40% ABV

General Gorostieta repo 40 abv Trying this for the second time. First time was about a month ago, and it was a neck pour. It opened up quite nicely. Nose: barrel spices, dried fruit, sweet cooked agave, cinnamon, pepper, some minerality and mild oak. Palate: is sweeter than the nose indicates - caramel, vanilla, barrel spices. I don't get a lot of oak on the palate, which makes me happy. Hubby said he got nuts, maybe walnuts. Hmm, I'm feeling that, but not sure which nuts it is. Finish: a nice warmth with a sweetness that lingers very nicely. Other: sipped from a Riedel glass. buttery mouthfeel. Nose from empty glass is really good! PRODUCTION NOTES from Brand Owner: -Small batch, tahona crushed and traditional stone oven steam cooking for 24 hours. -Natural fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 96 hours. -Copper pot distillation for purity and smoothness. No heads are cut. -100% spring water used during fermentation and for downproofing. -Aged in french oak barrels for six months • TASTING NOTES per Brand Owner: -Aroma: Cooked agave, french oak, cinnamon, black pepper. -Taste: A superb balance between buttery cooked agave, hazelnuts and black pepper, with a characteristic minerality that comes from El Pandillo ranch natural springs. -Finish: Smooth naturally sweet notes of vanilla, slightly warm, elegant fade of grapefruit hints.

Thick and oily on the mouth with plenty of agave, pepper and cinnamon. The higher proof definitely enhances the depth of the flavors. Well done.

Nose: Agave jumps out first, backed by a hit of ethanol that reminds you this isn’t shy on proof. There’s a fresh jalapeño note in there, some black pepper, citrus zest, and a touch of mint. A faint wet cement/mineral edge gives it a grounded, earthy quality. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium, slick mouthfeel with some real presence. Sweet cooked agave leads the way, quickly met with a sharp peppery burst that wakes things up. Once that initial jolt settles, a second sip brings more nuance with some lime peel, honeysuckle, chili pepper, anise, cinnamon and a noticeable salinity that gives it some depth. Finish: The chili pepper doesn’t let go easily. It grips the sides of the tongue, drying things out just enough to leave a lingering tingle. It fades slow and sharp, and before you know it, you’re reaching for another sip. Final Thoughts: This runs hot, but in a good way. The proof and the assertiveness of the pepper bring energy and edge. It’s not trying to be subtle, and I respect that. Punchy, a little wild, and hard to put down.

This stuff is delicious! Awesome nose of sweet cooked agave, some pepper and fresh citrus. On the palette I got a ton of sweet cooked agave, honey, lemon and almost a cinnamon finish. Pretty unique.

i just realized i hadn't reviewed this expression, and I was one of the first to try it at el Pandillo. The agaves used in this General Gorostieta high-proof blanco are from Luis Torres (brand owner for General Gorostieta) Rancho El Estribo in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico, at 7,200 ft elevation. Though listed as 7 year old agave on the label, these agave were actually eight year old plants (and had lots of red spots on them, the way you want 'em to be - I was there at El Estribo in the field with Luis and Felipe and watched Felipe point this out just before harvest, and yes, i felt like the luckiest student watching a master pick agave for his next project! And i digress Lol), and Luis didn't use pesticides on the field. When harvested, the agave measured 45 brix, which is very sweet! My tasting notes: Nose: at first I got vegetal, minerality with some cinnamon, pepper, mild heat, and when it sat and opened, I got sweet cooked agave, tropical fruit and a little anise. It kept evolving! Palate: agave forward= sweet cooked agave, anise, some citrus and minerality and fruit. Finish: sweet with a pepper kick Nice viscosity with Legs for days Overall an incredibly easy sipper. Doesn't drink like a high-proof