I was a bit disappointed with this expression due to it being too aggressive with its scathing ethyl and far too peppery than I expected it to be. There is a honey caramel sweetness to the taste with a undeniable earthiness but the scathing aggressive ethyl was dominant through and through which was a turn off for me personally.

The aroma was indeed filled with a citrus note but overwhelming filled with scathing ethyl as well. The pepperiness was only subdued slightly by letting the bottle rest for a few days. Their is a noticeable taste of cooked agave but overall a bit too rough to constantly enjoy neat.

Much appreciation to Jake Lustig for gifting me this oldie, thanks brotha! The ethyl/alcohol burn and prominence found in the Blanco is equally present in the Reposado, though now accompanied by prominent notes of oak, caramel, and light honey, giving it a somewhat gourmand allure. On the palate, soft whiskey tones meld with oak, delectable caramel, and honey. These are intertwined with cinnamon spice, brown sugar, and a hint of brine. The brisk taste of candied yams, notes of sarsaparilla, and a subtle saccharine maple sweetness add layers of complexity, balanced by a refreshing watery freshness. The finish offers fading citrus, a persistent thread of oak, and grassiness, all intertwined with salivation-inducing freshness and a touch of light honey.