Aroma: Very strong aroma. Lots of oak and caramel but also a ton of berry. Reminds me more of an extra Añejo than Añejo. Flavor: Lots of oak. Definitely not my favorite flavor in a tequila but whiskey drinkers might enjoy this. I was hoping the berries would come through in the flavor but there is a bit of caramel. Finish: Solid strong finish. Hangs around for a while. I'm so surprised this is so bold when the Reposado was so bland.
Aroma: Definitely get some of the same bitterness in the aroma as I did the Blanco. It also has some caramel and oak but both fairly faint. Flavor: There's some oak on the front but the flavor falls off really quickly. It almost tastes like it's 35% ABV (it's 40). I'm really shocked. The bitterness is completely gone but not much going on in the flavor. Finish: Again, not much going on here. Wish it had the nice finish like the Blanco did.
Aroma: I get a lot of raw agave, some pepper, clove, cinnamon and orange. A very bright and floral aroma. Flavor: I get a lot of pepper and agave but there's a slight bitterness too. It doesn't completely kill the flavor but detracts from it a bit. Finish: Nice and solid. Lingers for a while and leaves some solid flavors.
NOM 1137 Lots of oak in the aroma - vanilla, sweet fruit (red apple, berries, citrus). Much like the repo, the variety of aromas do not manifest in the flavor. Pretty much a one-note blah without anything really distinguishing. Finish is short. 7/4/2017 (vertical tasting)
Aroma of agave and vanilla and possibly a bit of citrus. Where the flavor on the blanco was complex and evolved, the repo is fairly bland with a bit of sweetness upfront followed by a little blast of spice. Disappointing. The finish is short to medium. 7/4/2017 (vertical tasting)
NOM 1137 Aroma is heavily vegetal (maybe even more so than 7L which is saying something) with just a hint of sweetness (citrus or other fruit). Flavor is very smooth to start with that hint of sweetness but evolves to a soft spice and then ends with a bitter finish. Hothead finish is relatively short. There is a lot going on here and you don't taste too many "modern" blancos like this one. 7/4/2017 (vertical tasting)
Floral, Agave ,Smooth, Oily Very Nice!
This was made at NOM 1499, Casa Tequilera de Arandas 100% Weber Blue Agave They use a hodgepodge of used white oak for aging—bourbon, whiskey, cognac, wine—for 6-24 months. Presumably, a crafted blend? Certified Organic by Bioagricert S.R.L. Purchased at Old Town Liquor & Deli Tasted after aeration. Nose at top of glass of alcohol and agave with slight vanilla undertones. Nose at bottom of cooked agave and spice. Not much flavor to speak of—very mellow. Decent pepper on the finish, not remarkable. I'd rather spend my $60 on Fortaleza.
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NOM 1137