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.

Nose: Cooked agave is front and center, followed by caramel and oak. Crème brûlée sweetness comes through, balanced by citrus lift and a bit of cinnamon. As it opens, pitted fruit adds depth, giving the nose a rounded, lightly toasted character. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium full on the palate with good weight. Sweet agave lands first, quickly met by assertive cinnamon and black pepper. The bourbon barrel influence is clear - vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak - but it doesn’t drown the core. Citrus and pitted fruit cut through, keeping things lively and preventing the sweetness from lingering too long. Finish: Black pepper and barrel spice carry through, gradually softening as a bright orange note emerges. The citrus sweetness hangs on just long enough to freshen the close. Final Thoughts: This leans more into bourbon barrel character than I typically enjoy, but the higher proof does real work here. Agave stays clearly defined, and that pop of citrus keeps it feeling like tequila rather than drifting too far into whiskey territory. Not my usual lane, but surprisingly, I liked it. It was well executed and enjoyable.

Gorgeous nose. Agave, vanilla and caramel. Not heavy on the barrel. Tasted at the distillery. Great initial palate. More barrel on the plate than the nose. This is tasty and well worth space in n the shelf.

vegetal nose with some pepper. Bitterness on the palate. I dig it though

Rated Blind