Smoke, citrus, agave, lime, plum, a sour top note with pitted fruit and spice (nutmeg?) aromas make this the closest thing to a “pechuga” mezcal that I’ve tried. The flavor has a ton of agave and the finish lasts for a LONG time. This is a product the bridges the gap between tequila and mezcal, so if you’re looking for something neutral, this ain’t it. Otherwise, get ready for an adventure that will make you think twice about what an agave spirit is all about.

Amatiteña blanco lote 2 - 42abv Sample from Brad Ruppel Agave Swappers Nose: nice, smoke, mint, minerality, pepper and some earthiness. Palate: agave, smoke and pepper are the predominant flavors im getting Finish: smoke and pepper with some nice heat Overall: nice sipper. Im not usually a fan of smoke. But Amatitena does a good job with it

Whoa, lots of interesting things going on here. This is a fun XA. Butter caramel, cinnamon, oak, cherry dried fruit, orange, peel, leather, tobacco, and smoke are all present in the aroma. Super complex. Dried fruit, cherry, leather and caramel are in the flavor. The finish is buttery, smoky, and leathery. This is definitely a unique extra añejo.

Super smokey and fruity lots of orange on the palet along with a nice minerality. A solid Tequila with a different flavor profile.

Definitely a fan if this brand. However, I am only familiar with the blancos. This is my first aged expression from Amatiteña. The nose is tobacco, agave, smoke, bubble gum. On the palate, sweet and smoky. Caramel and light barrel spices. Great finish with sweetness permeating the mouth. This is what I would imagine from an XA from this brand. An absolute buy for me.