Blast of spearmint on the nose, giving way to a burst of cooked agave on the palate. Nice balance, complex as it opens up over time. Second taste has more nuance, hints of olive, butter, brine, and a nutty earthiness. Finish is oily in a satisfying decrescendo

Vegetal nose. This one on first sip is a sweet agave bomb! Full mouthfeel with a pleasing finish that keeps your taste buds tingling.

This was a really enjoyable anejo. Rich, silky, and well put together, with a lot to like. This one is on the sweeter side than most and makes for a great dessert anejo. On the nose, cooked agave comes through first, followed by oak and soft vanilla. Butterscotch and caramel add a warm sweetness, while cinnamon and baking spice bring some depth. Dried fruit and a hint of cherry round things out and give it a nice, dessert-like aroma. On the palate, the cooked agave holds its ground, balanced by vanilla and oak. Cinnamon and baking spice add warmth, while butterscotch and caramel bring richness. Dried fruit comes through again, with a raisin note that lingers nicely on the finish and adds to the overall depth. Overall, this is a well crafted anejo that delivers solid flavor and balance without overreaching. Extra points for value as I picked this up at Costco for $69. It’s an easy bottle to recommend and one I’d happily pick up again.

Aroma: Cooked agave and vanilla lead, accented by black pepper, oak, wet grass, vegetal notes, and minerals for a fresh, complex nose. Palate: Cooked agave and vanilla dominate for me, with black pepper, oak, and vegetation adding spice and depth. Finish: Smooth oak and pepper fade with subtle vegetal hints, leaving a clean, lingering finish. Overall, good bottle. I wouldn’t buy the bottle again, but if it was what was available at a restaurant or friend’s house, then I would gladly sip it again. I prefer the cabal blanco over the repo.