Caramel, American oak, vanilla and cherries. The palate is delicious with a sweet agave, vanilla, caramel and cured fruit. So way better n the palate. I think this is fantastic.

Savoring this 12-year-aged extra añejo straight from the barrel is an extraordinary experience. The profile showcases an elegant harmony, with an abundance of dried fruits, creating a rich layer that includes hints of leather, velvety textures, and a subtle yet pronounced cherry note. The infusion of elegant spices and a touch of white pepper adds a layer of complexity, making this tequila a truly refined and exceptional profile.

This XA is very nice with the agave still being king despite being rested for in barrel for 5 years. Nose- agave, cherry, little barrel spice Taste- agave, barrel spices, cinnamon, fruit ,cherry, honey, Carmel, light pepper. Very enjoyable

Amazing!

Viva México XA 5 Year Single Barrel, barrel strength 40% Cask 55/56 Bottle #116 of #210 Barreled 8-10-16 to 17-10-21 Nose: Light on color, light on oak influence. Tons of warm sweet fruit. Enticing spice and agave. A touch of vanilla, caramel, citrus and berry/cherry. A mineral note weaves its way in and out of the aroma. Flavor: Balanced pepper, fruit and barrel. Pleasurable mouth feel, with just a hint of brine. A thoughtfully aged XA. A case of less is more. And get this: A 5 year XA from a top notch NOM and Master Distiller for $140 usd.

Sample from Tish Anderson Tasted in Chisholm Trail Glass Aroma:Sweet Oak and Agave start this off. Vanilla, Candied Lemon Peel, and Cinnamon. Caramel and Butterscotch. Tropical Fruits. Honey. Floral. Taste: Oak, Vanilla, Caramel, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, Sweet Cooked Agave, Tobacco, Citrus Peel, Barrel Notes, Whiskey Notes.

This is for the 4.5yr 53.5% Viva XA NASA SiB

Wow I have been eager to try this for over a year and it does not disappoint! Agave still shines in spite of the aging and the warm fruit, maybe cherry or another stone fruit, combines with light vanilla. Finish is long and mouth feel is rich. Worth the wait!

Mine is same bottle & label but different series . It’s the 4 year one by Sergio , bottle 49 of 100, La Poblada, cask 090, March 2014-2018, 41% . Very nice XA ! Easily one of the best XA s out there . Agave still very forward plus all the other wonderful flavors of xtra aging ! So yummy !

Wow, just wow! I was really blown away by this XA. Both the nose and the taste on this are perfectly balanced and delightful. This almost reminds me of a good cognant. Cinnamon, caramel, honey, prune, cherry, and slight oak make this a special occasion sipper. If you run across this, don't hesitate in getting a bottle or two.

Huge nose, creamy, leather, dried fruits, vanilla. Even noses as if an XO Cognac or 10 year old rum. Baked agave and sweet spicy loooooong finish

It’s like rum. The smoothed tequila I’ve ever had. Shocked.

Fields: La Poblada Jal. Cask: SS 156 Aged 5 years. Bottled on may’22. Color: light yellow. Nose: sweet cooked agave! Wood and pepper spiciness, very light camphor wood and vanilla. Palate: agave sweetness at first, good sweet & sour balance, but citrus/sourness is slightly more dominant. Finish is medium to long, very nice balance of the vanilla sweetness that doesn’t overpower the agave sweetness.