Tasted at Sip Tequila Fest

Tasted at Sip Tequila Fest

Very complex high proof. Lots of pepper with citrus and vegetal notes and a nice amount of minerality. Runs a little hot with the proof but very good.

$80 in San Francisco Aroma: 23 Really punchy when poured. Powerful citrus, pepper, and spice. As it opens up, agave starts to push through the spice. The herbal character is next to the show with a sweet rosemary and a touch of celery. Palate: 27 Hefty mouth feel and presence. Alcohol is very powerful at the beginning. Once my tongue adjusted, the agave sweetness really kicks into gear. This tequila is no stranger to a heavy amount of spice. Lots of pepper, cinnamon, and jalapeno. Fruit comes out the longer it sits. Finish: 23 Finish is long with a good evolution. A little hot but plenty of flavor Value: 6 $80 for a kick ass high proof blanco is not crazy by any means. This will not be a stranger to my permanent tequila selves. This tequila really needs to breath and for your palate to adjust to the heavy immediate ethanol. Once adjusted, this is a quality pour.

Nose: Agave, Oak, Almond, Anise, Wet Cement, Minerality, Leather, Vanilla, and Cinnamon Mouthfeel: Medium to Full-bodied Palate: Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Herbs and Minerality Finish: Agave, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Black Pepper, Arugula I find this to be a pleasant sipper. As much as I am confident about the quality of most products made at 1123, I find that I am more picky and less confident about their aged selections as they can totally be a hit or miss for me. This was a bullseye. Such a great combination here of savory, sweet, herbal aromas and flavors.