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Elegant dark color, vanilla, caramel. On the nose. On the palate: black pepper, light cream, almond.
Charred oak, a little more on the sweeter note on the nose. The amount of cooked agave on the palate is delightful and rich. The oak does not overpower it.
Fresh and crisp aromas on this 6 month reposado with a hint of light creamy-ness in the palate but yet a good amount of cooked agave.
Rich cooked agave flavors with subtle citrusy flower hints. Aroma is beautifuly balanced on the nose
For many years, Don Pilar offered a blanco, añejo and extra añejo. “Donde estas, donde estas, Reposado?” Fans of the brands (like us) were excited when we heard that one was on the way, and we wondered how long it would be aged. Would it be a light-touch
Other than the oak, what are extra añejo drinkers looking for? Do they still want the presence of agave, or are they hoping that extra time in the barrel will bring more complexity? Or, is it something else entirely? We conducted a blind taste test with 2
Tequila is taking over bars, cocktail lists and palates all over the Bay Area and as we reported this week, several young companies are jumping into the booming market for Mexico's national spirit.
It’s said the national drink of Mexico has magical properties: It closes contracts and opens doors, makes shy people bold and helps form friendships.
Juan Contreras is the son of Don Pilar, the guy whose name is on the bottle. He's also the brand ambassador and marketing director. I met him at Zazil for some tequila.
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