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Aroma has a very evident brine (I would even say pickle) note up front. Over a little time that note dissipates and more traditional caramel and baking spice notes appear. Cooked agave is also present. Flavor is rich and complex with red and black pepper spice and fruit-based sweetness. Very nice mingling of flavors make this one special. Finish has a nice low heat and is medium to long. The price on this one does need to be mentioned and probably limits the audience. Can’t reasonably argue that any tequila is worth this price but this one is very good. 12/24/2025 Annual XA tasting 2025
Wasn’t any special. Didn’t love it
Nose: Cinnamon and barrel spice come forward first, carrying a warm, steady lift before settling into agave and a measured touch of oak. Orange brightens by adding a subtle freshness against the minerality that runs underneath. A hint of cherry vanilla ice cream rounds it out with a quiet, rounded depth. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium slick mouthfeel, opening with agave and oak in equal stride. Vanilla and orange zest slide in next, giving a soft contrast of sweetness and citrus. Mint flickers at the edges, while black pepper and minerality shape the structure. There’s a salted butter richness tucked in that adds a gentle, savory curve without weighing anything down. Finish: Clean and comfortably warm, with oak lingering but never dominating. The spice stays restrained, letting that warmth stretch out in a way that feels deliberate and satisfying. Final Thoughts: Surprisingly agave forward for an XA, and that’s what makes it so compelling. The barrel and the agave stay in step, creating layers that feel considered rather than crowded. A genuinely well balanced XA that delivers.
Lote 10. Everything is excellent! If anything I think the madera is a bit thicker and more minerality. Side by side at BB Dec 2025.
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