Nose: Cooked agave leads the way. There’s some minerality, a touch of citrus, green olive, and black pepper. Balanced and clean without being overdone. Palate & Mouthfeel: Mouthfeel is excellent, coats the mouth nicely without feeling heavy. Sweet agave up front, some orange, and a steady note of black pepper. Everything plays well together and nothing feels out of place. Finish: Sweet and peppery, with a light but long finish. Doesn’t disappear right away, but it’s not overpowering either. Final Thoughts: A solid pour that delivers above its price. Straightforward, well made, and easy to enjoy. Definitely one to keep around.
It was fine. Didn’t impress
This is a well made reposado and has the aromas and flavors you would expect. Really no complexity here as with their everyday reposado but still great barrel notes with the agave being very present. Nose: cooked agave, vanilla, cinnamon, caramel, and oak. Palate: cooked agave, black pepper, caramel, cinnamon, vanilla, and oak. Still has a great mouth feel with a medium finish. A good sipper.
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