Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila

The nose is light and somewhat sweet with caramel and light cherry notes that avoid smelling like José Cuervo. It has a bit of a brandy smell like Hennessy, but it's very light. The palate is surprisingly viscous. The flavor is light but good with some mild prickliness hanging out in the background with some mild cherry like Hennessy. There's some mint from the agave, but it doesn't overwhelm. Unfortunately, there isn't a ton of flavor here and it's quite mild though the flavors themselves are good. It has a better flavor profile than 3 Amigos Blanco does, but it doesn't have a stronger flavor. I prefer Hornitos Reposado because it has more presence. This tastes disappointingly like nothing, which is a real shame because the viscous mouthfeel is really nice. This has a pretty bland and mild nose with some hints of mineral and herbs. Some more earthy notes gradually come out. The palate is light too. The flavor is executed well in character, but it's too light. There's some nice spice and also some bitter herbs with a bit of peppermint and stewed agave. The wood brings in some vanilla that adds to the peppermint flavor. It's actually quite sweet, though not cloyingly so. There are some smooth baking spices on the sweeter side. The finish is fairly short but it has a nice lightly floral sweetness. If this were a bit more potent, it could be really good. The flavor profile is a bit better than that of Herradura Reposado, but it's just way too mild. It's a little bit better than Hornitos Reposado due to its better balance and character, but at such a mild flavor it's really hard to appreciate this tequila. It's also better than Jimador Blanco (which isn't as good as Hornitos Reposado).

Great reposado. I love the Altos Blanco, and this one from them is just as good.

Nice balance of OA blanco flavor and some vanilla, caramel, and barrel.

Very smooth. Easy sipping warm or chilled. Love w a little agave syrup and a single ice cube.