Barrel is very present in the aroma - vanilla, sweet fruits and caramel. Flavor is smooth and sweet with little to no spice. But, also with little to no distinguishable flavor. The finish is very quick...nearly immediate. At this price point, you expect much more and can definitely find much more in other brands. 7/24/2015
Aroma is sweet and fruity without any heavy barrel notes. Flavor is smooth with very little spice "burn". Overall the flavor is relatively discreet or even bland with just hints of fruit like apple and pear. The finish lingers a bit to medium length. This tequila never really delivers anything to grab hold of - not aroma, not flavor, not finish. And, it is relatively expensive. 7/24/2015
Aroma is a nice floral/vegetal combination with a bit of wet cement/stone. Flavor begins sweet and floral then moves to a nice black pepper spice. The finish is medium length. Overall, a nice, easy blanco sipper. But, something is missing. Maybe this one is a little too easy. 7/24/2015
Single barrel, barrel 1, bottle 195. $60 (.87) This is a nice line that won't disappoint, but for the price, there are better options out there.
I can't believe I haven't rated this until now. I've come back to this several times and spent the evening with it. The bottle is mostly gone. I'll likely replace it, but it's a bit steep at $50 a bottle for the blanco. Nothing about this has an over-the-top "wow" factor, but it's just very well done with a bright, full agave and citrus profile that I really enjoy. Definitely a sipper you can stick with all night. The bottle includes solid tasting notes: First Impression: Sweet agave caramel accentuated with a citrus fruitiness and a hint of floral notes. Mid-palate: Lemon peel, green apple, cooked agave undertones with a subtle hint of a mild spiciness. Finish: A continuum of fruity citrus taste and sweet agave nectar with gently smooth spicy peppery notes that linger elegantly on your pallet.
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NOM 1528 A very unique aroma of fresh-cut wood planks and butter. A very easy sipper with initial sweetness in the flavor and a nice build to spicy heat. The finish is short to medium. This is definitely one you could spend the night sipping but again it lacks a fullness and complexity that you can find in other XAs at this price. 7/24/2015