Nice bright nose with barrel notes. Light barrel notes on the palate and finish

Aroma: Fantastic aroma. I get cherry, almond, vanilla, mineral/dust, and pineapple. Each time I go back I get something different. Flavor: A lot more mild than I was expecting. I get cherry and vanilla very strongly on the front and it finishes with clove and cinnamon. Finish: Because it's so light, the finish is fairly light as well. There's it's still incredibly smooth but I wish it was ramped up a bit.

This is a very light XA. The aroma has a distinct sweetness that comes from fruit notes rather than the traditional caramel or chocolate of so many XAs. There is also a clear minerality/earthy aroma that is a characteristic of El Pandillo tequilas. The flavor is surprisingly light with clear fruit and vanilla. The finish is brief. The presentation of these bottles is impressive. The full wood case has a leather strap on top and metal latch on front. Lift the latch and the box opens to display the two bottles plus a small drawer with a branded drinking glass. The bottles have a beaded skull on the front that looks great. 9/11/2017