Sampling an old 2011 vintage. It’s just ok. Fruity floral nose. Tastes sweet with some agave but with an astringent note and aftertaste.
2005 - 3 year Añejo
Nice nose with agave and whiskey. Caramel and vanilla. A little licorice and chocolate. On the palate sweet agave. Whiskey, vanilla and caramel. I also get a touch of alcohol even though this is low ABV. I like it and would recommend it.
Smells artificial.
Bottle: LT-E 0CW-03, 21-ENE-23, 10:56 Appearance: Clear Nose: Cooked agave, fruity, banana, vanilla, flowers, lavender, cinnamon, mint, cream soda, citrus, lime, herbal, rosemary, anise, and black pepper…nice opening Palate: Cooked agave, black and white pepper, hot cinnamon candies, vanilla, citrus, lime, menthol, coconut, flowers, lavender, dry earth, almond, brine/salinity, and clove…a bit more robust than the nose Finish: Vanilla, black pepper, cinnamon, alcohol, and clove…long, tongue-numbing, and medium viscosity Overall: The neck pour was initially pretty sweet. After working through part of the bottle, some more complex flavors developed and the sweetness balanced out. If you’re looking for a tequila that does a good job of introducing some complexity without being unapproachable in the $30-$40 range, this does a really decent job.
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Blanco from 2000’s. Dusty and delicious