40% abv. versión, lot: LT161219B, acquired recently, tasted on 6-10-24. Aromas: starts off very thick & oily, cooked agave with green vegetal and earthy notes which with time softens, light acidity, hint of pepper spiciness, after 20 minutes in the glass the agave note becomes a tad sweet. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, good sweet sour and acidic balance, thick & oily. Finish is medium to long, cooked agave with earthy & green vegetal notes, light acidity with a hint of pepper spiciness persists. Reminds me of older bottlings of Sauza blanco.
40% abv., no lot codes, acquired recently, tasted on 5-30-24. Color: light yellow to yellow. Aromas: light cooked agave, intense minerality or light metallic note that dissipates as time goes by, light acidity, hint of citrus, light green vegetal notes, after 20 minutes in the glass the cooked agave note becomes slightly sweet, hint of orange, as minerality/metallic note dissipates a light sourness emerges. Hint of earthiness. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, initial sensation is quite sour that balances out, green vegetal note is quite intense on the palate, slightly drying. Finish is medium to medium long, hint of sweet cooked agave, light green vegetal notes, hint of orange, hint of citrus with a hint of earthiness persists.
The aroma and taste are defined by the smell of rain with the spice of black pepper with other, subtler, tones present. The burn of ethanol is barely present and it leaves a pleasant tingling on the lips.
Loved the smell! Sweet cherries came to mind along with vanilla, cinnamon, spice, almond. Flavor was well balanced with the fruitiness shining through. Enjoyed the finish. I really enjoyed this one and recommend you give it a shot