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G4 — How to drink, Review & Tasting Notes

Looking for an honest G4 review before buying? This page brings together everything you need to know about the bottles from this brand : detailed tasting notes, production characteristics sourced by our team, cocktail match scores showing exactly how G4 products performs in a drink — and real reviews from cocktail enthusiasts who've used it in their drinks.

G4 — Crafted with pure, crisp rainwater and natural spring water, G4 Tequilas have an aroma and taste that brings forward pure agave flavor made in harmony with the land.

Crafted with pure, crisp rainwater and natural spring water, G4 Tequilas have an aroma and taste that brings forward pure agave flavor made in harmony with the land.

Characteristics — G4

Production details and technical specs sourced by our team — from ingredients origin and cooking method to alcohol content...

G4 — Founders: Felipe Camarena and his sons · Location: Los Altos de Jalisco · Distillery: Destilería El Pandillo · Year of brand founding: 1937.

Founders
Felipe Camarena and his sons
Location
Los Altos de Jalisco
Distillery
Destilería El Pandillo
Year of brand founding
1937

Best Cocktails with G4

We compared each G4's flavour profile and technical specs against each cocktail's ingredient requirements. Here are all the cocktails you can make with G4. Click on a cocktail to open the interactive comparator and find out which G4 suits it best.

Cantarito : Refreshing Mexican cocktail traditionally served in a clay cup to enhance its flavors.

Cantarito

Refreshing Mexican cocktail traditionally served in a clay cup to enhance its flavors.

Neat Tequila : Savor pure tequila to reveal all its aromatic notes.

Neat Tequila

Savor pure tequila to reveal all its aromatic notes.

Ranch Water : A Texas classic — the ultimate light and refreshing drink for warm days.

Ranch Water

A Texas classic — the ultimate light and refreshing drink for warm days.

Margarita : Classic cocktail originating from Mexico, appreciated for its balance of freshness, acidity, and aromatic intensity.

Margarita

Classic cocktail originating from Mexico, appreciated for its balance of freshness, acidity, and aromatic intensity.

Paloma : An iconic Mexican cocktail, both light, sparkling, and pleasantly tangy.

Paloma

An iconic Mexican cocktail, both light, sparkling, and pleasantly tangy.

Tequila Sunrise : Famous for its sunrise-like color gradient, it combines the freshness of citrus, the sweetness of grenadine, and the distinctive agave notes of tequila. Easy to make and visually striking, it has become a staple cocktail in bars around the world.

Tequila Sunrise

Famous for its sunrise-like color gradient, it combines the freshness of citrus, the sweetness of grenadine, and the distinctive agave notes of tequila. Easy to make and visually striking, it has become a staple cocktail in bars around the world.

Tequila (Moscow) Mule : Twist on the Moscow Mule, swapping vodka for tequila to create a brighter, more aromatic cocktail with spicy ginger and fresh lime flavors.

Tequila (Moscow) Mule

Twist on the Moscow Mule, swapping vodka for tequila to create a brighter, more aromatic cocktail with spicy ginger and fresh lime flavors.

Tequila Sour : Classic cocktail blending tequila, fresh lemon, and egg white for a silky foam and tangy finish.

Tequila Sour

Classic cocktail blending tequila, fresh lemon, and egg white for a silky foam and tangy finish.

Mexican Firing Squad : A must-try drink for showcasing tequila in a bold and refreshing way. Create a vibrant balance of freshness, sweetness, and bitterness.

Mexican Firing Squad

A must-try drink for showcasing tequila in a bold and refreshing way. Create a vibrant balance of freshness, sweetness, and bitterness.

Tequila Old Fashioned : Reimagines the classic American cocktail with the smooth, warm character of tequila, delivering a refined drink with woody and agave notes for lovers of bold, sophisticated flavors.

Tequila Old Fashioned

Reimagines the classic American cocktail with the smooth, warm character of tequila, delivering a refined drink with woody and agave notes for lovers of bold, sophisticated flavors.

Examples of : G4

Here are all the G4 bottles referenced on Smarter Spirits. Click on a bottle to discover its full aromatic profile, production specs, and which cocktails it suits best.

G4 Extra Añejo : Aged for three years in the same very old Tennessee whiskey barrels, our golden, delicious Extra Añejo takes G4 Blanco from youthful spirit to full grown wisdom. Silky and oaky, it’s a glorious kiss on the lips.

G4 Extra Añejo

Aged for three years in the same very old Tennessee whiskey barrels, our golden, delicious Extra Añejo takes G4 Blanco from youthful spirit to full grown wisdom. Silky and oaky, it’s a glorious kiss on the lips.

G4 Reposado : Our Reposado, aged in George Dickel whiskey barrels, blends tradition with floral, herbal, and citrus notes from Rancho El Pandillo.

G4 Reposado

Our Reposado, aged in George Dickel whiskey barrels, blends tradition with floral, herbal, and citrus notes from Rancho El Pandillo.

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G4 Añejo : After 18 months of subtle aging, our beloved Añejo develops a character all its own, without overwhelming the delicious natural flavors of the tequila. Gentle smoky flavors and aromas that will fill your palate with joy.

G4 Añejo

After 18 months of subtle aging, our beloved Añejo develops a character all its own, without overwhelming the delicious natural flavors of the tequila. Gentle smoky flavors and aromas that will fill your palate with joy.

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G4 Blanco : Our Blanco is the purest expression of Blue Weber agave, crafted with only agave, spring and rainwater, and our grandfather’s yeast, offering clear, crisp flavors and a silky texture.

G4 Blanco

Our Blanco is the purest expression of Blue Weber agave, crafted with only agave, spring and rainwater, and our grandfather’s yeast, offering clear, crisp flavors and a silky texture.

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Different types of G4

Tequila Blanco : Unaged or aged less than two months. Bright, floral notes with a strong agave presence.

Tequila Blanco

Unaged or aged less than two months. Bright, floral notes with a strong agave presence.

Tequila Añejo : Aged 1 to 3 years. Aromas of chocolate, spices, leather. Profile close to whisky.

Tequila Añejo

Aged 1 to 3 years. Aromas of chocolate, spices, leather. Profile close to whisky.

Tequila Extra Añejo : Aged over 3 years. Deep, woody, with notes of tobacco and caramel.

Tequila Extra Añejo

Aged over 3 years. Deep, woody, with notes of tobacco and caramel.

Tequila Reposado : Aged between 2 months and 1 year. Smooth flavors of vanilla, wood, caramel. Ideal for balanced cocktails.

Tequila Reposado

Aged between 2 months and 1 year. Smooth flavors of vanilla, wood, caramel. Ideal for balanced cocktails.

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