NOM 1588 | Nose: Right after the pour, it leans floral with a white wine note…grape heavy and a little sharp. Letting it sit takes that edge off, and it shifts into a softer mix of oak, caramel, vanilla, and just enough agave. Palate & Mouthfeel: That first sip out the gate (before letting it breath), still rides the white wine notes, and not in a good way - likely the French oak talking. But once it has time to settle (give it 15 minutes), it finds its footing. The agave comes forward, oak shows up clean and balanced, and there’s a nice touch of baking spice and pepper that gives it some structure. Finish: Cinnamon, black pepper, and a little agave linger in a way that feels unforced. Nothing flashy, just steady and warm. Final Thoughts: Let it breathe and it rewards you. Straight off the pour, it’s a little weird…enough to make you question it. But once it opens up, it’s a solid pour for the price. Not a showstopper, but definitely worth a spot on the shelf.

Nose- Cooked agave, caramel, oak butterscotch, alcohol Taste- agave, butter, chocolate, vanilla Finish - cooked agave, butter faint pepper

Nose: agave/ caramel / oak / butter/ coconut/ herbal/ tea / nutmeg/ chocolate/ almond Taste: cooked agave / pepper/ sweet vanilla/ caramel/ banana/ orange peel/ mint / nutmeg/ maple / chocolate/ alcohol Finish: heavy pepper and alcohol on first part of taste, with a bittersweet earthy non-viscous mouthfeel. This reposado has some heavy bittersweet and spicy pepper end and a lingering alcohol and peppery finish. The tastes it has don’t work great together, but they are also only fighting for individual attention, which takes away balance.

NOM 1588 | Aroma: Cooked agave, butter, caramel oak, grapes (wine), citrus and butterscotch. Flavor: Cooked agave, bitter, caramel, citrus, mint, and a little musty. I would recommend this as it’s an affordability priced additive free brand with lots of great smells and flavors, oaky but not woody and none of the flavors are too intense.

NOM 1588 | Beautiful nose. Cooked agave caramel and vanilla. I get a little oak from the barrel. Taste is good but nothing special. It is oak heavy with agave and black pepper I am getting caramel and if you like whiskey this may be for you

NOM 1588 | Such an easy sipping reposado. Nose: cooked agave, oak, caramel, vanilla, butter, and whiskey. Palate: cooked agave, oak, butterscotch, caramel, butter, and whiskey. Overall a great reposado. The French oak embarks great flavors with the cooked agave still being the star of the show here.

Quality repo pour. Vanilla, clove, pepper with orange zest and a hint of oak and Carmel on the back end. Elements of whiskey barrel influence and fruit. I enjoyed this pour a lot. A brand that I did not know much about until trying this tequila. Fantastic sipper which I am eager to explore deeper.

The aroma presents a tantalizing bouquet of minerality, caramel, and butterscotch. Prominent ethyl notes are interwoven with hints of orange citrus, oak, prune, cider, light anise, and a subtle whiskey tone. On the palate, the initial encounter is with rich oak and vibrant orange citrus, followed by hints of pear and cooked agave. The flavors of lightly cooked sweet potato, yellow apple, and mint blend seamlessly with light pepperiness and a faint tobacco note, all rounded off by a delicate whiskey or scotch tone. The finish reveals a persistent minerality and refreshing nuance, with a subtle trace of alcohol, fading caramel, and a warm chest feel. A lingering spice delicately dances on the tongue, before fading ultimately.

This is a very well thought out tequila. The oak is in the house but it feels more like the tenant who rents out the basement, not too overpowering. The cooked agave doesn't seem at all sacrificed by the barrel notes, which is important to me. I get cooked agave and baking spice on the nose, along with a touch of close. The taste has that cooked agave as well but I'm getting a little more cinnamon coming through. The finish is Carmel, melon and French oak. This one impressed me.

Olive Brine! Butter, Salt, Olive, on nose, and on pallet, very silky, same notes, not my typical liking, but very delicious.

NOM 1588 | Tasted at QDJ with Charlie. The aroma is a little strong, with definite barrel, notes even a little whiskey-ish. After letting it sit for a few more minutes, some sweet, butterscotch notes come out The taste is OK but a little thin. It feels like it leaves very quickly. Same for the finish. From aroma to finish everything is good, nothing objectionable.

NOM 1588 | El Mexicano Repo is probably my new favorite Repo … wow… cooked agave with fruitiness, some slight woodiness with vanilla caramel or butterscotch minerality on the end just delicious

small sample vanilla, barrel notes, mild and easy sipper.

Very whiskey forward for a Reposado. Great transition for whiskey lovers. Barrel spice, oak, oily (buttery). Nice bitter long finish.

NOM 1588 | Agave-forward repo with a very present whiskey taste on the palette, which I didn’t pick up as heavily in the aroma. Also subtle spice, oak, caramel and vanilla.

I haven't seen this anywhere in town, and then I found it at Duty Free at our small airport. Aroma of cooked agave, vanilla and oak. Flavor of agave, black pepper and barrel spice. Medium finish.

NOM 1588 | NOM1588 - Tequilas El Mexicano Hecho en Arandas Jalisco I smell some cooked agave and some dusty dry oak. There’s some dried orange citrus and white pepper. It’s a light nose but clean. I taste sweet buttery cooked agave, spicy red pepper flakes and barrel influence from the American white oak. The French oak influence comes on the finish. It’s sweet and spicy but not overwhelming. There’s a medium finish with a lingering spiciness. This is a well made Reposado that has a lot of character without being overwhelming. Salud!

NOM 1588 | Wood comes through on the nose with agave. Pallet is very easy to sip, minimal heat. Very surprising. light and clean

NOM 1588 | Nose: Cinnamon and spice, white pepper, caramel, citrus, minerals and oak. Flavors: Prominent barrel spice. Nutmeg, clove cinnamon and pepper. Light colored tree fruit, and agave. A hint of butterscotch. In the mouth I get alternating sensations of creaminess, then roughness around the edges. Finish: A tad of bitterness on the finish, but with some nice fruit and caramel. Mexican release at 38% ABV, at a cost of $300 pesos. Picked up a point on value.

NOM 1588 | Bargain priced tequila. It has more wood than I usually like for a Reposado. I bet whiskey drinkers will like this.

NOM 1588 | Not as nice as the blanco. Whisky aroma and flavor that is pungent, not softened. Did they use too newish oak whiskey barrels?

NOM 1588 | Subtle aroma. Smooth with a hint of sweetness. Agave and weak spices in the finish.

NOM 1588 | Aroma: oak cooked agave Taste: oak carmel, mineral, butter

NOM 1588 | Flavor profile established by ratings is accurate. I should have trusted. Prefer much more notable pepper in my tequilas. Good but wouldn't seek it out again.

NOM 1588 | I recently acquired a case of this expression at an exceptional value—$16 per bottle, thanks to a labeling oversight. It's a remarkable find. The influence of French oak and California white wine casks is immediately apparent on the nose, offering a nuanced bouquet that transitions beautifully to the palate. The finish is medium-long, with elegant French oak notes lingering gracefully on the exhale. It’s an unexpected gem and a standout addition to my summer lineup.