Jay MacRaild

Jay MacRaild

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534 CALIFICACIONES
110 SIGUIENDO
297 SEGUIDORES

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 116d

    “Muted aroma compared to the blanco, the roasted agave is present in the background along with some vanilla. Flavour is light, balanced and proportionate, the best quality of this is definitely the finish….it completely evaporates 3/4 palette and makes you reach for your next step.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 116d

    “Immediate response is this is sharp and clean. Black pepper, roasted agave, hint of almond. This tequila will easily have mass appeal if it can find a way into consumers hands. I’m a fan.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 214d

    “A very different experience from smell to taste…..this came off neutral to my nose and I couldn’t pick up anything that drew me in. The flavour is exceptional, nice sweetness and roasted agave that pulses in to define the sip. Sweet and unexpectedly dry finish, this is the perfect after dinner sip.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 214d

    “This is the perfect Mezcal starter kit, smoke & vegetal notes are front and centre. Once you get past the obvious flavours, it is surprisingly gentle with almond & brown sugar. Soft and short ending, which is difficult to execute with this profile. Overall I applaud the effort, this is unique and worth buying a bottle. ”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 294d

    “A bit too thin for the barrel to really take the lead, but a nice effort. Boozy back end with a long and enjoyable finish. ”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 310d

    “Smooth, balanced, approachable. This is a nice expression and should be easy to connect with consumers.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 326d

    “Smells good, tastes great! Old school flavour profile, hot alcohol with layers of roasted agave. Nice spicy finish on the end of my tongue, I graduated to a single ice cube on my second sample and it was perfect. Overall a really good Blanco, I will stock up next time I come across it.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 339d

    “Great aroma, ticks all the boxes that make you wanna jump in. Flavour is a bit tropical with hints of pineapple and grapefruit with a strong background of roasted agave. Excellent finish, it fades a bit prematurely but then comes roaring back and has a nice even mouthfeel. ”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 362d

    “Baking spice all over the place here….smells like Xmas cookies and nutmeg with roasted agave. Flavour is very cinnamon forward, a bit too much if I’m being critical, but gives way to a more traditional roasted agave profile. This is a fun curiosity Tequila, I applaud the step away from the ordinary.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 394d

    “Wow, another home run for Cascahuin! Roasted agave all the way from first sniff to last tingle on the tongue. It’s a bit boozy but that fades quickly and it has an elite finish that leaves all the warm and fuzzy. The only downside to this is the price, $200+ for a bottle of blanco is getting a bit absurd, I wish this was more approachable. ”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 409d

    “This is a good Tequila, not great but a solid effort with no nonsense or additives I can pick up. The nose is very unique, I get the smell of white glue that reminds me of grade school. This gets better as it progresses, the taste is solid oak with roasted agave and the finish knows when to leave.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 470d

    “Barnyard and blue cheese! Really unique nose and pallet, I feel like this would shine with a food pairing. Well balanced flavour to alcohol.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 584d

    “No frills, old school tasting Añejo. I wish more producers adopted this style, it’s so nice to see in a large commercial brand. Great for sipping and making cocktails, it’s really well done.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 597d

    “Agave forward, balanced sweetness, nice finish, no reason not to drink this everyday.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 597d

    “This is damn near perfect. I’ve got nothing else to add that would be helpful.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 597d

    “I’m so confused, this was amazing blanco, mediocre Reposado and here I am loving the Añejo! I am just a silly gringo who drinks too much but maybe this tequila needs that extra time in oak to get a meaningful contribution. This is a great Añejo for true tequila drinkers, it still tells the story of the agave with just a whisper of the oak.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 597d

    “Such a unique nose on this, you can really connect with that beer cask. My tasting notes are consistent with the base Reposado, it’s not really my jam after trying their exceptional Blanco. I applaud the innovation with cask use, we need more brands taking chances and broadening our understanding of what Tequila can be. This is 100% work trying.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 597d

    “Something almond/cherry going on here that I don’t love. Still roasted agave to be found on the nose, but I’m not getting it anywhere on my tongue. I had huge hopes after trying the blanco, this just doesn’t have the same charm.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 597d

    “I don’t love the nose on this, it’s a bit too medicinal to do the Tequila justice. With that out of the way, this is fucking amazing, it’s almost impossible to find balance at 55% ABV but somehow they have done it. This is a must-have for home bars or anyone who wants to make a high end cocktails. This is my favorite still strength to date.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 597d

    “Amazing value for a top quality Blanco. Roasted agave all the way through to the finish, it has an abrupt dry finish that I love. This is a gem.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 606d

    “Nice effort here, soft and balanced on the nose right through the aftertaste. Subtle vanilla and alcohol hits just right. Nice sipper.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 606d

    “Soft and vanilla on the front end, gives way to some aggressive alcohol on the back end. This has a structure that lends itself well to cocktails and mixed drinks, I’d love to try a margarita with it!”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 606d

    “A bit neutral on the nose and front palette, all the personality comes out on the back end, albeit with a healthy dose of alcohol. I’m not finding anything out of the ordinary good or bad, it’s a solid Tequila.”

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  • Jay MacRaild Jay M. calificó hace 619d

    “Great nose has me leaning into the glass, I don’t detect anything that doesn’t belong. Lots of almond and lime rind, the alcohol is quite overwhelming at mid palate but dissipates fast enough. Overall a good Tequila, the structure makes me think this will be a great option for cocktails.”

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Rating Scale

47 LOWEST
79 AVERAGE
98 HIGHEST

TOP FLAVORS

97
Mushroom
93
Thyme
93
Wet Cement
92
Asparagus
91
Pine Tree
91
Sage
91
Peppermint
90
Tangerine
90
Cider
89
Grass (cut)

Badges Earned (18)

Bartender Bartender
Blind Ratings Participant Blind Ratings Participant
100 Ratings 100 Ratings
Patrón Distillery Patrón Distillery
200 Ratings 200 Ratings
Tequila Traveler Tequila Traveler
Panel Member Panel Member
Tequileña Distillery Tequileña Distillery
Los Abuelos Distillery Los Abuelos Distillery
Cascahuín Distillery Cascahuín Distillery
Siete Leguas Distillery Siete Leguas Distillery
El Pandillo Distillery El Pandillo Distillery
La Oficina La Oficina
300 Ratings 300 Ratings
Siete Leguas Flight Siete Leguas Flight
Roca Patrón Flight Roca Patrón Flight
400 Ratings 400 Ratings
500 Ratings 500 Ratings

Favorite Production Methods

1 Stone/Brick Ovens 80
2 Autoclave (high pressure) 76
3 Autoclave (low pressure) 84
4 Autoclave (post diffuser) 67
5 Acid-Thermal Hydrolysis 69
6 Earthen Pit 88
7 Diffuser 71
8 Steel Oven (Direct Flame) 82
1 Roller Mill 79
2 Tahona 86
3 Screw Mill 79
4 Diffuser 68
5 Hand Crushed 85
1 Copper Pot 82
2 Stainless Pot w/Copper Coil 77
3 Stainless Steel Pot 78
4 Column 71
5 Stainless/Copper Hybrid 79
6 Filipino Style (wood/copper) 85

Top Regions

1 Jalisco (Los Valles) 78
2 Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) 79
3 Jalisco (Ciénega) 80
4 Jalisco (Central) 74
5 Jalisco (Southeast) 77
6 Mexico 91
7 Guanajuato 64
8 Jalisco (Southern) 79
9 Michoacán 82
10 Tamaulípas 70
11 Jalisco (South Coast) 74