Vegetal and pepper on the nose. Palate is fine. Nothing to rave about but a decent sipper

NOM 1412 Nose: I get some cooked agave, vegetal, black pepper, citrus, minerals with a hint of cinnamon. Flavor: Cooked Agave stands out, with some citrus, vegetal, pepper, mint, minerals, cinnamon and little alcohol. Finsh: it's a nice easy clean tasting blanco, not complex at all, very light viscosity, with a short finish. Enjoyable. ****AMM blind panel tasting

AAM Blind - A well balanced blanco that presents with an intense nose of cooked agave and nutty/spice (almond, vanilla and butterscotch), adding some pepper and jalapeño with a hint of orange blossom. From there, an elegant flavor emerges that (for my taste) is a bit on the sweet side (to wit, vanilla) around a core of black pepper and agave - all in nice balance. A smooth mouth feel finish still lingers as I pen these notes - a definite sipper!

NOM 1412 | Conditions: room temp, Glencairn, sitting for an hour Appearance: silvery-white, languorous legs against glass portending alcohol, sugar and possibly viscous mouthfeel Aroma: medium yet pronounced raw and cooked agave, bright lime citrus and melon fruits, Asian pear, white pepper, wet cement. A later approach brought some spearmint and pickle brine along for what may prove to be a great agave taste voyage…… Taste: initial sip: beautiful balance of cooked agave sweetness, black pepper, pear, baking spice and herbal tones. Less citrus on the palate than from the aroma but as it sits and warms, a briny oily texture comes through that hits my “jam center” with oh so pleasing savory layers. The finish is wonderfully long and spice laden. The aroma was foretelling on this one as it’s a layered expression that keeps unfolding with every sip. The spectrum reminds me of highlands agave and if I were to close my eyes and be truly blind, this pour could pass for a repo. This expression hits all the right buttons for the aficionado seeking a contemplative flavor bomb.

NOM 1412 | This is a Blind Tasting. The first impression of the nose is that it’s agave-forward, with an earthy “funk” to it. I smell the alcohol, but also notes of pepper and minerals. The taste adds a saltiness and more agave & pepper. There is a long finish that descends into sort of an olive aftertaste.

In Nose- the smell is lime/citrus. Can smell the fermentation, strong agave smell In palate- strong taste, almost like numbing taste buds. Can taste the agave.

B1. Blind Aroma-musty and earthy. Some swampy funk. Taste-matches the aroma with darkness and definite funk but good. Light mint and floral. Then goes lightly bitter. Finish is good. Medium length. Balanced with taste and aroma.

NOM 1412 | Minerals and salt lead the way for the aroma here followed by a latecomer of cheese. The flavor was full and round with a tiny bit of fruit popping up.

AMM Blind. Agave forward nose with some pepper and earth as well. Taste still has tons of agavewith very nice mineral notes and some cinnamon. Nice citrus finish that hangs around. Nice legs in the glass. This is my kind of blanco.

NOM 1412 | Oscar Vazquez 1412 This Blanco has a nice aroma of agave and bright citrus zest. There’s some lemongrass and celery too. It’s clean and fresh. The flavors are also bright. There’s the cooked agave that’s up front. There’s some citrus zest and some nice pepper that kick in too. This is a classic clean Blanco tequila that would be great at the dinner table or in your favorite agave cocktail.

Nose is cooked agave, citrus, alcohol and a hint of pepper. Taste is cooked agave, pepper, alcohol and a hint of citrus. Glass was a Glencairn.

NOM 1412 | Coming into this expression I was anticipating finding a similar profile to that of Mijenta’s core catalog, but this blanco proved to be a markedly different experience. To start, this blanco was far more agave forward as opposed to Mijenta’s impressive floral & herbaceous trademark. The nose was bright cooked agave. On the palate, I found cooked agave, earthy tones, grape peel, and a hint of olive. The finish was my favorite aspect of this blanco, velvet cooked agave coated the tongue and lingered for what felt like forever! Very impressed by this blanco’s profile, and for a great price.

Nose: agave/ earth/ pepper / mineral/ cherry / apple / tangerine/ spearmint/ hay / tea / floral/ alcohol Taste: sweet agave cooked / pepper/ earth / cinnamon / banana/ apple / plum / tangerine/ licorice/ lemongrass/ tea / nutmeg/ cream soda Finish: cool water effect on the lightest of viscous mouthfeel / sweet agave is the predominant taste but near the end there is a bittersweet that’s heavier on the bitter. Earthy and other mineral flavors are with you at the last swallow. This blanco has some great flavor but has a middle of the taste bitterness that still held some sweetness, though it made it hard to love. The sweetness of agave and anise were the strongest notes, but the peppery earthiness were along for the ride. The finish just couldn’t keep up with the actual taste.

Nose - Alcohol, Lemmon grass, citrus, agave, earth, rubber Pallet - Great mouth feel, cooked agave and anise Finish - Cooked Agave faint pepper, metallic

NOM 1412 | I get a light aroma of cooked agave, lemon, and some vegetal notes. Tasting some light apple cinnamon which is enjoyable. The vegetal aromas come through in the flavor as well as some pitted fruit, sage, jasmine, and allspice.

NOM 1412 | Nose of agave, citrus and pepper. Sweet agave on the tongue. Plenty of pepper (so much it makes me sneeze). A tad forward on the alcohol. Also taste minerals and brine.

Rating for NOM 1412. An excellent Additive free blanco. Aromas of cooked agave, citrus and black pepper are up front. They are also there for you in the flavor. There are more subtle touches for you to explore and experience. Medium-long finish.

A smooth and easy to sip blanco with subtle aromas of cooked agave and citrus. Tastes of agave citrus and minerals and a hint of black pepper to finish this very drinkable blanco off.

NOM 1412 | A very nice sipping blanco. Nose: tons of cooked agave and citrus notes including lemon. Along with vegetal and grassy notes. Palate: a lot of the nose carried over to the palate. Lots of cooked agave and citrus flavors including lemon. There is also some brine, minerals, mint, green paper, and butter. Such a good blanco that is very enjoyable.

Nose: Heavy rich with a light crisp and clean feel. Really pleasant. Citrus grapefruit and lemon mixed in. Flavor: Great oily month feel. Rich, lemon/lime citrus with some added funky on the back end. Agave, salt, grass and earth. Definitely recommend and I can’t wait to get more. Fantastic heft and mouth feel which makes this a true standout. To get this level of mouth feel without additives is truly impressive.

NOM 1412 | I seem to be the outlier here. I don’t detect the same floral and citrus notes that others detect. I also don’t get the softer subtleties that others noted. I taste a bit of alcohol. Nice, but not my favorite.

The aroma presents a delightful cashew nuttiness, accompanied by soft white vinegar, gentle ethyl notes, and a distinct herbal and vegetal tone. Sweet lychee, black licorice, and a faint hint of petrichor further distinguishes the olfactory experience. On the palate, cooked agave is prominent, harmonized with a light raisin sweetness, a touch of brine, and orange citrus. A spicy pepperiness briefly tingles the throat without lingering, complemented by a soft vanilla undertone. The finish offers a delicate interplay of light minerality, refreshing nuances, and a subtle orange citrus note, with a hint of grassiness.

NOM 1412 | Bottle: N/A, sampled during Tequila Matchmaker’s Tequila School Panel Tasting Appearance: Clear Nose: Cooked agave, flowers, rose petals, butter, vegetal, freshly cut grass, citrus, grapefruit, lemon, white pepper, minerality, brine/salinity, yeast/dough, and black tea…light, floral, and refreshing Palate: Cooked agave, flowers, rose petals, alcohol, butter, minerality, black and white pepper, citrus, grapefruit, cinnamon, jalapeño, baking spice, dark chocolate, and black tea…far more intense than the nose, the flavors really pop Finish: Black pepper, cinnamon, jalapeño, and alcohol…medium-long, spicy, and warming Overall: For me, this strikes a great balance between nuance and punch. The bright and lively nose of fruit and flowers will complement many a cocktail, while the palate will ensure that the tequila remains front and center. Who in the heck scheduled World Paloma Day on a Wednesday?!?

I get a lot of vegetal notes, that freshly cut grass and black pepper seem to be the alpha notes for me. There's a funk in the nose that is undeniable. Cooked agave on the nose but it is a little bit more behind the scenes, which is fine; It works here. The taste has that black pepper, sea salt and grass anise and olive brine. This was a very decent juice. Not a special occasion sipper but a very solid daily/midweek sipper. Not bad!

This one is bright and lively. It highlights fresh agave flavors with hints of citrus and herbal undertones with a nice pepperiness. Its crisp profile is good for sipping or mixing into cocktails. Overall a nice blanco.