On the palate, atomic agave bomb, it almost overwhelms everything else in the best way possible. Some fruity and citrusy notes, and you can smell the minerals. It’s earthy, and very robust. Some kind of herb that I can’t quite place my finger on. Almost like basil. Tastes Sweet, crisp and clean agave goodness. Definitely getting the minerals and citrus. Very mineral heavy and earthy. I can clearly see how this becomes the añejo. Very good, excellent. A top 10 blanco for me easy.
Beautiful classic stuff. Loaded with cooked agave all over the place. Followed by mocha, butterscotch, cinnamon, berries, citrus, vanilla, yams, dark chocolate, apple pie, so much going on here. Treasure bottle.
Had the Mexican version side by side with the American release, and I have to say the Mexican was better. Same ABV, different bottle shape.
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