This was a really enjoyable pour. Balanced, flavorful, and full of the rich character you’d expect from Siembra Valles. It keeps the agave front and center while letting the barrel add some nice depth and warmth. On the nose, cooked agave leads the way, joined by smooth vanilla and caramel. There’s a gentle oak presence, along with dried fruit that adds a bit of sweetness. Cinnamon and baking spice bring warmth, and a touch of black pepper rounds everything out with a little brightness. On the palate, the cooked agave stays prominent, supported by vanilla and caramel for a creamy, rounded profile. Oak and black pepper add structure, while baking spice and cinnamon give it a cozy warmth. There’s a hint of cherry that adds a pop of fruitiness, and a light anise note on the finish that ties it all together nicely. Overall, this is a beautifully balanced anejo that manages to show off its barrel influence without losing the agave’s integrity. Rich, refined, and a great example of thoughtful aging done right.

The aroma leads in with rich notes of oak, caramel, cinnamon, cloves, some cherry, and perhaps the slightest bit of chocolate. Also has some light aromas of earthy agave and anise the longer one spends with it. The flavor is a classic añejo caramel profile that blends with some agave sweetness. Deep fruit and oak notes are also present, mixed with cherry chocolate, as well as a more viscous consistency, which overall leads it to drinking more like an extra añejo than an añejo. On the finish, notes of the cherry remain, in addition to sweet cooked agave, caramel, and baking spices, that remain balanced over a long finish.

This is everything I want out of an Anejo! Not overly oaked but plenty of complexity and 1123 DNA. Aroma-Caramel, vanilla, and oak with hints of cooked agave and dried fruit Palate-Silky and rich with flavors of butterscotch, baking spices, and oak Finish- Long and smooth with notes of sweet agave and toasted wood An absolute home run of an Anejo!

Nose: Agave, figs, carmel, stonefruit and molasses, dried cherries and pecans. Flavor: Carmel, cocoa, toffee and oak Mouthfeel: gentle and thin Finish: Agave, Minerality, butterscotch and nutmeg, cocoa and citrus

Gorgeous caramel nose on this with some agave in the background. Little bitterness mid palate with subtle barrel notes. I like the Siembra Azul anejo better but everyone’s palate is unique

Nose: Floral / fruity / agave/ ripe pear / orange / baling spice Taste: smooth as silk with floral and fruitiness in abundance/ pear and apple / mint / honey /white pepper / Finish: sweet, clean, and wet watery finish that still holds the sweetness for a bit before ending on a minty freshness. This is a delicious a floral and sweet tequila with gentle barrel notes that lift up the experience rather than stealing the show. This Anejo is one of a few that seem to design the taste to remain agave instead of barrel forward. The barrel finish could fool someone to think it’s a reposado. A very good anejo for those who don’t crave heavy barrel finish.

Notes of oak, other types of wood, agave, tree sap, & still agave forward, very clearly 1123, silky/creamy on tongue, very easy/enjoyable sipper, very friendly, even for new tequila drinkers, highly recommended.

this tequila is so good. haven't had it in awhile. need to revisit to include my tasting notes

Batch 10 artist label of Salvador senior on the label. Delicious, great agave notes. Not overly sweet. More agave forward … enjoy

This is batch 10 with Salvador Sr on the label. This is absolutely delicious anejo, easily worthy of an 89

Batch 9 Nose: Oak, vanilla, cinnamon, green apple, cooked agave, sweetness with a good amount of butter. Palate: Black pepper, spice, citrus, agave, and cherry. Finish: Delayed light heat with quick dissipation and flavors steady reside. Enjoyable.

Nose: Oh WOW! Gigantic ripe fruit immediately assaults your senses. Then big agave and unobtrusive hints of oak. Next a pleasant dry pungent nuance, licorice, vanilla and a slight lactic note. This all works flawlessly and delivers complexity and a silky roundness. Flavor: Ripe berries, peaches, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Oiliness, anise, honey and pepper. Huge reverence is shown to the agave. This is a must have tequila.

Lovely aromas of raisin, cream soda and caramel. Rich, full mourhfeel, packed with flavor and a raisiny finish.

Nice subtle cream soda and dried fruit nose, with a tiny bit of licorice. This is not overly done, which I really appreciate. Vanilla and gentle barrel spice flavors. Feels very full and round in the mouth. As usual, a well-done product from this respected brand.

Nose: Sweet agave, caramel, and vanilla with hints of honey and light minerality. Palate: Agave sweetness leads with caramel, vanilla, and honey following. Smooth and balanced. Finish: Warm and lingering with notes of caramel and honey. Sample provided via Agave Swappers Facebook group.

Nose is rich in cooked-agave, vanilla and caramel as well as earth and cement. Light amber in the glass with nice tear adhesion. Thin but silky mouthfeel. The palate follows the nose with layered complexity. Finish is long and warm. Definitely has a whiskey-profile to me.

Strong cooked agave, vanilla, buttery, cinnamon, earthy, pepper, baking spice, light oaky! Very well balanced and clean finish! Amazing product!

Valles is so agave forward it makes you second guess yourself of its purity! Is my mind playing tricks on me? The taste is delicately smooth and lingers on your palate just enough to awaken your tastebuds. Once you get past the sweet agave flavor that hints of vanilla and honey you move right into a faint smoke and a distant heat but without the spice. As you can tell my mind is reeling as it searches for adjectives for “really good”! But wow! this may be the best pour I’ve had in a long time and I can’t wait until the next. I’m now on the lookout for the old man on the label sitting in front of barrels.

Lote 501 The aroma is sweet caramel, toffee, agave, and a hint of roasted nuts. The flavor is nice and bright and matches the aroma with some jammy fruit added in. It coats the tongue for a smooth mouthfeel and just a slight tingle across the tongue from the alcohol. It finishes long and smooth and turns more sweet and fruity on the backend with a lingering vanilla character. The color is on the lighter side for an Añejo, closer in appearance to a Reposado. This is really a stellar Añejo. I wish I could get more, but it was hard to find.

Elegant and complex, the Anejo features deep aromas of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and roasted coffee. The luxurious mouthfeel showcases a rich tapestry of flavors, including toffee, vanilla, and oak, leading to a long, refined finish.

A bit pricey, but overall really good bottle. Nose: caramel, vanilla, banana peel. Nice finish.

smoky with bite on the backend

Nose: Honey, agave, vanilla, oak baking spices. Palate: Vanilla, agave, cola, fruity. Finish: Somewhat short, cola and baking spices. Aroma reminds me of a high proof mead, lots of honey, vanilla, and agave. Taste is similar with honey toned down a bit, and a cola-like flavor. The barrel complements without being overpowering to the agave. This is great by itself, but would also go well in a Tequila Old Fashioned.

Lot 13.

Batch 013, LOTE 501, bottled on 11-03-24, tasted on 4-1-24. Color: yellow. Aroma: sweet cooked agave, light honey notes, aromatic green vegetal notes, light fruitiness, light resinous sweetness, slightly herbaceous, fresh & not cloying. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, good sweet & sour balance, agave sweetness is more pronounced on the palate, wood note is also more noticeable on the palate, light tannins, ends a tad bitter. Fruity! Finish is medium to long, light sweet cooked agave with light fruitiness and light aromatic green vegetal notes with light wood notes persist.