very enjoyable, easy sipper

Love this expression from GD delicious, sweet caramel and cooked agave, nots of light vanilla and spice. But the agave shines in this aged tequila.

Lime citrus aromas are complimented by black pepper, light anise, an array of herbal notes, some agave sweetness, leafy mint, and a pleasant minerality throughout. The flavor consists primarily of a vegetal sweetness coupled with a similar profile to the aroma, with the anise coming through a bit stronger on the palate than the nose. On the finish, a consistent and lasting mix of citrus and anise flavors, as well as black pepper.

On the nose it presents an intriguing blend of earthy, damp clay funk, can’t quite fully describe it. Some light vanilla and oak sweetness also comes through on the aroma, overall a bit different but quite interesting. On the palate it takes on quite a different flavor, has a certain lactic funk to it. Earthy, herbal, and spiced, and also very similar to the ArteNOM 1414. The finish leaves a lingering sweet earthiness with that same funk and some vanilla.

Aromas of deep notes of honey, cinnamon, agave, aromatic baking spices, apple pie, and apricot. Comes through more as a lighter extra añejo, with a nice minerality. The flavors mimic the aromas, with those same notes of stone fruit, honey, caramel, and warm cinnamon spice. The finish is quite pleasant if somewhat short, leaves behind a combination of baking spices and anise.

A very tasty Anejo. Nice sweet agave on the nose followed by a nice barrel influenced of oak, vanilla, caramel and cinnamon. I also get a floral aroma with a fruitiness. On the palate, nice and sweet, almost like a dessert with butter on top. Barrel flavors are there with a little oak, vanilla and caramel. I get the whiskey flavor from the barrel but at just the right touch. This is a natural process tequila that could slam the big boys with its natural sweetness vs that artificial sweetener. Mouthfeel is great with a medium viscosity and a nice clean finish. This is a definite recommendation.

This Gran Dovejo Repo has a signature 1414 nose like many of its cousins. Nice sweet agave. Apple is prevalent and also barrel notes such as vanilla and cinnamon. I also get almond and caramel. This is a good nose but it is light compared to other 1414s. Cooked agave is very forward on the palate. I get oak, cinnamon and bit of black pepper. Vanilla and caramel and a bit of banana. The mouthfeel was a little thin. A bit of alcohol on the finish. I would definitely recommend this one and it is a reasonably priced repo.

*This review is for the GD cask strength reposado* Beautiful barrel nose and easy going palate. Caramel palate to it. I like this.