On the nose, sweet agave and Ethanol. Surprisingly more agave than I expected. The nose is actually not terrible. On the palate, it goes downhill very fast. The slightest agave but then ethanol, sharp medicinal notes. It evaporates on the tongue like acetone. This is atrocious. Might be fine in a punch or a squirt and tequila Paloma, but goodness this is awful on its own.
Raw agave (minimal) and astringent finish.
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