Deep bronze color. Nose: Red ripe fruit. Subtle smokey oak, vanilla and spice, a hint of earthiness. Flavor: Creamy vanilla, cinnamon and cloves, jammy round fruit notes, balanced oak and medium pepper. Finish: Some bourbon influence, silky mouth feel and lingering light pepper. An after dinner type of tequila.
2012 vintage release. Nose: Floral and fruity with pepper, baking spices and a whiff of potting soil. Flavor: Viscous, peppery with spices, vanilla and almonds. Some nice fruit notes but a little heavy on sweetness. Finish is long, with pepper dominance. A slightly odd aftertaste though.
Older 2009 bottling. Dark amber. Nose: Appealing aromas of ripe red fruit, agave, round barrel spices and hints of pear and citrus. Flavor: Vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, toasted hazelnuts, fruit and pepper. Finish: Long and balanced. I had not revisited this tequila in a long time, and found it far better than I had expected...
Rated blind. Surprised at how high I scored this!
Winners announced in the annual Mayahuel Awards, including first place winners Campo Azul, Besame Mucho, and Maestro Tequilero.
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