Alexandre P. rated 26d ago

Tapatio Reposado

85 SCORE

“Nose: Clean and honest right out of the gate. The minerals and lemon zest open things up bright and fresh. There's nothing heavy here, no barrel weight sitting on top of everything. The oak spice reads as fresh rather than deep, which feels like this isn't an overworked barrel or an extended rest. Then the agave comes through as raw fiber and cooked, which is a nice layering. You're getting the plant at different stages of its journey in a single nosing. For a reposado at this price point, that kind of nuance on the nose is worth noting. Legs: Stringy and quick but they stick. Palate: The cooked agave is present, warm and genuine. The buttery oak wraps around it without taking over, The oak spice is light rather than assertive, keeping the agave identity intact. The pepper is subtle, a soft background rather than a punch. Nothing here is trying too hard. Finish: Light but long. It doesn't hit you hard, but it spreads across the mouth and stays there. Overall read: Tapatio Reposado is a masterclass in restraint. It doesn't overreach. The agave stays the main character, the barrel plays a supporting role beautifully, and the whole thing holds together with a coherence that punches well above what the price tag suggests. ”

Alexandre P. rated 47d ago

Wild Common Tequila Reposado

89 SCORE

“Nose: Starts with fresh and vegetable aromas, like freshly cut grass, green apple, a hint of crushed mineral. Alive and bright with a light peppery lift. Palate: Cooked agave at its core, with earthy, fibrous and slightly sweet. The barrel influence comes through with confidence. Oak, warming vanilla, and that bourbon spice… but like a baking spice. Finish: The wood lingers, drying slightly. Hints of citrus come out here, almost like a lime zest. Overall: A well balanced Reposado that reminds me slightly of an Añejo. The agave wasn’t buried by the barrel, it still comes out beautifully. Good balance between raw and rested.”