my rating is based on the first lote... the 7yr is my favorite of the fuenteseca expressions. had my first flight of fuenteseca at cantina mayahuel in San Diego 2014?2015? - 7yr, 9yr, 12 yr. the 7yr was the best of all, in my opinion, and compared to the rest of the line, best value. looked at my old notes = 7yr "tears-like", 9yr more oaky, lost some sweetness. it was good but more expensive than 7yr and not as good, in my opinion.

Very strong and complex aroma. I get strong notes of cherry and oak but there's also an earthy quality to it (clay). The flavor, as to be expected, is very oaky. But, it also has a very strong black pepper note. The finish is very tannic with subtle notes of caramel and cherry.

UPDATED 12/24/2018: Aroma of dried fruit with a slight earth/clay note. Flavor is filled with black pepper spice Major black pepper along with a little spicy peppermint. This one also has a distinct tannic expression with a notable bitterness at the finish. The finish is moderate to long with strong peppery notes lingering. 12/24/2018 - 6th Annual Xmas XA tasting

9 años cosecha 2011, 42.3% abv. versión, bottle CBB0000, tasted on 7-30-24 at the Tequileña’s Don Fulano social club. Color: yellow. Aroma: light cooked agave, light acidity, hint of citrus, light wood note, light white pepper, hint of beer effervescence, barley. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, beer effervescence balanced with wood note helps the wood note to not become too intense nor astringent, good sweet sour and acidic balance. Finish is medium to long, hint of cooked agave, barley, beer effervescence with light fruity notes persist.

Vanilla bomb on the nose. caramel hits the palate first and oak quickly follows. Light on the pallete

Notes of vanilla with a spicy finish