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I'm adjusting this to a 95, from my original video review. Absolutely amazing and artesinal all around. This procedure gives off an herbal presence, along with citrus, butter, anise, mint etc. An absolutely stunning old time distillate, replica of 70 years ago, in this 70th anniversary edition. Using small Criollo agaves, and cooked in a traditional oven, fermented and distilled with fibers, and all copper... it doesn't get much better than this.
A – Amazing aroma had me shuffling all around the aroma wheel. I could only imagine what some time in a barrel would do to this already complex, yet balanced, tequila. I’m getting tropical and citrus fruits, baking spice, wide floral ranges, earthy minerals, herbs, and the constant of baked potato and cooked agave. T – Similar to the aroma, it danced around quite a bit between the cooked agave, black pepper, buttery, olive, yeast, wet cement, and a strong cola flavor. This is delicious. F – The ending was as complex as the first two-thirds. I’m picking up a minty, copper combo briefly, before giving way to sweet almond, clove, and allspice. Nice heat on the way down. Overall – I’d drink this every day; can’t wait to find out what it is and hope I have plenty in my collection.
Nose: Aromas bombard you the moment you pop the cork. Riveting, intensely sweet agave, with a touch of complementary acidity. Earthiness and minerals. Citrus, apricots and Rainier cherries. Ethereal floral notes. Subtle allspice, with bolder cinnamon and anise. Some herbal/vegetal elements: white pepper, thyme and trace celery. A hint of olive and aged cheese. And back full circle to the incredible, intense criollo sweetness. Flavors: A flawless balance between sumptuous agave and pepper warmth. Crisp and clean. Spicy and fruity. Melted brown sugar and Chantilly cream. Unmatched palate texture: thick, silky, creamy, lush. Finish: Endless waves of sensations. Seamless transitions, harmony and finesse make this blanco exceptional. And back full circle to those luxuriously rich criollo agaves… Worth the price of admission.
Blind Taste Test Results Are In from 24 Tasting Panel Members
Instead of sampling tequila in its birthplace, I reached out to six of the top tequila experts in Mexico to unearth their favorites.
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