Lot 02 | Nose- brininess and minerality up front. Followed closely by nice sweet cooked agave and floral- white flower Taste- nice silky mouthfeel with minerality,brine,agave, and citrus up front that flows into a slight vanilla and ends nicely with a nice white peppery finish This is very nice.

Lot 02 | I am bumping this a point. The more I drink it the more I like it. Nose of cooked agave, flowers, earth, light smoke, dried fruits. Tastes of agave, lime, cinnamon, minerals, pepper, brine and citrus. There is also a light smoke which is pleasant. Finish has a bit of alcohol and drinks hotter than 42ABV but note it is not overpowering. This is a Sergio Cruise Tequila but it has a different DNA. All in all, I like it, I will buy more, and I recommend it.

Lot 01 | Nose: agave/ smoke / earth / banana/ lime / licorice/ tobacco / minerals/ Taste: sweet agave / vanilla/ cinnamon/ earth / minerals/ banana/ melon / orange peel / tea / anise / nutmeg/ chocolate/ molasses/ alcohol Finish: very watery mouthfeel / the sweet agave, fruit, and cinnamon disappear quickly leaving a light bittersweet flavor. This barrel rested blanco has some nose notes that are overwhelmed by the smoke/tobacco scents. The taste is good and there’s enough flavor notes to make the weak nose a non-issue. The bitterness at the end of the sip is tempered by a lasting sweetness and a light cinnamon flavor. I would like to know how good this could be if it wasn’t barrel rested and was high proof.

Tasting this to get the Musica taste out of my mouth. Totally natural sweetness, tons of agave on the nose and the palate. Interesting to see this new product come from what at one time was the classic NOM 1079, now 1580. A bump in ABV to 42% keeps this interesting all the way through the finish.

Lot 01 | Tasting for LOT #1 (November 2023). In the aroma, this tequila offers a delicate blend of subtle cooked agave, accompanied by notes of white pepper, a hint of citrus, and herbal undertones. The nose presents a harmonious balance of earthy and spicy elements, setting the stage for what's to come. Upon tasting, the flavor profile unfolds with a symphony of flavors that mirror the aroma. The cooked agave takes center stage, complemented by caramel sweetness and a kick of white pepper. Subtle hints of orange peel add a refreshing citrus brightness, while spearmint brings a cool, herbal twist. Layers of baking spice and mineral notes provide depth and complexity, leading to a briny undertone that adds dimension to the palate. The experience concludes with a lingering astringent finish, leaving a satisfying sensation that beckons for another sip. Overall, this tequila offers a medium complexity tasting journey due to its minimal aging period showcasing a well-balanced interplay of flavors and textures that will delight the senses of any enthusiast.

Lot 01 | Agave on the nose; celery/vegetal licorice on the palate; mid lingering finish.

Lot 01 | Beautiful nose, agave, minty thyme, citrus, herbaciousness-great on pallet too, creamy agave, pepper, anise, citrus, very well balanced, nice mouthfeel, long light spice finish, A on value, well done Sergio & co

Lot 01 | Harvested June 2023 Batch #1 42% ABV Slight prickle on initial nasal impact with sweet and bright citrus. Aroma leads with honeysuckle, fresh orange peel, lime, white pepper and brine. The deep well water shows up with some mineral peaking through. Buttery mouthfeel with sufficient+ alcohol (at 42% ABV). Palate checks plenty of boxes quickly: cooked agave, honeysuckle and orange peel highlighted with a briney note immediately dominate. Lime, white pepper, butter, celery , cinnamon and a slight hint of the oak barrel it rested in for 14 days. A long white pepper finish where honey, brine, citrus and some spearmint linger. I'm getting some limestone on the finish as well. I was fortunate to have tasted four other samples in Tlaquepaque with Oscar Vazquez Camarena in Sept '23 before he launched this final (and best) version. A really great blanco that is very unique compared to other blancos.

Lot 01 | A rested blanco that brings out a subtle barrel flavor with agave and sweetness. The finish was great and definitely one I would sit and sip all night with.

Lot 01 | Heavy brine on nose and a lot of vegetal on the palate with bitterness on the finish

Lot 01 | Cooked agave, a touch of sweetness, light white pepper, slight nuttiness most likely from being rested for 14 days in barrel

Lot 01 | Winner in my book. Tons of cooked agave in nose and taste. Not an overpower punch of heat. Well balanced

Lot 01 | Green agave, floral, orange zest on the aroma. Tasting loads of sweet cooked agave, honey, lime, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla. It has slight color from the barrel aging. This is an easy drinker with balance and depth to appease different kinds of drinkers. Really nice!

Lot 01 | Aroma: raw agave, sweet cooked agave, butter, cream, vanilla bean, cinnamon, orange zest. Flavor: honey, butter cream, sweet cooked agave, oak, floral. Silky texture and very approachable. Little to no burn. Easy to sip on but could also make a nice cocktail

Lot 01 | Very impressed with this new brand. I’ve tasted it at various iterations and this is the best one. Definitely worth looking into.

Lot 01 | Tierra de Ensueño Blanco (Land of Dreams) - Sergio Cruz and Oscar Vazquez Camarena came together to develop and craft this unique Blanco tequila that’s made at NOM1580 - Hacienda El Olvido in Jesus Maria, Jalisco (Highlands). It’s rested in Rare Ex-Bourbon (possibly Weller 12) White Oak barrels for 14 days and it’s 84 proof - 42%ABV. - The nose is full of fresh agave and bright citrus rind that sits upon some earthy clay that’s packed with minerality. There’s a dry white oak barrel aroma that could also be interpreted as a dry hay aroma. Hints of white pepper dance about along with some celery and almond notes. The added proof is just enough to make this nose aromatic. This nose makes you want to take a sip. - There’s some nice density of flavors that are mildly complex. The agave is buttery and earthy. There’s some earthy notes of peppercorn and celery. The earthiness hits almost simultaneously as the sweet buttery cooked agave. It’s has a full mouthfeel. The spicy characteristics hits on the mid palate and linger into the medium finish. There’s some nice spice that’s most likely coming from the barrel because this blanco is rested in a used bourbon barrels for 14 days. There’s some agave sweetness but also some nice savory notes. The proof helps the finish to linger and the uniqueness begs for you to keep taking sip after sip. Enjoy responsibly.

Lot 01 | lote 1 May 2024: TIERRA DE ENSUEÑO This is not the tequila you're used to! For the Dreamers... NOM 1580, Small batch, Artesanal Blanco Lote 1 comes in at 42% ABV Master Distiller Sergio Cruz Master Blender Oscar Vazquez One of the few barrel-rested blancos Rested 14 days in extra rare bourbon casks (I hear it was rested in Weller 12 yr barrels, but need to confirm this) Fully-mature, Highland estate (7,118 ft), Sustainably-harvested agave Additive-free alliance brand member! Stone oven, roller-mill, deep-well water, Mozart method, Natural open-air fermentation, 2x distilled, copper still, non-chill filtered Just three all-natural ingredients: Agave, Water & Yeast My tasting notes: Let it sit 20 mins to open (My notes before i knew it was rested in wood = "I'm getting barrel spices/wood? Was this rested in whiskey/bourbon barrels?!?") Nose: raw agave, vegetal, mild barrel spices, fruit, some alcohol which dissipates as it opens. Palate: sweet cooked agave, mint, vanilla, bubblegum/banana, anise, butter, something else I like but can't define?!? - some fruit? Finish: Nice, medium, warm finish Other: Nice viscosity - not too thick, not too thin. This is a unique, well-balanced tequila. I'm enjoying it. I look forward to what's next from this pair - Sergio and Oscar previous notes from Oct 2023: tried at Monterey Bay fest I really enjoyed it. only noted the following. I want to revisit to add more notes... mezcal-like? wood/bourbon? very good. 87/88 pts

Tasting Lot #2 (June 2024) This profile has been aged for 18 days rather than 14 days (lot #1) Seems like I’m team Lot #2 Tasting notes soon…

Lot 01 | Tasted at MBTC 2023. Heavy oak influence despite only being aged for 14 days. Quite interesting. Would definitely sample again or buy a bottle if I came across it.

I ordered this online, took a week and a half to arrive and cost $80 after all fees and shipping. I'm actually so disappointed that I'm suspicious that it is counterfeit. I'll count this as a lesson and never buy a bottle online again. Avoid Thirstie unless you're buying a known product.

Lot 01 | Aroma: cooked agave, citrus, some hints of cinnamon, flowers, orange peel, vegetal, lime, a slight banana note , vegetal, oergano, slight olive , alcohol Palate; cooked agave, raw agave, cinnamon more present on the taste but light still, citrus, anise, vegetal, hints of wood slight, lime, some brine, olive, alcohol Very easy drinking minimal alcohol burn the aroma is sort of muted nothing crazy or that stands out, taste almost the same nothing that stands out if San ok blanco sort of your beginner blanco I would say if someone wants to try something that better than your casamigos or says they don’t like tequila because they have had something that has horrible. Overall it’s decent blanco but nothing really special interested to try the batch 2

Lot 01 | Batch #1 Nose: Minerality, Agave, Citrus, Fresh Rain. The nose is phenomenal. Palate: Agave, Pepper, Lemon,Lime,Orange, Pepper. Has a bit of a punch but exceptionally smooth Finish: This is great to keep on your shelves, flavors linger around from start to finish. Would score it little higher the little burn it comes with. Also have batch #2 will try another day then do a side by side comparison.

Lot 01 | Pleasing aroma. Some sweetness but agave forward, with a little viscousness on the palette. Finishes exceptionally smooth. Very good and priced well.

Lot 02 | I truly enjoy this tequila the flavor notes you receive in this blanco are so unique. The process of resting them in barrels for 18 days creates an outstanding sipping experience. This should be added to your lineup