El Novillero 2019

Love this one, my favorite of the lineup! It’s still got a touch of smoke from the direct flame roasting and does approach more like a mezcal than a tequila, so be prepared. But it’s not too smoky or funky, it’s a fruity earthy high proof that sips more like a 45-48% than the 55% abv it is. Really unique and delicious.

Nose: amazing chocolate and rich caramel notes / sweet on the nose - like a vanilla and chocolate meet agave for a blind date, and it goes so great that one of them thinks about a long term relationship Taste: agave is still in the picture but the wave of barrel notes including that delicious chocolate note is deliciously overwhelming. Vanilla, roasted honey and caramel keep lasting throughout the whole sip and they introduce some interesting baking spice and very mild cinnamon. Only the lightest of smoke notes appears but is so light as to go largely unnoticed. Finish: this anejo has a lingering chocolate note that gets a touch bitter at the back of the palate. I thoroughly enjoyed this anejo and it surprised me with such a low smoke note for Amatitena! I recommend this bottle.

Love the nose. Chocolate, caramel, hazelnut, a little smoke On the palate, sweet smoke, orange marmalade, agave, light barrel notes Nice long finish

I appreciate this for what it is. I'm a traditional blanco tequila lover and not a huge fan of mezcal. this expression is a bit more smokey than i prefer. i liked the finish best, then nose, then palate

Rated Blind