Agave barrel spice, earthy black pepper, some oak max woodiness rounded out with smell of dried fruit…. Agavae, caramel and black pepper up front mellows after the 2nd sip.
Aroma: Cooked agave, caramel, and vanilla. Taste: A nice blend of the cooked agave and vanilla. Finish: Easy-drinking, smooth finish that accentuates the taste, with a a slight alcohol bite. Overall: Hands down the best bang for your buck añejo out there, a real treat.
This is a special bottle. Aged to perfection
Very well made. Balance cooked agave & barrel aging
Aroma: Deep butterscotch and caramel, although overall a lighter aroma, very pleasant. Taste: Similar to the aroma, with complex flavors of butterscotch and caramel, as well as oak and spice, with a depth that reminiscent of a high quality bourbon. A very slight sweetness that is perfectly balanced. Finish: Very smooth on the way down, with a slight bit of bite that fully brings out flavors of vanilla and cinnamon. Overall: An amazing tequila that is worth the price. This is the extra añejo to judge others by.
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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