Nose: agave / lactic funky/ hint of melon / hint of grapefruit/ spearmint/ tea / nutmeg/ tobacco/ musty / Taste: agave cooked / vanilla/ oak / cinnamon/ caramel/ banana/ melon / lemongrass / tea / spearmint Finish: very light watery mouthfeel/ lingering bitterness and some sweetness/ lactic funky is there for the whole journey/ lactic not overwhelming in anyway, but its there reminding you that you’re not alone…it’s like a very weak bleu cheese asking you to cuddle longer than you have patience for. This reposado may be a good mixer, but the lactic funkiness and the odd tastes, lack of balance, make those tough to choose as a sipper. Overall it had merit, just needs a lot of refinement.
This is a pretty good reposado that is enjoyable to sip. Not complex at all but does have a lot of different subtleties on the nose and palate. A kind of middle of the road reposado. Nose: cooked agave, black pepper, vanilla, caramel, oak, cinnamon, vegetal, some citrus, grass, and minerals. Palate: cooked agave, black pepper, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, oak, herbal, vegetal, and minerals. This is a solid middle of the road reposado with lots of different little subtleties and nuances to it. The finish is short and leaves me wanting a little more.
Nose: Sweet cider agave with a nice touch of oak and vanilla. Flavor: Creamy caramel agave with soft vanilla and oak. The oak settles into the finish well. Fairly sweet. Good mouth feel. Fruity notes, especially pear come through. This is a solid repo with simple but nice flavors. The full creamy mouth feel is a standout. Value is not the best but far from the worst too
Aroma/Taste: I detect cherry and a subtle earthy scent, followed by hints of citrus, including lime and grapefruit, alongside the sweetness of yellow corn and a touch of cola. As it opens, the aroma evolves into notes of vanilla bean and ripe banana, a delightful sweetness. Finish: The finish is short yet satisfying, offering a dry sensation with hints of almond, herbal undertones reminiscent of asparagus, a gentle kick of white pepper spice, and a subtle essence of black tea. It leaves a pleasant sensation as it goes down. Overall: This reposado is a reliable choice, boasting a straightforward character. The kiss of oak barrel aging lends a softness to the spice, resulting in a highly approachable and drinkable experience. While "smooth" may be a contentious term in the additive-free realm, this tequila undeniably offers a velvety softness that makes it a pleasure to savor.
Plain. Vegetal on the nose and mouth Celery, Pine nuts, crisp. This is a solid repo to keep on deck. Nothing special, middle of the road
Notes from a blind tasting: Aroma: Pleasantly floral, with a vegetal agave minerality, hints of vanilla and oak, though quite faint. On revisits, began to pick up orange blossom aromas reminiscent of Japanese sake. Flavor: Sweet agave notes, with some notes of cucumber. Herbal and earthy as well, with a slight funk that tastes good. Finish: A very pleasant finish, with lingering vegetal and floral notes coupled with black pepper.
While aficionados tend to prefer blanco tequilas, and imbibers of dark spirits usually gravitate towards añejos, the reposado category is often overlooked.