Tasting Notes [small sample] Taste rating: 86 (Price point is a factor to consider as this platform is not built for the brands purpose/projects) Framework: Maintains NOM 1599 fingerprint, this reposado is an agave forward expression, which I enjoy as there’s not many of them out there. This was aged for 4 months. Produced in Spring/Summer season Herbal: Subtle Lemongrass, anise, herbal nuances Sweet Citrus: Orange peel/mandarin/grapefruit/pomelo Spices: White pepper Anise/clove Fruity: Green fruits, green apple, pear & Cider Terroir: Mineral & Earthy Wood: Minimal barrel spice Additional: Low astringency Bitter/briny Metallic Unsure of price point at the moment (but maybe in the $130-150 range), but with a purpose to leave a positive impact on the environment and the people involved in crafting the tequila. (Community Outreach).

Lots of charcuterie board on the nose, which you’ll either love or hate. Super easy drinking at 42% with a short, tight, soft finish. Hint of mint and a bit vegetal. Can see this really succeeding with a high-end crowd that hates pepper notes in their tequila. Also: love how much this brand is doing for the local community.

Tasted at LATF. A bit malolactic on the nose, 8% blended in I think for this batch 1. They say each batch will be different. Nice first run.

Phenomenal tequila with a slight lactic funk, which I love. This is high quality tequila, even though it's made with an autoclave, stainless steel fermentation, and all stainless steel pot stills. The cleanliness and purity is insane. If this was a $70-80 tequila instead of a $120 tequila... this would be a 90 rating for me.

Bottle 3946 of Lote 1 of 2023 Nose: A faint undercurrent of lactic #1599 funk meets warming pepper and the aromas of jammy, ripe fruit. Nuanced floral presence, almost perfume like. The dusty smell of a dry creek bed brings a little tickle to the nose. Subtly blended baking spices: nutmeg, a dash of cinnamon and powdered ginger. A squeeze of lemon/lime, trace herbals, thyme, and a pinch of chalky minerals. Nicely balanced medley of aromas, with no one element competing for a front row seat. Flavors: Pepper pops out as first greeting. Viscous agave sweetness next. Aromatic spices follow through to the palate. Sweet citrus oils. Tangibly chewy texture and slight brininess. Some florals and honey on the retrohale. Balanced, with personality and punch. Finish: For me the Valor 42% ABV hits my sweet spot. It delivers robust aromas and flavors with a leisurely finish. And at 42% I can safely enjoy two or three over the course of an evening. The “value component” of the TMM rating system does not readily deal with a unique product like Valor. Consequently the score gets dinged on pricing. But the Value of what they are trying to accomplish as a business model, and the impact on the people of the local communities is priceless.

Tasting Notes at the Valor Launch Party [small sample] (need to revisit for a proper tasting analysis) Taste rating: 86 (Price point is a factor to consider as this platform is not built for the brands purpose/projects) Framework: Maintains NOM 1599 fingerprint, with a cooked agave bomb throughout the tasting journey. This profile had oxygenation. Produced in Winter/Spring season Herbal: Grass Sweet Mint/Spearmint Subtle thyme Sweet Citrus: Orange peel/mandarin/grapefruit/pomelo Spices: White pepper Anise/clove Fruity: Green fruits Terroir: Mineral Earthy Additional: Low astringency Bitter/briny Metallic High price point at $110-120 range, but with a purpose to leave a positive impact on the environment and the people involved in crafting the tequila. (Community Outreach).