Horno-2023-3 Nose: The nose opens with a deep wave of cooked agave. Anise and peppermint add a cool, sharp edge, while citrus brings a bright lift. There’s a floral note tucked in there, soft and fragrant, balanced by a peppery kick that hints at the bold profile waiting underneath. Palate & Mouthfeel: Slick but thin on the palate, the texture actually complements the bold spice that follows. Cooked agave leads the charge, followed by a rush of pepper and anise that lights things up. It’s bright, warm, and unapologetically spicy. A touch of pine sneaks in, maybe more herbaceous than resinous, adding a green, fresh layer. The citrus reappears just enough to keep things lifted and balanced. Finish: The finish is long, spicy, and fully saturated with agave. It’s persistent without being overwhelming, and the spice lingers. Final Thoughts: Bold, bright, and deeply rooted in agave, this is one for those who like their tequila expressive and a little fiery.

thank you to Cody lundquist for the sample. I enjoyed this expression. immediately, I got fruit, chocolate, alcohol and yeast on the nose. the palate was similar. I also got a strong presence of chocolate, agave and earthy notes with mild alcohol and pepper on the finish. rated 87 pts 10/2024 tasted blind in the TMM high-proof blinds rated 88 pts adusting rating to 88

HORNO 2022-3, 80%abv, NOM 1468, RESTED 10 MINUTES N- AGAVE, OLIVE, LIME, EARTH, ANISE T- SWEET AGAVE, JALAPENO, LEMON, OLIVE, VEGETAL MF- OILY F- LONG, SOFT, AND WONDERFUL I HATE THE GLASS CORKED BOTTLE BUT I LOVE EVERYTHING ELSE ABOUT THIS OTHER THAN NOT BEING AVAILABLE IN MICHIGAN

Lalo has been my go to recommendation for friends & family who are looking for a reasonably priced, quality made tequila. No, it is not the best tequila on the market, nor is it the most budget friendly option. For me, Lalo stands above the rest because it hits the sweet spot of accessibility for the novice tequila drinker and availability in most stores. I came into this new expression from Grupo Tequilero with this in mind. The nose on PM Blanco gave me little to go off of. Muted citrus and pepper to be found with subtle vegetal notes. The palate was better with cooked agave, citrus, minerality, and pepper notes. The finish was lengthy, with a thinner viscosity, bitter acetone and astringent. I came into this expression hoping to find the strengths that Lalo solidified, with a more premier feel to justify the higher price PM Blanco demands. Unfortunately, I was let down. Yes, PM Blanco is a decent offering from 1468, but it pales in comparison to its sister brand. Considering the pedigree that PM Spirits imports has throughout the industry I was duly disappointed by this release. I hope they iron out the kinks & give it a second shot, perhaps at a different distillery.

Nose: agave / pepper / earth / minerals/ pineapple/ citrus/ alcohol Taste: sweet agave bomb / cinnamon / pepper/ banana/ so very balanced! Finish: very clean, bright / very low viscosity and a very pleasing lingering taste that dissipates like a fade to black on a sunset shot at the end of a movie. This blanco still strength uses the high abv to pop-out huge flavor and somehow keep it incredibly balanced- nice harmonious single big splash of flavor followed by pops of singular delicious notes. The finish just keeps the tune playing long enough to make you realize you’ve had an excellent tequila..