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Tequila Ocho

Jalisco (Los Altos Southern)
Nom 1474

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Archie Brown
Tequila Badass
470 ratings

Nice rich agave upfront with citrus and honey mid pallets with a tad of white pepper. The mouthfeel on this is everything nice and viscous extremely nice.

Byron Holmes
Tequila Honey Badger
1206 ratings

Brad Ruppel
Tequila Ninja
115 ratings

Nose: Oak and caramel come first, followed by a rich note of butter and cooked agave. There’s cinnamon tucked in there too. It smells like it’s going to be a bourbon bomb. Palate & Mouthfeel: The nose had me bracing for full blown bourbon, but the palate hits with peppery agave right out of the gate. Sweet caramel follows, then a pop of salinity, cherry pie, and orange zest. Cinnamon rides through the mid palate, and yes - the oak is present and bold, but it doesn’t trample the other flavors. Everything holds its ground. Finish: Warm, sweet, and spicy. It’s a slow fade, and a good one with caramel and baking spice hang around with a gentle glow. Final Thoughts: This is a fun añejo. It’s got a strong whiskey barrel presence from the Widow Jane casks, but the tequila doesn’t get lost, in fact - it leads. Agave is still front and center, and that makes all the difference.

Brad Ruppel
Tequila Ninja
115 ratings

Nose: Oak and cooked agave lead the way. Peppermint adds a cool lift, while tobacco brings some grit. There’s a nice spice profile here too: cinnamon and cracked black pepper, with the cask showing just enough to round things out without stealing the show. Palate & Mouthfeel: Thin but slick and oily -great texture for a reposado. It keeps the sip light on its feet while still delivering flavor. Sweet agave comes through clearly, joined by caramel, vanilla, black pepper, orange zest, and a warm hit of cinnamon. The oak and whiskey notes are handled with restraint but are clearly there, showing up with a subtle nod to Widow Jane’s deeper profile - orange, vanilla, cinnamon. It’s all dialed in rather than dominant. Finish: Black pepper and cinnamon linger the longest, and I like that. The finish stays rooted in tequila, letting agave and spice be the last word while still tipping its hat to the barrel’s contribution. It’s a smart balance that is memorable but not flashy. Final Thoughts: This is an excellent reposado. I love most things about it. It leans into the Widow Jane barrel influence without losing its identity, and that’s a tough trick to pull off. I just wish it wasn’t a limited release.

Jacob Skoff
Tequila Badass
482 ratings

Aroma: sweet agave, pineapple, olives, green apples, marjoram, caramel. Palate: pepper, ripe pineapple, agave, cinnamon, olive. Finish: strong medium, peppery sweet

Mike (Great Lakes Tequila Club)
Tequila Wizard
646 ratings

Samples at Mexico in a Bottle

Protero Grande - Revisit and Review I first tried a neck pour of this bottle a few weeks ago. I didn’t take notes, but I told anyone who was interested that I was very disappointed. Figured I might’ve been unfair to a fresh crack, so I’m going back now to revisit with a clean slate and give it a fair, impartial review. Nose: Heavy oak and whiskey barrel right up front. There’s some lift with black pepper and a citrus zing that cuts through a bit - but I’m honestly struggling to pick out clear agave. It’s in there, but buried. The alcohol is prominent and doesn’t do a great job of staying out of the way. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium oily mouthfeel, which I like. The whiskey character is strong, but it surprisingly doesn’t steamroll the agave. They actually play off each other decently. There’s a leathery undertone that adds some grip and depth, which I enjoy against the pop of orange citrus. It’s lighter and brighter than I expected it to be, though I still wouldn’t call it light or bright. Just a nice surprise in tone compared to the nose. Finish: This is where it drops off for me. Any nuance or complexity fades fast, and all that’s left is pepper. Not harsh, just flat. Final Thoughts: This one’s a bit of a dichotomy - flashes of something interesting, but ultimately not cohesive enough to justify the price unless you’re snagging it at a California Costco. A noticeable step up from the neck pour and better than I originally gave it credit for. There are elements I enjoy, and it does some things well - but it doesn’t land in that top tier for me.

Anthony Freda
Tequila Savant
254 ratings

Barrett Kelly
Tequila Ninja
123 ratings

Aroma: 21 Nice depth and evolution. Herbal notes of grass, asparagus, and mint punch through the forefront. Sweet cooked agave soon follows with mild vanilla. Finally a slight blast of lemon citrus brings up the rear. Overall, it’s very pleasant. Palate: 25 Medium viscous mouth feel. Slightly heavy feel. Palate is more spicy than the aroma suggested. Lots of pepper with gentle citrus. The oak and vanilla really start to pop the longer it opens up. This steers closer to a blanco than an anejo. Not as much barrel influence as I would have hoped for. That is not say it’s not good, because it is definitely a quality pour. Finish: 21 While the bulk of the flavor dissipates within 30 seconds, the oak and vanilla lingers in the back of my tongue for several minutes. Value: 7 $45 in New Hampshire. Great value for a quality additive free repo from a proven brand.

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