G4 Blanco Tequila

It smells exceedingly herbal with a fair bit of mint and some pepper. There is also some clear citrus on the nose. The body is smooth with a sort of constant peppery undertone and a medicinal herbal. It tastes a bit like Fernet-Branca got mixed in here. There is some sweetness though and there are notes of lime and pineapple. It's complex though it does tend a bit too far toward the medicinal bitter with minty notes for me to love it. That sweet undertone of agave is quite nice though. It is a decent sipper and a great mixer. It's probably a little better than Corralejo Blanco due to its added complexity and balance. The relative sweetness on the finish is what really makes this drink. It smells smoky and rich, reminding me a little of Fortaleza Blanco. There are Earth, vegetarian, and mild spice on the nose too. The palate is minty with umami, Earth, smoke, mint, and a little prickly spice. It is reminiscent of Fortaleza Blanco, but perhaps a little more mild. There is some mineral that is well under control and there are some nice sweet fruits, but they are a little hard to place. If the fruits were a little more identifiable with pineapple and lime, this would be substantially better. The cinnamon is more present than expected, but it balances well with the Earth. The alcohol is a little present, but it adds a hint of green olive. The problem though is that the green olives lack the necessary saltiness. This is a fine drink that is on the border of sippability. I'd sip it, but I wouldn't enjoy it that much. It is a little too good to be a mixer though.

good sense of vegetal agave juice, but has strong alcohol burn in the nose and taste. WRT Fortaleza, it's a little cleaner front to mid taste with more burn, and a bit more sweet towards the finish. Has a bit of earthy mineral notes in the late finish. It's like Fortaleza, but a bit cleaner and with less character and more burn.

Sweet agave notes on the front with a warm spice and fennel, absolutely the best highland blanco on the market!

Agave nose with a touch spearmint. Agave flavor and a touch of citrus. Red pepper finish. Agave, spice & red pepper lingering flavor.

Now that I can find this it has been my go-to evening sipper.