Sabor LA 2025 Manuscrito Chapter 1 Minty mineral agave punch and pepper

Agave Swapper Sample from Matt C. Big aroma, hit me like a dart. A fancy vegetal dart. Nice complementary flavor, I’ll have another sip thank you, and another. Eye opening, mind numbing finish that deadens all of my other senses. What’s happening here? Gotta find a bottle!

A new brand to taste for sure. Really impressive. This is tequila.

Nose: Agave, hay, and mineral tones come through first, followed by a vegetal earthiness. Citrus adds lift, while anise and a faint grape note lend dimension. There’s a tannic edge here that hints at fermentation with fibers. Palate & Mouthfeel: Sweet agave is met with black pepper and a distinct rainwater freshness. It’s lactic, full bodied, and biting - but never harsh. That dry pull on the palate, paired with a persistent tannic grip, reinforces the fiber fermentation suspicion. Layers keep unfolding: citrus, then butter, then something almost savory. It evolves with every sip. Finish: Creamy, peppery, and sweet. The mouthfeel is rounded and persistent - flavors cling and linger with satisfying grip. Final Thoughts: Pulling this level of complexity from 42.5% ABV is no small task. It’s a standout - structured, expressive, and full of character. I’ll be hunting down a bottle the moment it lands nearby.

Have to say, I tried this side by side with their high proof two separate days. My first impression was I preferred the 42 ABV over the high proof, the next day I preferred the high proof. That’s how close these two are. Well made, great nose, pepper, citrus, minerality, nice finish

Definitely enjoyed this. Lots of pepper and a long finish. This brand is going places. The high proof is even better

Tried this at Sabor y Cultura, Chicago. Definitely my style of Blanco. A lot of agave a ton of minerality. Nicely balanced pretty vegetal as well. Personally I prefer this slightly to the high proof.

Wow, really enjoyed this one. Very aromatic! Flavors bring minerals, citrus peel, and a tart note that reminds me of Siempre Vivo. Pretty good value for the quality (bought mine for $42). Good stuff.

Very impressed with a sample I received, and anxious to get a bottle and have a few more pours. Lot 1 @ 42.5% ABV. Aromas of cooked agave, green bell pepper, black pepper, and a very slight funkiness that I like. Buttery mouthfeel, great cooked agave, and some cinnamon on the finish (wow!).

Smooth drinking tequila, but a bit peppery for my palate.

Oddly sweet, lots of agave flavor. Earthy. Mildly smoky. Really well balanced.

Nice spicy Cooked agave smell. Sweet taste with with hot agave that gets hotter in back. Into a sweet hot finish. Good for the price.

No lot code, tasted on 7-25-25. Aroma: raw agave, light acidity, light herbaceousness, light minerality, light spiciness, reminds me of El Ateo. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, hint of stale water sensation through my retronasal, hint of citrus, mineral note is more pronounced on the palate. Light pepper spiciness. Finish is medium to medium long, light raw agave, mineral and herbaceous with light pepper spiciness and a tad of sweetness persists.

Wow! That cooked agave comes through really nicely and reminds me of Cascahuin 48 with less heat on the finish. Too bad it’s not so readily available, but would wholeheartedly recommend.

Great nose. The minerals in the flavor with the cooked agave is great. Long peppery finish. This is my kind of blanco!

Tried at Sabor y Cultura Chicago. This is gonna be a great new brand. The blanco was delicious. Nice upfront agave and pepper that fades into a creamy finish. So enjoyable and at a great price point.

Nose throws me a little bit man is this tasty. Think 1123 and 1579 together

A treat for all the senses from start to finish. Floral, lemon zest, white pepper on the nose. The taste is vegetal, earthly and pulling out hints of pepper flavors. Long, smooth, flavorful finish is characterized by more floral, citrus and mint. Quite simply the best blanco I’ve ever had.