Used French oak barrel staves from their 11yr XA are rubbed with fresh cooked agave juices before being reassembled, charred, and filled with blanco. It’s then aged for 9 months and bottled at 40% ABV. They don’t consider the agave rubbed barrel an additive and it’s really an interesting one to think about in that regard. I do prefer the blanco to this sweeter one. There’s some initial earthy musty notes on the nose I’ve gotten from some other aged French oak Valley tequilas, but it opens up to vanilla on the back end. The flavor pops with sweet honey, charred oak, and a light touch of effervescent root beer. Thin mouth and short finish that leaves a bubbly mouth tingle like soda does, with no burn or unwanted aftertaste. An easy drinking experience will likely be welcoming for newer tequila drinkers.