Faint smell of ammonia! You read that right. Flavor is slightly sweet. Baked agave, toasty oak chocolate and orange. Short mouth watering finish. The faint sweetness softens to an old white pepper finish. Very tame warmth. I believe this bottle was from an old distillery that may be defunct or the NOM has changed. I believe I pitched this bottle in 2007, so it must be pre 2005. I love the bottle design. But the nose is awful.

Wow! What a surprise. It was made in at NOM 1417 and has been stored exceptionally well. Sadly, it is no longer made at this distillery. I'm guessing from the laser coding it was bottled in 2004. The nose is light, but still has a haunting good aroma. The mid palate is super smooth. I mean really nice. The finish starts out hinting to roasted agave, the picks up a little warm heat. Just enough to make you cry because this is your only bottle. This is a gem and a true treasure bottle. I hope you get the he chance to taste it.

NOM 1417. This is Nom 1417. Over the past two years I have really enjoyed this bottle. A slightly sweet nose and smooth entry that quickly gets the heat going, but in a good way. A very enjoyable baked agave finish but we're not talking sweet, just natural Ripe flavor. If you can find it, Buy It & Try It.

NOM 1417 If I’m reading the laser etch correctly THVB0104 = Tequila Herencia de Villa Blanco 01 2004 So, that makes this bottle 21 years old. Explains why the cork completely deteriorated when I’ve tried to open it. Had to strain it through cheese cloth & coffee filters. Aromas: Olive Brine, Agave, Citrus, Jalapeño, Pepper Taste: Cooked Agave, Olive Brine, Lactic, Astringent, Citrus, Mineral This tequila definitely took my out of my comfort zone. It taste completely different to most of the tequila I’ve tried lately. But that’s not a bad thing, the flavor is very unique and definitely worth a second & third try. I’m going to let it open up for a while and give it a second taste. Of course, I’ll adjust my rating accordingly. Cheers!