Tekiah Kosher Añejo Tequila — Tasting Review Appearance: A nice amber color in the glass. It coats the glass well, showing some body, but without looking or feeling overly thick or syrupy. Aroma: The aroma leans toward wood and oak, with subtle vanilla and caramel notes coming through. Nothing feels overly sweet or heavy on the nose. Taste: Light and approachable on the palate. The barrel influence immediately reminds me of a lighter-style whiskey, with vanilla being one of the more noticeable flavors. The overall profile is fairly delicate rather than bold or overly complex. Finish: Smooth and easy on the finish. There is a light whiskey-like heat that develops toward the back end of the sip, but it doesn’t come across as harsh. Overall: Tekiah Kosher Añejo drinks more like a light, whiskey-influenced añejo than a rich or heavily sweet tequila. The wood, vanilla and caramel characteristics are present without giving it the syrupy quality sometimes found in sweeter añejos. The whiskey character carries from the aroma through the palate and into the finish. For someone who enjoys whiskey and is exploring aged tequila, I think this would be a very approachable crossover bottle. For a tequila drinker looking for a strongly agave-forward añejo, the barrel influence may stand out more than the agave itself.

Pleasant but little restrained nose and palate, enjoyable white pepper, caramel and vanilla palate with agave still pleasant, mild sweet and peppery short finish.