I have a bottle of the new tahona Blanco so I wasn't sure what to expect. Aroma of cooked agave, alcohol (no surprise at 54% abv) citrus, minerals and anise. Flavor - the alcohol hit was unexpected, in a good way, cooked agave, black pepper, cinnamon and minerals. Finish is long and mellows out

Sampled at Sabor y Cultura Chicago 2026. Yes!! Very enjoyable high proof, worth seeking out.

NOSE: Cooked agave, citrus, pepper, clove, cinnamon, honey PALATE: Cooked agave, citrus, pepper, floral notes, cinnamon, NOSE and palate very similar with the exception of the floral notes

Phenomenal Taste: agave, pine wood, fruit, minerals Finish: finishes with a sweet lactic fruity note, slight anise, and a cinnamon bite

Those is beautiful at 108 proof. You do get alcohol but plenty of agave, cinnamon, citrus, pepper and anise account others. Great mouth feel as well. Tremendous for the price point.

This hits really nicely. Nose is on point. Tons of agave and the flavors are fantastic. Minerals with a hint of strawberry. Loving this. Have to try their Tahona next… 1414 does it again!

Viva Mexico Blanco madera 54abv Fermented in wooden tanks Vegetal nose neck pour Sweet agave spice/fizz Anise, a little gin-like ? Pine-ish Really liking this. It's excellent. Want to revisit when it opens up a little, since this was a neck pour. Revisited after a few weeks Nose: anise pepper, a little alcohol and some pine?!? With the fruit you typically get from 1414. Palate: Wow! Agave anise and the madera is there! Finish: there's a spicy kick/zing on the tongue The fruity, sweet agave and minerality from the tahona hp carries thru with some added spice Revisited with tahona. Both are fantastic. For me, the tahona hp slightly edges out the madera. I'm liking this! A lot! and the value is there!

This has to be Sergio Cruz best creation. No doubt my favorite NOM 1414 tequila. Wood Fermentation (Madera) and a high proof Blanco. An amazing blanco, a backup bottle is needed.

Another amazing product from Vivanco NOM 1414. Thank you tequila diva for the sample

absolutely stunning so freaking delicious and easy to drink.. be careful or the bottle will be gone

Totally different than the Tahona, but still amazing. That high proof is sweet, anise, and mint notes. Another winner

At first the alcohol hides the agave but it doesn’t take long to settle down and open up. This Blanco carries the smell and taste from the Madera. A bit lighter on the agave than I expected but a nice citrus, white pepper, clove and cinnamon. The cooked agave brings out some light notes of caramel and vanillin but you have to search for it. A bit hot on first taste but then the heat fades as my palate gets used to it, has a nice medium finish with a little bittersweet tannin. Really enjoying this one!

Another great product from Sergio and 1414.

Was fortunate enough to be gifted a 375ml bottle by Sergio himself at the Viva Mexico distillery in 9/2024. Bottle #497/500. Awesome nose of agave with a great impact on both the smell and taste from the Madera. Tons of agave along with minerals, citrus, pepper, and some cinnamon and a touch of vanilla. Does not drink like 54%. Nice finish that stays.

Good but I prefer the Tahona

Very nice nose. Sweet agave, grapes, fruits, bubble gum, vanilla. Floral. On the palate. Nice sweet agave. Fruity, honey, grape, cinnamon and citrus Very nice finish. Long lasting. Good mouthfeel.

Viva México Madera Blanco (108 Proof) Nose A beautiful mineral-driven nose opens with damp stone before evolving into aromas that reminded me of walking into a cool, damp basement with exposed wood. Fresh sawdust, weathered wood, and earthy minerality create a rustic profile that is both inviting and intriguing. Beneath those earthy notes sits a bright cooked agave sweetness that slowly grows as the glass opens, adding balance and depth. Taste (TNT) The mouthfeel is exceptional—thick, oily, and coating both the glass and palate with impressive viscosity. Sweet cooked agave arrives immediately alongside cinnamon, warm baking spices, and balanced pepper. The 108 proof makes its presence known with a noticeable tingling and slight numbness across the tongue, but it never overwhelms the tequila. Instead, the higher proof amplifies the flavors, giving the pour remarkable intensity while remaining smooth and well integrated. Finish Long, warm, and layered. Lingering agave sweetness and cinnamon remain the stars while gentle vegetal fermentation adds complexity without taking over. Subtle black licorice develops as the finish continues, and the proof leaves behind a satisfying warmth and pleasant tongue tingle that encourages another sip. Overall Thoughts This is a bold yet remarkably balanced high-proof blanco that showcases exceptional craftsmanship. The rustic wood-like aromas, rich mouthfeel, expressive cooked agave, and integrated proof create a tequila that rewards patience and slow sipping. Every component feels intentional, and despite its intensity, nothing seems out of place. The sweetness, spice, minerality, and fermentation work together to create a complex but highly approachable experience. One of the most memorable parts of this tequila was the nose. Rather than simply smelling “woody,” it reminded me of walking into a cool, damp basement with exposed wood—an aroma that immediately transported me to a specific place. Those personal sensory memories are what make tasting tequila so rewarding, and this bottle delivered one I won’t soon forget.

This has been one of my favorites coming out of the Vivanco distillery. Incredible aromas! Roasted agave, warm lemon peels, broken cinnamon sticks, peppermint. Mouthfeel is great with a nice body or viscosity, that sweetness I get on the nose starts to come into the back of my tongue and turns into a cool warmth. Flavor is pleasantly sweet, more agave, and cinnamon spice, you wouldn’t know this was 104 proof. Beautiful finish, all the flavors fade into a warm sweetness.

Agave, citrus, minerals, anise. Aroma: 22 Taste: 29 Finish: 23 Value: 6 $69 sip tequila Overall: 90 I wished I could taste it next to Viva Mexico Tahona. Both are some of my favorite Blancos.

LOTE VMMBCO2584 164, tasted on 6-6-26. Aroma: intense cooked agave, light acidity, light sourness that softens, earthiness, hint of pepper spiciness. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, good sweet sour and citrus balance. Finish is long, light sweet cooked agave, earthiness and a hint of pepper spiciness persists.

Sample via Agave Swappers Nose: Cooked agave, brine, minerals, fruit Flavor: Agave bomb! fruitiness, minerals, baking spice, black pepper, brine Finish: minerals and black pepper

After trying Viva Mexico Tahona, I expected the Madera to be very good, but I didn't expect it to be BETTER!

Favorite notes I get the cooked Agave up front. Then I get cinnamon, citrus, and a little pepper. This high proof is very easy to drink and enjoyable.

Spectacular: big cooked/raw agave, citrus, green pepper, herbs, minerals, cinnamon and baking spice with long peppery and pepermint finish.

I’m not the biggest fan of higher proofs. But this is an one of my new favorites. It is an amazing tequila. Sergio Cruz is a genius. Everything he does is amazing. This is one of his best.