2005 pre diffuser

Very muted nose. Aroma was that of olive brine, slightly metallic, earthy, butter and agave. The aromas were rather hidden. On the palate was alcohol, bread, cooked agave, wood, dried fruit and glycerin. This is ine that you really need to open up. The longer the exposure to air, the more flavors came out. It was absolutely devoid of any lingering finish whatsoever. Like it never even happened.

One of the first tequilas that I loved, that bubblegum taste in the background can be recognized a mile away. Green and black peppercorn, citrus rind, yummy all around!

Nose: Almost a dusty suggestion. Lemon, pepper, alcohol and fruitiness. Taste: Agave, anise, cinnamon, sweet notes and black pepper.

I'm surprised I never rated this tequila until today! Great brand. Ok for sipping, but best mixed.

Did not enjoy this tequila.

slight burn on the nose overwhelmed by cooked agave, vanilla and pepper. nice aroma. slight antiseptic taste but eventually I find the fruit and pepper. long finish of alcohol.

Bottled on 06/06/01. Slight tint to this as it must have rested for a short time prior to bottling. Big agave nose, oily mouthfeel and just nice overall. I wish Herradura would get back to making tequila like this. Losing the diffusor is a start.

Earthy and distinctive....Like it fair price!

Rated blind after aeration. Glass: sheets to lots of small pearls and short legs. Aroma: grass, agave, alcohol. Entry is thin and slightly sweet, quickly changing to a hit of green agave, and bursts into huge pepper that recedes quickly leaving light pepper, moist and slightly numb.

Now that I'm all about Blancos I've come to appreciate this one a little more...

Since I taste these tequilas blind, I do this whole rating things backward. I profile first then I do the basic rating. The nose was pretty standard, nothing to write home about. The flavor profile however, did not really match up with the aromas. On top of that it has a funky-chemically thing that first hits the palate then fades into a lot of bitter notes. While the texture was soft and in the end it was an "easy tequila to drink", the bitterness really put me off. When I found out that this was Herradura (which was poured from THE bottle that was served to the 2011 Spirits of Mexico Tasting Judges), I was actually surprised as this blanco tasted and smelled better than my previous experience with this blanco - which was as a judge at the 2011 New Mexico Intimate Tequila Tasting. Great history, tradition, and Hacienda San Jose del Refugio is beautiful, I'm just wish Herradura would put product before profit.

Soft nose…. A bit harsh. Some sweetness followed by a sharp-pepper bite. Long finish.

An average tequila that I can find something comparable for at least $10/bottle less.

Lacks complexity and I can taste the glycerin but certainly smooth and I appreciate the use of spring water

A disappointing agave & ethanol nose leads to an agave, vanilla and peppery palate. The texture, thin & finish fleeting.

This stuff has flavors I have not tasted in tequila before, not good flavors. Weak aroma, manipulative chemical taste with no agave in aroma or taste. It's just bad. And the price is just silly

Aroma is pleasant- agave, and pepper. Taste is agave, vegetal mineral earth, a punch of heat- pepper. Finish is oily with lasting agave, oak, and white pepper,

Not bad but for the $ there are better options

A silver that's notably smooth, yet still has a strong agave foundation and a pleasant finish. The biggest weakness here is the aroma, which is faint and undistinguished. Affordable price point makes this one a good option for mixing, shots, or sipping.

Silver is sweet caramel

Veggie Citrus

Slight pepper and citrus notes, very high citrus notes. Bright and light finish. Aged 45 days. Original recipe from 1870

Lote: 19095J0591, bottled on 05-04-2019. Aroma: light sweet cooked agave, slightly acidic, slightly citrus, light briny note that softens after 15 minutes in the glass, good sweet sour & acidic balance. Palate: very light sweet cooked, saltier on the palate than on the nose, light black pepper. Finish is medium to medium long, agave notes turn salty instead of sweet.

I used to really like this brand until they changed their technique of making tequila.