Neat $13. Aroma: Cooked agave, white pepper, honey, jalapeño, sea salt, chamomile, prunes. Palate: Cooked and raw agave, sea salt, white pepper, jalapeño, pickles, and dry fruits. Finish: mid/strong with very light burn, jalapeño and dry fruits.
New from NOM 1602. Diffussed stuff. Pretty flat in flavor and aroma. Smoother than a cristalino.
Celebrities such as The Rock and George Clooney have helped the stratospheric rise in popularity of Tequila and other agave spirits. But canny consumers will discern whether the stars have a real passion for the spirit.
Stars are following in the footsteps of George Clooney's hit with Casamigos, and the spirit may not be better for it.