Suavecito Añejo

Vanilla and slight pepper.

A delicate, Agave Spirt from Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico crafted with Weber Azul Agave that is cooked in stone/brick ovens; fermented in stainless steel tanks; double distilled in Stainless Pot Still that has a Copper Coil; aged 2 to 5 years in ex-Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey barrels & has 2% Agave nectar added before bottling at 35% ABV. It has a delicate birth with notes of cooked agave, citrus, red fruit, wood, herbs & spices; while a smooth life adds notes of lemon, cherry & cider; that leads to a quick & balanced death with notes of Agave nectar, black pepper, smoky oak, vanilla, creamy caramel, honey & sweet chocolate. November 2022

Smooth and smoky, had a little zing but no burn

Smooth

Friday night tasting on this humid July evening has me tasting something other than the usual bourbon or scotch. Being a novice with tequila and still learning the profiles, as I continuously inhale this, citrus notes is what dominates. Lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice with trace amounts of vanilla and dark chocolate. Soft and velvety with a touch of edginess which keeps it vibrant. Vegetal and herbal with lime zest, cucumber, dark vanilla, dark brown sugar. A long lasting finish that’s slightly bitter and slightly woody drying leaving the palate with orange zest, honey sweetness with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Of the tequilas I have tasted to date, this is one that I must say I will need to possess. It very well balanced in flavors; light and flavorful for summer sipping (or, dare I say, for mixing). Most of all, it’s enjoyable. Thanks @PBMichiganWolverine this sample. [92/100][Tasted: 7/31/20]