G4 XM lote 6 Just realized i never rated this expression. I've had lotes 1-3 and 6. Haven't had lote 4 or 5 yet. My rating is for XM in general. This description is for lote 6, since it's the only open XM bottle i have: At first the Nose is earthy and vegetal with a little mint and heat; as it opens, stone fruit, some minerality and a bit of hay comes forward Palate is vegetal with sweet agave, anise and citrus Finish is medium sweet with a kick/spice, mild heat I really enjoy the XM expressions. I think lote 1 was my favorite. That said, I'm also enjoying this lote 6. Another kudos to Felipe and the gang at el pandillo

Shared characteristics 2024 lots: Nose: Intensely sweet cooked agave. There’s a sharp, almost acidic edge that leans into a subtle sourness, which transitions into a faint green olive note. It’s punchy, with a raw and vegetal undertone that adds character. Mouthfeel & Palate: Rich and coating, with a full, satisfying mouthfeel. The agave sweetness carries through heavily, balanced by a bit of heat that builds as you sip. There’s a slight bite that activates the palate and hangs in a pleasant, tingly way. Finish: Long and persistent. The warmth sticks around, giving a slow fade that keeps the flavors alive well after the sip. That lingering heat works nicely with the agave forward profile. Final Thoughts: A bold, expressive and memorable blanco that makes an impression. The intensity of the agave and the long lasting finish make this one worth revisiting. Tasting five different lots of G4 Madera side by side was a great reminder of how much variation you can find within a consistent, well made profile. The core elements held across every pour; rich agave sweetness, the full mouthfeel and the long, lingering finish - but each lot brought its own subtle shifts in tone and texture. Lot 1 leaned more vegetal, with a slightly greener profile compared to the others. It stayed true to the cooked agave core but added a more herbal layer that gave it a grounded, earthy feel. Lot 2 amped up both the sweetness and the heat. It came off a little bolder than Lot 1. Hotter on the palate and a touch more sugary, giving it a punchier overall profile. Lot 3 was the standout. It softened the heat from Lot 2 and introduced a rounder, creamier mouthfeel. There was a distinct salty toffee quality here that added a nice layer of complexity. It felt balanced, expressive, and the most complete of the group. Lot 4 took a quieter approach. It shared the softness of Lot 3 but was more muted across the board. The sweetness was less defined…harder to pin down with a light, almost melon like tone in the background. Pleasant, but less vivid. Lot 5 brought a touch more energy back. The heat ticked up slightly from Lot 4, and the salinity dialed back in, closer to what was present in Lot 3. Not quite as polished, but definitely more alive. Final Thoughts: Each lot felt like a variation on a familiar theme. Lot 3 was the most dialed in for me, followed by Lot 5 for its balance of salinity and presence. The rest were interesting in their own right, with Lot 1’s vegetal profile and Lot 2’s sweetness offering nice contrast. It’s a testament to how layered and dynamic G4 Madera can be, even when the foundation stays the same, the details keep it engaging. List of preference: Lot 3 Lot 5 Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 4

Shared characteristics 2024 lots: Nose: Intensely sweet cooked agave. There’s a sharp, almost acidic edge that leans into a subtle sourness, which transitions into a faint green olive note. It’s punchy, with a raw and vegetal undertone that adds character. Mouthfeel & Palate: Rich and coating, with a full, satisfying mouthfeel. The agave sweetness carries through heavily, balanced by a bit of heat that builds as you sip. There’s a slight bite that activates the palate and hangs in a pleasant, tingly way. Finish: Long and persistent. The warmth sticks around, giving a slow fade that keeps the flavors alive well after the sip. That lingering heat works nicely with the agave forward profile. Final Thoughts: A bold, expressive and memorable blanco that makes an impression. The intensity of the agave and the long lasting finish make this one worth revisiting. Tasting five different lots of G4 Madera side by side was a great reminder of how much variation you can find within a consistent, well made profile. The core elements held across every pour; rich agave sweetness, the full mouthfeel and the long, lingering finish - but each lot brought its own subtle shifts in tone and texture. Lot 1 leaned more vegetal, with a slightly greener profile compared to the others. It stayed true to the cooked agave core but added a more herbal layer that gave it a grounded, earthy feel. Lot 2 amped up both the sweetness and the heat. It came off a little bolder than Lot 1. Hotter on the palate and a touch more sugary, giving it a punchier overall profile. Lot 3 was the standout. It softened the heat from Lot 2 and introduced a rounder, creamier mouthfeel. There was a distinct salty toffee quality here that added a nice layer of complexity. It felt balanced, expressive, and the most complete of the group. Lot 4 took a quieter approach. It shared the softness of Lot 3 but was more muted across the board. The sweetness was less defined…harder to pin down with a light, almost melon like tone in the background. Pleasant, but less vivid. Lot 5 brought a touch more energy back. The heat ticked up slightly from Lot 4, and the salinity dialed back in, closer to what was present in Lot 3. Not quite as polished, but definitely more alive. Final Thoughts: Each lot felt like a variation on a familiar theme. Lot 3 was the most dialed in for me, followed by Lot 5 for its balance of salinity and presence. The rest were interesting in their own right, with Lot 1’s vegetal profile and Lot 2’s sweetness offering nice contrast. It’s a testament to how layered and dynamic G4 Madera can be, even when the foundation stays the same, the details keep it engaging. List of preference: Lot 3 Lot 5 Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 4

Shared characteristics 2024 lots: Nose: Intensely sweet cooked agave. There’s a sharp, almost acidic edge that leans into a subtle sourness, which transitions into a faint green olive note. It’s punchy, with a raw and vegetal undertone that adds character. Mouthfeel & Palate: Rich and coating, with a full, satisfying mouthfeel. The agave sweetness carries through heavily, balanced by a bit of heat that builds as you sip. There’s a slight bite that activates the palate and hangs in a pleasant, tingly way. Finish: Long and persistent. The warmth sticks around, giving a slow fade that keeps the flavors alive well after the sip. That lingering heat works nicely with the agave forward profile. Final Thoughts: A bold, expressive and memorable blanco that makes an impression. The intensity of the agave and the long lasting finish make this one worth revisiting. Tasting five different lots of G4 Madera side by side was a great reminder of how much variation you can find within a consistent, well made profile. The core elements held across every pour; rich agave sweetness, the full mouthfeel and the long, lingering finish - but each lot brought its own subtle shifts in tone and texture. Lot 1 leaned more vegetal, with a slightly greener profile compared to the others. It stayed true to the cooked agave core but added a more herbal layer that gave it a grounded, earthy feel. Lot 2 amped up both the sweetness and the heat. It came off a little bolder than Lot 1. Hotter on the palate and a touch more sugary, giving it a punchier overall profile. Lot 3 was the standout. It softened the heat from Lot 2 and introduced a rounder, creamier mouthfeel. There was a distinct salty toffee quality here that added a nice layer of complexity. It felt balanced, expressive, and the most complete of the group. Lot 4 took a quieter approach. It shared the softness of Lot 3 but was more muted across the board. The sweetness was less defined…harder to pin down with a light, almost melon like tone in the background. Pleasant, but less vivid. Lot 5 brought a touch more energy back. The heat ticked up slightly from Lot 4, and the salinity dialed back in, closer to what was present in Lot 3. Not quite as polished, but definitely more alive. Final Thoughts: Each lot felt like a variation on a familiar theme. Lot 3 was the most dialed in for me, followed by Lot 5 for its balance of salinity and presence. The rest were interesting in their own right, with Lot 1’s vegetal profile and Lot 2’s sweetness offering nice contrast. It’s a testament to how layered and dynamic G4 Madera can be, even when the foundation stays the same, the details keep it engaging. List of preference: Lot 3 Lot 5 Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 4

Good-googily-goo! Aroma: Opens with a sharp neck-pour punch, with cooked agave, petrichor, pine, cocoa, citrus, brine, and a noseful of raw ethyl. It’s assertive but unrefined. Palate: A complete shift, a jab of cooked agave rushes forward, backed by a bold cross of petrichor and an electric uppercut bite of jalapeño wrapped in fresh cucumber and earthy green-brown undertones. Notes of anise, lime citrus, dried plum, and peppermint layer in, all tied together by a sharp sweetness that feels like a white sugar cube spiked with LSD: strange, vivid, memorable and hard to resist. Finish: Tangy with a trace of brine, grassy, and tingling with pepperiness. Overcooked pineapple, gluey petrichor, and a dry bitterness settle in, while the glass’s final drop clings with fresh pencil-shaving pine. Verdict: The aroma may not captivate, but the flavor is unapologetically unique. A strange and stunning pour—debatably God-tier.

Tasted blind at Dustin’s Fuerte Fiesta! I love el Pandillo stuff and I’m a bit perplexed as to why I didn’t LOVE this one. It’s good but not super great for me. I should come back and spend some time with it. Good but underwhelming.