Very heavy bourbon influence. To me, it drinks more like a bourbon than a Anejo

Bottle: LOTE TIA014 Appearance: Apple juice Nose: Cooked agave, butterscotch, oak, vanilla, barrel spice, caramel, whiskey, dried fruit, fig, dried cherries, leather, honey, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg…really leans into the sweetness Palate: Oak, caramel, vanilla, cooked agave, black pepper, baking spice, cinnamon, barrel spice, maple, hazelnut, mocha, black pepper, dark chocolate, and leather…retains some agave character, but the focus is whiskey notes Finish: Vanilla, cinnamon, oak, and black pepper…medium length with an oily mouthfeel Overall: This is very sweet and whiskey-forward. If that’s your thing, you’ll probably really enjoy this. There’s nothing bad about it, but it’s not my favorite profile. The agave is there, but feels like it’s playing second fiddle. My opinion notwithstanding, at $50, this is a good value.

Nose: Cooked agave, oak, dried fruit and a dry leather note that adds some grit. Hints of anise bring a subtle spice, while mint lifts the profile. Palate & Mouthfeel: Rich and oily on the palate. The oak is front and center but doesn’t completely overpower the sweet, cooked agave. Cashew adds a nutty roundness, and salted caramel smooths it out. Sweet vanilla - not artificial and kick of black pepper comes in late, adding structure. Finish: Herbal, caramel sweetness and warm spices with a cool peppermint thread that lingers just enough. Final Thoughts: This one leans a touch sweet, likely from the barrel influence, but it’s layered and well put together. There’s depth, there’s character, and it shows up best as a sipper - especially after a meal. For the price, it punches above its weight. No flash, just solid, thoughtful tequila.

Smooth, agave and caramel

Vessel: Glencairn Glass Nose: Cooked Agave Oak, Honey, Vanilla, Grass, Raw Agave, Smoke Body: very light bodied Palate: Oak, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Citrus Finish: Cinnamon, Grass, Raw Agave, Bell Pepper

Jay Baer Single Barrel

It's more barrel influence but still very sweet. just not for me

Wow! Talk about a sweet anejo. This anejo has substantial barrel influence & a TON of sweetness imparted by the new American oak char. I’m tasting a lack of agave, which is disappointing, but the barrel notes are alive & well. Caramel, cinnamon, spice, vanilla, maple, and red fruits. Mouth feel is nothing to write home about, but this anejo does have a very fragrant oaky aroma to it. This is a sweet anejo, a bit much for my taste, but I’m sure many will enjoy this offering from Insólito.

Nose: Deep rich from the start. Clear oak, cooked agave, vanilla and whiskey jumps out of the glass. Fruit then emerges with cherry, peach, and red fruits. Palate: Heavy rich nice mouth feel. Oak, vanilla, deep caramel, and cooked agave. Fruits of dried cherry, coconut and berry. Whiskey barrel influence for sure. This is a fantastic pour. I absolutely love their use of brand new whiskey barrels! No additives and jam packed with great favor and richness. For $50, this is a clear buy. I will definitely be getting another bottle after I deplete my current one.

Nose: Vanilla, oak, maple, hint of cooked agave Palate: oak, black pepper, some alcohol, cinnamon Finish: medium mouthfeel, pepper lingers on gums Have to let this one open up before sipping

Great añejo. Great nose, agave honey, cinnamon, nutty, dried fruit, cherry, etc. Palate is matched superbly and gets more complex as the minutes pass. Extra points for price point. Quite possibly the best añejo for under 50 bones! An experienced palate would really appreciate this one!

Need to revisit small sample

Aromas: Bell pepper, orange peel, with a sour and yeasty (?) funk Flavors: Agave, pepper, bitter oak, slight metallic finish It’s just ok.

Lightly sweet, cherry, dried fruit notes. Nice mouth feel and finish. Good price, great bottle

A little funk on the nose with minimal agave. Palate is soft, some vanilla and soft agave. Finish is decent. Not amazing. A decent Añejo after opening. I like it better after it has opened. Further pours note there’s a sweetness on the palate.

Taste- Cooked agave, oak, pitted fruit, licorice (bitterness), little vanilla, smoke (almost similar to a scotch) And light pepper on the backend.

Solid anejo. Light hand on the oak, which I appreciate. Long finish. Not super memorable in any respect but a very well made spirit. And a very affordable price in todays aged tequila market.

I can smell the cooked agave, sweet oak and a floral note. I then taste agave, toasted oak, caramel, spicy vanilla and some smoke in the midpalate. The finish is nice. There is pepper and a viscous mouthfeel which helps the finish to slightly linger. Overall the Anejo is the most complex of the 3 expressions. It’s complex but nowhere close to overwhelming. Well done Insólito! 2nd tasting - Half bottle The bottle opened up some and I increased the rating by a 2 points. Salud!

Nose: Ripe apricot, cooked agave, honey, orange blossom, and chocolate. Rich and inviting with some dried fruit peeking through. Palate: Honeyed agave leads into dried fruits, toasted almond, cherry and plum. Citrus and vanilla weave through the mid-palate with charred oak building late without overpowering. Silky throughout. Finish: Full bodied and lasting. Mexican chocolate, prunes, toasted nuts, and a light touch of oak tannins on the fade. Overall: First tried this at a Sip Tequila tasting and didn’t make it to the next table before deciding I needed a bottle. Leans dried fruit and toasted almond rather than vanilla and caramel, a distinction that sets it apart from most añejos at this price. Blind it and you might call it a reposado based on color alone but the complexity tells a different story. Makes an extraordinary old fashioned and an even better neat pour.

$50

pretty decent. would buy again

Very delicious Anejo especially for the price point. Definitely has some bourbon influence

Berry

Still not sure but it's very sweet throughout.

Heavier whiskey/alcohol taste than other anejos