Ocho La Mula anejo 2021 Sample from Matt Charney Agave Swappers Nose: has a unique smell, like some kind of sweet italian cookie (biscoti?!) that carries thru on the palate. Finish is a little bitter. Very different for a Tequila Ocho expression. Need to revisit!
Ocho La Mula repo 2021 Sample from Matt Charney Agave Swappers Nose: dried fruit, anise, citrus Palate is similar to the nose with a little black pepper on the finish
TMM Blind tasting - The aroma is agave forward, full of flowers, grassy, some citrus. On the palate, agave, heavy floral, some grassiness. Initially, I had a bit of brine that gave way as it opened up.
Strong alcohol, citrus, grass and agave, aroma. Flavor is consistent with the exception of the alcohol being less prevalent. Nice long, warm finish. Really good!
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La mula 2021. Very good XA. Very balanced. But then nothing stands out. So overall ok to good.