Nose: Vanilla, wood ash, white pepper, caramelized (almost burnt) sugar, cocoa and burnt wood. There are some metallic/mineral aromas. Palate: A light arrival with spicy notes, followed by sweetness reminiscent of molasses. Tropical fruit hints, golden syrup, vanilla but some rather tannic oak appears towards the finish. Finish: Short. The barrel comes to dominate in the aftertaste with bitter tannins. The profile is soft and reserved but simultaneously clumsy and loud. This añejo tequila starts off promisingly enough but somewhere during the tasting it turns towards the dark side and a metallic, tannic thread weaves uncomfortably through it. It was too long in the barrels, I think, and I suspect they were not great barrels either. The spirit is clean and well made, and resting improves it (the reposado is very pleasant) but for me this expression is over-oaked. In comparison to other matured tequila that I’ve tasted it is a little rough and simple. “Above Average” : 80/100 (3 stars)