The aroma opens with apple-pear brightness, astringency, oak, cooked agave, maple, walnut, citrus, sarsaparilla, and an earthy undertone. At 110 proof, it carries the expected heat, though slightly more restrained than the Blanco and Reposado. On the palate, oak and anise come through immediately, followed by peppermint, caramel, cooked agave, prune, roasted hazelnut, and cacao. Unfortunately, a sharp astringency cuts through and becomes hard to ignore. The finish brings orange citrus and lingering cooked agave, resting in earthiness—but the final sip reveals a saccharin-like note that felt harsh and unwelcome. I really wanted to enjoy this as much as the previous 110 offerings, but for me, it doesn’t quite reach the same level.

The flavor that is there masks the agave. Overall not terrible not good just there.

NOM 1480, LOTE02AAG, acquired recently, tasted on 6-23-24. Color: dark yellow. Aromas: hint of vanilla, hint of wood note, light earthiness, hint of cooked agave, light acidity, after 20 minutes in the glass the wood note becomes more intense and astringent, unnatural agave fiber note becomes apparent and more intense as time goes by, a dusty sensation, a light metallic strong mineral aroma emerges, this aroma combined with the intense agave fiber is quite common for this NOM in recent releases. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, metallic sensation is quite intense, together with vanilla note. Ends slightly bitter. Citrus note. Finish is medium to long, light vanilla, hint of cooked agave, light metallic note with light citrus notes persist.