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Jay Cruz

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  • JC Jay C. rated 491d ago

    “On the nose I get that floral aroma that I find in all Tesoro expressions. It’s followed up by some smokiness and agave. A lot of complexity on the palette. Definitely taste that barrel influence with a smokey oak flavor to start. Some agave and minerality come through at the end. Definitely a unique expression. Got this for a great price at hi proof liquor. (I don’t work there)”

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  • JC Jay C. rated 491d ago

    “Love the bottle itself and the top that it comes with. A lot to take in on the nose. Various fruity notes- lime, orange with a funky agave finish. That funk and citrus hit the palette immediately, followed by oak, agave and some heat on the way down. Haven’t tried it, but feel like this would be good for cocktails. As a sipper it’s okay, but can’t be mad at the price and availability. ”

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  • JC Jay C. rated 492d ago

    “Let’s start by stating that El Tesoro does not miss. All their expressions are trademarked by this very floral aroma and the XA is no different. There’s also a good amount of agave and a sweet buttery smell at the end. The taste is very unique starting with that floral complexity that transitions into hints of grape and agave and a ton of barrel notes on the back end. Every sip seems somewhat unique and this has been one of my favorite bottles to date. ”

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  • JC Jay C. rated 492d ago

    “A really cool looking unique bottle definitely set the stage for excitement. And this repo did not disappoint. A lot of agave on the nose with some sweet vanilla coming through as well. Minty, spicy, minerally tastes swirl in to start. Followed by apple, oak and a little orange zest. Got this bottle at HI PROOF liquor, which has amazing deals and they ship for a very reasonable price. Would definitely definitely recommend this bottle for sipping and mixing ”

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  • JC Jay C. rated 493d ago

    “Took my joven v-card. And I’m so glad I waited for you yeyo. That crispy apple sweetness really shines through on the nose. Baked apple pie immediately on the palette. And a little bit of barrel spice on the finish. One of my favorite bottles I’ve tried so far. ”

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  • JC Jay C. rated 493d ago

    “Lots of sweet vanilla on the nose with some agave in there too. A very unique sweet and spicy combo taste on front end. Settles in nicely with some oakiness, caramel and a hint of dark chocolate on the back end. Very enjoyable to sip on. ”

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  • JC Jay C. rated 537d ago

    “Vanilla, caramel, agave and some oakiness on the nose. Lots of barrel, agave and vanilla on the front end with a little spicy finish. Really really good”

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  • JC Jay C. rated 537d ago

    “Agave, herbal and a little chocolate on the nose. Peppermint and agave hits the tongue right away with a smooth, almost creamy finish. Really great to sip on ”

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  • JC Jay C. rated 547d ago

    “Floral, cherry, agave on the nose. Can also smell that higher ABV in there. So much complexity in the flavor. Agave hits first with a segue of heat into a cherry, chocolate, mineral finish Really unique taste and I love the color.”

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  • JC Jay C. rated 547d ago

    “Cooked agave on the nose with a back end hint of sweet butter. Taste is spicy cooked agave, pepper and a baby splash of citrus. Nothing crazy unique jumps out, just tastes like some really good tequila”

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  • JC Jay C. rated 549d ago

    “Caramel and vanilla on the nose. Caramel, agave, and a little cinnamon on the front end taste. Barrel comes through nicely on the back end with a soft finish”

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89 AVERAGE
94 HIGHEST

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Raisin
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Baking Spice
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Melon
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Butter
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Banana
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1 Copper Pot 89
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3 Column 82

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1 Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) 90
2 Jalisco (Los Valles) 86
3 Jalisco (Southeast) 87