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I wrestle between and 89 and 90 but in the end, this is a great tequila for the money. The nose is beautiful. Very floral and sweet. Fruity with a touch of vanilla. Honey on the nose. On the palate this is sweet cooked agave. A touch of pepper and floral. The extra mature agaves do resonate and unlike some others, I think I like this a tad more than the regular 108 which is saying something as I love it. The finish is long with a tad more alcohol burn than I prefer (even from an HP) but yeah, I am glad I have a backup of this one.
Vessel: Glencairn Nose: Dried fruit, Carmel, Oak, Vanilla, slightly vegetal and hint of mint Flavor: Pepper, Oak, Melon, Cinnamon Finish: Vegetal, Oak, Carmel, Honey, Pepper. This had all of the typical classic flavors and aromas you get from aged El Pandillio house brands. I had this side by side with the Pasote from 1579 and found that I preferred this one, hands down between the two.
Love G4 madera line up. Each lote slightly different. This release is good, not my favorite though. Really digging Lote 4 right now.
Everything from G4 is amazing. I prefer the regular 108 blanco, and the Madera Blanco (45 ABV) but nothing wrong with this blanco, 30% madera, sweet, citrus & cinnamon notes. Points for not costing more than the base 108 blanco
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Tasted blind at Dustin’s Fuerte Fiesta! I love el Pandillo stuff and I’m a bit perplexed as to why I didn’t LOVE this one. It’s good but not super great for me. I should come back and spend some time with it. Good but underwhelming.