Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa Monterey, Ca.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
EVERY FESTIVAL GUEST WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO VOTE FOR THEIR FAVORITE TEQUILA
While tequila can be enjoyed in many different styles—Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo, and Agave Spirits this competition will CROWN one overall winner.
Every attendee will have a chance to taste, compare, and decide which brand stands out as their favorite. At the end of the festival, all votes will be counted, and only one brand will be awarded the title of
Peoples Choice 'Best of the Fest”
While tequila can be enjoyed in many different categories and styles, this contest will crown one overall winner — the brand that earns the most votes from the attendees.
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A Quick Guide to Tequila Style
- Blanco (Silver): Fresh, crisp, unaged tequila with bold agave flavors.
- Reposado: Aged 2–12 months in oak, offering balance between agave and wood.
- Añejo: Aged 1–3 years, with rich caramel, vanilla, and oak notes.
- Extra Añejo: Aged 3+ years, delivering the deepest and most complex flavors.
- Joven/Gold: A blend of blanco and aged tequilas, often smoother and lighter.
- Flavored Tequila: These are infusions with fruits, herbs, or spices.
👉 No matter the style, every attendee will have a chance to taste, compare, and decide which brand stands out as their overall favorite. At the close of the festival, votes will be tallied and only one brand will be awarded.
🏆 The winning brand will also receive a commemorative plaque that reads:
People’s Choice “Best of the Fest”
Monterey Tequila Festival 2025