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Great aroma of sweet overripe cooked blue agave. Palate: light white pepper, intense and lively tropical fruits, mineral, mint, and rain water. Finish: medium and sweet at the same time.
2024 Las Raices Barrel Proof Nose: The agave leads with a clean, steady presence, and from there the warmer notes slip in - cinnamon and black pepper giving it some lift, while the chocolate nibs add a dry, earthy depth. A flash of orange zest brightens the edges without pulling it off balance. Palate & Mouthfeel: It lands medium thin and a little watery, but it carries its flavors clearly. Agave shows first, joined by a gentle vanilla that softens the spice. Cinnamon and black pepper return with a familiar snap, and the orange note pushes through again before the oak settles in underneath. Finish: Oak and cinnamon linger, but the finish stays light, easing off without much grip. It’s quick, but not abrupt. Final Thoughts: For a barrel proof expression, it sits lighter than expected - and that actually works in its favor. It’s not chasing complexity; instead, it feels intentionally pared back, and that restraint shows a sure hand. Simple in a good way, and genuinely enjoyable.
TMM BLIND Nose: Green agave emanates from the glass, crisp celery, wet cement and some alcohol Taste: Creamy cooked agave, agave sweetness, cinnamon, celery, pearl onions, minerals and brine. Alcohol and white pepper. Overall: The aromas get me excited for the taste. The flavors are cohesive and bold. The finish is spicy and pleasantly lingers.
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Nice tequila with great aromas of cooked ripped blue agave, green banana, orange peel, herbal tea, minerals, lemon grass, and peach. Palate full of peppermint, chamonte, jasmine flowers, raspberry, avocado cream, hazelnut, rosemary, olives and ripped agave. Finish is sweet, silky but not oily, with peppermint, peach and cream with little white pepper.