2009 38% Mexican release. Nose: Intriguing aromas of light cinnamon, green bananas, caramel apple and a sharp mineral undercurrent. A fleeting bleach-like note, but not in a bad way. Flavor: A little thin in the mouth but not lacking in punch. Butterscotch, black pepper, light colored tree fruit, feisty baking spices and the sweetness of agave. There is a slight soapy hint. Finish is not complex with lingering pepper heat and minimal bitterness. A bargain tequila from the same distillery that makes Calle 23.

2005 bottling. Nose: Warm, inviting, yet lively aromas of berry, dark cherry, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice, with light pepper. Flavor: Almonds, zingy white pepper, cream soda, big honeydew note and light oak presence. Sweet agave notes play nicely with citrus peel and the pepper heat. Oily. A touch of bitterness on an oaky, medium long finish. Overall nice mouth feel.

Mexican 38% abv. version, LOTE 37/03, marbete is from 2002, tasted on 3-22-24. Aroma: light cooked agave, light acidity, light green vegetal notes, earthy, light dirt aroma, fresh. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, good sweet sour and acidic balance but quite subtle. Finish is medium, light cooked agave with a hint of sweetness, light acidity with earthy notes persist.

Mexican 38% abv., LOTE 36/03, marbete is from 2002, tasted on 3-17-24. Color: very light yellow. Aroma: hint of cooked agave, light ethanol sensation, hint of acidity, hint of citrus. Palate: confirms aromas perceived but quite subtle, hint of pineapple, ends slight bitter. Finish is short to medium, hint of cooked agave with light acidity with a bitter end.