Carabuena

Jalisco (Los Valles)
Nom 1564
Additional Distilleries: 1641

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Nose has a nice balance of savory and sweetness. Leather, oak, date, molasses, roasted nuts, semi sweet chocolate, honey grahams, agave and vanilla. Taste is almost identical to the nose. Add notes of cherry, tobacco, berries, nuymwg and a more intense pepperiness. Mouthfeel is very light. Finish is one the shorter side with nice notes of molasses, rye bread and a hint of vanilla.

Aromas of Sweet agave, soft oak, fresh cut flowers, cucumber, vanilla, caramel, pepper and olive brine Taste begins with warm notes of agave, pepper, oak and baking spice. Then come lighter notes of honey, spearmint, orange zest and butter. Mouthfeel is oily but thin. The finish is nice and warm with notes of pepper, honey, rose water and anise.

1621 Nose is somewhat light with aromas of agave, citrus, marigold, black tea and white pepper. On the palate its not super complex but its nice. Agave, citrus zest, cinnamon red hot candy, floral, some minerality and pepper. Mouthfeel is a bit oily but light. Slightly short finish with fading notes of cinnamon, herbs and pear.

On the nose: I’m getting bright citrus right up front — pineapple, grapefruit, lime, and a hint of white flowers. There’s this freshness that feels very Tequila Valley — earthy, clean, and floral. On the palate: Sweet cooked agave right away, with layers of lemongrass, herbal spice, and that peppery tingle that lingers just long enough. It’s silky, not hot Finish: Medium-long, clean, and crisp — with just a little citrus zest at the end.

Very heavy barrel influence, I think a lot of the agave is lost. But good barrel notes none the less - oak, Carmel, vanilla, spices.

Interesting flavor that is oak, caramel, agave, and surprisingly floral.