hansmootho
Grand Mayan Ultra Aged Tequila
Tequila Extra Añejo — Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed
March 13, 2021 (edited February 4, 2022)
Well I don't love tequila. I have had a few extra anejos that have changed my tune at times (hello Adictivo and Avion 44), but in general it's not my jam. This one was highly recommended by a local shop keep and my wife does like tequila so let's see if this one works out.
Nose is agave, but in a sweet way without the off putting scent of the younger bottles. We are off to a promising start.
First sip is different for sure. This has some nice sweetness to it, but there is an almost burnt caramel harshness on the edges. I am finding it almost a bit medicinal and not entirely pleasant.
Well my lovely wife has stated she could drink the sh... out of this. For me I think she would need to. I wanted to enjoy this one as it looked and smelled better than so many other tequilas. Unfortunately it falls short of the really nice offerings have tried and just doesn't do the trick for me.
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@hansmootho ET XA is a good one. Really anything from the La Alteña or El Pandillo distilleries are top quality. El Tesoro, Pasote, G4, Volans, Terralta, Tapatio. They’re all extremely well made tequilas. And outside of those two distilleries, I’ll throw in Fortaleza as another of my favorites as well.
@ctbeck11 Thanks for the suggestions. My wife is happy for me to try any tequila instead of adding to the whiskey shelf. Had Clas and thought it was ok. 1942 in on the list and I have been looking for El Tesoro Extra Anejo, but haven't had luck so far. Will check out the others.
If you enjoy sweeter tequila profiles similar to Adictivo, I recommend giving ones like Clase Azul, DJ 1942, Cava de Oro, Casamigos, or Don Elias a try.