Of the 4 anniversary releases this was my least favorite although very good. The rarity of this release makes it price very high. Light whiskey and wood notes. Light on the cooked agave

Many thanks to Mark Glazier for his generous samples. Aroma: A delicate assortment of baking spices. Light oak tones. Banana, pineapple and warming citrus. Clover and earthy undertones. “Powdery” vanilla with a kiss of butterscotch. Whispers of white pepper. Fruity and brilliantly agave forward. Flavors: An unexpected sneak attack of white pepper upon entrance. Great viscosity. Salinity. Buttery. Finesse. Barrel warmth and nuances play a supporting role - leaving the agave as the lead protagonist.

Really grassy on the aroma with some very light sweetness. After it sat in the glass for several minutes, I got some light butterscotch notes as well. The taste begins with a burst of pepper, followed by light citrus, and then intense sweetness. The finishes long and good with some good earthy notes. This is a great aged. Tequila doesn’t sacrifice the agave. Aged 10 years!

This is a great Añejo, it speaks to its process very clearly, the oak, copper pot still and roasted agave are all front and centre. I feel blessed to be able to try this and make a review, it’s a very rare find.

A bit more aroma and flavor from the newer stuff. Getting raw pumpkin, suede, floral scents up front then some wood and agave. Flavor is like newer Anejo on light steroids. Not a night and day difference but more pronounced and discernable individual notes. A bit more burn but I've always preferred that as long as it's not overwhelming. This one is just a beautiful, not overwooded anejo.

Aroma: Comparing it side be side with the 70th the aroma is much more mellow. It has the same notes (caramel and oak) but has been toned down in the extra aging). Flavor: Again, a very similar flavor profile as the 70th but just toned down. Not as much heat and oak upfront and an even more subtle caramel hint on the finish. Finish: One of my favorite things about the 70th was the finish. Again, not to beat a dead horse, but this falls a little short again,

Although it's a worthy XA, which shows many of the great characteristics from La Alteña we all love, I find it less pleasant than 70 Aniversario. It has a greater alcohol presence in the nose as well as in the palate and it's less balanced and just a bit less tasty overall. That being said, it's really still an awesome XA.

Sweet, fruity aroma is slightly more subtle than the nose on the 70th but very similar. Flavor of caramel and sweet fruit with a good peppery spice and some heat. The flavor lingers nicely with sweetness, spice and heat. The 75th is slightly more subtle on all counts from the 70th. Again, a very, very good aged tequila. This is one to break out for a special occasion (probably deep in the winter rather than during the 90+ degree days of summer). 2017 UPDATE No real changes to previous. This is a good XA but much less complex than the 70th. 12-24-2017 (Annual XA tasting) 70-75-80 side-by-side

Peppery and hot Smooth

LOT ET75A-002. 08/11/2013. Series C. Color: medium brown. Aroma: sweet wood spiciness, sweet cooked agave, camphor wood, mineral, sweet! Palate: sweet wood spiciness, sweet cooked agave, herbal, menthol, fresh, Finish is medium to long, herbal, mineral, vanilla & sweet wood spices, and very light sweet cooked agave.

Buttery finish