Damp wood and Christmas spice on the nose. Abruptly boozy at the beginning that mellows a tad in the finish, this is not for the week of heart. Perfect product to end an evening with. The big win here is the presence of agave under earth all that oak layering, this is a well made Tequila that will shine when presented to traditional whisky drinkers.

The first hit on the aroma is caramelized plum, with secondary notes of brown sugar and vanilla. The flavor follows through with the same notes of brown sugar combined with baking spices, which come through strong and identifiable at the end. The finish is a burst of anise blended with cinnamon sticks, and a port wine sweetness.

Story: Añejo expression of the ArteNOM line, made in the same distillery as Tears of Llorona, Cimarron, Fuenteseca and Don Fulano. Aroma: Lots of pepper, touch of mint, fruity. Caramel and agave, definitely very prominent whiskey notes. Banana, very light ethanol. Vanilla when I tip my glass just right. A little water brings out butterscotch near the end. Wow, this aroma is very complex. Palate: Instantly hit with sweet caramel and pepper. Cooked agave, and that whiskey note coming through. I’m getting only a faint hint of vanilla, but it’s there. Definitely fruity, though I can’t pinpoint a specific fruit. Verdict: Interesting, a tasty tequila, and one I would recommend trying. It won’t be a staple in my bar, but when I’m looking for something fruity and peppery, I’ll reach for this.

Nose: oak, some agave in the background, caramel, butterscotch, whiskey, clove, and nutmeg Flavor: oak, sweetness, white pepper, clove, toffee and roasted nuts Finish: starts with white pepper, some sweetness, oak, and some heat

This is gold standard for Anejo. Perfectly balanced and a real treat. Aroma is amazing and the flavor follows through to the end

This is an absolutely fantastic anejo. In my top 2 or 3. It has it all.

Nose: Initially I was hit with French oak and some lumberyard oak aromas. Given a little breathing time, rich sweet notes emerged: butterscotch, dark chocolate, vanilla, cafe con leche, and the slightest hint of maple. Herbal/earthy root cellar aromas, thyme and green pepper mingle with spicier notes of finely ground white pepper, orange rind, nutmeg, cloves and powdered ginger. A pleasing marriage of scents. Flavor: Spicy zing enveloped in sweet, buttery, agave richness. Caramel, toffee and almond paste. Grapefruit zest and oranges. Lots of facets... Finish lingers.

lovely flavor very different for me. sweet without burn. I call this one the wine of tequilas like a Porto to me.

Balanced, not overly sweet. Agave and oak showing well together. Big mouth feel, strong barrel notes, Carmel, cooking spice. Well balanced

Aroma : Vanilla, caramel, and light cinnamon. There is also some oak, orange, and butter. Taste : Lots of oak, along with some chocolate, toffee and berry fruitiness. Light butter and orange here as well. This is a good balance between sweet and spicy, while still letting you get the full complexity of each side. Finish : Long with stronger notes of vanilla, berry, and oak. There is a lot going on here. It's obvious there is a ton of complexity with this one to the extent that if someone told me this was an extra añejo, I'd probably believe them. Some may find the oak overpowering, but that's why you have to give tequilas like these time to open up, otherwise you'll miss out.

Another 1146 gem. I Always keep one in my stash. ArteNom came out strong out of the gate w/ their 1079 release. This is Agave forward with notes of candied walnuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, yams, mocha, leather, with a hint of smoke. Kinda goes down like an XA. Damn solid stuff.

This is a barrel heavy influenced tequila that does it the right way. Caramel and baking spice notes are very present, but without losing the agave essence. It's a touch pricey, but also unique.

You can really appreciate the wood on the nose. Smells like a good humidor; makes me want to grab a cigar. Unique flavor from the triple barrel aging. Detect something like Sherry. Very smooth.

Thyme, cacao, graham cracker

Hints of vanilla, sweet but not cloying. Nice, clean finish but not weak

Lovely and rich. Complex and smooth. Great finish. Rivals 42.

Smoky whisky barrel flavours, good smooth blend...like it best in Winter!

This low score maybe the result of my high expectations. I found nothing extraordinary about this tequila . Disappointing .

Aroma: I get a strong note of coffee and berry. There is also a hint of caramel and oak. It's super complex. Every time I go back I get a different note. Flavor: For me this is pretty barrel heavy. I get a lot of oak with a subtle hint of chocolate. I was hoping for something more complex an in line with the aroma. Finish: The finish is pretty complex. It goes up and down and lingers for a while.

Light vanilla aroma and less barrel than the reposado. Sweet, fruity flavor and pleasant lingering finish. Great cold weather tequila (noted on 12-23-2012).

2nd tequila. very dark, a little spice, but still very bright and flavorful. this is really good.

I might be a bit biased because I love the Fonseca family and their story, but this is a library of aromas and flavors. My favorite anejo. Very complex. The aroma is caramelized cooked agave and pineapple upside down cake. The pallet is even better with some added cinnamon, nuttiness and creme brulee. On my second and third taste I picked up a little charred maple syrup. I absolutely love this and can't wait to continue drinking it and see how it unfolds.

Excellent mouthfeel…. Profile is more like a fine cognac. Smooth. Nice finish.

This is one of the best Anejos out. The aromas and taste make this one of the best bottles of there.

Aroma: lots of notes at play here. Greets you with that staple NOM 1146 cooked agave nose. Next picked up fruity notes of plums followed by the caramel note you can expect from an anejo. The final note on the aroma was a peppery brine. Taste: the barrel(s) do not take away from the cooked agave taste that shines through. You can definitely tell it was rested in a wine barrel by the dry and at times bitter note. Lastly you get gentle notes of caramel and vanilla. This tequila really coats the mouth and is oily. Overall, it’s an pleasuring sip that shows you the barrel and aging expertise NOM 1146 is capable of