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The aroma is direct and earthy, opening with minerality, green vegetal notes, grassiness, leche, and black pepper. A scathing ethyl presence cuts through the profile, giving the nose a rough edge. There isn’t much fan service here; it’s straightforward. On the palate is where this entertains and shines: petrichor washes over the tongue with a strong green vegetal character, intertwined with orange, lemon, and lime citrus. Light barrel spice and chocolate add depth, while wintergreen brings cool mint and a combination of sweet and warming spice. Creamy vanilla, pronounced salinity, light caramel, and cinnamon invite return visits. The finish is relatively simple, with grassy agave and light pepperiness lingering as the other flavors fade. An indeed enjoyable release.
Light color. All agave nose followed by pepper and citrus. Agave and more agave on taste followed by very light barrel notes of vanilla and oak. Pepper and citrus finish.
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