Duane C. rated 969d ago

Ocho Tequila Plata

96 SCORE

“Outstanding expression. Nose is the best part with cooked agave highlighted by fresh grass, herbs, and olive brine. Mouthfeel is oily and very soft and warm. Flavor of sweet roasted agave with grassy notes and brine with a nice minerality. This is really nice and the price locally ($48) was great. I’ll be looking to stock up on this one. ”

Duane C. rated 1165d ago

Cierto Tequila Private Collection Blanco

64 SCORE

“Nose is soft and dominated by green vegetables and pepper. Agave is detectable but faint. Flavor is pepper forward to me with the agave seated in back. The finish lingers although i detect a chemical essence (acetone) that was slightly displeasing. I enjoy other expressions from this NOM and had high expectations for this new brand and given the price point. ”

Duane C. rated 1332d ago

Ocho Tequila Plata

89 SCORE

“Nose is a filled with cooked agave sweetness and vanilla. Strong presence of green vegetables and orange citrus with spearmint and cloves. Mouthfeel is silky and oily and very nice. Flavor is dominated by agave that is accented by orange citrus and cinnamon. Long finish loaded with sweet agave and where pepper arrives at the end. I would recommend this one to a friend. ”

Duane C. rated 1342d ago

Siete Leguas "Siete Décadas" Blanco

98 SCORE

“This is an exceptional expression. The nose has cooked agave and a delightfully complex mixture of minerality (slate) and mint and floral and citrus. I pick up scents of watermelon. The nose is so inviting in its softness and complexity. Mouth feel is silky smooth. Flavor profile is cooked agave forward with the minerality and mint coming through. Cooked agave explodes on the finish and lingers exceptionally long until the essence of pepper takes over. One of my favorite blanco ever. I only knocked it a couple points due to the price but this is worth it for any blanco enthusiast. ”

Duane C. rated 1497d ago

El Tesoro Blanco

90 SCORE

“Nose is full of cooked agave and minerality —like slate. There are also citrus notes of lime and grapefruit. Mouthful is nice and silky with flavor of cooked agave and minerals. Finish is warm and full of natural sweetness although lingers to more peppery feel. Overall a very nice blanco and a rare find for me while I was traveling in New Mexico. ”

Duane C. rated 1516d ago

ArteNOM Selección de 1579 Blanco

90 SCORE

“Aroma includes cooked agave and green grassy vegetable essence. I also get lime citrus and minerals. It’s a soft nose and not overpowering. Yet it is very inviting. Mouthfeel is silky smooth. Flavor profile is dominated by the sweetness of cooked agave and minerality with no bitterness. Warm without being hot. Finish lingers with warmth and cooked agave. The sweetness of the cooked agave rises on the finish which is delightful. This is among my favorite blanco. ”

Duane C. rated 1530d ago

Yeyo Blanco

76 SCORE

“The nose is very nice with rich cooked agave that is complemented by vegetal and mineral and citrus notes. Mouthfeel is nice and silky and flavor profile follows the nose very well with sweetness from cooked agave and vegetal and mineral shining through. The finish turns somewhat hot and peppery and that is not my preference so my score reflects that experience. Value is good for an additive free expression that has many notable characteristics. ”

Duane C. rated 1580d ago

El Tesoro Tequila Platinum

72 SCORE

“Aroma is light and possesses minerality and earth with some agave. Mouthfeel is somewhat thin and peppery. Flavor profile is agave first and then rapidly transitions to pepper which dominates the finish. ”

Duane C. rated 1581d ago

Olmeca Altos Plata

77 SCORE

“Aroma is agave with mint and citrus. Mouthfeel is slightly thin. Flavors lead with agave and pepper. Finish is peppery and fades somewhat without lingering. ”

Duane C. rated 1594d ago

Exotico Blanco

57 SCORE

“Aroma is filled with agave and minerality with hints of grapefruit and alcohol. Flavor is agave and pepper with thin mouthfeel. Finish is peppery and short. ”

Duane C. rated 1597d ago

Tequila G4 Blanco

89 SCORE

“Nose filled with sweet agave with fruitiness notes of pear and apricot. Also a little bit of fresh wet grass on the nose. Mouthfeel is soft and warm and oily without being hot. Taste profile dominated by sweet agave and fruit (pears). Finish is smooth and not hot and ”

Duane C. rated 1602d ago

Cascahuín Tahona Blanco

92 SCORE

“Nose full of cooked agave and green vegetables with hints of citrus and lactic and mineral essences. Wonderful silky mouthfeel. Flavor is agave forward with mint and citrus with lingering finish of sweet cooked agave. Slightly higher ABV but you don’t notice it in the nose or flavor profile. This is an outstanding blanco. I’m glad I bought two bottles! Lots 126”

Duane C. rated 1606d ago

Calle 23 Criollo

91 SCORE

“Wonderful blanco. A complex nose containing sweetness from cooked agave, fresh green vegetables and fruit, minerals with anise and spices (cinnamon, cloves, pepper). Hint of tobacco smokiness also. Mouthfeel is oily and warm without a burn (this is higher proof). Flavor is dominated by sweet cooked agave which is nice. Finish is the best part as it lingers long and sweetness intensifies and some floral notes arise amidst warmth of anise and baking spices. ”

Duane C. rated 1607d ago

El Tequileño Especial Gran Reserva Reposado

84 SCORE

“Sweetness of cooked agave and oak wood on the nose with hints of caramel and leather. Mouthfeel is soft and warm without excessive heat. Flavors of agave and butter and wood seems diminished relative to the nose. Finish is smooth and lingers with butter notes. ”

Duane C. rated 1607d ago

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1414 Reposado

88 SCORE

“Nose is soft and filled with cooked agave, vanilla and butterscotch. Mouthfeel is soft and supple with an oily texture. Flavors are agave and vanilla with wordiness in the background with a peppery finish. ”

Duane C. rated 1611d ago

Wild Common Tequila Blanco

95 SCORE

“Aroma filled with sweet roasted agave mixed with notes of cherry and floral essences (reminds me of smelling the air amidst a grove of flowering apple and cherry trees) and butter. The nose on this is exceptional. Mouthfeel is soft and velvety. Flavor profile is cooked agave and minty crispness. Finish is long and lingers with sweetness and floral notes. This is an amazing expression. One of my favorites. ”

Duane C. rated 1611d ago

Volans Blanco

90 SCORE

“Aroma of cooked agave along with an earthy minerality and hints of mint. Mouthfeel is really soft and supple and warm. Tastes of agave and minerals with floral notes and hints of melon. Finish is long and reinforces that supple and warm mouthfeel. I like this one a lot. ”

Duane C. rated 1615d ago

Siete Leguas Reposado

84 SCORE

“Cooked agave on the nose. Very subtle wood aroma and grass. Mouthfeel is nice and silky. Flavor is agave forward that is mellowed relative to blanco. Finish is warm and soft and highlighted by a sweetness of cooked agave. ”

Duane C. rated 1617d ago

Siete Leguas Blanco

89 SCORE

“Nose is a bit understated but cooked agave and green vegetables are prominent. Hint of sea water. Mouthfeel is very nice - soft and warm. Cooked agave is prominent. Finish is smooth and lingers with sweet agave and floral notes and butter. I like this one a lot. ”

Duane C. rated 1621d ago

Casa Noble Single Barrel Reposado

74 SCORE

“Barrel 691. Cotton candy, oak, caramel popcorn, and slight agave on the nose. Also some fresh green vegetable aroma which I can’t quite define. Flavor is very soft agave with wood and warmth dominating. Finish is warm and mild. Lingers in subtle way. The complexity and diminished agave make this more like anejo, and a one-day aging technicality categorizes it as reposado. ”

Duane C. rated 1627d ago

El Tesoro Extra Añejo

90 SCORE

“Oak and butter dominate the nose with scents of charred wood. Smooth and soft mouthfeel. Surprising appearance of sweetness of cooked agave in the flavors and the oak that was so prominent on the nose becomes wonderfully balanced in the flavor profile. Finish brings forth floral essences. This is additive-free so the complexity and balance and evolution of aromas and flavors is something to behold. I kept going back to the glass over and over to confirm what my senses were telling me. ”