This was a standout blanco. Bold, expressive, and unapologetically mineral driven. It feels rugged in the best way and really lives up to the Las Rocas name. On the nose, cooked agave comes through first, followed quickly by a strong mineral presence. Bright citrus and orange peel add some lift, while black pepper brings a bit of bite. There’s a clear vegetal and earthy backbone, with a distinctive wet cement note that gives it a raw, terroir forward character. On the palate, the cooked agave remains front and center, supported by intense minerality. Citrus and black pepper keep things lively, while mint adds a cooling contrast. Vegetal and earthy notes carry through, joined by that unmistakable wet cement character. Anise shows up subtly on the back end, along with brine, giving the finish a savory, mouthwatering quality that lingers. Overall, this is a bold, character driven blanco. If you love minerality and earthy complexity, this one really delivers. A memorable tequila that rewards slow, thoughtful sipping.

On the nose: floral notes dominate alongside agave, minerals, grapes, and citrus. The palate bursts with cooked agave up front, layered with black pepper, minerals, fruity sweetness, and grapes. The finish lingers with subtle red wine notes, pepper, and minerals, fading into a smooth, refreshing warmth that keeps the agave at the core. I’m not a huge wine fan, so I was skeptical of this one since it was aged in red wine barrels sourced from a winemaker in Bordeaux, France. I was pleasantly surprised as this one is a great balance where the agave is still at the forefront with a subtle wine influence.

Aroma: Cooked agave, earth, black pepper, vegetal, wet cement. Palate: Cooked agave, black pepper, vegetal, wet cement, minerals. Finish: Lingering minerals and wet cement with cooked agave and pepper. This bottle has a very nice finish. Montague is a brand that is using a unique resting process at NOM 1123 where they use concrete tanks (custom made concrete egg) to rest their tequila which gives it an awesome flavor! Great bottle just somewhat hard to find unless you’re in a state with a good tequila market. Snag a bottle if you find one!

Wow! We love 1123 but this kicks it up a notch. I was hoping for a little more aroma, but it’s still really good. The taste is sensational! With all that minerality and agave sweetness. Definite cement on the taste. Finish is long and good with more creekside reminiscence.

Nose 1123 all day long Agave with a great mineral notes Taste nice sweet agave with a great mineral favor with a nice Salty or brine flavor. Finish that brine goes into the finish with a great heat!

Nose: Honeyed grape must, crème brûlée, citrus blossom, and a lush cooked agave core. Layers of dried apricot, stone fruit, floral vanilla, and sweet oak follow once it has time to open up. There’s a waxy, almost candied richness here, balanced by a soft minerality and a pinch of black pepper. Palate & Mouthfeel: Full, rounded mouthfeel with just a touch of tannic grip. Cooked agave stays front and center, but now draped in waves of honey, caramelized fig, vanilla cream, and peach compote. There’s a floral lift, minerality, hints of anise, and a bright citrus note that cuts through the richness. Every sip reveals another layer. Finish: Long and coating, with that signature Sauternes stamp- white flowers, golden fruit, and creamy vanilla over a slow fade of oak and spice. A soft touch of botrytis funk lingers in the background. Final Thoughts: This one lands just shy- three months, I believe - of being classified as an extra añejo. But John and Lucie don’t chase aging milestones; they bottle when it tastes right. And they nailed it here. The use of Grand Cru Sauternes barrels brings a plush, elegant sweetness that plays perfectly against the agave’s natural edge. It’s refined and full of character. As a French oak fiend, this one hits the mark for me. It’s layered, polished, and seriously impressive.