I was a bit disappointed with this expression due to it being too aggressive with its scathing ethyl and far too peppery than I expected it to be. There is a honey caramel sweetness to the taste with a undeniable earthiness but the scathing aggressive ethyl was dominant through and through which was a turn off for me personally.
The aroma was indeed filled with a citrus note but overwhelming filled with scathing ethyl as well. The pepperiness was only subdued slightly by letting the bottle rest for a few days. Their is a noticeable taste of cooked agave but overall a bit too rough to constantly enjoy neat.
Much appreciation to Jake Lustig for gifting me this oldie, thanks brotha! The ethyl/alcohol burn and prominence found in the Blanco is equally present in the Reposado, though now accompanied by prominent notes of oak, caramel, and light honey, giving it a somewhat gourmand allure. On the palate, soft whiskey tones meld with oak, delectable caramel, and honey. These are intertwined with cinnamon spice, brown sugar, and a hint of brine. The brisk taste of candied yams, notes of sarsaparilla, and a subtle saccharine maple sweetness add layers of complexity, balanced by a refreshing watery freshness. The finish offers fading citrus, a persistent thread of oak, and grassiness, all intertwined with salivation-inducing freshness and a touch of light honey.
Much appreciation to Jake Lustig for gifting me this oldie, thanks brotha! The aroma opens with a strong ethyl/alcohol presence but also reveals light lemon citrus, grass, and black pepper notes. Subtle hints of cooked agave with a prune essence, orange zest, and a touch of brine. The palate's encounterance is of vibrant orange, lemon, and lime zest flavors, along with cooked agave essence reminiscent of prunes and sweet raisins. Prominent white sugar sweetness is complemented by a brief peppery heat, balanced with grassy notes and green grapes/apples that add a refreshing flare. The finish offers a fading zest of tanginess and grassiness, with a hint of brine, leading to a final watery freshness.
Aroma of alcohol, wet cement and metalic. Where is the agave? Flavor of black pepper, brine/salt and herbal. Medium finish.
Not bad, not good, tastes like Cristalino. Has an acetone finish that I don’t love but this is very shootable if chilled.
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