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NOM : |
1443
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(Previously:
1634
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Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos) , |
Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) , |
Cooking : | Autoclave (high pressure) , |
Extraction : | Roller Mill , |
Water Source : | - , |
Fermentation : | 100% agave, Stainless steel tanks , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Stainless Steel Pot , |
Aging : | Whisky barrels, Custom hybrid barrels, Single Barrel , |
ABV/Proof : | 50% abv (100-proof) |
Other : | High-proof |
Some alcohol on the nose but the cooked agave comes through…. A bit more mellow than the XA …. Barrel spice and vanilla on the nose. Black pepper on the mouth, not long finish. Notes of vanilla
This is very dry on the palate though not as tannic as I might have expected from the oak and the higher proof. Some nice lingering spice on the palate as the finish fades with a surprising lack of alcohol presence. All in all a very nice high proof añejo. Thanks MB
to pablo Richmond, va spicy nose, covered in caramel deep barrel oak on the palate with easy sweet spice sliding in for the finish.
Rich, heady, complex aroma leaning heavily toward fruit, dried fruit and sweet barrel notes. Fruit is more muted on the palate, leaning more toward drier barrel notes and spice/pepper. Gladly, it is not as sweet or rich as the aroma. Long dry finish of pepper and roasted nuts with just a touch of sweet orange zest. Based solely on the price and profile, this would be a decent value, but when you figure in that it is also organic and overproofed, it moves into excellent territory.
Aroma: Slightly medicinal but not overpowering. There's also a hint of earthiness/clay but after letting it sit there is a lot of butterscotch. Nice, complex aroma. Flavor: Sweet (vanilla) upfront but quickly is overpowered by a smokey note. There's a bit of oak and slightly bitter. *Blind Rating*
Nice aroma dominated by banana and followed by vanilla. The higher alcohol content is also noticeable in the aroma. Thick, syrupy texture with strong peppermint flavor. Milder flavors of vanilla. Surprisingly light on oak. Nice lingering finish that is not as hot as might be expected in a high-proof tequila.
The specific Lot (Lote) of the Lone Star Añejo under review here is L609DVA0921. The bottle was purchased on clearance in my ABC state for just over $45 pre-tax. This tasting notes review is based on over four structured notes-taking tasting sessions using both Riedel tequila flutes and Glencairn glasses. All tastings were conducted neat with variations between aerations times in the glass. The first tasting session took place on 23 October 2024 using a Riedel with notes taken both before and after a period of resting/aeration in the glass. The tequila coats the sides of the glass with medium viscosity, forming medium-lasting legs/tears, leaving pearls as they ran down the sides of the glass. Before resting for 1 hour, on the nose the Lone Star Añejo’s 100 proof hit prominently followed by a mix of vanilla, caramel, cooked agave, oak/barrel spice, black pepper, and a honeyed apple/orchard fruits note that mixed with a citrusy zing, and caramelized banana. What struck, and continues to strike, me is how similar the Lone Star smells very much like a spicier bourbon, no doubt due to the Garrison Brothers barrel aging. The aroma profile was, and continues to be, pleasant once the initial hit of alcohol dissipates a bit. After resting for an hour, the aroma profile was much more balanced because the initially strong alcohol had dissipated significantly without disappearing completely. On the palate before resting, there was a significant initial sweetness that lasts throughout the entire sip, but it’s joined up front quickly by a powerful mix of oak/barrel spice and some oak tannin bitterness, strong black pepper with an alcohol heat kick, light salinity, and, in the background, caramel and vanilla. The mouthfeel has good viscosity and is oily/buttery/creamy. The finish was of medium length, though the oak tannin bitterness and hints of caramel and vanilla sweetness lasts a bit longer on the back palate. The tequila leaves a nice warming sensation on the back of the tongue, the throat, and the upper chest. Though the oak tannin bitterness is quite strong, as is the black pepper kick and alcohol heat, there is enough lasting sweetness left throughout a sip to somewhat mellow out the bitterness, pepperiness, and heat. After an hour of aerating in the glass, the initial sweetness from the neck pour was much clearer/stronger. The overall flavor profile remained the same. During subsequent tasting sessions, spaced out over time and using different glasses and resting times between 30 minutes to over an hour, the aroma and flavor profiles remained essentially the same. The longer the Lone Star aerates, the more balanced its aroma and flavor profiles become. It is a unique añejo that I am quite enjoying and would be an excellent introductory tequila to whisky drinkers who think they “don’t like” agave spirits.
Cooked agave, oak, caramel, pepper, alcohol, hints of banana in the aroma. Similar flavors. Finish has a bit of metallic in it. Overall, very smooth! Definitely drink again!
Basically, it tastes like whiskey. If that’s your thing, it’s good. I don’t think it tasted like tequila.
very spicy in the corners of the mouth and lingers, floral, vanilla
Wow! This is spicy as hell. Aromas of oak, vanilla & honey. Very oily mouthfeel. Pepper, cinnamon, spice & more pepper flavors (but nothing sweet). Higher proof brings the heat. Peppery finish lingers in the throat. Maybe the most intense flavor & heat profile I’ve tasted. Will need to revisit this one before I decide if I love it or hate it.
This is a hot mess… The youthful bourbon influence gives it a white dog corny taste. It is somewhat interesting and somewhat disappointing. Not much of a fan.
Complex Aroma - citrus, banana, slight alcohol, light caramel Flavor - oily oak flavor. Heat comes quick Finish - leaves the tongue and lips tingling. Bang! Oak on the breath but the high proof works here Pleasantly surprised with this one.
Smoky nose, hints of pepper and agave. Full and complex body, peppery with lots of caramel. Pepper lingers in the slow, gradual finish. Awesome!
Even though it's only aged for 364 days, it boasts extremely potent wood character. The ten-gallon Garrison Brothers barrel it's aged in gives it a sweet caramel, vanilla, and oak nose. As far as taste is concerned, you get sweet bourbon up front, with a nice subtle agave peppery finish. Definitely a whiskey drinker's tequila; it is very unique. It can easily be drunk neat, or take the place of a bourbon in any classic whiskey cocktail. Phenomenal.
high proof, but still sippable. great pop and mellow flavor. small barrels (10g)from Garrison Brothers in Texas, great anejo for the partier
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NOM 1443 | The aroma is warm and inviting, opening with rich notes of oak, bourbon, and honey, followed by cedar, roasted nuts, salted caramel, and a lovely touch of banana and vanilla. Remarkably, there's no alcohol sting, making the nose somewhat gourmand and enticing. On the palate, it unfolds with a delectable roasted sweetness. Almond, cooked honey, and the creamy warmth of crème brûlée meld beautifully with bourbon and roasted nuts. Layers of maple, minerality, sea salt, unsweetened cacao, dried apricot, and candied yam offer complexity, while a hint of peppermint and peppery alcohol adds a lively kick. The finish lingers with a fading sweetness that clings gently to the palate, accompanied by light salinity, fading bourbon, and a trace of candied yam. To me, this is a pleasant high-proof añejo, leaving a lasting impression with its balance and depth.