Riazul Añejo Tequila

Spice notes. A bit different, but decent. Typical tequila flavor not there; very spice forward.

Very distinct flavor.. little gritty but on the rocks with some orange peel or lime

Not being a connoisseur of tequila, I asked the barkeep what he recommended for a bourbon drinker. This was it and I was not disappointed. The base spirit is fairly foreign to me but French oak aging is not so I find this somewhat akin to cognac although sweeter and less burn. Intense nose of cotton candy and tropical fruit. There is a touch of smoke too. The body is quite thin and this goes down way too easy. I really like the nose. The taste is quite sweet with the cotton candy in the lead. There is a little of that tropical fruit in the background but precious little depth to the flavors. Finish leaves my mouth very dry and wanting water to chase. It's something different and I can drink it but will keep searching.

Easy to drink on the rocks. Sweet, pleasant and smooth.