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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

tried at Monterey Bay fest 2023 I really enjoyed it. only noted the following. I want to revisit to add more notes... mezcal-like very good. 87/88 pts

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.

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.

Nose: Clean smell of agave, some sweetness, and a crisp note if that makes sense. Mouth; almost the same as the nose. Cooked agave and a clean briney/salt. This gives way to a honey-esque slight vanilla finish. Man this is really good!

Smooth finish, leaves you wanting more.

Bottle: Harvested 6/23, Batch 1 Appearance: Faint hay Full review pending…

The aromatics are those of a higher proof but on the pallet it is a phenomenal blanco at 42 abv. Anything by Oscar Vasquez Camarena and Sergio Cruz will not disappoint.

Nose: Cooked agave, green herbal notes, lots of citrus...lima notes, vanilla (but in a good way) Flavor: lots of sweetness, agave forward, lima, vanilla, cinnamon, star anise, baking spices

Agave, citrus, mineralality, light spice, pepper and the barrel influence is light and pleasant. This is an easy drinker and super enjoyable.

Agave bomb on aroma and taste! The aroma represents the flavor profile very closely. The flavors are balanced throughout with white pepper, citrus and a subtle brine carrying through the finish. The two week aging in special wheated bourbon barrels ever-so-slightly rounds out the flavor and adds a hint of blonde color in appearance detected against a white background. With reports of a $59.99 MSRP, the value rating is solid with this caliber of juice.

Although this is rested in barrels less than a repo, it definitely has more repo characteristics than other barrel rested blancos such as Inspiro. Barrel spice definitely comes through the nose and on the palate with mild notes of vanilla and caramel on the back end. I do like the fact that it’s slightly above 80pf.

Clean agave aroma. No bitterness with a subtle sweetness that comes from the fully matured highland agave and the aging in rare whiskey barrels. Exceptionally smooth mouthfeel and finish, especially for a zero additive tequila that has only been aged for 2 weeks. No lime needed. Definitely would recommend to anyone.

Aroma is incredible. A little bit funky in a good way, likely from the slow fermentation and 3-yeast blend. Very pleasant. Although it’s from a different distillery, smells familiar to other amazing work from Sergio Cruz. I don’t think Sergio has done another barrel-rested blanco but could be wrong - definitely at the top of his game right now. A good amount of oak on the nose also from resting in Weller 12 year casks for two weeks. Not overpowering which lets the traditional blanco notes still shine. I get some lime and black pepper with the cooked agave. Oscar Vasquez is the master blender and did an exceptional job as well. Him and Sergio are a dream team. Upon tasting, the first thing I notice is the lush mouth feel. The oils are definitely present from the minimal non chill filtering. Full flavor at 42% but Very soft & Silky smooth. Fairly Complex but also very easy sipper. Cooked agave, bit of citrus and pepper. Finished super nice with notes of cinnamon and spice, a hint of oak and vanilla from the wheated bourbon casks. Almost starts like a blanco and transitions to a reposado by the finish. Very unique and reasonable price. Would definitely recommend.