The nose has a nice, rich, sweet vanilla to it that reminds me a bit of Clase Azul Reposado. It also smells a bit like mint. The palate is sweet and rich with a moderate mouthfeel and a lot of vanilla and mint. Some warming spice does make its way in, leaving some prickliness here. It's sweeter and richer than Patrón Añejo. The Patrón tastes more like rubber and is more bitter. The El Padrino doesn't necessarily taste more complex, but it has a richer and tastier profile. Ultimately, it isn't a very complex tequila, but it would be a good substitute for Clase Azul Reposado due to its richness and sweetness. The Clase Azul is sweeter with more playful mushroom flavor (like Corralejo Reposado). This has more richness to it though. This is a bit less complex, but it's still really good. A surprisingly good find in a store brand. It's better than Tres Amigos. Surprisingly close to Clase Azul Reposado in quality - and Clase Azul was already worth the money! I dunno, there's a chance that I like this better! It doesn't have the richness of San Matias Extra Añejo though. I probably like the San Matias better. It's still smooth with some good flavor, but the sweetness tastes fairly artificial.