Aroma : Lots of cooked agave and grassy, floral notes. Light fruits and baking spices are also present. Taste : Strong agave flavor with black pepper and more grassy notes. I also got some really nice, crisp licorice here as well. I don't even like licorice but it tastes so natural and clean here for some reason. Finish : Long and sweeter and than you might anticipate for a high proof. Very unique and clean tasting tequila, which is common for a high proof blanco like this one. Get a bottle of this whenever you can.
Lote 1039 31/08/19. Tahona extraction. Nose: Vibrant minerals, balanced floral aromas, citrus zest, and rich agave fruitiness give this nosing a stellar start. There are herbal and vegetal notes - celery, freshly cut grass, dry straw. And that lovely funk. Cinnamon, nutmeg and star anise mingle in. Flavors: Finely ground black pepper, cinnamon and anise marry with the oily sweet agave. Some salinity, and there is an umami feel to the palate. This is round, balanced and displays no ethanol rowdiness. The finish brought a light smokey subtlety. Finish lasts forever. Well done.
Excellent expression from NOM1123 and David Suro. Salud!
Siembra Valles High Proof Blanco The nose is very pleasant. I detect green / vegetal agave and a light sweet floral / citrus note. I taste a vegetal agave, sweet corn and white pepper. The finish is sweet pepper but no alcohol burn. It’s very pleasant. I’m tempted to use it as a sipper and mixer.
Had potential but tasted too rubbery from rubber cork and short dry finish...
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