I can see how it’s pleasant with notes of grapefruit rind and a hint of sugar but I also get a distinct nose of pickled jalapeño that throws the balance off The taste is beautifully balanced, the palate is strong in molasses, cocoa and caramel with bright citrus and fruit notes, all the good of a tootsi roll and none of the bad. Missing some of the pepper and lime stone notes I like from a Los Valles. Finish is fruity with cocoa but very short with a slight linger on the sides of the tongue. I don’t know if it’s additive free, it tastes ever slightly altered but that may come from the extra length in oak.

very sweet!! similar to Clase Azul but this flavor on finish is not same. Afamado has sumi (Chinese ink) flavor on finish. by the way very nice tequila!

The Afamado XA has a really nice caramel nose. Initial taste is sweet on the tongue with a light peppery finish that doesn't stay with you quite long enough. I do enjoy sipping on this, but don't find a lot of value here.

vanilla, fruit with a pleasant wood

Lots of caramel and vanilla here. Masks the agave unfortunately. Great for dessert.