2007 Marbete stamp Nose: Fruity dark berries, cinnamon and spices, grilled pineapple, and a smidgen of vanilla. Floral hint of orange blossoms? Abundant caramelized agave emerges after opening up bit. Flavor: Flavor follows the aromas on entrance: floral and fruity. Slightly viscous mouth feel with scrappy baking spices and a pepper note. Sweet agave holds its own in the profile. A very faint soapy note. Finish: Pepper seems to bloom on the finish, but is mitigated by vanilla and silky sweet agave. This garners an extra point or two on value. Purchased for $275 pesos = $15 USD

OTE 033, marbete is from 2002, Mexican 38% abv. version. Color: very light yellow. Aroma: light cooked agave, soft vanilla note, earthy, alcohol sensation is very low, but I can smell aromas. Mandarin. Good sweet sour & citrus balance. Palate: light vanilla, earthy, slightly bitter, mandarin. Finish is medium to medium long, light vanilla with mandarin notes persist.