Nose - cooked agave shines with herbal and citrus notes. Cinnamon, earth and dare I say tobacco.. Taste- sweet agave, cinnamon, brine, mineral notes. Mouth is full-bodied with a long finish.

I drank samples of Conexiones at the distillery and now have bottles at home…and it has been a top of the chart expression each time for me. Sergio Cruz says tequila continues to transform in the bottle…and he’s right. Conexiones gets better and better each time, and having started out so good it’s on its way to legend quality in my bottles. Nose: Vanilla / cooked agave / cinnamon / butter / light minerality / floral / citrus (orange)/ banana / pineapple / tropical fruit / hint of bell pepper / hint of tea / orange blossom / jasmine (NOTE: this is the BEST Nose I’ve ever experienced on a high proof blanco) Taste: cooked agave / pepper / vanilla / spicy cinnamon / vegetal sweetness / banana / pineapple / citrus / orange / lime / hint of spearmint / anise / hint of tobacco spiciness / minerals Finish: light viscosity that coats the palate well but disappates fast. It still however leaves fantastic vanilla, spicy cinnamon, pepper, agave, mint, and a huge citrus kick fighting for top billing as the last flavors of your sip. Very clean and minty fresh aftertaste. This is a superb high proof blanco from the collaboration of Doug Price, Sergio Cruz, and Alex LaCroix from Siempre Tequila. The nose and taste are exceptional and the finish is good, though its the only downside compared to the taste and nose. Most brands would die to have a finish this good. I HIGHLY reccomend this high proof blanco.

Clearly, I’m biased but I’m loving this. I think the orange citrus is a great bridge for the Tahona and the Jima Alta.

Nose: Fresh agave jumps out first, joined by orange creamsicle and a briny mineral edge. There’s a flick of black pepper and a bit of alcohol heat that keeps it from feeling entirely clean, but the balance between sweet and saline notes gives it some charm. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with an oily glide. The first impression is peppery and a touch bitter before agave and banana roll in. A heavy dusting of cinnamon builds, while faint floral tones try to lift the weight of it. The bitterness lingers - enough to keep things sharp. Finish: Drops off abruptly, leaving behind black pepper and a light chemical bitterness that overstays its welcome. Final Thoughts: Not something to mull over neat, but it would pull decent weight in a tropical cocktail. The banana, orange creamsicle, and oily mouthfeel would play well with citrus or pineapple - just don’t expect it to shine solo.

A bit too thin for the barrel to really take the lead, but a nice effort. Boozy back end with a long and enjoyable finish.