we tried this from the first lote when they first were abailable = 2017? i dont remember exactly when. bought a bottle of each of Zee's expressions. we liked this one better than the white label because this one wasn't excessively sweet. it was more whiskey forward.
Aroma is oak heavy and whiskey-like. Slight hint of cooked agave at the back of the aroma. Flavor is complex with floral notes, wet stone, burnt caramel and oak. Very nice. Finish lingers with slight heat and nice complexity of flavor. I admit that after the aroma I was not expecting to like this as much as I did. I am not a fan of heavy oak/barrel flavors and that is what I expected from the aroma. But, the flavor had a great complexity and avoided the one-note barrel flavors. Very good. 12/24/2020 - 8th Annual Xmas XA tasting
Great expression of an XA. Very well balance of oak, caramel (not overly sweet), spices, citrus while still keeping a strong agave presence!
we've had this bottle since it was released. I believe it was 2017. I realized i hadnt rated it. I enjoyed the black label zee bandido but this white label is overly sweet. it may appeal to a new palate. but far too sweet for me