Bottle: AMM’s First Blind Tasting of 2026, Bottle #2 Appearance: Clear Nose: Herbal, anise, eucalyptus, licorice, pine tree, faint cooked agave, white pepper, flowers, and alcohol…nothing bad, but not substantively complex Palate: Mild cooked agave, black and white pepper, cinnamon, herbal, lemongrass, eucalyptus, anise, licorice, dry earth, light minerality, and alcohol…a bit more intense than the nose, but not in balance relative to the heat Finish: Black pepper, herbal, alcohol, and just a touch of astringency…long and warming with a creamy, viscous mouthfeel My blind score: 81 Panelist average blind score: 81.25 Difference: -0.25 Overall: This was an interesting pour. It was delicate and somewhat restrained in terms of aroma and finish, but had a more pronounced palate with some consistent characteristics bobbing up and down across the threshold of perception like a buoy in turbulent water. It was exciting to see that others picked up the same eucalyptus and licorice notes that I did, but I didn’t pick up the heavy minerality, lactic funk, or fruit as some others had. I will have to revisit and see how the profile changes in a bottle from start to finish. I wish there had been more cooked agave, but, nonetheless, this is a good value.

Blind tasting with AMM: This was an interesting blanco with a slightly different profile that leans into some creamy and earthy notes. On the nose, cooked agave comes through first, followed by a noticeable lactic quality that gives it a soft, creamy edge. Citrus adds a bit of brightness, while black pepper brings some lift. There’s also a vegetal note in the background that keeps it grounded and true to the agave. On the palate, the cooked agave carries through, joined by that same lactic character, which adds a smooth, almost creamy texture. Earthy notes become more pronounced here, along with a solid mineral backbone. Black pepper adds a touch of spice on the finish, tying everything together. Overall, this is a unique and well balanced blanco with a creamy, earthy profile that stands out from more citrus-forward expressions. It’s a thoughtful pour that rewards a slower sip.

Tasted blind. Aromas are a bit muted but I pick up some olive brine and sweetness. Flavors followed suit but it kept me sipping on and on. Finish was quick with mint and some melon.

Blind tasting via AMM: Loads of fruit overpowering this one. Aromas and flavors deliver cantaloupe and banana. It’s got a nice long spicy finish. Extra points for value.

Quite closed off on the nose compared to other blanco’s in the flight. This is a very rustic, earthy nose with rocks, gravel, mulch, mint, intense black pepper, pumpkin, and a lactic character. On the palate is anise, bell pepper, vegetal notes, rocks, lactic, cinnamon, pumpkin, black pepper and licorice notes. This is an austere blanco, one that I enjoy quite a lot actually. It’s challenging and unique with a real grungey character. The nose opens up with a bit of airtime and the palate has a nice interplay between the bitter earthy notes and sweet cinnamon spice/pumpkin notes. Additionally, the arrival is viscous with a nice finish.

AMM Blinds March 2026 #2 sweet, hay, raspberry, chocolate, burnt creme. familiar!

There’s a lot going on with the aroma here. First a blast of caramel/vanilla, which makes me think these agaves are very well cooked. But then the aroma evolves, and the top of the glass is a lot different than the bottom. Top: cooked agave and licorice. Bottom: eucalyptus and vegetal (like raw green bell pepper). Definitely let this open up! Flavor is slight vanilla, anise, and agave. Finish: sharp, dry, kinda short. This is a real/rustic tequila that shows another side of agave not commonly found.