Tastes

Agave, minerals and earth on the nose; rainwater’s used in the production process and you can definitely smell it in there. The mineral aromas definitely carry through to the palate, along with agave and earthy flavors with some vegetal notes. This stuff is delicious, and easily my favorite blanco thus far.

Agave, pepper and hints of citrus on the nose. Pepper and agave on the palate, there’s another flavor I can’t quite identify, reminiscent of bell peppers but without the sweetness. Buttery mouthfeel, minimal burn on the finish. Altogether I like it, it’d make a good mixer and a decent, albeit unremarkable sipper.

I like Buffalo Trace and I love tequila, so when I saw this I had to try it. Strong oak and pepper throughout, watery mouthfeel, some agave aroma but no real agave flavor I can detect. Doesn’t taste like a tequila to me. It’s good and I wouldn’t turn down a pour, but not something I’d buy again. Just not really my thing.

Nose: Oak, strong mineral aromas, cinnamon, agave, kind of a floral note I can’t quite identify Palate: Oak, cinnamon, pepper. Strong caramel flavors become apparent after letting it breathe, getting sweeter the longer it sits Finish: Oaky, with definite agave and a slight hint of chocolate Overall I love this, it’s well worth the price and I’d have gladly paid more. I don’t have much experience with XA’s but there’s more agave present than I’ve been led to believe is typical, which is always good. Definitely something I’m getting again.

Tastes of caramel, more agave than usual in an añejo, oak, hint of vanilla. Definite oak in the finish. A steal for only $40 shelf price.

Aromas of vanilla and agave with notes of chocolate. Vanilla and sweet agave on the palate, with a finish of strong chocolate and oak. Love it!