I really wanted to hate this as I do with pretty much all cristilinos, I think it’s gimmicky, but this actually was ok. They claim it is additive-free along with all of their lineup. Aged 24 months in ex-Jack Daniels barrels. The nose was very muted, subtle sweetness, a little oak. The palette has some black pepper, oakiness, starts out with some citrus and finishes with barrel notes.

This one is an añejo, but clear in the glass, so lots of filtering was done. Aroma of cooked agave, caramel, pepper and a hint of oak. Flavor of black pepper and vanilla. Seems as though the oak and agave got filtered out. Medium finish. Good value.

Cristalino possesses a manipulated profile with additional sweetness incorporated into it Notes: Artificial vanilla, bitterness, Metallic, agave sweetness was not present

LOT: NAC4520T10 Blind tasting with: Don Julio 70 & Maestro Dobel Diamante. View: slightly yellowish, very poor tears. Freshly served; Aroma: artificial sweetener such as aspartame, artificial vanilla. Taste: an artificial sweet, artificial vanilla and an astringent and citrus aftertaste that goes away quickly. I let it oxygenate for 10 minutes. Aroma: I don't notice any change. Taste: very very sweet, very artificial, false vanilla and sweetener flavors are clearly distinguished.

LOTE EAC4380T25, 40% abv., tasted on 12-9-23. Color: a tad of yellow. Aroma: a hint of cooked agave, caramel, butter, almonds, green tea, slightly citrus. Palate: confirms aromas perceived, there is a slightly cloying sensation on the palate, viscous, a hint of orange blossom and purple flowers through my retronasal?! Finish is medium to medium long, butter caramel with light herbal and green tea notes persist.