Production Details | |
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NOM : | 1103 , |
Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | - , |
Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) , |
Cooking : | Stone/Brick Ovens , |
Extraction : | Roller Mill , |
Water Source : | Deep well water , |
Fermentation : | 100% agave, Stainless steel tanks, Open-air fermentation , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Stainless Steel Pot , |
Aging : | Whisky barrels, Used barrels , |
ABV/Proof : | 40% abv (80-proof) |
Other : | - |
Barrel Aged Tequila Uses the Best of Buffalo Trace’s and Van Winkle Barrels
Nose: Soft and inviting at first, the nose leans heavily into dessert territory - think Almond Joy candy bar and a faint buttery pastry note. There’s a whisper of florals in the background, like dried chamomile or jasmine, but any agave brightness is muted. A hint of peppery spice adds some lift, but the barrel character dominates. Palate & Mouthfeel: The palate opens with warm, rounded flavors - burnt sugar, toffee, and a touch of pear. A vanilla custard layer sits underneath, while a subdued citrus oil note gives a flicker of acidity. The peppery spice intensifies mid-palate, helping to rein in the sweetness, but the agave presence remains hard to find. The texture is soft and velvety, more reminiscent of a dessert liqueur than a tequila. Finish: Lingering and gentle, the finish brings more of that creamy sweetness - crème caramel and spiced butter, with a late arrival of clove. It’s smooth and easygoing, but feels more like the tail end of a bourbon than a tequila, with the agave struggling to break through. Final Thoughts: While clearly crafted with care, this tequila feels more like a whiskey lover’s experiment than a celebration of agave. The time spent in ex-bourbon barrels has softened and sweetened the profile to the point where the spirit’s identity gets lost.