Lots of vegetal and earthy notes with cinnamon pepper and anise. This one surprised me with how good it is

Cinnamon and agave on the nose. Stone fruits. Great palate. Agave, cinnamon, brown sugar. Sweetness This is an excellent tequila for the price.

Cinnamon, brown sugar, cotton candy, sweet,

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.

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

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!).

Aroma: From the start, Sweet Cooked Agave and Citrus run from the gates! This long cooking process allows for the Cinnamon and Baking Spices to shine! There is a ton of Minerality, too! Along with this minerality, there is a good bit of Earthiness. A field of freshly cut Grass is accompanied by a refreshing amount of Spearmint. A touch of Brine is present. And this is finished by a Tropical Fruit blast. Taste: The Sweet Cooked Agave works in tandem with the Spicy notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper. The Citrus aroma is tasted as a Lime note. The touches of Minerality and Earth are noticeable as well. A balance of Grassy flavors is blended with a nice Herbalness. A smidget of Spearmint pops itself in for more green pops. A small amount of Brine is taken in. And finally Light Tropical Fruits of Guava and Papaya stand out as this comes to an end. Finish: The Sweet Cooked Agave takes a long ride with all the flavors mixing and churning the entire time. Manuscrito is a brand that should be on your shelves! Having the additional ABV really allows Chapter One to shine! With this being so tasty, my expectations for Chapter Two's review next week will be high!!! TMM--90 Salud!!!

The natural flavors of clean well aged agave plant processed as it should be make this tequila a must have, simply delicious in every aspect!

Agave swappers sample Nose: cooked agave, fresh rain, earth, light smoke Taste: cooked agave, cinnamon, black pepper, minerality, green pepper Finish: cinnamon, peppery, mineral water

Another incredible tequila out of NOM 1643. Get it if you can, and thank me later!

Amazing profile! Has notes similar to what I find in Fortaleza and Cascahuin. Aroma: Cooked agave, petrichor, green herbs, faint mint Taste: cooked agave, brown sugar, pepper, cinnamon, minerality, light citrus note like orange or grapefruit. Finish: That creamy cooked agave sticks around on the taste buds for a while. Value: for $50, that is fantastic.

Very enjoyable! Great price no brainer!

Just tried this Chapter I thanks to Agave Swappers. Outstanding tequila with a creamy texture, spicy notes, a touch of Cinnamon and sweet cooked Agave. I can't wait to buy a bottle now.

Received as a blind sample from Matt Cavanaugh at Agave Swappers! This is a fantastic blanco that comes at a reasonable price!

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.