Tastes

The nose features both herbal and citrusy flavors which are very upfront. I get a distinct hit of lime almost as if I have already bitten into the lime before taking a tequila shot. Not really the sipping type profile I was looking for. Some may find that nose crisp and vibrant, but I found it a bit "frat house." The palate is overwhelming oily black peppercorns. There is a herbaceous, floral note about it that offers a touch of bitterness, almost like dandelion. It isnt a bad sip, but it is such oily peppercorn that I really got none of the buttery, sweeter, oakier, or fruitier flavors that I usually like in a well balanced reposado Finish is the palate continued followed by a drying newer wood taste. I think the finish was unremarkable. It wasnt good or bad,but just kind of there. Overall I was not impressed. After reading some expert reviews I was hyped. I was interested at perhaps buying a bottle. Before that I was able to taste it at a sampling offered by a brand ambassador, and so glad I did before spending on a bottle. This might make a delicious margarita as I think the pepperiness and the citrusy nose would bring a lot to the table. It may also be one to shoot solo or with the neighbor on the deck with a beer chaser. Alone as a sipper? For me it was not. This is a pass for me with plenty of better reposado or anejo tequila around at or under this pricepoint

Nose- Vanilla, caramel, oak with a hit of menthol. A bit muted,but the bourbon aging really comes through! Palate- creme brulee, cherry cough drop, a bit of agave nectar followed by a wave of spice. You can taste the oak in every sip. Mouthfeel is rich and bourbony. Finish- nice long, spicy finish. Cinnamon red hot candies and some all spice are the prevalent notes it goes out on Overall- this is a bourbon lovers tequila! It has all the notes of bourbon with the rich, buttery mouthfeel of tequila. There is just enough vegetal agave to make you understand that this is aged tequila and not light bourbon. It is a really fun and perhaps dangerously good sip. If you are a bourbon lover looking to get into the art of tequila, let me recommend this to ease your way.

Nose- fruit forward nose with vanilla and a dusting of powdered sugar. There are some sweet agave nectar notes but nothing too sweet or cloying. In the background is a hint of black pepper. Just enough to keepnthis from becoming to much of a dessert. Palate- coating and viscous. Absolutely no burn on the entry. There are some caramel notes that make themselves apparent, vanilla bean, and custard. The background reminds me of bourbon as I quickly pick nutmeg as a barrel spuce. Really nice sip that makes you want to take another Finish- finish is medium, and very smooth without burn. It reveals a little bit of wood shop on the finish, but nothing where I would regard it as a flaw, just maybe a weakness if anything. Some may actually prefer the tad bit of drying wood. I could give or take Overall- This is one of my favorite sipping tequilas to date. It plays well for a bourbon drinker in that it has many of those same notes- vanilla, caramel, barrel spice like nutmeg. It is sweeter but not cloying or artificial. When other anejo tequilas are now commanding prices in excess of $100 this does the trick at about half of that. I would hate to say it is a "bang for the buck" bottle, as there is quality of craftsmanship in every sip. I will say though you absolutely get your money's worth.

Sweet agave nectar meets black pepper and vanilla. To me this is a "workhorse" tequila, much in the same way that Wild Turkey 101 offers bang for the buck in the bourbon world. This gives all the agave nectar, smokey vanilla, and peppery notes that is traditiinal tequila. Nothing more, nothing less. Best suited for a cocktail, but can easily be sipped.