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Amazing profile, rated highest from a blind tasting Blind tasting notes: Cooked agave, tutti frutti, crisp apple, cider, cooked agave, buttery, light oak, elegance in the barrel tannins, some red fruits akin to cherry. Beautiful profile and definitely is one of my top rated tequilas. Pinnacle of Excellence in vintage tequila.
Nicely balanced notes of cooked agave and barrel notes, still favor their D’Antano
Was rated as part of a blind tasting
Really enjoy the nose once it opens up, didn’t love it immediately after pouring. palate is nice. Nice heat and pepper. Finish is long. This is surprisingly nice. Points removed for price
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