Confirmed Additive-Free Brand
A beguiling mix of barrels that leaves a balanced and delicious final product. The French Oak former sherry barrels bring cheery, almond, clove, light chocolate, and a sweet wine sensation, while the Hungarian Oak offers a touch of jalapeño and orange blossom with a dry finish. The final WB has a fruit (cherry, peach) nose, a creamy butter taste, and spice on the finish as hints of each barrel shine through.
Nose: Rich agave sweetness, orange peel, mint, cinnamon and a dash of anise. Wet crushed gravel on a hot day. Warm enveloping aromas. Flavor: Greeted with sweet and heat. The buttery and viscous texture tames the back of the throat heat and slight bitterness. Wild flower honey. Bursting agave throughout. Finish holds onto that bitter note.
Nose: Green olives, spicy sweet agave, citrus and ripe berries. Flavor: Oily, peppery, spicy. A nice pop of anise and cinnamon. Caramelized, honeyed agave filling the palate. Buttery with a bit of salinity on the tail end. Nice warming heat on the finish.
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