Nose: Agave is still present up front, but it’s quickly framed by oak. Cinnamon and vanilla give it a warm, dessert leaning edge, while a light yeast note prevents the barrel from feeling overly polished. Palate & Mouthfeel: Agave shows first, though it doesn’t linger long before oak takes over. Caramel and vanilla add sweetness without tipping into syrupy territory, and black pepper cuts through with a gentle firmness. The mouthfeel is rounded and composed, clearly shaped by extended time in wood. Finish: Barrel spice settles in and hangs on, joined by cinnamon and a final echo of agave. The oak influence carries the finish more than the spirit itself. Final Thoughts: This is a well made, confident extra añejo with clear craftsmanship. The barrel influence is pronounced and well integrated, but it pushes a bit further than my personal preference, edging out some of the agave character I tend to look for.

Nose is cooked agave, honey, vanilla, whiskey, fruit and floral notes. Palate and finish is light cooked agave, barrel spice, pepper, vanilla and honey. Excellent mouth feel, an easy sipper.

Beautiful nose and palate

Nice nose of fruits and agave. Plenty of barrel spice. Honey, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla Agave on the palate followed by pepper I do get oakiness and vanilla and caramel. I get cherry and fruity notes.

A true libation: The aroma presents a delightful blend of red apples, juicy pineapple, rich honey, smooth caramel, a hint of whiskey/bourbon, bright citrus, light ethyl and a whisper of floral essence. On the palate, it unfolds into a symphony of flavors: prominent honey, warm oak, creamy butterscotch, subtle whiskey undertones, velvety cacao, cherry cordials, barrel spice, plum and a medley of dried fruit. A gentle caress of nearly indiscernible pepper enhances these flavors, harmonizing beautifully and culminating in a pleasing salivation on the tongue. The distinct culmination is found in the finish, where light wood and vanilla with caramel notes persist, accompanied by a gentle fade of prune, minerality, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon.

Strong vanilla, pepper cinnamon caramel notes. It's a good extra anjeo but not one of my true favorites.

On the nose, the aromas blend apple pie, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and cooked agave. The flavors are a continuation of that blend from the aroma, with notes of caramel entering the mix. A crisp caramelized apple finish that leaves behind lingering notes of baking spices and apricot.

Aroma of oak, pine, menthol, yeast, and faint burnt sugar. Flavor kind of the same up front bit then gives way to definite agave, spices, and reopens your nose to florals as you take more smells in. A bit of that heavy wood/tannin thickness that remains on the back of the palate like bourbons do but nothing unpleasant. A good example of a heavier XA that still retains tge agave without being bullied by the wood.

Excited to find this in the wild! Aroma is the best part: brown sugar agave with over ripe papaya undertones- sensational! Taste is a little hot but good with agave and vanilla. Finish is ok with some caramel and a medium-short finish.

We love everything from this distillery/producer. This one is special, well structure and no one element over powers the other. For an Extra Anejo not overly sweet. Agave flavors show through and through. Very balanced

Aroma : Agave, oak, caramel, vanilla, citrus, and some light fruity notes. Taste : Light cooked agave with oak, peppercorns, chocolate, caramel, cinnamon, baking spices and nutmeg. The texture is oily and rich. Finish : Fairly long with vanilla, oak and fruity notes similar to the aroma. Very good, but loses points on value. (Found on Old Town Tequila for $249.99 USD)

The nose stills shows some agave. A lot of oak, cherryish with a nice fragrant aroma, with caramel, vanilla, fruit, chocolate and light butterscotch. Smoky with a hint of nutmeg, and cinnamon, along with pepper and spice. A deep rich nose. The taste is cooked agave, oak, fruit and butter, burnt caramel, vanilla, black pepper, cherries and honey. The finish is silky oak, fruit, and a long lengthy smoky finish. This extra anejo is amazing.

I’m not picking up a heap of agave but it pokes its nose out. Great fundamental flavours but a little too stingy for me to rate amongst the elite XA’s.

Mexican 38% version. Nose: Overripe fruit, cherries, barrel spices and rich agave notes. Round pleasing nose. Oakiness approaches it’s acceptable limits, but stays within bounds. Flavor: Spicy, peppery, with cider notes and vanilla. Nutmeg? Finish: Fruits, vanilla, honey and pepper linger. A rich mouth filling experience.

A small knock due to my value rating keeps this XA from being a 92 rated product. A new presentation is now available in the US but at a $100 increase in retail price this is not particularly a good value as there quite a few $100-150 products that will satisfy as well or better than this now $250 bottle that is for me, a now overpriced, at one time holy grail bottle. Such is life.

Smooth rich round warm agave...An after dinner sipper!

Toasted marshmallow, apple and a tiny bit of smoke. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Like drinking tequila through a lit cigar. Love it. Top of the line of what might be my favorite tequila.

For some, this is some of the best extra anejo being made today. I agree that it is a great sipper, it's not one that makes me want to drink all night long. Its heavy wood approach brings a fair amount of spice but agave is still present. It's great as an after-dinner treat.

Fantastic aroma and flavor, my only complaint is price. A MUST for any serious tequila aficionado

This XA retains its full agave flavor and carries a nice rounded mouth feel. Well done!

The aroma is Top Top Top, it’s agave, it’s green oak, vanilla, caramel, pastry. Every time I smell an extra Añejo as green as this one. I know it’s gonna be delicious. The flavour is WOW!! Great feeling the mouth, great body and spice. Natural natural natural. Definitely one of the best extra añejos. Every body should try this

Mexico Release 38% abv Cooked agave, caramel, butterscotch, fruity, vanilla, cinnamon, floral, and light barrel.

First rating: I’ll be honest, I don’t like this. The barrel influence completely overpowers the agave. And the barrel itself doesn’t offer the rich notes I’d expect out of an XA. Second rating: after this tequila oxygenated, it really opens up for the better. I get a lot of honey, caramel, and vanilla in the nose and body. Nice long finish.

Lote L82/18 20071B Bottle purchased in Guadalajara, so it's 38%... Aroma: Sweet baked agave, toffee, sage, sour apple, and some nutmeg Flavor: dark rich caramel covered apple and baked agave with some eucalyptus and possibly some clove Mouthfeel: medium body eith almost no alcohol burn Finish: finishes sweet with a long lingering dark molasses flavor Color: amber This is a delicious tequila that should be experienced by any tequila lover. My only challenge with it is the price. There are plenty of amazing tequilas at half the cost. However, it really does shine as a longer aged expression. It's not overly barrel forward, and the agave does shine through.