This is a joven and a mixto. Very light amber color in the glass. Aroma of cooked agave, vanilla, minerals and a hint of alcohol. Flavor of vanilla, black pepper, oak, minerals and a touch of artificial sweetener. The finish was almost non-existent.

This was so poor, a lot of alcohol on the palate, bland sweetness if that’s even a thing. Free bottle at the timeshare. Poured down the drain

Little barrel on the nose, palate not horrible. I’m bewildered that I don’t hate it.

Alcohol on palate, passable if I was drunk

This is a mixto, Joven, and listed as diffuser. Not a great intro... Aroma: Minerals, baking spices and brown sugar sweetness. A hint of vanilla. I’m not getting any immediate diffuser alerts in the nosing. Flavor: Spicy black pepper with some bitter elements. Caramel and mildly clingy sweetness. I would totally second guess my rating, having seen that it is a diffuser product. Except that I didn’t hate the blanco either.

Note: This is a mixto from the same NOM as Grand Mayan and Tierra Azteca. Cost: about $90 pesos per bottle. Nose: Nice buttery agave start. Hints of minerals and earth. Some spiciness emerges as it opens up. Just the tiniest bit of skunk aroma. Flavor: Entry is fairly heavy with a nondescript sweetness, but it is followed up with black pepper heat, some cookie spices, and a decent mouth feel. Short simple finish. I think a night of drinking this may take a toll on you, however.