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Nose: agave cooked / vanilla/ vegetal / olive / pear / lime / lemongrass / salt Taste: sweet agave/ vanilla/ anise / peppermint / earth / pear / apple / lime / tea / bell pepper / orange peel / salt / cream soda/ alcohol Finish: low viscosity mouthfeel that holds some of the alcohol/ for 110 proof the alcohol isn’t overwhelming and seems to be a benefit to this tequila having more bold tastes….some that linger like the pepper, vanilla, agave, and anise notes. This high proof blanco definitely has some alcohol notes, but that’s to be expected at 55%. You do get big bold flavor. There’s some contrast to the sweet and pepper….not very unified, but the contrasting flavor going back and forth until the end is enjoyable.
Vegetal nose. Palate is alright, don’t love it
Nice barrel nose that follows through on the palate. Nice caramel notes. I like this
Nice sweet nose, palate and finish are just ok
* I tried this on a cruise. I have to try this again in a more private setting, because I was far from impressed* The aroma presents notes of citrus, minerality, alcohol, grassiness, minute caramel, a minuscule buttery tone, and floral hints. On the palate, scathing ethyl, black pepper, and orange/lime citrus tones are prominent with a floral undertone. The finish features fading grassiness and a thinning but potent alcohol presence, accompanied by a floral note.
* I tried this on a cruise. I have to try this again in a more private setting, because I was far from impressed* The gathered aroma consists of citrus, minerality, alcohol, grassy, and floral notes. On the palate, minerals, brine, scathing alcohol, citrus, and grassiness are encountered. The finish is marked by lemon zest, trailing minerality, and fading grassiness with persistent alcohol.
There is a lot of agave in this, though the alcohol at this proof is strong and takes away from some of the flavors. Solid choice though.
Tasted this blind as part of Fuerte Friday. Nice agave smell up front. A little flat on the nose. Some alcohol and a touch of brine. Taste is pleasant enough with agave as the primary taste but alcohol is a little too prevalent. Plenty of black pepper and a little citrus
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