oscillates between waxy and bristly, and it has a sharp and aggressive finish that rules it out as a good sipper, but it does make for a decent margarita. It’s a good option to put in your well for mixing cocktails at a more affordable price point. Lime juice and orange liqueur help soften the harsh finish, so I’d opt to use this one for a classic margarita.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53611/186402/4/154211/?merchant=Reserve%20Bar" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Reserve Bar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53611/186402/4/154211/?merchant=Reserve%20Bar" data-vars-store="Reserve Bar" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Reserve Bar" data-pid="53611" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53611/186402/4/154211/?merchant=Reserve%20Bar">ElVelo Tequila Blanco</a> (about $35 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication):</strong> A good case study in how a tequila tastes when it’s made with the more soil-forward characteristics of agaves grown in the Los Valles region, ElVelo has flavors bearing notes of warm cocoa and desert dust. When sipped, it tingles on the palate because of the slightly high proof (44.5% alcohol by volume), but it finishes with a soothing, lingering coat of buttery minerality. Topo Chico brings out a hidden vegetal-ness (like roasted green pepper), so give this one a whirl in a Ranch Water.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53609/186423/4/154209/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53609/186423/4/154209/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53609" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53609/186423/4/154209/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">Tromba Tequila Blanco</a> (about $40 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication):</strong> Made in the iron-rich soil of Los Altos, Tromba is a delightful option for folks looking for a sprightly, light-bodied tequila that leans into the mineral side of the category (soot on cement, dried chamomile, limestone). When mixed, it creates a silky-soft margarita or Ranch Water. Fun fact: To make this tequila, distiller Marco Cedano—who makes Tromba with his son Rodrigo—designed a custom copper pot without an internal heating coil; the company says this reduces energy consumption by at least 20% compared with the stills that have one.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53607/186422/4/154207/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53607/186422/4/154207/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53607" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53607/186422/4/154207/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">Tepozán Tequila Blanco</a> (about $45 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication):</strong> From agave farmer turned master distiller Carlos Padilla, Tepozán has been made in the highlands of San Julían, in Jalisco, for the past 25 years using natural spring water, wild yeasts, and estate-grown agaves. When tasting, I revisited this bottle half a dozen times, because instead of the usual vegetal or herbaceous notes I am used to finding in unaged agave spirits, this tequila boasts an abundance of spice—like a big flush of cinnamon flavor, similar to coffee cake, which softens into a finish of subdued ash and cocoa. Balance-wise, it feels a little fiery on the palate and rough around the edges. Sip it neat to appreciate what’s going on in the glass. When it’s mixed into cocktails, a lot of that intrigue gets lost.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53603/186418/4/154202/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53603/186418/4/154202/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53603" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53603/186418/4/154202/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">G4 Tequila Blanco</a> (about $45 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication):</strong> G4 is a favorite of many bartenders. It’s made by celebrated tequilero Felipe Camarena (see: <a href="#a-slightly-savory-punchy-mixer">Primo 1861</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53604/186420/4/154203/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53604/186420/4/154203/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53604" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53604/186420/4/154203/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">Volans</a>), with the same production processes as other tequilas, except it features an equal-parts blend of rain and spring water, which creates a silky mouthfeel. I found the flavor to be somewhat one-dimensional when compared with the other two from the same distillery. But there is still plenty to enjoy about its robust black pepper notes, which sit alongside jalapeño, mint, and bell pepper. With a chiffon-like texture, G4 has a temperament that leans on the delicate side, so I’d suggest sipping; the light flavors get somewhat lost in a margarita, and it clashes in a Ranch Water.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53604/186420/4/154203/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53604/186420/4/154203/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53604" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53604/186420/4/154203/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">Volans Tequila Blanco</a> (about $45 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication):</strong> Volans also comes from Felipe Camarena at El Pandillo in Los Altos. But it is made with spring water, harvested rainwater, and well water, which create a harmonious texture and agreeable balance. The spirit is aerated after distillation but before bottling, which opens up its aromas and flavors. Overall, it is the most vigorous of El Pandillo’s current releases—a piquant tequila with tarragon-like freshness and a raw woodiness underlying the aroma, plus a medium-bodied texture. When mixed with lime juice and agave nectar, à la the Tommy’s margarita, Volans shines through with a beautiful green flavor and a balance that suggests it would not be out of place at a great neighborhood cocktail bar.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53612/186404/4/154212/?merchant=Paladar%20Tequila" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Paladar Tequila" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53612/186404/4/154212/?merchant=Paladar%20Tequila" data-vars-store="Paladar Tequila" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Paladar Tequila" data-pid="53612" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53612/186404/4/154212/?merchant=Paladar%20Tequila">Paladar Tequila Blanco</a> (about $50 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication):</strong> This tequila was the most tropical in our tasting by a mile. The poolside pineapple and pine aromas that kickstart the Paladar shift into a juicy caramelized version of the fruit. My first tasting notes read: “Lovely, like lying in a hammock on a sunny day at the beach.” Produced in the Los Valles region by the Orendain family—whose legacy of tequila production stretches back to 1844—Paladar offers a key production technique that distinguishes it from others: The fermentation takes place in a custom open-air pine box fermentation vat. The full-bodied tequila adds a tropical boost to a Tommy’s margarita and a Ranch Water.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53613/186427/4/154213/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53613/186427/4/154213/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53613" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53613/186427/4/154213/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">PM Spirits Tequila Blanco</a> (about $55 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication):</strong> I really liked how this 80-proof blanco—the flagship tequila from new-school importer PM Spirits—landed on the darker end of the aroma spectrum in a good way, peppered with vegetal notes of dried oregano, black tea, and edamame. The rest of the journey was similarly agreeable: The temperament of the tequila felt uniform from start to finish—soft spoken but still palatable, with a medium body and sunbaked green agave flavor. Sip it, especially if you prefer a tequila that’s light-bodied with a consistently subtle sweetness and slightly dry finish.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53614/190527/4/154214/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53614/190527/4/154214/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53614" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53614/190527/4/154214/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">Patrón Silver</a> (about $55 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): </strong>When the company launched its first “premium” 100% agave tequila, in the early 1990s, it changed American perceptions about the spirit. (Author’s note: I’ve done copywriting for Patrón in the past, but I do not currently work with the brand.) Today, the mainstay is made in Atotonilco, in the Los Altos region of Mexico. The Silver tequila offers a nice big aromatic bouquet of cooked agave and chalky soil, with a lightweight texture on the palate. Well balanced from start to finish, it is a great entryway into the category for newcomers. This one is a no-brainer in a Ranch Water, and it makes for an even-keeled classic margarita that teases out the citrus notes of orange liqueur.</p><p><strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53615/190529/4/154215/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Total Wine & More" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53615/190529/4/154215/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More" data-vars-store="Total Wine & More" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Total Wine & More" data-pid="53615" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53615/190529/4/154215/?merchant=Total%20Wine%20%26%20More">Patrón Roca</a> (about $70 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication):</strong> Patrón Roca is made in the same way as the Silver, with one key difference: It features 100% tahona-crushed agaves instead of a combination of tahona and roller mill. In turn, the Roca has a very different flavor profile—more rustic and savory—with a lot more depth of flavor. For me, the difference between the two is night and day, with the Silver offering a broader appeal, and the Roca likely speaking to tequila fans looking for more-elaborate shades of character. Try sipping the Roca side by side with the Silver to see the difference between the two. It also makes for a dynamic margarita that’s on the earthy side.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="why-you-should-trust-us"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="why-you-should-trust-us-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Why you should trust us" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="14">Why you should trust us</h2><div id="why-you-should-trust-us-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="why-you-should-trust-us" aria-hidden="false"><p>When I first started writing about alcohol, in 2010, I quickly developed an appreciation and respect for the category of agave spirits. My first print feature, published in English and Spanish, was an introduction to mezcal for the Austin American-Statesman. My first book, <em><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52758/184920/4/154216/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52758/184920/4/154216/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_why-you-should-trust-us" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="52758" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/52758/184920/4/154216/?merchant=Amazon">Mezcal: The History, Craft & Cocktails of the World’s Ultimate Artisanal Spirit</a></em>, was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award and a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for best beverage book. I have since co-authored several books about cocktail culture (<a href="https://www.emmajanzen.com/books/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">two of which</a> won James Beard Awards). I’ve written stories about Mexican spirits of all kinds for Punch, Imbibe, Eater, Good Beer Hunting, and beyond. And I’ve presented on agave spirits at drinks-industry conferences, including Tales of the Cocktail, Mexico in a Bottle, and the San Antonio Cocktail Conference.</p><p>To narrow the scope for this tasting, I looked at industry trends to identify which type of tequila to explore in more detail. I sought out a diverse group of scholars, experts, and producers—from both Mexico and the US—<a href="#sources">as primary and secondary sources</a>. I attended presentations about tequila and talked with industry experts at the Agave Heritage Festival in Tucson, Arizona, and I revisited seminal books such as <em><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53616/186430/4/154218/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53616/186430/4/154218/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_why-you-should-trust-us" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="53616" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53616/186430/4/154218/?merchant=Amazon">Divided Spirits</a></em>, by Sarah Bowen, and <em><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53617/186431/4/154219/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53617/186431/4/154219/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_why-you-should-trust-us" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="53617" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53617/186431/4/154219/?merchant=Amazon">How the Gringos Stole Tequila</a></em>, by Chantal Martineau. I read articles in <a href="https://daily.sevenfifty.com/amidst-mainstream-growth-some-tequila-producers-are-sticking-to-their-roots/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">SevenFifty Daily</a>, <a href="https://www.decanter.com/spirits/tequila-terroir-a-taste-of-445078/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Decanter</a>, <a href="https://robbreport.com/food-drink/spirits/celebrity-tequila-rock-jenner-lebron-jonas-jordan-1234606223/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Robb Report</a>, and <a href="https://punchdrink.com/articles/the-best-affordable-blanco-tequilas-under-50/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Punch</a>, and I combed through agave-centric Facebook groups and Reddit threads to make sure I wasn’t missing anything notable. I also looked at trends that are driving the spirits market as a whole, to see how those global movements might be bleeding into the tequila world. These include the rise of <a href="https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/blog/2021/10/04/conscious-consumerism-is-transforming-industries/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">conscious consumerism</a>—that is, making decisions on what to buy based on social and environmental impact—and an increased interest in spirits that deliver a sense of provenance or terroir.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-10" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-10-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-10"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-10"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="how-we-picked"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="how-we-picked-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="How we picked" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="15">How we picked</h2><div id="how-we-picked-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="how-we-picked" aria-hidden="false"><p>Today the world of tequila is vast and varied, with many styles and sub-categorizations allowed under the set of rules, known as the <a href="https://www.crt.org.mx/images/documentos/Normas/NOM_006_SCFI_2012_Ingles.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NOM</a>, that define the category. Between blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo, and cristalino expressions, cask-strength bottlings, flavored tequilas, celebrity-owned brands, and beyond, the abundance is astounding. There are also spirits that add some confusion to the mix. They include those whose production methods are almost identical to that of tequila, but that do not meet the legal definition of the spirit, for one reason or another. These spirits are labeled <a href="https://www.eater.com/22929882/mezcal-destilado-de-agave-distilling-indigenous-culture-oaxaca" rel="noopener" target="_blank">“destilado de agave”</a> or “spirit distilled from agave” on the bottle (like one of our picks, the <a href="#a-traditional-option-for-mezcal-fans">Caballito Cerrero tequila</a>).</p><p>To narrow down the options for this tasting, we decided to focus on one subset of tequila. Through our research, a clear picture emerged of what agave enthusiasts are most interested in right now—tequila made in a way that offers the most clear and focused flavors of the agave plant, produced in a way that honors the history of the spirit. Specifically, bottles that meet the following criteria:</p><p><strong>Blanco:</strong> Aged tequilas used to be de rigueur in the US, but the <a href="https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/564046759/tequila-market-size-share-and-growth-global-industry-drivers-trends-scope-demand-opportunities-till-2028" rel="noopener" target="_blank">tides are shifting</a> toward blanco, or unaged, tequilas. The change means more people are tasting the truest expression of the agave plant, without interference from the flavors that emerge from time spent aging in a wooden barrel (think: vanilla and oak). Blanco tequilas are excellent for sipping neat or mixing into cocktails.</p><p><strong>100% agave: </strong>Today, the <a href="https://www.crt.org.mx/sobre-nosotros/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NOM</a> allows for what folks colloquially call “mixto” tequilas, or tequilas fermented with 51% Weber blue agave and up to 49% of other sugars, such as cane sugar or high fructose corn syrup. If a bottle does not say 100% agave, it is likely a mixto. The addition of alternative sugars can dilute, muddy, or alter the flavor of the pure agave; this is the primary reason we chose to test only tequilas made with 100% agave.</p><p><strong>No additives:</strong> Producers are legally allowed to add caramel coloring, oak extract, glycerin, or sugar syrups to tequila before bottling. Generally speaking, these additives are used to create consistency among batches of tequila, to mask mistakes, or (in the case of aged tequilas) to deepen the color to create the illusion that a tequila has spent more time in a barrel than it actually has. Producers must keep a record of what they add to a tequila, but this information is legally required on a label only if the percentage of additive exceeds 1%. To find out which brands are confirmed additive-free, I referenced the Taste Tequila blog’s <a href="https://tastetequila.com/2021/confirmed-additive-free-tequila-brands/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">database</a> and verified the information with each brand included in this taste test.</p><p><strong>Pre-industrial techniques: </strong>Before the mid-1900s—when rules and regulations began to emerge that defined tequila as a distinct regional spirit unique to Jalisco (specifically near the city of Tequila)—agave spirits were made all over Mexico using traditions and techniques including wood-fired pit ovens to cook the agaves, large volcanic stones (called tahonas) to crush them, open-air fermentation with ambient yeasts, and wooden, clay, or copper stills to turn the liquid into alcohol. These slow and labor-intensive methods typically make for compelling flavor profiles in the resulting spirit.</p><p>Today, the majority of producers have abandoned many of these methodologies, favoring high-tech machinery that prioritizes speed and efficiency to meet global demand. The resulting distillates are less traditional—and typically less flavorful—than their ancient predecessors. That’s why for this tasting, we prioritized bottles that employed at least one or more pre-industrial techniques.</p><p><strong>Price: </strong>Making tequila in a way that aligns with tradition takes a great deal of time, labor, and ingenuity—all factors that cost the producers more than if the distillery used modern technologies that streamline and expedite processes. That is why you will notice our picks are all priced above $35. If a bottle of tequila costs less than that, chances are good that industrial techniques were at play, that agaves were harvested before maturity (the Weber blue takes at least five years to reach maturity), or that laborers were not being paid equitable wages.</p><p><strong>Availability: </strong>To make sure the bottles on the list are available to most of the country, I cross-referenced online retailers like <a href="https://www.klwines.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">K&L</a>, <a href="https://www.binnys.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Binny’s</a>, and <a href="https://www.totalwine.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Total Wine</a>, and I verified distribution areas with representatives from each company. This is also how I calculated a ballpark price for each bottle; prices can fluctuate depending on what market you live in.</p><p>To find bottles that met our criteria, I relied heavily on the database compiled by <a href="https://tequilamatchmaker.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tequila Matchmaker</a>, where I could narrow down the search by style, production method, and other details. I cross-referenced that list with retail sites like Binny’s, K&L, Total Wine, Old Town Tequila, Astor Wines, and Mission Liquor, to see what brands were available for sale nationwide.</p><p>After reading reviews on the aforementioned sites, I ran my edited list by a few trusted sources—<a href="https://claytonszczech.com/media/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Clayton Szczech</a>, founder of Experience Agave, and Mike Moreno Jr. of <a href="https://morenosliquors.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Moreno’s Liquors</a> in Chicago—to check for any red flags or glaring omissions. (Disclosure: Szczech was hired by Patrón for an educational video in 2020.) In the end, the list consisted of 24 bottles (all from the state of Jalisco, even though tequila can be made in other states in Mexico).</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="how-we-tested"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="how-we-tested-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="How we tested" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="16">How we tested</h2><div id="how-we-tested-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="how-we-tested" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_290291" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A scene from one of our tequila testing sessions: four glass flutes filled partially with blanco tequila, each in front of a number sticky note (1 to 4)." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/12/tequila-2048px-6162.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-290291"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Emma Janzen</span></figcaption></figure></div><p>Throughout the tasting process, the question of how to define the “quality” of a blanco tequila constantly percolated in the back of my mind. I knew that just because a tequila is made according to the criteria I set, that doesn’t mean it will necessarily taste delicious. And the characteristics I find delicious might not be delicious for someone else. I got some advice from Scarlet Sanschagrin, of <a href="https://tastetequila.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Taste Tequila</a>, regarding how she defines good-quality tequila. And as I methodically made my way through all of the samples (some of which I revisited two or three times to fully gauge), I eventually decided that a good-quality tequila blanco should have a prominent agave aroma that carries through into lively and charismatic flavors in the glass, plus a well-rounded mouthfeel, good balance, and a soft or pleasing finish. These elements show that the distiller captures the essence of the agave with skill, talent, restraint, and a deep understanding of the plant material throughout the production processes.</p><p>With that broad definition in mind, there were some questions I asked myself with each sample, to serve as guardrails during the evaluation process:</p><ul><li>Does the tequila have a robust and full-bodied aroma? Or is it wimpy, or does it smell only like alcohol?</li><li>Does that aroma smell natural, or does it have notes of “cake batter, cotton candy, fake fruit, or tutti-frutti candy,” which are often <a href="https://tastetequila.com/2017/the-lowdown-on-tequila-additives/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">indicators of additives</a>?</li><li>Does that appealing aroma carry through to the flavor, or does it disappear right away?</li><li>Does the distillate have good structure and body—that is, does it feel full in the mouth, with good balance—or is it thin and watery?</li><li>Are agave flavors present? Meaning: Does it taste herbaceous, earthy, vegetal, or floral?</li><li>Does the finish linger and stay pleasant? Or does it taste spiky and aggressive or too alcohol-forward, leaving an unpleasant burning sensation in the mouth or throat?</li></ul><h3>For sipping</h3><p>When evaluating so many tequilas, I wanted to see how they tasted neat (without ice or salt or lime to get in the way of the flavor) and also mixed into cocktails (since many people enjoy tequila that way). Before formulating a testing plan, I spoke with Sanschagrin to get her professional advice on best practices for conducting brand-concealed tastings.</p><p>She recommended tasting fewer than six samples at a time (to avoid palate fatigue), at around the same time of day every day (to create consistency), and in an environment with no scented candles, perfumes, or flowers nearby (to avoid interference with the aromas). For the glassware, Sanschagrin suggested using a vessel that would concentrate the aromas, without “blowing your nose out with alcohol vapors” (a brandy snifter) or “cutting out nearly all aromas entirely” (a shot glass). She directed me toward the <a href="https://www.glencairnwhiskyglass.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Glencairn whisky glass</a>, the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53618/186432/4/154220/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53618/186432/4/154220/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_how-we-tested" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="53618" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/53618/186432/4/154220/?merchant=Amazon">Riedel tequila glass</a>, or an everyday Champagne flute, “since it directs the aromas toward your nose in the same way.”</p><p>I did not have any specialty glassware on hand, but I did have four Champagne flutes, so I limited my daily afternoon tastings to four samples at a time. To make sure the marketing, bottle design, or brand reputation didn’t influence the evaluation, I had my spouse pour four sips—labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4—and create a written key (which he kept in the other room while I tested).</p><p>First, I sniffed each sample to check out the aromas. Then, per Sanschagrin’s suggestion, I took a small swig of the spirit, swished it around in my mouth to prime the palate, and spit that out before taking the first formal sip. Though sometimes a clear and distinct flavor note would leap out at me immediately, many times I needed a little help articulating what I was tasting. So I referenced this helpful <a href="https://www.academiapatron.com/making-tequila/aging-tequila/tequila-tasting-wheel" rel="noopener" target="_blank">tasting wheel</a>, designed by Patrón, to expand my awareness of what to look for and to help better define the flavors I was finding. Sometimes I had to Google things like “soil tasting notes” or “synonyms for mineral,” to make sure I was best articulating what I had tasted. In between samples, I snacked on crackers to clear the palate.</p><p>After logging notes on all of the tequilas, I lined up my top picks from each round for a second round of evaluations. This narrowed down the playing field to a group of 12 bottles that I would happily sip neat any day of the week. On occasion—and because a person’s sense of taste <a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/entertaining-style/trends-news/article/sense-of-taste-changes-aging" rel="noopener" target="_blank">can shift</a> depending on <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9565832/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">hormonal fluctuations</a>, <a href="https://thewhiskeywash.com/lifestyle/whens-best-time-day-taste-whiskey/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">what you ate that day</a>, and <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2129567/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">other factors</a>—I would revisit the top candidates solo to see how my original tasting notes lined up. And I sometimes ran a sample or two by my spouse to see how his perceptions compared to mine. In every instance, these extra evaluations simply reinforced the reasons why I ranked the tequila in the top tier.</p><h3>In cocktails</h3><p>After picking out my favorite sipping tequilas, I turned my attention to the cocktail stage of testing. For this task, I enlisted my spouse and my mother; both have excellent palates and an affinity for tequila drinks but are amateur drinkers. Their perspectives were valuable, because their tastes may align more with those of lay audiences. We blind-tasted the margaritas—served up, without ice, so that dilution over time would not interfere with the strength of the drink—in rounds of three, to prevent palate fatigue and to ensure we didn’t get too tipsy.</p><p>First we tasted the tequilas in a <a href="https://punchdrink.com/recipes/margarita/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">classic margarita</a> recipe with orange liqueur (I used dry curaçao). Then we tasted them in a <a href="https://punchdrink.com/recipes/tommys-margarita/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tommy’s margarita</a> (invented by San Francisco bartender Julio Bermejo), which swaps in agave nectar for the orange liqueur. (Tommy’s is my preferred recipe because you taste a more complete picture of the tequila without the orange liqueur getting in the way.) All of the tequilas on the list tasted drinkable in both styles of margarita, though some did bring more structure and personality to the drink—specifically the tequilas with more than 40% alcohol by volume.</p><p>After the margarita testing, I mixed each candidate into another favorite cocktail, the Ranch Water (tequila with Topo Chico and fresh lime juice). I chose the simple and refreshing highball because it’s great for when you want to relish the tequila but aren’t in the mood for drinking straight booze. (I’m also from Texas, where the drink originates—you can take the girl out of the state, but you can’t take the state out of the girl.) Unlike with the margaritas, we enjoyed only about half of the candidates in the Ranch Waters, with the other half tasting unbalanced or unpleasant. Topo Chico has a very specific mineral profile, so if you want to mix up a Ranch Water at home using another brand of sparkling water, be aware that your results might differ a bit.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-11" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-11-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-11"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-11"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="tequila-101"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="tequila-101-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Tequila 101" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="17">Tequila 101</h2><div id="tequila-101-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="tequila-101" aria-hidden="false"><p>Tequila is Mexico’s most famous distilled spirit, one with roots that trace back to pre-Hispanic times, when indigenous people tapped agaves to make pulque, a lightly fermented beverage made using the sap of the plant. Some evidence suggests that distillation technologies may have existed in the country prior to the arrival of the Spanish, in the 1500s. However, records confirm that distilled agave spirits, called <em>vino de mezcal</em> in many parts of the country, emerged as a popular alternative to pulque by the mid-17th century.</p><aside class="f46340a9"><p data-scp="pullquote">There are many factors that dictate how the spirit must be made in order to qualify as tequila.</p></aside><p>By the 1800s, a concentration of producers in Jalisco, near the city of Tequila, created a commercial identity for <em>vino de mezcal de Tequila,</em> the regional version of this ubiquitous spirit. Around this time, global demand spiked, prompting producers to find ways to streamline processes and produce higher volumes of tequila with ease and efficiency. Formal regulations regarding machinery and tools and guidelines began to emerge in the mid-1900s, and they were finessed over time until 1974, when an official denomination of origin (<a href="https://www.crt.org.mx/sobre-nosotros/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">DO</a>) was established by the Mexican government.</p><p>Today, per the rules and regulations (called the <a href="https://www.crt.org.mx/sobre-nosotros/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NOM</a>), there are many factors that dictate how the spirit must be made in order to qualify as tequila. Here are the most notable:</p><ul><li>The spirit must be made only from the Weber blue variety of agave, produced in one of five Mexican states—Jalisco, Nayarit, Michoacán, Guanajuato, and Tamaulipas.</li><li>It must feature 51% agave sugars in the fermentation, and it must be bottled between 35% and 55% alcohol by volume.</li></ul><p>The process of making tequila happens in four stages, each of which influences the flavor of the spirit in interesting ways.</p><p><strong>Cooking:</strong> Traditionally, the heart of the agave plant, called the piña, was slow-roasted in an underground earthen oven for up to a week. (This is still how mezcal is largely made today, and it’s what gives the spirit a rich smokiness.) When tequila distinguished itself as a singular expression of agave spirit, producers shifted to the use of masonry ovens called hornos, which are powered by steam instead of fire, to expedite the cooking process. Over time, in order to make large volumes of tequila quickly and efficiently, the industry evolved yet again. It embraced the use of modern machines called diffusers and autoclaves to process agave piñas into fermentable sugars at unprecedented speeds of hours instead of days.</p><p>Though autoclaves and diffusers are completely legal, they are not the best methods for developing vivid flavors and aromas because they don’t allow the plant to cook long and slowly (or, worse, because diffusers use sulfuric acid in the process). Many American bartenders have shared this opinion with me over the years, and that perception is corroborated by <a href="https://tastetequila.com/2017/putting-diffuser-made-tequilas-to-the-blind-taste-test/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">taste tests</a> conducted by Taste Tequila, that <a href="https://tastetequila.com/2018/process-matters-in-tequila-production-heres-the-proof/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">show</a> how tequilas made with industrial techniques consistently rank last in flavor. For this reason, I tested only tequilas from distilleries that use steam-powered masonry ovens to cook the agaves at low temperatures over the course of several days.</p><p><strong>Crushing: </strong>To crush the large, cooked agave piñas and extract the liquids and sugars needed for fermentation, many contemporary distillers use mechanical shredders or roller mills that quickly pulverize the fibers. Historically, this job was done with the help of a horse- or donkey-drawn <a href="https://distiller.com/articles/tahona" rel="noopener" target="_blank">tahona</a>, a large volcanic wheel that crushes the piñas slowly. Now some producers are bringing back the tahona method (or combining a percentage of tahona-pulverized fibers with ones processed with mechanized shredders), to develop more-complex layers of flavor in the final distillate. (Though to eliminate the need for animal labor, many producers today have implemented mechanized tahonas.)</p><p>Some bartenders and experts debate whether using a tahona makes a huge difference in the final flavor, with some swearing that you can find more multifaceted layers in a tahona-made tequila. In my evaluations, I could taste a clear and distinct difference between the two methods—see <a href="#a-higher-proof-blanco-with-bravado">Cascahuín</a> and <a href="#the-rest">Patrón</a>—though I wouldn’t necessarily qualify one as being “better” than the other; they simply create different unique flavor profiles.</p><p><strong>Fermentation:</strong> The process of transforming the liquids and sugars of the cooked agave into a “mosto,” which will be distilled into tequila, was historically done in large, open-air wooden vats with whatever ambient yeasts might be floating around. Depending on the weather, this stage of production could take weeks—plenty of time for the microorganisms to slowly develop and contribute flavor to the liquid as it morphs into a light alcohol. Sometimes the agave fibers are included during this step to further infuse their flavor into the liquid, as is the case with <a href="#a-vibrant-citrusy-tequila">Siembra Valles</a>, <a href="#a-full-bodied-margarita-tequila">Siete Leguas</a>, <a href="#a-robust-all-purpose-workhorse">El Tesoro</a>, and <a href="#a-great-value-legacy-tequila">Tapatío</a> tequilas, to name a few.</p><p>To streamline this process and create more consistency from batch to batch, the industry turned to lab-developed yeasts and stainless steel tanks for fermentation. The latter approach represents that of the majority of producers today. However, a small few are returning to wooden tanks (such as <a href="#the-rest">Paladar</a>, <a href="#a-light-bodied-tequila-thats-good-for-mixing">Fortaleza</a>, and <a href="#a-slightly-savory-punchy-mixer">Primo 1861</a>) and wild yeasts (like <a href="#a-top-notch-sipping-tequila">Tequila Ocho</a> and <a href="#the-rest">ElVelo</a>) to recapture the more wily side of tequila’s personality. Although we didn’t require a specific type of fermentation for tequilas in this guide, many picks, such as the <a href="#the-competition">Paladar Tequila Blanco</a> and the <a href="#a-light-bodied-tequila-thats-good-for-mixing">Tequila Fortaleza Blanco</a>, are open-air-fermented in wooden vats with ambient yeasts, since that creates a profound depth of flavor.</p><p><strong>Distillation:</strong> Before tequila became a formal industry, producers used clay, wooden, or copper pot stills (also known as alembic stills) to distill. Today, many producers use a combination of modern <a href="https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/209/bws/distillation-pot-v-column-distillation" rel="noopener" target="_blank">column (Coffey) stills</a> or stainless steel pot stills. Tequila must be distilled at least twice, per the <a href="https://www.crt.org.mx/tequila-denominacion-de-origen/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">rules that define the denomination of origin</a>. Many experts claim that the alembic design develops a more flavorful spirit (and one that best preserves the flavors of agave), whereas the column still’s shape and style simply encourage more volume to be produced in less time (column stills are often used to produce neutral spirits like vodka). For this taste test, I allowed for both pot still and column still distillation, because most of the flavor development of an agave spirit happens during the cooking, crushing, and fermenting stages of production.</p><p>Like whiskey or brandy, tequila can also be aged, and when this happens it is classified based on how long the spirit rests in the barrel before bottling. Depending on whether a tequila is sold in Mexico or abroad, the language used to distinguish different aged tequilas varies. In the US, the following terms are allowed to be printed on a label:</p><ul><li><strong>Silver, plata, or blanco:</strong> These tequilas are typically not aged (though the rules allow for up to two months).</li><li><strong>Gold, joven, or oro:</strong> These terms refer to unaged tequila blended with aged tequila.</li><li><strong>Reposado, or aged:</strong> The distillate must rest in barrels for at least two months.</li><li><strong>Añejo, or extra-aged:</strong> The spirit must age in barrels for at least one year.</li><li><strong>Extra añejo, or ultra-aged:</strong> The aging process should take place for at least three years.</li></ul><p>In the state of Jalisco, where the majority of tequila is made, there are <a href="https://vinepair.com/articles/difference-between-highland-lowland-tequila/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">two famous production regions</a> that boast a high concentration of agave farms and distilleries—Los Altos, the highlands, and Los Valles (also called “the valley”), the lowlands. Tequila enthusiasts will tell you that because each region has its own distinct environment and terroir, tequilas from these regions will also differ in flavor. Specifically, many say tequila from the valley has a noticeable earthiness, thanks to the mineral-rich volcanic soil that marks the region, while tequila from the highlands tastes more fruity, thanks to iron-rich red soil and a higher elevation.</p><p><em>This article was edited by Gabriella Gershenson and Marguerite Preston.</em></p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="sources"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="sources-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Sources" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="18">Sources</h2><div id="sources-panel" class="fa265be5 cca5b811" aria-labelledby="sources" aria-hidden="false"><ol class="e2f33127"><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Sarah Bowen, <a href="https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520281059/divided-spirits" target="_blank" title="Divided Spirits: Tequila, Mezcal, and the Politics of Production" rel="noreferrer">Divided Spirits: Tequila, Mezcal, and the Politics of Production</a></p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Chantal Martineau, <a href="https://tupress.org/9781595348807/how-the-gringos-stole-tequila/" target="_blank" title="How the Gringos Stole Tequila: The Modern Age of Mexico’s Most Traditional Spirit" rel="noreferrer">How the Gringos Stole Tequila: The Modern Age of Mexico’s Most Traditional Spirit</a></p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Mike Moreno, <a href="https://morenosliquors.com/" target="_blank" title="co-owner of Moreno’s Liquors and Osito’s Tap" rel="noreferrer">co-owner of Moreno’s Liquors and Osito’s Tap</a>, email interview, April 19, 2022</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Clayton Szczech, <a href="https://www.experienceagave.com/" target="_blank" title="founder of Experience Agave" rel="noreferrer">founder of Experience Agave</a>, email interview, April 19, 2022</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">David Suro-Piñera, <a href="https://www.siembraspirits.com/" target="_blank" title="founder of Siembra Spirits and president of the Tequila Interchange Project" rel="noreferrer">founder of Siembra Spirits and president of the Tequila Interchange Project</a>, panel presentation at Agave Heritage Festival, Tucson, Arizona, April 29, 2022</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Pedro Jimenéz, <a href="https://mezonte.com/en/mezonte-mezcal-y-otros-destilados-tradicionales-de-agave-english/" target="_blank" title="founder of Mezonte and member of the Tequila Interchange Project" rel="noreferrer">founder of Mezonte and member of the Tequila Interchange Project</a>, panel presentation at Agave Heritage Festival, Tucson, Arizona, April 30, 2022</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Salvador Rosales Trejo, <a href="https://tequilacascahuin.com/en/cascahuin-family/" target="_blank" title="owner of Tequila Cascahuín" rel="noreferrer">owner of Tequila Cascahuín</a>, panel presentation at Agave Heritage Festival, Tucson, Arizona, April 30, 2022</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Ana G. Valenzuela-Zapata and Gary Paul Nabhan, <a href="https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/tequila" target="_blank" title="Tequila: A Natural and Cultural History" rel="noreferrer">Tequila: A Natural and Cultural History</a></p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Marie Sarita Gaytán, <a href="https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=23483" target="_blank" title="Tequila: Distilling the Spirit of Mexico" rel="noreferrer">Tequila: Distilling the Spirit of Mexico</a></p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Scarlet Sanschagrin, <a href="https://tastetequila.com/about-us/" target="_blank" title="co-founder of Taste Tequila and Tequila Matchmaker" rel="noreferrer">co-founder of Taste Tequila and Tequila Matchmaker</a>, phone interview, May 24, 2022</p></li></ol></div></section></div><div class="f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0 e5f9b502 d4b00d15"><div data-scp="removed"><a id="author-bios"></a><h2 class="bcd0fe8e" data-testid="author-bio-title">Meet your guide</h2><div class="b56e1312"><div class="db49d064 e1e26e10 c5d85fe0"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b13cc510"><img loading="lazy" alt="" itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/11/emma-janzen.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/11/emma-janzen.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/11/emma-janzen.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/11/emma-janzen.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/11/emma-janzen.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/11/emma-janzen.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100 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4.37838ZM8.99998 12C7.34314 12 5.99996 10.6569 5.99996 9.00002C5.99996 7.34317 7.34314 6 8.99998 6C10.6568 6 12 7.34317 12 9.00002C12 10.6569 10.6568 12 8.99998 12ZM14.8842 4.19579C14.8842 4.79226 14.4007 5.27581 13.8042 5.27581C13.2077 5.27581 12.7242 4.79226 12.7242 4.19579C12.7242 3.59931 13.2077 3.1158 13.8042 3.1158C14.4007 3.1158 14.8842 3.59931 14.8842 4.19579Z"></path></svg></a></div></div></div><div data-testid="author-bio-text"><div class="f955a053">What I Cover</div><p>Emma Janzen is a James Beard Award–winning book author, journalist, and photographer with over a decade’s worth of experience traveling and reporting on global drinks cultures. Writing and editing from her home base in the Midwest, she prefers her mezcal neat, her martinis made with gin, and her Champagne served in a coupe.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="a1e09724"><div class="a1497183"><div class="f668f15c f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0 e5f9b502 b6898b3f"><section class="d952b008" data-scp="removed" data-testid="related_content"><div class="f1395182"><h2 class="b26841e8">Further reading</h2><div><ul class="ef342a86"><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-alcohol-gifts/" data-title="The 19 Best Alcohol Gifts for Cocktail Lovers" data-related-id="842" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-842" aria-describedby="group-text-842"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-alcohol-gifts/" tabindex="-1" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="1" data-module-post_id="842" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-alcohol-gifts/" data-related-id="842" data-article-index="1" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Three bottles of liquor, two glasses, and a stack of books about cocktails, all great boozy gifts." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/11/boozygifts-2048px-DSCF7704.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/11/boozygifts-2048px-DSCF7704.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/11/boozygifts-2048px-DSCF7704.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/11/boozygifts-2048px-DSCF7704.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/11/boozygifts-2048px-DSCF7704.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/11/boozygifts-2048px-DSCF7704.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/11/boozygifts-2048px-DSCF7704.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/11/boozygifts-2048px-DSCF7704.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></a></div><div class="a3d8e331"><h3 class="d0406048"><a id="group-title-842" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-alcohol-gifts/" aria-label="The 19 Best Alcohol Gifts for Cocktail Lovers" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="1" data-module-post_id="842" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-alcohol-gifts/">The 19 Best Alcohol Gifts for Cocktail Lovers</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Mari Uyehara</p><div id="group-text-842" class="d88f635c"><p>Experts recommend their top picks for books, bottles, and barware for the cocktail lover in your life.</p></div></div></article></li><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-canned-cocktails/" data-title="The Best Canned Negroni, Margarita, and Moscow Mule" data-related-id="215081" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-215081" aria-describedby="group-text-215081"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-canned-cocktails/" tabindex="-1" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="2" data-module-post_id="215081" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-canned-cocktails/" data-related-id="215081" data-article-index="2" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Our three favorite canned cocktails, alongside two cocktail glasses and an orange slice." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/cannedcocktails-2048px-0S1A9911.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/cannedcocktails-2048px-0S1A9911.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/cannedcocktails-2048px-0S1A9911.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/cannedcocktails-2048px-0S1A9911.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/cannedcocktails-2048px-0S1A9911.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/cannedcocktails-2048px-0S1A9911.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/cannedcocktails-2048px-0S1A9911.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/cannedcocktails-2048px-0S1A9911.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></a></div><div class="a3d8e331"><h3 class="d0406048"><a id="group-title-215081" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-canned-cocktails/" aria-label="The Best Canned Negroni, Margarita, and Moscow Mule" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="2" data-module-post_id="215081" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-canned-cocktails/">The Best Canned Negroni, Margarita, and Moscow Mule</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Nick Guy</p><div id="group-text-215081" class="d88f635c"><p>We tried several ready-to-drink classic cocktails— margaritas, Moscow mules, and Negronis—to find the best ones for summer sipping.</p></div></div></article></li><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-barware-for-making-cocktails-at-home/" data-title="The Best Barware for Making Cocktails at Home" data-related-id="9507" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-9507" aria-describedby="group-text-9507"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-barware-for-making-cocktails-at-home/" tabindex="-1" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="3" data-module-post_id="9507" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-barware-for-making-cocktails-at-home/" data-related-id="9507" data-article-index="3" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="A selection of home bar supplies reviewed for this guide." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/barware-lowres-3.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/barware-lowres-3.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/barware-lowres-3.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/barware-lowres-3.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/barware-lowres-3.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/barware-lowres-3.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/barware-lowres-3.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/barware-lowres-3.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></a></div><div class="a3d8e331"><h3 class="d0406048"><a id="group-title-9507" class="d249274e" 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Blending the two—one clear and bright, the other earthy and warm—before bottling creates a dynamism that neither form of production alone could achieve. The blanco leads with a silky-soft texture and a light minerality that expands into full-bodied territory and flavors of black pepper, celery, and limestone. For 40% alcohol by volume, it burns a bit, but the lovely finish goes long and bone-dry.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"type":"tag","name":"strong","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"How it’s made: ","type":"text"}]},{"data":"At El Centenario, agaves are cooked in brick ovens and crushed using a stone tahona pulled by mule (the company says the animals work for only one hour a day and have a dedicated vet to ensure their well-being). Fermentation happens with natural yeasts and plant fibers, and the spirit is distilled in copper pot stills with fibers included to enrich the agave flavors. 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Blending the two—one clear and bright, the other earthy and warm—before bottling creates a dynamism that neither form of production alone could achieve. The blanco leads with a silky-soft texture and a light minerality that expands into full-bodied territory and flavors of black pepper, celery, and limestone. For 40% alcohol by volume, it burns a bit, but the lovely finish goes long and bone-dry. How it’s made: At El Centenario, agaves are cooked in brick ovens and crushed using a stone tahona pulled by mule (the company says the animals work for only one hour a day and have a dedicated vet to ensure their well-being). Fermentation happens with natural yeasts and plant fibers, and the spirit is distilled in copper pot stills with fibers included to enrich the agave flavors. At the second distillery, La Vencedora, agaves are cooked in brick ovens, crushed with roller mills instead of tahona, fermented without the fibers, and distilled in copper pot stills. 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How it’s made: Agaves are cooked in traditional masonry ovens at a low temperature for two days and then rested for a day before heading to the stone tahona for crushing. The agave fibers and liquids are both used during the fermentation process, and they remain during the first round of distillation to bolster the natural agave flavors of the spirit, which is distilled a second time before bottling. How to drink it: El Tesoro is a pleasing sipper as well as a great value for a tequila made with 100% tahona-crushed agaves (though if you want to save a few more bucks, the Tapatío is an excellent alternative). 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When sipped, the tequila conjures flavors of sunbaked clay, rustic dried herbs, and roasted marshmallow. Texture-wise, when compared with the other tequilas, this one has less structure, with a fleeting dusty finish. How it’s made: Tequila Fortaleza officially launched in 2005, but its roots date back to the mid-1800s, when founder Guillermo Erickson Sauza’s great-great grandfather Cenobio Sauza founded Tequila Sauza. To remain true to the way the family produced tequila before industrialization, the tequila is made using mature agaves that are grown in Los Valles and cooked in masonry ovens, and then tahona-crushed, fermented in open-air wooden tanks, and double-distilled in copper pots. How to drink it: Fortaleza makes for an earthy, warm margarita (classic or Tommy’s) that teases out the flavors of cooked agave (roasted pumpkin and honey) from the distillate. 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From the get-go, the tequila comes out swinging with a savory aroma and flavor, with an arc that shimmies from spicy green peppercorn and banana peppers to citrusy notes on the palate, all of which hang out in harmony over a long, heavy finish. At 43%, the proof is a touch higher than that of some others, but because the tequila is made with 100% spring water, the texture is sublimely soft.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"type":"tag","name":"strong","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"How it’s made: ","type":"text"}]},{"data":"Like G4 and Volans, Primo 1861 is made by third-generation distiller Felipe Camarena (industry insiders call him “the mad scientist”). The agaves are cooked in stone masonry ovens and crushed using an invention unique to El Pandillo: a combination of shredder (called Igor) and mechanical tahona (called Felipestein) working in tandem to pulverize the fibers efficiently while enhancing their flavor. 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Even when doing a brand-concealed tasting, I knew from the first sniff that the tequila had something dramatically different to offer. Don Alfonso Jiménez Rosales started making the spirit at the Santa Rita factory in Amatitán, Jalisco, in 1968, after separating from Tequila Herradura (which he co-founded). In 2018, the family decided to stop certifying the spirit as “tequila” with the CRT (the regulatory body that certifies tequila), since they did not want to use certain industrial techniques they believed would negatively impact the integrity of the distillate. This is why the label reads “destilado de agave,” or spirit distilled from agave, instead of “tequila.” Though the spirit is called a destilado de agave, it is still tequila in essence, since it’s made using 100% Weber blue agave, steamed in masonry ovens, and milled in a triple-pass mill. It is fermented for a week in stainless steel tanks with a combination of wild and custom yeasts plus spring water. 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The spirit is aerated after distillation but before bottling, which opens up its aromas and flavors. Overall, it is the most vigorous of El Pandillo’s current releases—a piquant tequila with tarragon-like freshness and a raw woodiness underlying the aroma, plus a medium-bodied texture. 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My first tasting notes read: “Lovely, like lying in a hammock on a sunny day at the beach.” Produced in the Los Valles region by the Orendain family—whose legacy of tequila production stretches back to 1844—Paladar offers a key production technique that distinguishes it from others: The fermentation takes place in a custom open-air pine box fermentation vat. 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The rest of the journey was similarly agreeable: The temperament of the tequila felt uniform from start to finish—soft spoken but still palatable, with a medium body and sunbaked green agave flavor. 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Today, the mainstay is made in Atotonilco, in the Los Altos region of Mexico. The Silver tequila offers a nice big aromatic bouquet of cooked agave and chalky soil, with a lightweight texture on the palate. Well balanced from start to finish, it is a great entryway into the category for newcomers. 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For me, the difference between the two is night and day, with the Silver offering a broader appeal, and the Roca likely speaking to tequila fans looking for more-elaborate shades of character. Try sipping the Roca side by side with the Silver to see the difference between the two. It also makes for a dynamic margarita that’s on the earthy side.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"}],"bodyContent":"Our picks for the best tequilas hit the highest marks for balance, texture, and depth of flavors and aromas. They all communicated a potent snapshot of what a well-made unaged agave spirit tastes like. The other tequilas we tasted weren’t bad, they were just less expressive of those hallmarks. If none of our top picks strike your fancy (or are unavailable in your market), the options in this section could be great substitutes. Gran Dovejo Tequila Blanco (about $35 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): Hailing from the Feliciano Vivanco family in Los Altos, Gran Dovejo is an estate-grown agave spirit with a texture that shifts from thin to somewhat prickly. This one’s a sturdy and reliable workhorse for everyday cocktail mixing. If you’re sipping, look for traces of grapefruit peel and honeyed white flowers emerging in the mid-palate and a finish that disappears in a poof of dusty ash. This makes for a mellow classic margarita or a crisp, lean Ranch Water. Tanteo Blanco (about $35 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): Made by a cooperative of agave farmers (most of whom operate in the Ciénega region of Jalisco), Tanteo has strong cooked agave aromas, like raisins left out in the sun, and a savory undercurrent of kalamata and hazelnut on the palate. The texture oscillates between waxy and bristly, and it has a sharp and aggressive finish that rules it out as a good sipper, but it does make for a decent margarita. It’s a good option to put in your well for mixing cocktails at a more affordable price point. Lime juice and orange liqueur help soften the harsh finish, so I’d opt to use this one for a classic margarita. ElVelo Tequila Blanco (about $35 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): A good case study in how a tequila tastes when it’s made with the more soil-forward characteristics of agaves grown in the Los Valles region, ElVelo has flavors bearing notes of warm cocoa and desert dust. When sipped, it tingles on the palate because of the slightly high proof (44.5% alcohol by volume), but it finishes with a soothing, lingering coat of buttery minerality. Topo Chico brings out a hidden vegetal-ness (like roasted green pepper), so give this one a whirl in a Ranch Water. Tromba Tequila Blanco (about $40 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): Made in the iron-rich soil of Los Altos, Tromba is a delightful option for folks looking for a sprightly, light-bodied tequila that leans into the mineral side of the category (soot on cement, dried chamomile, limestone). When mixed, it creates a silky-soft margarita or Ranch Water. Fun fact: To make this tequila, distiller Marco Cedano—who makes Tromba with his son Rodrigo—designed a custom copper pot without an internal heating coil; the company says this reduces energy consumption by at least 20% compared with the stills that have one. Tepozán Tequila Blanco (about $45 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): From agave farmer turned master distiller Carlos Padilla, Tepozán has been made in the highlands of San Julían, in Jalisco, for the past 25 years using natural spring water, wild yeasts, and estate-grown agaves. When tasting, I revisited this bottle half a dozen times, because instead of the usual vegetal or herbaceous notes I am used to finding in unaged agave spirits, this tequila boasts an abundance of spice—like a big flush of cinnamon flavor, similar to coffee cake, which softens into a finish of subdued ash and cocoa. Balance-wise, it feels a little fiery on the palate and rough around the edges. Sip it neat to appreciate what’s going on in the glass. When it’s mixed into cocktails, a lot of that intrigue gets lost. G4 Tequila Blanco (about $45 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): G4 is a favorite of many bartenders. It’s made by celebrated tequilero Felipe Camarena (see: Primo 1861 and Volans), with the same production processes as other tequilas, except it features an equal-parts blend of rain and spring water, which creates a silky mouthfeel. I found the flavor to be somewhat one-dimensional when compared with the other two from the same distillery. But there is still plenty to enjoy about its robust black pepper notes, which sit alongside jalapeño, mint, and bell pepper. With a chiffon-like texture, G4 has a temperament that leans on the delicate side, so I’d suggest sipping; the light flavors get somewhat lost in a margarita, and it clashes in a Ranch Water. Volans Tequila Blanco (about $45 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): Volans also comes from Felipe Camarena at El Pandillo in Los Altos. But it is made with spring water, harvested rainwater, and well water, which create a harmonious texture and agreeable balance. The spirit is aerated after distillation but before bottling, which opens up its aromas and flavors. Overall, it is the most vigorous of El Pandillo’s current releases—a piquant tequila with tarragon-like freshness and a raw woodiness underlying the aroma, plus a medium-bodied texture. When mixed with lime juice and agave nectar, à la the Tommy’s margarita, Volans shines through with a beautiful green flavor and a balance that suggests it would not be out of place at a great neighborhood cocktail bar. Paladar Tequila Blanco (about $50 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): This tequila was the most tropical in our tasting by a mile. The poolside pineapple and pine aromas that kickstart the Paladar shift into a juicy caramelized version of the fruit. My first tasting notes read: “Lovely, like lying in a hammock on a sunny day at the beach.” Produced in the Los Valles region by the Orendain family—whose legacy of tequila production stretches back to 1844—Paladar offers a key production technique that distinguishes it from others: The fermentation takes place in a custom open-air pine box fermentation vat. The full-bodied tequila adds a tropical boost to a Tommy’s margarita and a Ranch Water. PM Spirits Tequila Blanco (about $55 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): I really liked how this 80-proof blanco—the flagship tequila from new-school importer PM Spirits—landed on the darker end of the aroma spectrum in a good way, peppered with vegetal notes of dried oregano, black tea, and edamame. The rest of the journey was similarly agreeable: The temperament of the tequila felt uniform from start to finish—soft spoken but still palatable, with a medium body and sunbaked green agave flavor. Sip it, especially if you prefer a tequila that’s light-bodied with a consistently subtle sweetness and slightly dry finish. Patrón Silver (about $55 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): When the company launched its first “premium” 100% agave tequila, in the early 1990s, it changed American perceptions about the spirit. (Author’s note: I’ve done copywriting for Patrón in the past, but I do not currently work with the brand.) Today, the mainstay is made in Atotonilco, in the Los Altos region of Mexico. The Silver tequila offers a nice big aromatic bouquet of cooked agave and chalky soil, with a lightweight texture on the palate. Well balanced from start to finish, it is a great entryway into the category for newcomers. This one is a no-brainer in a Ranch Water, and it makes for an even-keeled classic margarita that teases out the citrus notes of orange liqueur. Patrón Roca (about $70 for a 750-mL bottle at the time of publication): Patrón Roca is made in the same way as the Silver, with one key difference: It features 100% tahona-crushed agaves instead of a combination of tahona and roller mill. In turn, the Roca has a very different flavor profile—more rustic and savory—with a lot more depth of flavor. For me, the difference between the two is night and day, with the Silver offering a broader appeal, and the Roca likely speaking to tequila fans looking for more-elaborate shades of character. 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My first print feature, published in English and Spanish, was an introduction to mezcal for the Austin American-Statesman. My first book, Mezcal: The History, Craft \u0026amp; Cocktails of the World’s Ultimate Artisanal Spirit, was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award and a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for best beverage book. I have since co-authored several books about cocktail culture (two of which won James Beard Awards). I’ve written stories about Mexican spirits of all kinds for Punch, Imbibe, Eater, Good Beer Hunting, and beyond. And I’ve presented on agave spirits at drinks-industry conferences, including Tales of the Cocktail, Mexico in a Bottle, and the San Antonio Cocktail Conference. To narrow the scope for this tasting, I looked at industry trends to identify which type of tequila to explore in more detail. I sought out a diverse group of scholars, experts, and producers—from both Mexico and the US—as primary and secondary sources. I attended presentations about tequila and talked with industry experts at the Agave Heritage Festival in Tucson, Arizona, and I revisited seminal books such as Divided Spirits, by Sarah Bowen, and How the Gringos Stole Tequila, by Chantal Martineau. I read articles in SevenFifty Daily, Decanter, Robb Report, and Punch, and I combed through agave-centric Facebook groups and Reddit threads to make sure I wasn’t missing anything notable. I also looked at trends that are driving the spirits market as a whole, to see how those global movements might be bleeding into the tequila world. These include the rise of conscious consumerism—that is, making decisions on what to buy based on social and environmental impact—and an increased interest in spirits that deliver a sense of provenance or terroir.","title":"Why you should trust us","slug":"why-you-should-trust-us","chapterModifiedDate":null,"chapterPublishedDate":null,"faqs":null,"footnotes":null,"sources":null},{"body":[{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"Today the world of tequila is vast and varied, with many styles and sub-categorizations allowed under the set of rules, known as the ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"href":"https://www.crt.org.mx/images/documentos/Normas/NOM_006_SCFI_2012_Ingles.pdf","rel":"noopener","target":"_blank"},"children":[{"data":"NOM","type":"text"}]},{"data":", that define the category. Between blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo, and cristalino expressions, cask-strength bottlings, flavored tequilas, celebrity-owned brands, and beyond, the abundance is astounding. There are also spirits that add some confusion to the mix. They include those whose production methods are almost identical to that of tequila, but that do not meet the legal definition of the spirit, for one reason or another. 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If a bottle of tequila costs less than that, chances are good that industrial techniques were at play, that agaves were harvested before maturity (the Weber blue takes at least five years to reach maturity), or that laborers were not being paid equitable wages.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"type":"tag","name":"strong","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"Availability: ","type":"text"}]},{"data":"To make sure the bottles on the list are available to most of the country, I cross-referenced online retailers like ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"href":"https://www.klwines.com/","rel":"noopener","target":"_blank"},"children":[{"data":"K\u0026L","type":"text"}]},{"data":", ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"href":"https://www.binnys.com/","rel":"noopener","target":"_blank"},"children":[{"data":"Binny’s","type":"text"}]},{"data":", and ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"href":"https://www.totalwine.com/","rel":"noopener","target":"_blank"},"children":[{"data":"Total Wine","type":"text"}]},{"data":", and I verified distribution areas with representatives from each company. 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I cross-referenced that list with retail sites like Binny’s, K\u0026L, Total Wine, Old Town Tequila, Astor Wines, and Mission Liquor, to see what brands were available for sale nationwide.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"After reading reviews on the aforementioned sites, I ran my edited list by a few trusted sources—","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"href":"https://claytonszczech.com/media/","rel":"noopener","target":"_blank"},"children":[{"data":"Clayton Szczech","type":"text"}]},{"data":", founder of Experience Agave, and Mike Moreno Jr. of ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"href":"https://morenosliquors.com/","rel":"noopener","target":"_blank"},"children":[{"data":"Moreno’s Liquors","type":"text"}]},{"data":" in Chicago—to check for any red flags or glaring omissions. (Disclosure: Szczech was hired by Patrón for an educational video in 2020.) In the end, the list consisted of 24 bottles (all from the state of Jalisco, even though tequila can be made in other states in Mexico).","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"}],"bodyContent":"Today the world of tequila is vast and varied, with many styles and sub-categorizations allowed under the set of rules, known as the NOM, that define the category. Between blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo, and cristalino expressions, cask-strength bottlings, flavored tequilas, celebrity-owned brands, and beyond, the abundance is astounding. There are also spirits that add some confusion to the mix. They include those whose production methods are almost identical to that of tequila, but that do not meet the legal definition of the spirit, for one reason or another. These spirits are labeled “destilado de agave” or “spirit distilled from agave” on the bottle (like one of our picks, the Caballito Cerrero tequila). To narrow down the options for this tasting, we decided to focus on one subset of tequila. Through our research, a clear picture emerged of what agave enthusiasts are most interested in right now—tequila made in a way that offers the most clear and focused flavors of the agave plant, produced in a way that honors the history of the spirit. Specifically, bottles that meet the following criteria: Blanco: Aged tequilas used to be de rigueur in the US, but the tides are shifting toward blanco, or unaged, tequilas. The change means more people are tasting the truest expression of the agave plant, without interference from the flavors that emerge from time spent aging in a wooden barrel (think: vanilla and oak). Blanco tequilas are excellent for sipping neat or mixing into cocktails. 100% agave: Today, the NOM allows for what folks colloquially call “mixto” tequilas, or tequilas fermented with 51% Weber blue agave and up to 49% of other sugars, such as cane sugar or high fructose corn syrup. If a bottle does not say 100% agave, it is likely a mixto. The addition of alternative sugars can dilute, muddy, or alter the flavor of the pure agave; this is the primary reason we chose to test only tequilas made with 100% agave. No additives: Producers are legally allowed to add caramel coloring, oak extract, glycerin, or sugar syrups to tequila before bottling. Generally speaking, these additives are used to create consistency among batches of tequila, to mask mistakes, or (in the case of aged tequilas) to deepen the color to create the illusion that a tequila has spent more time in a barrel than it actually has. Producers must keep a record of what they add to a tequila, but this information is legally required on a label only if the percentage of additive exceeds 1%. To find out which brands are confirmed additive-free, I referenced the Taste Tequila blog’s database and verified the information with each brand included in this taste test. Pre-industrial techniques: Before the mid-1900s—when rules and regulations began to emerge that defined tequila as a distinct regional spirit unique to Jalisco (specifically near the city of Tequila)—agave spirits were made all over Mexico using traditions and techniques including wood-fired pit ovens to cook the agaves, large volcanic stones (called tahonas) to crush them, open-air fermentation with ambient yeasts, and wooden, clay, or copper stills to turn the liquid into alcohol. These slow and labor-intensive methods typically make for compelling flavor profiles in the resulting spirit. Today, the majority of producers have abandoned many of these methodologies, favoring high-tech machinery that prioritizes speed and efficiency to meet global demand. The resulting distillates are less traditional—and typically less flavorful—than their ancient predecessors. That’s why for this tasting, we prioritized bottles that employed at least one or more pre-industrial techniques. Price: Making tequila in a way that aligns with tradition takes a great deal of time, labor, and ingenuity—all factors that cost the producers more than if the distillery used modern technologies that streamline and expedite processes. That is why you will notice our picks are all priced above $35. If a bottle of tequila costs less than that, chances are good that industrial techniques were at play, that agaves were harvested before maturity (the Weber blue takes at least five years to reach maturity), or that laborers were not being paid equitable wages. Availability: To make sure the bottles on the list are available to most of the country, I cross-referenced online retailers like K\u0026amp;L, Binny’s, and Total Wine, and I verified distribution areas with representatives from each company. This is also how I calculated a ballpark price for each bottle; prices can fluctuate depending on what market you live in. To find bottles that met our criteria, I relied heavily on the database compiled by Tequila Matchmaker, where I could narrow down the search by style, production method, and other details. I cross-referenced that list with retail sites like Binny’s, K\u0026amp;L, Total Wine, Old Town Tequila, Astor Wines, and Mission Liquor, to see what brands were available for sale nationwide. After reading reviews on the aforementioned sites, I ran my edited list by a few trusted sources—Clayton Szczech, founder of Experience Agave, and Mike Moreno Jr. of Moreno’s Liquors in Chicago—to check for any red flags or glaring omissions. 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And I sometimes ran a sample or two by my spouse to see how his perceptions compared to mine. In every instance, these extra evaluations simply reinforced the reasons why I ranked the tequila in the top tier.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"h3","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"In cocktails","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"After picking out my favorite sipping tequilas, I turned my attention to the cocktail stage of testing. For this task, I enlisted my spouse and my mother; both have excellent palates and an affinity for tequila drinks but are amateur drinkers. Their perspectives were valuable, because their tastes may align more with those of lay audiences. 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(Tommy’s is my preferred recipe because you taste a more complete picture of the tequila without the orange liqueur getting in the way.) All of the tequilas on the list tasted drinkable in both styles of margarita, though some did bring more structure and personality to the drink—specifically the tequilas with more than 40% alcohol by volume.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"After the margarita testing, I mixed each candidate into another favorite cocktail, the Ranch Water (tequila with Topo Chico and fresh lime juice). I chose the simple and refreshing highball because it’s great for when you want to relish the tequila but aren’t in the mood for drinking straight booze. (I’m also from Texas, where the drink originates—you can take the girl out of the state, but you can’t take the state out of the girl.) Unlike with the margaritas, we enjoyed only about half of the candidates in the Ranch Waters, with the other half tasting unbalanced or unpleasant. Topo Chico has a very specific mineral profile, so if you want to mix up a Ranch Water at home using another brand of sparkling water, be aware that your results might differ a bit.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"adslot","attribs":{"class":"as as__ch ","adindex":"11"},"children":[]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"}],"bodyContent":"Throughout the tasting process, the question of how to define the “quality” of a blanco tequila constantly percolated in the back of my mind. I knew that just because a tequila is made according to the criteria I set, that doesn’t mean it will necessarily taste delicious. And the characteristics I find delicious might not be delicious for someone else. I got some advice from Scarlet Sanschagrin, of Taste Tequila, regarding how she defines good-quality tequila. And as I methodically made my way through all of the samples (some of which I revisited two or three times to fully gauge), I eventually decided that a good-quality tequila blanco should have a prominent agave aroma that carries through into lively and charismatic flavors in the glass, plus a well-rounded mouthfeel, good balance, and a soft or pleasing finish. These elements show that the distiller captures the essence of the agave with skill, talent, restraint, and a deep understanding of the plant material throughout the production processes. With that broad definition in mind, there were some questions I asked myself with each sample, to serve as guardrails during the evaluation process: \tDoes the tequila have a robust and full-bodied aroma? Or is it wimpy, or does it smell only like alcohol? \tDoes that aroma smell natural, or does it have notes of “cake batter, cotton candy, fake fruit, or tutti-frutti candy,” which are often indicators of additives? \tDoes that appealing aroma carry through to the flavor, or does it disappear right away? \tDoes the distillate have good structure and body—that is, does it feel full in the mouth, with good balance—or is it thin and watery? \tAre agave flavors present? Meaning: Does it taste herbaceous, earthy, vegetal, or floral? \tDoes the finish linger and stay pleasant? Or does it taste spiky and aggressive or too alcohol-forward, leaving an unpleasant burning sensation in the mouth or throat? For sipping When evaluating so many tequilas, I wanted to see how they tasted neat (without ice or salt or lime to get in the way of the flavor) and also mixed into cocktails (since many people enjoy tequila that way). Before formulating a testing plan, I spoke with Sanschagrin to get her professional advice on best practices for conducting brand-concealed tastings. She recommended tasting fewer than six samples at a time (to avoid palate fatigue), at around the same time of day every day (to create consistency), and in an environment with no scented candles, perfumes, or flowers nearby (to avoid interference with the aromas). For the glassware, Sanschagrin suggested using a vessel that would concentrate the aromas, without “blowing your nose out with alcohol vapors” (a brandy snifter) or “cutting out nearly all aromas entirely” (a shot glass). She directed me toward the Glencairn whisky glass, the Riedel tequila glass, or an everyday Champagne flute, “since it directs the aromas toward your nose in the same way.” I did not have any specialty glassware on hand, but I did have four Champagne flutes, so I limited my daily afternoon tastings to four samples at a time. To make sure the marketing, bottle design, or brand reputation didn’t influence the evaluation, I had my spouse pour four sips—labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4—and create a written key (which he kept in the other room while I tested). First, I sniffed each sample to check out the aromas. Then, per Sanschagrin’s suggestion, I took a small swig of the spirit, swished it around in my mouth to prime the palate, and spit that out before taking the first formal sip. Though sometimes a clear and distinct flavor note would leap out at me immediately, many times I needed a little help articulating what I was tasting. So I referenced this helpful tasting wheel, designed by Patrón, to expand my awareness of what to look for and to help better define the flavors I was finding. Sometimes I had to Google things like “soil tasting notes” or “synonyms for mineral,” to make sure I was best articulating what I had tasted. In between samples, I snacked on crackers to clear the palate. After logging notes on all of the tequilas, I lined up my top picks from each round for a second round of evaluations. This narrowed down the playing field to a group of 12 bottles that I would happily sip neat any day of the week. On occasion—and because a person’s sense of taste can shift depending on hormonal fluctuations, what you ate that day, and other factors—I would revisit the top candidates solo to see how my original tasting notes lined up. And I sometimes ran a sample or two by my spouse to see how his perceptions compared to mine. In every instance, these extra evaluations simply reinforced the reasons why I ranked the tequila in the top tier. In cocktails After picking out my favorite sipping tequilas, I turned my attention to the cocktail stage of testing. For this task, I enlisted my spouse and my mother; both have excellent palates and an affinity for tequila drinks but are amateur drinkers. Their perspectives were valuable, because their tastes may align more with those of lay audiences. We blind-tasted the margaritas—served up, without ice, so that dilution over time would not interfere with the strength of the drink—in rounds of three, to prevent palate fatigue and to ensure we didn’t get too tipsy. First we tasted the tequilas in a classic margarita recipe with orange liqueur (I used dry curaçao). Then we tasted them in a Tommy’s margarita (invented by San Francisco bartender Julio Bermejo), which swaps in agave nectar for the orange liqueur. (Tommy’s is my preferred recipe because you taste a more complete picture of the tequila without the orange liqueur getting in the way.) All of the tequilas on the list tasted drinkable in both styles of margarita, though some did bring more structure and personality to the drink—specifically the tequilas with more than 40% alcohol by volume. After the margarita testing, I mixed each candidate into another favorite cocktail, the Ranch Water (tequila with Topo Chico and fresh lime juice). I chose the simple and refreshing highball because it’s great for when you want to relish the tequila but aren’t in the mood for drinking straight booze. (I’m also from Texas, where the drink originates—you can take the girl out of the state, but you can’t take the state out of the girl.) Unlike with the margaritas, we enjoyed only about half of the candidates in the Ranch Waters, with the other half tasting unbalanced or unpleasant. 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Tequila enthusiasts will tell you that because each region has its own distinct environment and terroir, tequilas from these regions will also differ in flavor. Specifically, many say tequila from the valley has a noticeable earthiness, thanks to the mineral-rich volcanic soil that marks the region, while tequila from the highlands tastes more fruity, thanks to iron-rich red soil and a higher elevation.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"type":"tag","name":"em","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"This article was edited by Gabriella Gershenson and Marguerite Preston.","type":"text"}]}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"}],"bodyContent":"Tequila is Mexico’s most famous distilled spirit, one with roots that trace back to pre-Hispanic times, when indigenous people tapped agaves to make pulque, a lightly fermented beverage made using the sap of the plant. Some evidence suggests that distillation technologies may have existed in the country prior to the arrival of the Spanish, in the 1500s. However, records confirm that distilled agave spirits, called vino de mezcal in many parts of the country, emerged as a popular alternative to pulque by the mid-17th century. By the 1800s, a concentration of producers in Jalisco, near the city of Tequila, created a commercial identity for vino de mezcal de Tequila, the regional version of this ubiquitous spirit. Around this time, global demand spiked, prompting producers to find ways to streamline processes and produce higher volumes of tequila with ease and efficiency. Formal regulations regarding machinery and tools and guidelines began to emerge in the mid-1900s, and they were finessed over time until 1974, when an official denomination of origin (DO) was established by the Mexican government. Today, per the rules and regulations (called the NOM), there are many factors that dictate how the spirit must be made in order to qualify as tequila. Here are the most notable: \tThe spirit must be made only from the Weber blue variety of agave, produced in one of five Mexican states—Jalisco, Nayarit, Michoacán, Guanajuato, and Tamaulipas. \tIt must feature 51% agave sugars in the fermentation, and it must be bottled between 35% and 55% alcohol by volume. The process of making tequila happens in four stages, each of which influences the flavor of the spirit in interesting ways. Cooking: Traditionally, the heart of the agave plant, called the piña, was slow-roasted in an underground earthen oven for up to a week. (This is still how mezcal is largely made today, and it’s what gives the spirit a rich smokiness.) When tequila distinguished itself as a singular expression of agave spirit, producers shifted to the use of masonry ovens called hornos, which are powered by steam instead of fire, to expedite the cooking process. Over time, in order to make large volumes of tequila quickly and efficiently, the industry evolved yet again. It embraced the use of modern machines called diffusers and autoclaves to process agave piñas into fermentable sugars at unprecedented speeds of hours instead of days. Though autoclaves and diffusers are completely legal, they are not the best methods for developing vivid flavors and aromas because they don’t allow the plant to cook long and slowly (or, worse, because diffusers use sulfuric acid in the process). Many American bartenders have shared this opinion with me over the years, and that perception is corroborated by taste tests conducted by Taste Tequila, that show how tequilas made with industrial techniques consistently rank last in flavor. For this reason, I tested only tequilas from distilleries that use steam-powered masonry ovens to cook the agaves at low temperatures over the course of several days. Crushing: To crush the large, cooked agave piñas and extract the liquids and sugars needed for fermentation, many contemporary distillers use mechanical shredders or roller mills that quickly pulverize the fibers. Historically, this job was done with the help of a horse- or donkey-drawn tahona, a large volcanic wheel that crushes the piñas slowly. Now some producers are bringing back the tahona method (or combining a percentage of tahona-pulverized fibers with ones processed with mechanized shredders), to develop more-complex layers of flavor in the final distillate. (Though to eliminate the need for animal labor, many producers today have implemented mechanized tahonas.) Some bartenders and experts debate whether using a tahona makes a huge difference in the final flavor, with some swearing that you can find more multifaceted layers in a tahona-made tequila. In my evaluations, I could taste a clear and distinct difference between the two methods—see Cascahuín and Patrón—though I wouldn’t necessarily qualify one as being “better” than the other; they simply create different unique flavor profiles. Fermentation: The process of transforming the liquids and sugars of the cooked agave into a “mosto,” which will be distilled into tequila, was historically done in large, open-air wooden vats with whatever ambient yeasts might be floating around. Depending on the weather, this stage of production could take weeks—plenty of time for the microorganisms to slowly develop and contribute flavor to the liquid as it morphs into a light alcohol. Sometimes the agave fibers are included during this step to further infuse their flavor into the liquid, as is the case with Siembra Valles, Siete Leguas, El Tesoro, and Tapatío tequilas, to name a few. To streamline this process and create more consistency from batch to batch, the industry turned to lab-developed yeasts and stainless steel tanks for fermentation. The latter approach represents that of the majority of producers today. However, a small few are returning to wooden tanks (such as Paladar, Fortaleza, and Primo 1861) and wild yeasts (like Tequila Ocho and ElVelo) to recapture the more wily side of tequila’s personality. Although we didn’t require a specific type of fermentation for tequilas in this guide, many picks, such as the Paladar Tequila Blanco and the Tequila Fortaleza Blanco, are open-air-fermented in wooden vats with ambient yeasts, since that creates a profound depth of flavor. Distillation: Before tequila became a formal industry, producers used clay, wooden, or copper pot stills (also known as alembic stills) to distill. Today, many producers use a combination of modern column (Coffey) stills or stainless steel pot stills. Tequila must be distilled at least twice, per the rules that define the denomination of origin. Many experts claim that the alembic design develops a more flavorful spirit (and one that best preserves the flavors of agave), whereas the column still’s shape and style simply encourage more volume to be produced in less time (column stills are often used to produce neutral spirits like vodka). For this taste test, I allowed for both pot still and column still distillation, because most of the flavor development of an agave spirit happens during the cooking, crushing, and fermenting stages of production. Like whiskey or brandy, tequila can also be aged, and when this happens it is classified based on how long the spirit rests in the barrel before bottling. Depending on whether a tequila is sold in Mexico or abroad, the language used to distinguish different aged tequilas varies. In the US, the following terms are allowed to be printed on a label: \tSilver, plata, or blanco: These tequilas are typically not aged (though the rules allow for up to two months). \tGold, joven, or oro: These terms refer to unaged tequila blended with aged tequila. \tReposado, or aged: The distillate must rest in barrels for at least two months. \tAñejo, or extra-aged: The spirit must age in barrels for at least one year. \tExtra añejo, or ultra-aged: The aging process should take place for at least three years. In the state of Jalisco, where the majority of tequila is made, there are two famous production regions that boast a high concentration of agave farms and distilleries—Los Altos, the highlands, and Los Valles (also called “the valley”), the lowlands. Tequila enthusiasts will tell you that because each region has its own distinct environment and terroir, tequilas from these regions will also differ in flavor. Specifically, many say tequila from the valley has a noticeable earthiness, thanks to the mineral-rich volcanic soil that marks the region, while tequila from the highlands tastes more fruity, thanks to iron-rich red soil and a higher elevation. 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