Another winner from 1414. This is a value tequila that punches above its weight class. In the nose I get agave and vegetal notes. There is a minerality that shines through from the deep well water. I get a little brine and pepper. Maybe a touch of smoke, something Sergio Cruz is known to do. On the palate, a nice cooked agave sweetness minerality shines through along with anise. A touch fruity and also butter. Maybe a hint of pineapple. The finish is very good with the mouthfeel maybe a little thin but the lingering agave is a very nice touch. I do recommend this one for sure This is a very easy drinker and one I would recommend to those getting in to the artisan tequila scene.

Nose: agave sweet / vanilla / butter / hint of pear / green apple / grapefruit/ anise / floral Taste: agave sweet cooked / vanilla Bomb / hint of cinnamon/ banana / pear / anise / hint of citrus / licorice / spearmint / cream soda Finish: super light watery minty finish / cool clean water mouthfeel/ lingering sweet agave and vanilla This blanco is very sweet and delicious. With a hint of cinnamon and a vanilla bomb that lingers, this is a fantastic sipper….almost too good to be used as a mixer, but would work well with cocktails that aren’t too sweet because this agave and vanilla powerhouse will steal the show if your pairings are off.

The nose has some earth and smoke, field and horno elements nicely carried over to the distillate. This has some thin legs on the jarrito glass that quickly resolve to some small tears scattered on the surface. In the mouth this has a thinner viscosity as evidenced by the legs with no evidence of manipulation from a trusted distillery in 1414. Sweet on initial taste, naturally sweet from the roast agave this to me is one of the sweeter recent releases I've tasted. Finish adds a bit of pepper and some ethanol. Interested now in the Alto Grado high proof.

Especial Blanco Nice balance of agave and pepper 86 pts tasted a sample at latf 2023

Tasted at LATF. One of the best new showings of the event. Very approachable that’s easy to drink from sip one. Delicious.

A nice blanco coming out of 1414. Minerality and on the noise and on the palate. Herbaceous and citrus notes. Not a lot of cooked agave or peppery notes.

Sampled at Roadrunner Spirits. Easy to sip blanco with quite a bit of natural agave sweetness. Updated my rating after buying a bottle.

Very approachable Blanco. Tons of sweetness. Presumably a lot of filtration and oxygenation on this to get it so smooth. Good price and a great starter, additive-free blanco for fans of Casamigos and similar.

Aroma: Herbal, vegetal, olive (briny), subtle green fruits, grass and white pepper. Aroma lacks a bit of potency, but is still very friendly. Taste: Caramelized cooked agave that just coats your mouth instantly with a buttery texture while showcasing a crisp framework. Complimented by fruity notes of Bosch pear and caramelized fruits. Honey, olive, and mineral nuances are present as well. Profile also showcases sweet citrus notes of orange and mandarin. Price: $40-45

Great aroma, agave, brine and pepper. Flavor is consistent with aroma. Lots of heat in the finish for an 80 proof.

Subtle on the nose, mint, agave and alcohol. Flavor is also subtle with a natural agave sweetness and smooth finish. This is a perfect tequila for someone jumping into blancos.

Nose: Agave, Pear, Vanilla, Green Apple, Melon, Banana, Anise, Hay, Yeast Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, oily Palate: Banana, Pear, Coconut, Smoke Vanilla, Honey dew Melon Finish: Vanilla, Cream Soda, Agave, Pear, Melon, Hint of Vegetal This was a flavor bomb. I got a lot of fruit and a lot of creamy notes on this one. Strong nose, palate, and finish. I tried this AFTER trying the Especial Alto Grande (different occasions) and I must say, although I enjoy the high proof a little bit more, the two are closer in ranks than I would've guessed! Salud!

Tried at El Portal in Pasadena for the annual tequila tasting. Has the 1414 footprint for sure that I love. Im not going to run but will definitely pick up a bottle at some point.

Aromas: agave, citrus, herbal, vegetal Taste: pepper, agave,vegetal, grass Finish: is smooth not a long finish

Light agave and sweetness on the nose. Crystal clear in the glass, nice legs and a little tears. Initial sweetness on the intake light agave, and anise on the finish. I'd purchase again at the price point $36. Decent sipper, good mixer

Don't know price.. nose is a tad bit muted but taste is succulent & sugary, long clove like spiced finish. Delish.

Creamy and textured finish, like a Vivo junior Light spicy and sweet finish

Subtle nose, fresh sweet agave. The taste is vegetal with agave showcased beautifully. Light citrus and more agave on the mid palate. Silky and almost effervescent mouth feel. Tropical fruit sweetness on the finish. Instantly one of my favorite blancos.

Nose: Lime, brine, raw agave, peppermint and butter Palate: Sweet, fruity with medium viscosity, pleasant oily mouthfeel, lemongrass, cooked agave. Light and refreshing profile. Finish: Very subdued and a little heat on the gums for just a couple of seconds.

Lote 22-0001 I’m getting a light touch of smoke on the nose and palate, with a slight tropical flavor, reminiscent of mango and apricot, that goes nicely with the slight sweetness. A solid blanco that is easy to sip and equally enjoyable in a margarita or a ranch water cocktail.