Derek B. rated 933d ago

Don Julio 1942

71 SCORE

“I thought it might taste better off my girlfriend’s chest. Sadly, no. ”

Derek B. rated 938d ago

Tequila Alquimia Reserva de Don Adolfo Extra Añejo

96 SCORE

“Like smelling a freshly baked fruit tart. Apricot, cherry, apple pie, vanilla. Honey, agave, baking spice, and apple on the palette. The finish is sweet with a pleasant bite. Caramel and chocolate notes. This is a phenomenal buy. I found it for $126.99. For the money I don’t think there is a better EA. ”

Derek B. rated 946d ago

Pasote Extra Añejo

81 SCORE

“Underwhelmed after two tries. Gonna let the bottle open up for a bit to see if that helps. Ethanol heavy with a bitter aftertaste. ”

Derek B. rated 946d ago

Montagave Blanco 'Héritage'

90 SCORE

“A brief rest in Bordeaux barrels does crazy things to the flavor profile. A hint of sweetness that compliments all the usual complexity that nom 1123 is renowned for. ”

Derek B. rated 946d ago

Tepozan Extra Añejo

81 SCORE

“A pleasant sipper but the flavors are very recessed. It takes some time to suss them out. ”

Derek B. rated 1098d ago

Calle 23 Añejo

87 SCORE

“Nose: banana, Palette: Vanilla Finish: pleasant bite, cooked agave ”

Derek B. rated 1307d ago

Caballito Cerrero Chato Reposado 46

92 SCORE

“The mouthfeel is exquisite. I’ll have to revisit for a more complete review since my tastebuds haven’t fully recovered from a recent bout of Covid. ”

Derek B. rated 1458d ago

ArteNOM Selección de 1123 Blanco

89 SCORE

“The influence of the mezcal barrel adds a pleasing smokey accent to this earthy blanco. ”

Derek B. rated 1467d ago

El Caballito Cerrero Blanco (46%)

92 SCORE

“A smoky and vegetal aroma. The cooked agave flavor is unlike any tequila I have ever had. Lots of complex minerality. Tried this at a mezcal bar but I’m now on a hunt for a bottle. ”

Derek B. rated 1482d ago

Siembra Valles High Proof Blanco

86 SCORE

“Briny nose with a floral green bean flavor. White pepper on the finish. Solid high proof blanco but falls short of Cascahuin 48 and Tapatio 110.”

Derek B. rated 1482d ago

Olmeca Altos Plata

75 SCORE

“Heavy alcohol, olive and mushroom funk on the nose and palette. Finish is overpowered by the alcohol. Doesn’t quite qualify as a sipper but does the job for any tequila cocktail you can think of. But at $19.99 at the local Mexican market you could do a lot worse for twice the price. ”