Thick and viscous with a chocolaty nose accompanied by raisins, dried Açaí berries, Tootsie Rolls, dried figs, and a range of other fruits. It taste like dessert with those same flavors found on the nose along with apple pie dusted with vanilla and cinnamon. A very fruit-driven tequila with a slight grainy quality like a whisky, very chewy tactile texture.

This experimental tequila pours an attractive light-gold hue and offers aromas of creme cake and baked honey juxtaposed with attractive herbal tones of peppery agave. The mouthfeel is full and vinous flavors of golden apple and French oak dominate until a slightly earthy jalapeño finish brings a touch of spice. A regal sipping tequila that won’t necessarily wow fans of the category's more wild entries, but it nonetheless provides a civilized and decadent experience.

The aroma wafting from the glass is much sweeter than the impression this tequila makes on the palate. Plenty of vanilla and caramel (like flan) coat the tongue, but there's a roasted agave note that cuts through the sweetness, and just enough herbal funk that keeps it from tasting too overoaked and sweet.

This extra añejo tequila has a slightly golden hue and a mellow aroma of roasted agave, vanilla and walnuts. The flavor of this tequila is warm and inviting, with hints of chocolate, buttery toffee and cinnamon-flecked orange marmalade.

Of the three in this series (the others include Cristalino and Reposado) this one has the most complexity. It's surprisingly on the drier side, with a bit of earthiness along with flavors of orange peel (almost like a flamed orange peel for an Old Fashioned), mango tartness, red bell pepper, sweet and peppery spices and a hint of cappuccino. It would be an excellent accompaniment to a square of plain dark chocolate.

The nose is very classic tequila, with aromas of cooked green bell peppers, vanilla, lime and grapefruit zest. The palate takes on more of a richness, with salted cashews, milk chocolate-covered dried cherries and earthy rooibos tea. Some fresh, tangy apricot notes mix in with citrus zest on the midpalate and carry the flavors in to a very zingy finish with fresh minerality.

Burnt amber in the glass, a touch deeper than a traditional añejo, as a result of its nonconventional cooperage. Out of the bottle comes aromas of roasted almonds and brûléed banana. The nose carries true onto the tongue, particularly upon first sip, where a nuttiness makes itself immediately known. Appearing in the back palate are notes of vanilla and baking spice, enduring in their presence as they ride the wave of the liquid's rich mouthfeel. A supremely satisfying balance between distillate and cooperage.

With a light straw hue, this aged tequila gives a soft aromas of buttery caramel. It has a creamy texture and a flavor that is soft and inviting, with hints of Werther's candies, cinnamon spice and a touch of oak.

The nose has an immediate honey sweetness followed by herbal notes of bay leaf, rosemary, and cola spices. The palate has a slightly viscous texture and takes on fruity notes of cooked peaches. caramel, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, orange blossom, and a faint note of blood orange. The finish is a long, satisfying, but not too sweet mix of fruits, spice, and rich caramel that allows the roasted agave notes to shine through.

Everything that the plata is is doubled in the reposado. The nose is very subtle with floral notes of jasmine, apple cider, honey and cinnamon. Wet earth and vanilla combine to give the first sip a rustic but refined mouthfeel. Notes of tobacco and chamomile, anise and clove interweave into a beautiful bouquet you won't soon forget.

Verdict: more tequila distilleries need to get on board with rye barrel aging! The classic sweet bell pepper and brine tastes of agave take on an unusual potpourri of fresh berry fruit, cinnamon, orange blossom, vanilla, cashew nuts, sage and spearmint. The burst of flavors ends with a pleasant pop of peppery heat, possibly owing to its higher proof.

Expressed orange peels and roasted agave lead on the nose, followed by salted caramel and overripe pineapples. The palate showcases baker's chocolate and bitter citrus pith, as well as candied orange slices. A moderate length finish offers oak, spice, oleo saccharum, and a combination of musty cellar and dusty leather.