Aromas of dried fruits, fig and apricot in particular, followed by deeper notes of cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and oak, as well as some hints of black pepper in the back. On the palate, a tasty blend of apricot pie topped with cinnamon and crystalized brown sugar, with some hints of allspice, cloves, and oak. The initial finish of stone fruit fades into lingering notes of black pepper and agave.

In my G4 Madera(lot 3) review I boldly proclaimed that said blanco was my favorite expression coming out of El Pandillo to date. Well, I’m beginning to rue those words. I stumbled across a 2024 lot G4 Extra Anejo at my local Total Wine & was encouraged to give it a shot by a TMM contemporary. So, I pulled the trigger and boy am I glad I did. The nose on this thing is nothing short of sensational. I picked up vanilla, leather, cooked agave, minerality, pronounced rye whiskey notes, citrus, butterscotch, caramel, black pepper, wet earth, floral notes, cloves, celery, and even rain water. My fiancée, who is not much of a tequila fan herself, gave the nose a shot and with great acclaim declared, “it smells better than normal.” On the palate I was greeted with barrel spice, rye whiskey notes, caramel, butterscotch, cooked agave, black pepper, dried fruits, citrus, apricot, minerality, wet earth and chocolate notes on the back palate. The finish was long, with light oak notes, citrus, and tons of spice. I found it absolutely delicious. The nose is my favorite part of this expression, with each new waft I uncovered something completely new. I suspect this outstanding extra anejo was aged in either rye whiskey barrels or rye heavy mash bill whiskey barrels, there is just so much spice present. This may be one of the most complex sippers I have gotten my hands on. Shoutout to Alexander Mikulka, I wouldn’t have picked this up without his review! 11/01/2024 LG0003XAE

The nose on this XA is heavenly. While a little light on the agave, it smells of flowers, oak and vanilla. I am also get a little pineapple and banana. Wow, such an easy drinker. More agave on the tongue than on the nose. I am also getting oak, caramel and almond. This one is spicy but at a nice level. Such an easy sipper.

Nose: beautiful bouquet of fragrances - floral /cooked agave / vanilla bomb / buttery / very light fruit scents / hint of lemongrass / nutmeg / chocolate Taste: elegant and smooth / agave forward / sweet / vanilla / chocolate/ pepper / banana/ lime / nutmeg/ Finish: heavy mouth coating / bittersweet/ lingering mouthfeel This XA has a fantastic nose. I would love to see a ‘super nose’ tell me everything that’s going on. I do love the vanilla and floral scents. I also like the agave and vanilla working together on the palate. A simple but enjoyable finish keeps this XA from going over the goal line for me. And the price point doesn’t make it a great value.

The aroma of this tequila is undeniably enticing, with prominent caramel and cooked agave notes that immediately capture the senses. Subtle hints of light ethyl and honey add depth to the aroma, while the lingering essence of bourbon enhances its allure. Upon tasting, the palate is treated to a symphony of flavors that unfold gracefully with each sip. The distinct presence of whiskey and black cherry pepperiness commands attention, balanced by nuances of tropical fruit and anise that grace the taste buds. The gourmand taste is further enriched by hints of freshness and honey, accompanied by the rich flavors of caramelized brown sugar and faint sarsaparilla, all notably underscored by a subtle alcohol tone and a whisper of date. As the tasting journey reaches its conclusion, the finish gently tapers down to a lingering sensation of whiskey and light pepperiness, leaving behind a haunting minerality and freshness that pleasantly coats the palate. An excellent XA imo.

More affordable option on the extra anejo space with good barrel notes

Aroma: oak, agave, cinnamon, vanilla, honey Palate: thin, agave, vanilla, black pepper

Cooked agave, oak and vanilla on the nose with some minerality and citrus. Cooked agave and oak on the mouth with a buttery feel and black pepper finishes with a hint of citrus.

Very sophisticated EA. Great balance between spices, nutty, right amount of oak and a nice creamy finish. Highly suggest it at the price!

All the G4 characteristics with a bright, and fresh agave and Vanilla sweet nose. Well balanced with lite sweetness, vanilla, spice, and almost underwhelming notes of oak. I also have the G4 5-year XA that cost significantly more than this standard XA, but I find this standard XA to be my preference.

Wow. This is an amazing crafted expression from Felipe. Well rounded and just perfect. So easy to sip

agave, warm pineapple, caramel, citrus. flavor holds true to aroma. some baking spice. incredibly subtle oak (in a good way). good mouthfeel, warming on tongue but heat disappears before it hits the throat.

Nice aroma of cooked agave with a caramel/ vanilla. Also get a little floral on the back end. Taste has a low to medium heat which is good. Let’s me know I’m drinking without it being to harsh. Taste is like the smell agave, vanilla, , oak in the middle with a medium finish of the vanilla ,floral and a little citrus. Very good extra anejo Potpourri and let it rest, and it’s even better

Oak, caramel, pineapple, brown butter on the nose;

An outstanding XA from an outstanding distillery, great balance of agave, oak, and citrus with a smooth finish

Aroma : Cooked agave and floral notes with mint and citrus. For an extra añejo that was definitely a surprise. Not much oak or aged notes to speak of. Taste : Crisp underlying agave and light oak. Caramel and almond/hazelnut predominate with some degree of baking spice. This is lightly sweet and somewhat spicy. Oily and complex too. Finish : Long and prolongs all the taste notes with some stronger baking spice. Top tier extra añejo. I hope I'll be able to find the "55" version soon because this was a hard one to put down.

G4 Extra Anejo This nose is full of cooked agave and buttery vanilla. The agave punches through nicely, you only get some slight oak but a sweet clean finish. I appreciate that Felipe utilizes older used barrels for aging. This allows the tequila tastes to still dominate without the oak taking over. Well done. ¡Salud!

This XA is one of my favorites to date. For the price, the value is excellent. Felipe is a mad scientist when it comes to creating epic juice and this is no exception. The aroma is of cooked agave, butterscotch and caramel. On the palate you will be treated with an agave-forward taste with a slightly orange blossom, citrusy taste with an oaky/woody, black peppery finish.

Vibrant nose of pineapples, citrus, agave and nuts. Clean feel to this one. First comes caramel and nuts, followed by baking spices, anise and pepper. Kissed with a lactic note. Nice agave presence - no overpowering oak at all. Lingering finish that invites another sip and another sip...

Vanilla on the nose, with taste of vanilla, oak, and citrus—all balanced nicely. Very good.

Tasted some of JW's G4 XA . Such a delight from Felipe's private barrel. Great to have friends with connections.

The aroma is interesting for an XA...it is not understated or discreet but does not have much if any barrel in the mix. Floral notes and agave predominate with a bit of an almost honeysuckle sweetness. Everything is nice and light. The flavor has a nice initial sweetness followed by baking spice and peppery heat. The finish has a nice lingering heat and is medium long. At the price ($63), this is an incredible value. 12/30/2016 - 4th Annual Xmas XA tasting.

Aroma: Interesting notes for an extra anejo. I get pine, mint, and it's also slightly floral. These are notes more traditionally seen with Blancos (at least for me). But, there is also hints of oak and caramel. Flavor: Slightly spicy but heavy in winter type notes. Caramel, clove, oak, and definitely one I could see myself sipping on a cold winter night. Finish: Very nicely balanced and hangs around for a while. Not overly strong and tons of flavor hangs around.

Gets better every time I try it. Gracias Felipe Camarena!

Added: BAT 2016 bottling of this juice is absolutely the highest proof XA I have tasted. Truly a one of a kind bottling of tequila made by Felipe Camarena. A well rounded extension of prior expressions, this 3 year aged extra añejo is very easy to drink. Never sweet or syrupy it has a nice feel in the mouth and reminds me very much of Ocho XA, which was also developed by Felipe C. in the early days of the brand. Get some. Might see some importation soon as G4 grows it's distribution in MX.