NOM 1137 | The aroma opens with notes of vanilla and oak, accompanied by a subtle hay-like earthiness and lactic funk. Hints of orange citrus, oak, and a faint touch of vinegar creates a layered nose. On the palate, deep oak saturation takes center stage, entwined with rich earthiness and agave. A fleeting milk chocolate note flickers before giving way to a floral dryness reminiscent of wine. Black pepper and baking spice provide warmth, while dried fruit, caramel, and tangy purple grape add to a noticeable adulterated sweetness. A touch of hazelnut mustiness and floral undertones contribute. The finish lingers with clinging dried fruit and barrel spice, with a persistent ethyl presence. As the sweet flavors fade, a gentle wine-like dryness is noticeable.

For the price it's fine. Typical barrel notes a little thin, not overly complex about average.

Lots of alcohol on the nose. don't care for it. pallet was okay. Can definitely taste the wine barrels. I think this will be a mixer. Better after opening

Very mellow on the nose, however taste packs a punch. Peppery with a vanilla & Carmel taste. Unbelievable deal at $21.99

Nose: A mellow first impression. Vanilla and chocolate, plus sweet and fruity wine barrel influences. Slightly acidic. A dusting of nutmeg with oranges and apricots. Flavor: The aromas promised mellow.... But the first sips brought spice and pepper punch. Followed up with sweet agave, a little brininess and more pepper punch. As it sat, chocolate, coffee and vanilla notes re-emerged as secondary flavors. Some oiliness. The trademark La Cofradia funkiness is still in the background. But solid enough. Finish: This isn’t crazy complex, nor does it have a marathon finish. It is fairly priced and I see newcomers enjoying this.

Aromas of chocolate, fruit (peach?), butterscotch and light straw. Sweet butterscotch taste. A little light in the mouth with a short finish.

I love finding bargain tequilas, this is a gem for the price. Agave notes present all the way through the tasting, rich caramel notes from the oak and a lovely finish. Bueno!!

Probably should give this a 9 or 10 for value but I didn't. Pleasant to sip this as it has agave, caramel, some vanilla along with other barrel notes from the wine. NWAF

Great aroma, nice taste and light bite on the finish

This reposado is good. It really rounds out the blanco nicely. Great aroma good taste and finish.

The aroma on this is relatively closed and discreet. A bit of milk chocolate and cooked agave is about all. Despite the lackluster aroma, the flavor is much more complete. Opening with a chocolate sweetness a strong cinnamon spice follows with a nice burn. Finish is medium length. 11/03/2018

kinda fun. you can taste the wine

Makes a great ranch water. The wine casks add just enough to make a nice twist.

NOM 1137 | Amazing aromas, taste is something left to be desired and the finish is not great. The price point is incredible. It definitely would be great in a cocktail or as a well Reposado pour.

Sweet candy corn aroma with a hint of chocolate. Lightly woody in flavored with a peppery back end. Decent mouth feel and swallow. Lingering alcohol burn.

Lots of vanilla

This tasting notes review is based on four separate tastings over the past two-and-a-half months (since September).  For most tastings, the reposado was allowed to rest and aerate in the glass for at least twenty minutes before tasting notes were taken.  Glasses used for the tastings were the Riedel tequila flute and the Glencairn glass.  The reposado had a nice viscosity, leaving tears/legs on the sides of the glass. During the first tasting, the aroma profile, before swirling in the glass, had very prominent caramel, vanilla, some chocolate, and brûléed banana.  Unlike with the blanco, swirling did little to mix or dilute the aromas and these three aromas – particularly the caramel and vanilla with a hint of chocolate (more milk than dark) – remained prominent on the nose.  There was some cooked agave and baking spices, but these aromas were not particularly prominent.  Additionally, there was some (minimal) pepper and a light citrus and mint note.  In a Glencairn, the caramel/butterscotch notes were much stronger, resembling a caramel/butterscotch candy chew. On the palate during the first tasting, like with the blanco, the flavors of cooked agave, cinnamon and other baking spices, and pepper were much stronger than they were on the nose.  There was also an alcohol kick, though it was short-lived.  The milk chocolate sensation was quite noticeable after swallowing a sip, as was the oak barrel influence.  There was more creaminess/oiliness/buttery notes across the palate than there was with the blanco, with hints of butter and butterscotch.  On exhaling after swallowing a sip, there was a light smokiness.  There was much more pepperiness and heat than the soft, by comparison, aromas suggested.  The overall flavor profile was not unpleasant, but was quite caramel, chocolate, and vanilla forward than reposados I prefer at a similar price point (Siempre reposado from NOM 1414) or for about $18-20 more (El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva).  I can see this being a fairly good mixer or a decent budget sipper in certain circumstances.  In my area, the price for this pre-tax is $35 and I purchased my 750 ml bottle on sale, pre-tax, for $28.  This is probably the most I’d pay for it and I’m not sure I’ll replace the current bottle once it’s finished.

Very recognizable fruity esque flavor. On the rocks ain’t too bad. Wouldn’t not recommend especially based on availability

Not a bad tequila. Initial vanilla on the palette, decent finish. Seems to be part of the sale rotation at Publix, Winn Dixie, and ABC. $17 to $23 sale price. I'll most likely pick it up again sometime.

sweet vanilla. lil pepper mint finish.

NOM 1137 | Very smooth, great nose, mixes well and it’s a great value

NOM 1137 | Tried again after a few years, seems like there’s more barrel presence than before. This would go over well with the Clase Azul crowd. Decent

Definitely has additives, has a very pronounced vanilla note that tastes artificial. Not bad but not standout in any way.

wine grape is in the aroma for sure but very faint, must and a little agave sweetness as well. musty oak (in a good way), light agave and a very mild tannin make up the taste profile along with a slight cheesy flavor. very nice. short dry finish with a light, but lingering wine tannin

Great vanilla and caramel notes give way on the aroma and palate. Taste gives way to butter and agave. Great taste for the price point.