I was looking forward to this one for a while, and thanks to @jonwilkinson7309 , who shared a generous pour, I got to try it this evening. A bit about Arroqueno agaves: this is a huge agave plant that takes anywhere from 20-30 yrs to harvest. So, this has to put a few things in perspective: 1. Imagine the conservation efforts it has to take to wait for something to grow for 20-30 yrs, before you can cut it down and use it. You have to have foresight to just cut enough and balance it with growing new plants. 2. Unlike barley, corn or wheat, which can be raised in one season, this agave takes 20-30 yrs. so—-that’s 20-30 yrs of fighting disease, insects, and temperature. Not all will make it, far from it. 3. One more point to add as a perspective—-whiskey in cask for 30 yrs will cost you well over $300-500. More if your name is Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Macallan or Balvenie. Now, an Arroqueno also takes that much time, pre-bottling, but costs a fraction of the whiskey. On to this tasting—- I’ve had the Del Maguey Arroqueno before, which I loved. This is a different animal. It’s not better or worse, just different. Whereas the Del Maguey was boxer hitting you hard, this one is the tai chi fighter—-it’s more subtle and delicate, but no less powerful. It all depends on what you like. This has a grassy herbal taste, with a sliver of smoke in the background. Just lovely...personally, I’m going to look into getting a bottle. Thanks Jon for this pour—was a great mezcal.