NOSE cooked agave. pepper, citrus, and vegetal notes (agave from both altos & valle)

Taste minerals. Nice warmth in back of mouth and down throat. Not over bearing to me

Nose: Fresh and briney right away, showing both raw and cooked agave with a touch of tartness. There’s a crisp, green edge from raw vegetables and just a hint of butter softening it up. It feels bright, clean, and a little coastal. Palate & Mouthfeel: Slick but light on the tongue. Sweet agave leads, joined by chili pepper, olive brine, and a touch of floral character. There’s a slight tannic dryness that gives it some grip, and that fresh chili note suggests at least some fermentation with fibers. Finish: The dry grip hangs on, carrying those same savory and peppery notes through. A cool mint note shows up late and ties it all together nicely. Final Thoughts: Layered, flavorful, and complex without being fussy. It’s got a great mix of sweet, savory, and spice, and feels well-balanced for a high proof pour - especially at the price.

Solid offering and that’s after admitting this aroma/taste profile isn’t my favorite. Game recognizes game. I can see why other people would like this a lot. There’s a funky, earthy aspect that has its own appeal and its own fans. I actually adjusted my rating after tasting it and reviewing it again.

Rated Blind

Nose is cooked agave, pepper, alcohol and minerals. Taste is cooked agave, pepper, alcohol and citrus. Had some heat up front. The glass was a Chisholm High Proof Jarrito

Tried in Tequila Jalisco at Bar Ixtete on 9/12/24. LOTTE 10DFF23 BOTTLE 28. Noise is all agave with pepper. Taste is very agave forward with pepper and citrus. Some heat on the finish due to the high proof.

For a tequila that uses an autoclave this is a good one. This is my favorite DonFulano tequila. I like the high proof!!

Nose: agave / pepper / earth/ minerals/ slight fruitiness/ lime/ faint citrus / bell pepper/ sage / brine / alcohol Taste: cooked sweet agave / vanilla/ cinnamon/ earth / apple / melon / citrus / alcohol/ mint/ molasses/ cream soda Finish: the finish is sweet and a touch spicy/ the alcohol is all over the taste and nose, the finish is no different. There is a slight bitterness but the sweetness really overcomes it / nice simple slightly viscous mouthfeel….them alcohol. It’s the Jalisco hug! This high proof fuerte may just have too much alcohol to give this tequila a fair taste. The tastes are bold (a desirable high abv result), but it’s just too much alcohol to really make the effect work. This might be a completely different pour with 46%abv.

Nose - Agave, vanilla, brine, olive, earth, vegetal. . Pallet - cooked agave, minimality, lactic, anise

Tasted this blind for a Fuerte Friday. Nice viscosity with strong legs. On the nose I pick up earthiness, tobacco and a smell that I can’t quite place, maybe melon, but pleasant just the same. The taste follows suit but this one is not as agave forward as others in the flight I was tasting. It is earthy, with black pepper. The high ABV works well with this one and the finish is very nice without a lot of burn. I would recommend this one. Tasting this again (not blind). Just love this nose. Agave and cinnamon. I get citrus and minerals. It has some earthiness. Very nice nose. Viscosity is a nice oily feel and the finish is a great balance of flavors. The taste is as described in my blind. This is an excellent HP.

I was immediately hit with cooked agave, followed by butter, black pepper, olives and a touch of alcohol, probably due to the high proof. Flavor of cooked agave, black pepper, citrus and olive. Has a lovely, long finish.

There is a good funk in the aroma and taste of this juice. Agave, black pepper, olives and earth all dance around smelling and sipping on this. Imo a little different but a great bottle to have when you want that something extra in your blanco. Worth the try.

High proof with some funk and cheesiness. Nose: as expected from a high proof blanco, there is tons of cooked agave. Along with black pepper, olive and some funk (in a good way). Palate: the nose carried through to the palate. Tons of cooked agave, some cheese, black pepper, olive, herbal flavors. A really good high proof that would pair great with a charcuterie board.

Nose: Great sweet rich agave mixed with funk and depth. Earthy, fruit, cinnamon and grassy notes. Favor: Clean crisp, lemon, mild butter, which warms into a nice sweet agave vanilla and black pepper. Mild fruit. A solid and tasty high proof blanco. Definitely worth a try if you have the chance. Big fan of higher proof tequila as you tend to get a lot more bold flavor.

Bottle: N/A, sampled during Tequila Matchmaker’s Tequila School Panel Tasting Appearance: Clear Nose: Cooked agave, flowers, rose petals, jasmine, cinnamon, brine/salinity, lactic, yeast/dough, parmesan cheese, olive, citrus, lemon, lime, black and white pepper, butter herbal, spearmint, minerality, and light smoke…traditional + a little funky = right up my alley Palate: Cooked agave, citrus, lemon, cinnamon, minerality, wet cement, limestone, brine/salinity, olive, lactic, heavier parmesan cheese, butter, black pepper, herbal, peppermint, clove, anise, jalapeño, orange peel, and coriander…the breadth of flavors here is really impressive Finish: Cooked agave, black pepper, cinnamon, funky cheese, and orange peel…long, complex, and really enjoyable Overall: The flavors here take front and center while the heat is fully-integrated and well-balanced. I know that funkiness can be off-putting for some, but I think this blends what’s is great about traditional tequila and adds in enough unique and interesting elements to really stand out in the right way. On top of all that, the great availability and affordable price make this a phenomenal high proof for regular enjoyment.

Though Don Fulano Blanco Fuerte is the original overproof, many challengers for the crown have arisen. The aroma is consistent with the rest of the line to me with nuttiness, earthiness, agave, and light ethyl that are all very subtle and clean. With partaking I find more ethyl on the palate and nasal exhale than I would’ve imagined but love the consistency of flavor that is found in this line. Anise, peppermint, earth, honey caramel and especially the cacao note that I always pick up in the DF line shines through with a peppery and agave finish that helps to cap this off. I feel that the overall taste hits the palate mildly and potent but fades away in about 7-8 seconds and then the ethyl on the palate needs to dissipate in order to enjoy finish.

Nose is bright, floral, fruity, some cheese, herbs, agave, light spices, bright notes, very nice, on tongue its bold! lot of funk, lot of flavor, very surprised at this, its really nice cause its unique, reminds me a tad bit of Fuenteseca, or a Caballito, really nice juice, esp for the price in 60s

One of my favorite HP. I can sip all night!!!

This one is fantastic! Signature sweet cooked agave that you find in other higher proofs from 1146. Very prominent agave along with cinnamon, clove, notes of hard cheese like Asiago or Romano. Black pepper in the finish seems to slap you in the face! This one is a classic and it's so unique and distinctive that I've (at least temporarily) removed it from my high proof blind taste tests!

Yeast, brine, olive nose—a little funky for me. Agave, alcohol, olive, cinnamon, citrus flavor. Long finish that’s fairly hot. Blind: Light aroma, maybe some fruit-plum. Taste jalapeño, herbs, minerals. (Very different revisiting blind, raising my score)

Musky, citrus rind, agave, pepper. Lingering burn due to high proof.

• Visual: Clear w/ clear medium edge • Initial Nasal Impact: Warming with slight prickle • Aroma: Cooked agave, honey, mellow pineapple, vanilla, floral, chili pepper • Mouthfeel: Buttery but drying w/ generous alcohol • Flavor: Honey, cooked agave, pineapple, cream, pepper, fennel tops • Finish: Cooked agave shines on medium - long finish. Honey, ancho pepper and vegetal notes follow

FINALLY got to taste at pre-party LATF 9/22 anise herbal sweet agave some pepper citrus, nice finish 10/2024 tasted blind in the TMM high-proof blinds rated 81 pts

Super delicious and smooth—how do they do that? This might be the smoothest high proof Blancos I’ve had. It’s crazy drinkable with all of the good aromas and flavors of Don Fulano Blanco and more.