Siete Leguas Reposado Tequila

I feel like this might be a great… reference tequila. Their blanco is just a yard stick against which I keep finding myself judging others against. Their reposado here is what I feel like other repo’s I’ve had have been dancing around or trying to mimic. It’s got that bright, vegetal cooked agave sweetness that screams “tequila”, but rounded out by woody, earthy, vanilla notes and more complex elements like brown sugar, lyche fruit, and deceptively tropical elements.

Nose- I get citrus, vanilla, and some over ripe melon, like the rind of a cantaloupe. Palate- agave nectar, and pepper are dominant. There is a "Flintstone Vitamin" quality to it to. Dare I say similar with what one may get in a Dickel whiskey? I don't mind it, and actually find it to be an interesting flavor. The sip is rich, and coating on the tongue. Finish- this is a Loooooong finish! For better or for worse it stays with you. Gets a bit woody and ethanol on the exit. Black pepper fades to a white pepper zing. Wish I had more of the cantaloupe on the way out. Overall- this is a nice tequila. Not a great tequila, not a must have tequila, but a fun sip. What really got me going on the positive side was the rich mouthfeel, and the peppery zing. The minerality threw me a bit, but made me want to sip more. Kind of like rubber necking an accident on the freeway? It wasnt off putting, but just didnt have to be there. My principle concern was the finish. Normally I like a long finish that hugs you. Being an experienced whiskey drinker who loves barrel proofs, I would embrace that. This however takes it to a new level. It hangs around like a guest that you really enjoyed their company, but just doesnt quite know when to leave! I find myself asking continually when will it ever go home. I can take or leave this one. For the 49.99 pricetag it was a good experience. Over that.......I would say it extended its stay too long

Nose: Vanilla, agave, slight cinnamon Palate: spice up front, citrus, and pepper. Overall: solid overall, will always keep a bottle of this at my home