As a Laphroaig fanboy, going into this I was very excited. Laphroaig is notorious for its trademark, unapologetically medicinal, peat implementation in all of their whisky along with costal maritime notes. Unfortunately, I was a bit let down by this release. Not because of the infamous scotch overtaking of El Tesoro’s base distillate, in fact quite the opposite. The Laphroaig casks imparted very little and left me a bit wanting. There is a subtle smoke characteristic here & maybe a hint of peat, but that’s about it in terms of cask influence. The El Tesoro distillate was doing most of the talking, and although I do enjoy anything La Alteña, I was hoping for a bit more from the Laphroaig casks to justify the namesake release. Also, the price seems a bit high, especially considering the languid Laphroaig influence.

smoke (? where does this come from - the barrel char? = not from the productuon methods), some oak, barrel spices, mild caramel, minerality. on the nose, in the background, i did get that traditional ET bubblegum/banana

Nose: Agave, Peat Moss, Carmel, Smoke, Minerality, Vanilla, and Clove. There's an effect of the smoke and peatyness that's very mildly reminiscent of wet cement and petrochor. I'm used to getting with other brands.. that said, it's also very subtle Flavor: Immediate peat on the palate, smokeyness that is distinct and true to Islay scotch. Mouthfeel: Medium to Full bodied. I expected this to have a thinner viscosity more similar to Laphroaig itself. Finish: I get Carmel, Agave, Black Pepper, Oak, Citrus notes, Cinnamon, and most important and most prominent is the peaty and smokiness I get on the tail end. I was a scotch person before I became a tequila person in the late 20-teens. I feel that this brings me back to Scotch just the right amount. I'm able to be taken back to a place of familiarity but still feel the warm embrace of my true love, tequila. I've heard some folks say that this is too smokey, but I feel that I got exactly what I came for. Neither the tequila or the Laphroaig influences were compromised here.

I greatly dislike Laphroaig and, as a result, I don't like this product.

Not as harmonious as other aged expressions from La Altena, using Paradiso as a reference, but enjoyed the experimental aspect of using other barrels to produce it Still a good profile, blending/barrel harmony could be perfected

Has a Malort wormwood thing going on. I’m a fan of Laphroaig and ET, but the marriage didn’t quite work out like I’d hoped. This is a pass for me

Very different than the regular añejo. The Laphroaig barreling gives it a mezcal profile from start to finish, well done!

Nose- smoke, peat, anise, agave. Taste- peaty, agave with charcoal/smokiness. Hints of anise, cooked agave and Britney earthy tone. Finish- clean with outstanding cooked agave up front anise on sides of the tongue and a light pepper finish. The Smokey is a bit much and resembles a mezcal.

Agave, wood, barrel spice, and a light smoldering peaty twang. Moreno’s Liquors edition.

This is different but nice. Agave and loads of peattines, and caramel. Not bad.

This is very unique Anejo, single barrel / scotch Interesting notes of agave and wood, light spice. Enjoyable

Points deducted for price. ($130)

Picked up for $90 on sale

7/4/25 Unfortunately, although a fan of the brand, I’m probably influenced by the fact that I’m not a scotch drinker & the price of this bottle is too high; the nose is the most appealing, after that, too much scotch influence. No bueno, El Tesoro; I understand the strategy, but it didn’t work. I would not recommend for a person that has extraordinary budget & they love scotch.

Being a fan of Islay Scotches and of Laphroaig specifically, I was really looking forward to this. When I first brought the glass to my nose, I immediately recognized the medicinal iodine smell that the classic Laphroaig 10 is known for, but that's all I got. It took pouring a dram of Laphroaig to compare to for me to get beyond that smell and find the caramel agave flavors underneath. The peaty smoke is there in the tequila, but it's certainly not to the same extent that you'll find in a glass of Laphroaig. I very much enjoy this tequila as I find it to be an interesting blend of the two spirits. The only thing really holding it back is the price.

Smoky. Almost mezcal smoke. Woody

I wanted more of the smoke than I got but then the long finish made it worth it

Single barrel hand selected by Loch & K(e)y Señor Love Frog, barrel No. B029-L296, bottled on 04/10/2021, 40.7% abv., tasted on 7-25-24. Color: very light yellow. Aroma: light cooked agave with a hint of peat, light acidity, hint of citrus, light sweetness most likely from cooked agave, earthy, after 20 minutes in the glass I can smell a light sourness and a hint of fruitiness. I feel the peat from the Laphroaig casks mutes agave aromas. Luckily it is Tesoro tequila which is very expressive thus the agave notes didn’t get totally covered up. Palate: confirms aromas perceived but peat note is quite dominating on the palate, i feel it makes the ethanol sensation feel higher. Smoky & light ash sensation through my retronasal, minerality. Finish is medium to long, the peat helps prolong the finish, it is quite hard for me to perceive agave notes after drinking it, the peat, smoke and ash has dominated my mouth and retronasal.

Nose: Cooked agave, vanilla, peat, caramel, citrus. Palate: same as above, but with a bit of peaty smoke, mineral, butterscotch. Finish: long, agave, light peaty, sea salt! I don’t like peaty liquors, but this one is really good! Definitely a buy if you’re moving from scotch! Bought at Total Wine in Florida for $135.

Appearance: Warm golden amber, crystal clear. Aroma: Rich agave, vanilla, caramel, with hints of oak and spices. Taste: Smooth blend of cooked agave, vanilla, toasted oak, and butterscotch, with notes of ripe fruits and almonds. Finish: Long, warm, with a sweet and spicy balance. Overall: El Tesoro Añejo is a luxurious, smooth tequila, offering a harmonious mix of traditional agave and complex flavors from oak aging. Perfect for savoring

More of a Mezcal taste and aroma to my Texas barrel.

Good amount of spice, some smoke, strong finish.

Nose. Getting musty oak. Salty ocean breeze. And olive. Taste. Taste Cooked agave. Light oak. Citrus salt and pepper. Finish nice light pepper. Peat comes threw and it’s a nice marriage with scotch casks. Sample from my Tequila God fairy.

Made for Virginia ABC Store. Very different Anejo - smokey Laphroaig taste. $100 bottle - not bad at all.

I’m usually not a fan of a heavy smokey peat flavor of certain scotches. However, this is light enough where it gives a nice subtle hint of peat to this tequila.