NOM 1455 100 ml with a 2014 marbete. Oak, agave, barrel spice of char, vanilla, caramel all present in a clean sip. Finish is a bit flat holding this back.

NOM 1455 from a gift set the tax stamps are dated 2014. Inside back label says lote 12. Green pepper nose with some roast agave. Spicy entry with some slight bitterness and agave on the back end. Mid tongue numbing from the ethanol and a residual semi sweetness as the numb fades.

Mexican 38% abv. version, lote: LOT180416FJR, bottled on 25-05-2016, tasted on 12-25-23. Color: very light yellow. Aroma: cooked agave with a hint of sweetness, hint of anise, light citrus, slightly mineral, slightly earthy, light black pepper. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, but flavors are quite subtle on the palate, good sweet sour and citrus balance. I smell light soapy aromas through my retronasal. Finish is medium, cooked agave with earthy, mineral and citrus notes persist.

Mexican 38% abv. versión, lote: LTCB200801, bottled on 27-08-2020, tasted on 10-20-23 Aroma: cooked agave with a touch of sweetness, light acidity, light earthiness, after 20 minutes in the glass a briny sensation emerges and seems to get more intense. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, the briny sensation does get more intense with more time in the glass, and covers up some of the other aromas. Finish is medium to medium long, salty cooked agave notes persist.