Lote 105 678/678 Nose: Fruity and floral. Cherry, dark berries and intensely ripe orchard fruit. A hint of dustiness. Flavor: Fruitiness follows perceived aromas. Salinity. Mellow vanilla/marzipan undertones. Pepper and spice “pop” provide contrasting elements and interest. The reposado, like the blanco is without obvious fault or flaws - and will offer an enjoyable sipper for the evening. A tiny bit sweet for my profile preferences. But this style will likely appeal to mainstream tastes.
Lote 101 060/738 I was gifted the blanco, repo and añejo for evaluation purposes. I do not know the msrp. The brand is making a comeback after 5 generations. Brand partner, Jose Luis Ruiz is the grandson of Arenal pioneer Don Roberto Ruiz Rosales. Nose: Fruit and citrus dominant: pear, pineapple, green apple and zest of lime. Slightly floral with background baking spices. Modestly robust aroma. Flavor: Nutty sweetness. Viscous and spicier than the aroma promised. Hint of bitters. A very easy sipper.
My favorite out of the five. I get agave and minerals on the nose but the palate gives the same fruit flavors in the finish like the Blanco but it’s a bit more amplified with a longer finish. Crisp fresh green apples, agave, minerals, white pepper and some type of candy.
This gives everything I love about XA’s, not too often you get agave with juice that’s been sitting in barrels for 40 months… FORTY months. Gate way drug for my whiskey friends for sure. Caramel, oak, chocolate, almonds,… just clean as well. They say it’s additive free and I believe it. I think is any expression this would be the one to get away with on.
This is what I call a gate way drug for my friends. I feel like this is 65 oak 35 agave on the flavor. I get fruity flavors with it which a bit weird but after having the Blancos I can see why. It’s 50% American and 50% French oak. Not mad at it, I enjoyed. Love the mineral tones on this one, it’s also has a vanilla flavor that’s clean.
Honestly, this came off as the most muted on the nose and palate of the five. Quick finish, slight mineral, not bad at all but I feel like it lacks character compared to the other expressions.
The nose on this smelled clean, slightly herbaceous, little funk. Palate was herbal with a fruit finish. Nice overall, surprised me a bit.
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Nose: Fresh ripe fruit and various dried fruit. A hint of nuttiness and a dusty mineral presence. Flavors: Spicy entrance. A hint of bitters. Intensely sweet with tongue clinging viscosity. The finish brings new emphasis to the French oak nuances. Medium finish. Pretty straightforward sipper.