Purchased on an impulse during a restocking run to my lls. I purchased a small assortment of plata tequilas to experiment with Tequila Martinis. 2 parts tequila, 1 part bianco or blanc vermouth and a couple dashes of bitters of some sort makes for a very good cocktail. Garnish with a lime medallion, lemon twist, olive or (my favorite) a big, fat caper. The Tequila Martini is simple, but also complex and boozy. This bottle of clear reposado was in a stack out marked down to $19.99 and the young lady at the register gave it her highest recommendation. How could I pass it by? Tasting notes from a neat pour in a grappa copita. The nose is pretty tame with prominent vanilla, some light cactus/agave notes, powdered sugar and alcohol. Honestly its not bad, but its also not that interesting. On the palate this is a sweet vanilla bomb with extremely light vegetation coloring the background. The pro reviewer hit it right with Good & Plenty candy. I definitely get that. Reticent doesn't begin to describe this profile, its downright limp. This is incredibly easy to drink, boring as hell and obsequious in a way that would make a bottle of Casamigos envious. In fact, let me quote from my review of Casamigos Blanco Tequila on this site: "I hate the word "smooth" but I'm sure that's how many fans describe this. I'm thinking more "bland", "expected", "stereotype", and even "the MacCallan of tequila". In other words - and let's be perfectly clear here - this tastes good. Everyone will like it. Some will love it. A few will make a note in passing that they've had it and it doesn't need to be revisited because it's just not that interesting" This is in the same vein but not quite as refined as the Casamigos. Yes, this does taste 'good' in that its pleasant and has no bad or challenging aroma, taste or texture. There is nothing offensive about it, but it's not the right tequila for a cocktail. Much less for one that features the spirit as intensely as a Tequila Martini. And that's the problem, really. This is, imho, a tequila for people who don't like tequila. It's lost its soul and there's just nothing left there with which to work. I'll pass on getting another for the bar.