Jose Cuervo Platino

Rating: 16/23 N: A bit of a peppery burn, with a little ethanol to it. An oily savoriness like Fortaleza blanco has. Hints of mint and lime. A very light applewood barbecue smoke, but it's almost imperceptible. Aside from the ethanol, this is very nice. The pepper might be a tad strong as well. P: Oily with a savoriness and sweet rich syrup flavor. A white pepper burn comes through, but it isn't harsh. I do wish that the pepper was a little more flavorful though. I'm picking up some mint and lime peel as well. There's some paperiness that has a hint of mustiness, but it tastes good overall. Occasionally, I get a surprising burst of vanilla. This is a very balanced palate, aside from a bit too much pepper. I like the richness and fullness here a lot. F: Clean with a lasting oily richness and viscosity. That core flavor lingers as a minty coolness becomes more apparent, wafting gently. - Conclusion - This is a really decadent drink that I can spend a while contemplating. It's a lot like Fortaleza Blanco (17/23), though probably not quite as good. I'm tempted to give this a 17 as well, but it could definitely be a 16.