Aroma: Sweet cooked agave and caramel lead, vanilla, black pepper, and oak. Subtle baking spice, butterscotch, and barrel notes. Palate: Smooth with roasted agave, caramel, and prominent vanilla. Black pepper, oak, and baking spice provide balance and mild heat; butterscotch and barrel spice with creamy sweetness. Finish: Solid finish with lingering black pepper, oak, and caramel. Fades to gentle spice, vanilla, and butterscotch. Overall, a solid bottle from 1414. 1414 has been hit or miss for me. Some bottles I love, and some are just okay. This is one of the good ones I like!

Nose: Vanilla and caramel come through first, followed by cooked agave. There’s a touch of minerality and earth in the background, with oak adding some structure without taking over. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium in body with an oily texture. Agave leads the way, rounded out by butter and hay, while vanilla and caramel echo the nose. Black pepper and cinnamon bring some warmth, and a hint of citrus keeps things lively. Finish: Clean, not abrupt. Warm spice notes linger lightly, leaving a steady impression. Final Thoughts: This tequila was my first introduction to additive free expressions and the bottle that started my journey. Even after trying many others, it still stands up - clean, straightforward, and quality through and through.

Nice tequila. Nose has some alcohol but nicely balanced by the agave and barrel notes. Taste is agave very forward with that 1414 sweetness. This is another nice Artenom tequila.

Nose is cooked agave, mineral. alcohol and a little oak. Taste is cooked agave, mineral and a little oak. Tasted in a 4oz Jarrito style tasting glass

$70 in San Francisco Aroma: 23 A sweet olive covered in a warm vanilla glaze with caramelized cooked agave sprinkles. Vegetal and herbal spice. Palate: 26 Thick pleasant viscosity and body. Oak and vanilla up front followed by cooked agave and mild lemon citrus. Finish: 22 Medium length with a warming touch which rounds out as it settles. Value: 6.5-7 Artenom is a great safe buy.