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!!!

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

Amazing profile! Aroma: Cooked agave, strong notes of anise, olive, followed by petrichor, green herbs, faint mint Taste: cooked agave, anise, olive brine, 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.

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

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.

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.

Re Tasted at Agave Brothers Battle of the Blancos 2026 And up dated my rating

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!).

Bright, clean, and beautifully agave-forward, Chapter 1 opens with cooked agave, citrus, and a touch of pepper before settling into a smooth, mineral-driven finish. At 42.5% ABV, it has enough weight and character to stand out while remaining incredibly approachable and easy to sip.

Cooked agave, citrus, mineral, pepper, light cinnamon. This one reminds me of Fuentaseca Cosecha 2018 or PM Spirits…

Nom #1643 Aroma, grass was first noted , with citrus and pepper (white I believe ). then vegetal and fruit undertones. Palate, cooked agave hit me right away with the pepper coming through immediately after. citrus found it's way in the door, did feel a drying affect from the pepper and alcohol that came to the party as well, with a slight tingle. Finish, felt it to be long with a cooling affect on palate then it faded to a sweet and peppery mouthfeel lasting to the end. Overall, at its price point this Blanco made a very nice balanced sipper , I would love to try it in a mixer or even on ice with a twist.

Sample via Agave Swappers Nose: cooked agave, minerals, vegetal Taste: cooked agave, really spicy cinnamon like an atomic fireball, black pepper, minerals, brine Finish: lingering spiciness fading into a more classic peppery finish

Absolutely fantastic Citrus, black pepper on the nose as well as plenty of agave. The cooked agave sweetness is my favorite part, this finishes very nicely.

This blanco is wonderful and reminds of Fuenteseca, with is one of favorite blancos. My rating reflects a slight bump on affordability. Nose: Natural and unmanipulated. Full presence of agave, lovely minerality, slight lime citrus, and white pepper. There is a flinty, almost a wet stone-esque quality. Ever so slight hints cinnamon, Jalapeño pepper, and a floral sweetness. Taste: Perfect. Medium mouthfeel. Spicy blackpepper heat and a light brine. The agave and minerality really shine. The mid palate brings out the floral, cinnamon, and citrus notes. Not overly complex, but perfect in each of its facets. Finish: Extremely long luxurious mouthfeel of agave, pepper, and hints of citrus.

Mild sweet agave aroma. Strong agave and mineral flavors. Smooth pepper finish.