Vessel: Glencairn Nose: Oak, Leather, Vanilla, Carmel, Almond, Butter, Hay Palate: Oak, Carmel, Apple, Chocolate, Butter Finish: Barrel Spice, Apple , Oak, Chocolate, Vanilla, Molasses Very soft and sweet all the way through. Has some complexity but is also approachable enough for someone who dabbles lightly.
Bottle: 131218 12:13 D.O.P, L021118TA GRACIAS Appearance: Spring pollen Nose: Cooked agave, oak, vanilla, toffee, barrel spice, dried fruit, orange peel, dates, chocolate, baking spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple, banana, dry earth, brine/salinity, and minerality…lighter intensity with natural sweetness Palate: Oak, tobacco, leather, chocolate, barrel spice, dried fruit, orange peel, black pepper, baking spice, cinnamon, clove, roasted nuts, almond, dry earth, cooked agave, butter, and minerality…the barrel steals the show Finish: Cinnamon, molasses, whiskey, alcohol, and roasted nuts…medium viscosity and long, warming finish Overall: This was an interesting pour. The nose is complex, but light and almost more agave forward than the reposado. Intense barrel influence follows on the palate, which feels like a sharp contrast rather than a natural transition, in a way that I find interesting and enjoyable. Similar to the reposado, I bought this on a pretty good sale…and it was worth every penny.
Nice and easy to drink. Not overly complex buy nice and buttery with the agave present. Prefer this over the blanco.
This is a nice straight forward tequila. Has good flavor just not a ton of it. I would drink it again.
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Tequila distillers are increasingly using the historic tahona wheel to crush agave and influence the flavor of their spirits.
Aroma is nicely herbal/grassy (maybe even like cut hay). Also, a bit of citrus and anise. Flavor is full and rich - prominent anise along with cooked agave and herbs. Medium finish. This is a solid blanco. Not necessarily complex in aroma/flavor but good. 06-19-2026