Tequila ArteNOM Selección de 1146 Añejo

This is a rich tequila, would say quite spicy, in terms of Vanilla and cinnamon, has some notes that reminds a port wine for some reason, but somehow it works so delicately together that the final result is just superb

Super complex and this one has taken me a couple of tasting to fully appreciate assuming I have. Breast raisiny in the nose. Sweetness blended with the wood in body and creamy flan finish.

Fantastic. Rich aromas of buttered walnut and spiced apple. Oak is restrained and very well integrated.

Damn. This is good. Complex. I taste wood, slight rock-candy sweetness, a nice non-harsh warming finish with just the right agave hit.

The flavor is rich and woody in a way that reminds me of bourbon with some slight floor polish hints, but ones that are not too bad. The wood is initially overwhelming, but bits of maple syrup eventually slip through. The drink is smooth, but it does taste a bit of rubbing alcohol (just a bit). There is definitely a Chopin Wheat Vodka presence. Unfortunately, the bitterness takes charge a bit too much. It has elements of young scotch that I do not enjoy, though maybe I would after repeated exposure. The floor polish and hints of coconut remind me of Glenfarclas 25, but not in a really good way. Cinnamon spiciness backed by unsweetened cocoa powder is there, but not overwhelming. I wish the finish were sweeter and that there were more going on here. Unfortunately, it is kind of bland. The vodka flavor is really not welcome in an anejo. The chocolate finish is distressingly dry, even without drinking anything particularly sweet beforehand. After a full pour, I do get that grape drink flavor that Distiller promises for a moment, but why is that a good thing. Interesting, but really just neutral. Note: this review underestimates the sweetness.