Nose: A distinctive red wine aroma, with a bit of wood. Bold honey imbued agave richness. A pleasantly sharp mineral aspect at midpoint, with mint and anise making an appearance as well. Light smokiness, and a sour Mezcal-like suggestion. It has a warm, round feel to the aroma profile; integrating the higher ABV with no ethanol excess. Flavor: Bursts on the scene with gutsy white pepper, fennel & caraway seed, and a counterpoint touch of vanilla. Sweet, viscous and savory. Lots of fruit and agave goodness. A big licorice punch joins the peppery foray. Mouth filling and long lasting finish. This is a vivacious expression that defies your previous notions of tequila. Veteran palates should appreciate Vivo.

This special tequila has a very fresh and clean nose. The dominant scent is buttery cooked agave followed by some celery, minerals and oily lemon and lime citrus zest. There’s a slight hint of anise and alcohol (47.5 ABV). This still strength blanco is a full bodied and complex offering. This viscous potation is very buttery. The cooked agave is front and center. That’s followed by some green mellon, lime, soft vegetal notes, grapefruit rind, thin honey, minerals, white pepper and fresh jalapeño on the finish. The finish is more savory than spicey but some fresh pepper lingers. It begs you to keep coming back for me.

Lord Almighty- THIS is old-school amazing. Some light mezcal presence, and hardcore all the way. Very unique, putting live yeast into the distillation.

Whoa this is insane. N- gummy orange slices, flowers, cheese? T- wafts of smoke, dirt, black pepper, chipotle, orange M- Thin and oily F- long smoked pepper finish V- I enjoyed a free sample but looking at the Michigan minimum pricing it is on par for a super unique and limited release. I'll be buying a bottle once I get the opportunity

Super clear and seems extra sparkly in the glass. Nice viscosity and legs too. Relatively modest nose of raw agave and saline with a little cheese as well. Packed with flavor. Cooked agave, cinnamon, ginger. Lemongrass. A bit hot but not bad at all given the ABV. Long and delicious finish with a hint of that characteristic 1414 funk. Delightful effort overall. A memorable blanco.

This special release is for high proof blanco and mezcal lovers! Nose: Agave, figs, flowers, and pungent tart tones. (Update: Days later I went back to uncork and smell again, and I swear this Blanco smells like red wine! I can’t wait to keep uncovering the complexity of this one over time) Taste: First sip brings a punch! After settling in I’m tasting agave, pepper, sweet fruit, wet earth, and a wisp of smoke. Finish: Long legs, powerful nose, and high proof invite and deliver a long finish that will warm you all the way down.

Nose is light agave, apples, pepper, peppermint, and light spice. Flavor is agave, pear, burnt sugar, mint, and cinnamon. Floral and well balanced, its a great hybrid of old school and newer flavor profiles.

Notes in progress…

Blind Tasting 4 Tequilas Nice scent, floral, fruity agave notes Beautiful taste, nice fishing

Blind tasting: 4 blancos Awesome nose Dried fruits Subtle cheese Roasted nuts Mellow White chocolate Jam and brie Smoke Clean, nice finish