Drew C. rated 766d ago

Tequila Ocho Reposado - Widow Jane

89 SCORE

“NOM: 1474 Bottle Number: 5,529 Date and place purchased: April 27, 2024 in Clermont Florida Price $74.99 Date opened 6/8/2024 Initial encounter: very clear almost rose colored with a tint of gold. Really shines. Strong agave smell. Initial pour was very smooth and more sweet flavors are noticed…vanilla? Also starting to get a sense of earthy smells about five minutes in the glass. Initial taste: sweet agave, and also I’m getting a sense of the bourbon barrel it was sitting in which adds a nice contrast but it doesn’t over power the richness of the sweets inside the bottle either. No sting just pure smoothness all the way down. 1/4 empty: June 8, 2024 (day 0). No change in flavors smoothness or texture. A very solid initial run. Halfway empty: June 12, 2024 (4 days opened) Look is the same, pour consistency is the same, but the sweet agave flavor is getting more over powered by the bourbon barrel it was sitting in because the taste has become less sweet and more earthy. You can tell the flavors and oxidation from the bottle being opened are having an effect because the rich flavors are starting to become very ‘spent’ while sitting in the bottle. Still a very decent drink at the halfway point. Less smooth also but that’s expected when you get to the halfway mark. Date finished: June 15, 2024 (7 days opened). OVERALL: This is a great bottle. Tequila Ocho are known for having very smooth tequilas with rich smooth flavors and this doesn’t disappoint. I would suggest to keep the same flavors this bottle should be consumed in about four days, to allow maximum flavoring. The bottle sat in a bourbon barrel which adds more of a contrast to the sweet flavors so you get a sense of earthiness with fruitful tastings making it a very enjoyable drink. It’s a little on the pricey side for it being $75 but for the most part this is a great tequila bottle. ”

Drew C. rated 850d ago

Clase Azul Reposado

69 SCORE

“It’s very gassy overall. And the price is a little too strong. ”

Drew C. rated 850d ago

Siempre Tequila Añejo (1438)

91 SCORE

“Overall a great anejo but the finish wasn’t up to par compared to others ”

Drew C. rated 850d ago

Siempre Tequila Reposado (1438)

96 SCORE

“One of the best repos out there ”

Drew C. rated 850d ago

Siempre Tequila Reposado (1414)

95 SCORE

“Great choice of tequila ”

Drew C. rated 850d ago

Siempre Tequila Plata (1414)

94 SCORE

“Amazing blanco you cannot go wrong with it ”

Drew C. rated 877d ago

Codigo 1530 Blanco

90 SCORE

“Good blanco to drink. Both beginning middle and end taste were exceptional. One of my favorites. ”

Drew C. rated 1069d ago

Cenote Tequila Reposado

88 SCORE

“Aroma: very sweet is smell Initial taste: smooth, creamy, all around decent taste after taste: still pleasant and the sweetness doesn’t overpower the tequila at all. Overall: Very pleased ”

Drew C. rated 1069d ago

Rey Sol Extra Añejo

70 SCORE

“Aroma: lots of vanilla and sweetness to. However the punch lacks when tasting. Taste washes away very quickly and not much agave can be tasted after that. After taste wasn’t noteworthy either. ”

Drew C. rated 1111d ago

El Tesoro Blanco

94 SCORE

“Perfectly good blanco! ”

Drew C. rated 1111d ago

El Tesoro Tequila Añejo

90 SCORE

“Smell: very vanilla Initial taste: smooth lots of vanilla flavor Ending taste: looses flavor quickly and has a dullness to it”