Vessel: Glencairn Nose: Malolactic, Yeast, Brine, Almond, Agave Palate: Salt, Minerality, Herbal, Anise, Floral Finish: Agave, Cream, Vanilla, Almond, Naturally, I have to compare this to the Caballito Cerrero Chato Reposado 46. The difference is clear as day. For me, the lactic notes are much more prevalent on this one. There's maybe a bit more complexity on this one as well. I think the azul agave allows you to experience more transparently, the changes that occur in the aging process; where as the Chato seems to blend so seamlessly with the barrel aging process that it's slightly harder pick out the specific nuances that occur during aging. Although, I personally prefer the Chato 46 Repo, this is still another home run for me from El Caballito!

This is exceptional, roasted agave is present from start to finish with absolute clarity. Mid palette threw me for a loop as it started to ramp up sweetness but then it gently faded at the perfect moment m. One of the best reposados out there for sure.

Magnificent! Any CC expression will be of great quality.

Lot CK06-10 Oct 21 Aroma: fruitcake, pear, raisin, some alcohol burn and some cinnamon and nutmeg Flavor: more dried fruit and baking spice with a touch of campfire Mouthfeel: Light body and slight but pleasant alcohol burn Finish: flavor lingers nicely and finishes with the cinnamon and nutmeg Color: light straw extremely unusual but wonderfully rustic Honestly, I feel I have been brought back in time to a historical era of wonder and delight.

Tasting notes to come

minerals, grass, earthy. v smooth. much better than the blanco, aged out the nail polish aroma

Recently acquired and should be a recent bottling because on the lower right corner of the front label instead of stating Destilado de Agave, it states: Spiritueux Distillês  Partir D’Agave. Agave: Tequilana F.A.C (what is or who is F.A.C?) Weber, Agave field: San Jose (900 masl), rested in American oak, tasted on 4-6-24. Color: light yellow. Aroma: hint of cooked agave, intense acidity & sourness, green vegetal notes, intense agave fibers, after 20 minutes in the glass the agave becomes sweeter, earthy, herbaceous, I smell green vegetal aromas similar to their chato expressions. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, lactic note, good sweet & sour balance. Hint of smoke through my retronasal. Finish is medium to long, light smoked cooked agave, green vegetal notes, hint of herbaceousness, acidity & sour notes persist. I tasted this distilled agave together with their Caballito Cerrero chato reposado 46% and I feel this azul is "wilder" and more like the chato than the chato….

Not exactly terrible, but not good either. highly Overrated.

I’m not really that into reposados and anejos because I always feel like they’re a strange identity crisis between tequila and whiskey. This is the first reposado I’ve had where the barrel just adds to it. It almost tastes identical to the Blanco (far from a bad thing) and then the barrel is only perceptible on the finish - which is extended, and the smell, mainly the smell of the empty glass. I thought “oh! There’s the barrel.” Once I understood what ripe/mature agave tasted like, I started to seek out the distilleries where where they are also agave estates. The ripe agave flavor is very distinctive. I’ve given the Blanco to others, totally blind and they go “This is tequila?” Its just so distinctive. Back to this. The best thing about it is the smell, it smells like the other Caballito expressions which is to say amazing.

Smells like grass and fresh citrus

Citrus notes. $230 Anejo Restaurant

$46 ounce at Anejo Toronto

This tequila, presents a unique balance of agave and barrel aging it’s a stand out in my collection. Allow the bottle to breathe to enhance its distinctive flavor. The price can be on the high end but this tequila is exceptionally well made.

warms your heart

Not called tequila, because agave came from state not recognized. Minerality on the nose Strong agave flavour Minty Herbaceous Citrusy Sweet finish Warms you up $26/oz

menthol/minty taste at first smell cinnamon herbal taste has a slight sweet smell

herbaceous, earthy, peppery, long finish with a bite