Smokey smell, brick oven Fleeting taste, not fulfilling Smooth finish

Very floral

Aroma : Cooked agave, herbal, grass, and mint notes hit first, then cinnamon, earth, and some minerality. Like many high proofs, the longer you let this open up the better. Taste : Bright and crisp cooked agave with black pepper, cinnamon, citrus, grass, mint, and mineral notes. There is light spice here and just the right balance of buttery agave sweetness. The texture is thick and oily, and the extra alcohol is barely noticeable considering the higher ABV. Finish : Very long and prolongs all the previous notes with some new emphasis on green olives and butter. Very complex tequila with lots of depth, but every note is distinct and works together in just the right way. This is one of the few times I've had to cut myself off because it's that good. Every tequila fan NEEDS to try this.

I felt this had a lot heat. The alcohol is high obviously. Good mineral and floral notes. Rustic Blanco traits of cooked agave. Citrus notes are over taken by the heat.

Tasted at Don Quinta Jose hotel. Good solid blanco. Aroma taste and finish are good.

This Criollo it's outstanding in everything from its history, its creation and its quality. It takes me to a valley in the mountains surrounded by a forest, just after it rained, those are the smells and flavours it makes you experience this Tequila. Incredible good. It has a mix of minerals and sweetness. Notes of cooked agave all the time, with notes of well water and wet stones. Aromas that I truly love. Flavours of cooked agave, pepper, vegetables minerals and of fresh rain, with sweetness that is not overpowering, just right, and there is also the bitterness of cacao.

Beside the agave it has a lot of spicy notes like anise, fennel and caraway seeds.

Ill have to try again. too many comments with good feedback i didn’t get that at all. it was good but it didn’t stand out to me..hmmm hope i got the right pour!

Superb and balanced tequila !

A bit pricy, but well crafted tequila is worth it. Best Blanco I’ve had in years. I hope it continues to be made.

One of my favorites—not just favorite blanco, but one of my all time favorite tequilas. Surprisingly sweet. A tad hot on aroma but opens up really nicely. Honey, cream, cooked agave, vanilla, Thai basil, some pepper, and green apple. Complex, sweet, super enjoyable.

The nose is deep and rich. Grassy, earthy, and sweet with loads of agave. I also get notes of banana. Despite the high abv, this is a refined flavor profile. Vegetal with Cooked agave that transitions into a pink peppercorn kick. Lingering heat that dances on the tongue and back of throat, a real treat.

One of the Best Blancos I’ve Ever Drank!! Truly Special , With lots of Flavor and interesting notes and texture... Definitely a go to For me Now !!

This is nothing short of amazing, so much agave present in all areas and a nice high ABV to match. Absolutely love it!! Wish there was more available!! Xo

Dark chocolate, cherries, sweetness tempered by the alcohol and a long, long finish. What an extraordinary spirit this is.

probably my new favorite blanco. never ending sweet agave earth herbs vegetal grass spice pepper some citrus. extremely long finish. a little expensive but you have to pay for the best. only for special occasions

Herb and chocolate on the nose, nothing sharp or overpowering, just warm and inviting. Really rare in my experience for a tequila to taste exactly like it smells but this does just that. Dark chocolate, cherry, marzipan, you get the picture.

Wow, I don’t think i ever had such an interesting, complex, deep blanco. As a huge fan of high-proof blancos, this was amazing to me. The aromas and notes kept on coming. Tons of agave, earthy, herby, citrus on the nose. Despite the high ABV, it wasn’t hot at all. Lots of minerals on the palate. Vegetal, grassy, briny and citrusy. I tasted in both my Riedel and a high-alcohol glass and saw no difference. I believe the price is commensurate with what is inside. Well done, Sophie.

Just wow!, I tried Calle 23 Criollo at home on a flight with a very tough competition, drank side by side with Fortaleza Blanco Still Strength, Gran Dovejo High Proof and G4 Blanco, in my opinion best of the best line up for blancos. Criollo aroma is the best I have ever had in any tequila. On Flavor, it is also pretty amazing but comparing it against Fortaleza SS and G4 is up to your preference and palate, very close, all 4 are really outstanding. On Finish and overall rating my preference is 1) Criollo, 2) Fortaleza SS, 3) G4, 4) GD HP.

Easily the best blanco on the market. Hard to find but pick up if you can. One of the best tequilas I’ve ever had.

Brilliant blanco with a lovely cooked floral sweet agave aromas alongside lime, freshwater combined with minerals, and a little spice.

This blanco tequila is special! It’s made from the smaller ripe agaves called “Criollos” and it come in at the higher proof of 98.6 (49.3% ABV). I first detect the smell of fresh agave and citrus peel but then there is a sweet almond finish. I taste a lot of agave, bright citrus, white pepper and some brine. The high ABV accentuates the flavors without ruining the finish. The finish is unlike any other finish I’ve experienced. There is a pleasant tingling thats long and a sweet. The $97 price is high but it’s still worth it for a one of a kind. If you’re an aficionado then you must add this to your collection. Salad!

Wow. Believe the hype on this stuff. On a different level than any blanco I've had before and the finish... Wow! If you are going to drop 80 to 100 on a bottle this one just may be worth that much$

Believe the hype. This Blanco while mild in aroma boasts an incredibly complex and layered group of flavors with the most extended and exciting finish I have personally experienced in a tequila.

Wow...this is exceptional!!!