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El Tesoro Añejo Tequila
Tequila Añejo — Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed
June 18, 2021 (edited October 3, 2023)
Based on LiquorLonghorn and ContemplativeFox thinking this is good and the fact I really love the stylish stone tahona cork cap which makes the bottle look great on the bar, I've pulled the trigger. I'm thinking anejo is going to be MY sweet spot in tequila from now on so went straight for the "agey" bottle. Note: did not see an extra anejo version.
The color shows the age but is not as dark as some anejo's like Casamigo, it's just a bit darker than the repo.
It's a sweet nose of subtle vanilla and cinnamon candy and unsurprisingly no harshness, also not smokey or vegetal such as a Herradura would bring, with just a touch of the sour agave mash you get with any Patron.
The agave sugars are forward, just some of the vanilla and redhot candy notes shine through, very easy to sip. Toward the finish just a bit of a tinge of cinnamon stick heat crops up along with some bourbon barrel wood and nibs, though it fades readily enough. This is considerably more balanced than Don Julio anejo where cinnamon steals the show, you get some of the vanilla cream that Casamigo anejo brings out so well. The aging proves out as there is nothing harsh or artificial. It may not take a genius to age tequila but this is certainly a well done effort.
Maybe not quite as complex as I would hope(there's that whiskey snobbery), but if you want to sit around and sip tequila into the wee hours, this bottle would certainly serve you well.
If you're a tequila and bourbon enthusiast you should find something here you like. Easy recommend. Cheers!
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That whiskey snobbery is a tough nut to crack, I sympathize!
Glad you liked it! I just finished my bottle of this and I’m sporting for the XA next too!
@ctbeck11 good to note, I'm keeping on the lookout for the EA.
I agree. This easily outclasses the Don Julio. It’s cheaper too, so win win. I’m tasting the EA next to the Añejo now. As you’d expect, they share a lot of similarities. Also as expected, the EA cranks up the caramels and vanillas, which would appeal more to the whiskey enthusiast. I think it’s worth the $100 if you find one in the future.