Conditions: indoors, 70 degrees, Kenzie glass, resting for 30 min Appearance: pale light gold shimmer, numerous legs that took a while to form possibly hinting at viscosity and / or sugar and alcohol content Aroma: medium to intense, oak and leather melds with sweet carmelized agave, angels food cake and lemon bar. As it opens, some earthy lemon grass appears later on evolving into stone fruit sweetness. Taste: prominent barrel flavor sticks around on the initial, with a fine balance of cooked agave, black pepper, toaster strudel (cinnamon) and a savory quality hinting at Thanksgiving spices and allspice. Finish is lingering and contemplative with a great harmony and balance that coats the palate and lingers. Very appealing expression for either the mixologist and /or the agave afficionado.

This is a Blind Tasting. There is a more pronounced nose of cooked agave than some other Añejos I’ve sampled. I also detect citrus and alcohol on the nose. The taste is smooth, with hints of agave, caramel, and butterscotch. This is another smooth sipper, with a medium Smokey finish.

In the nose- strong honey with a touch of vanilla. Citrus. In the palate- taste a bit like brandy. Aged in bourbon barrel. Soft and sweet. Strong honey and a touch of vanilla.

Blind tasted in a Glencairn glass with another similar spirit (I assume both repos). Overall impressions: I enjoyed this a lot. Aromas were better and sweeter than the flavor and the finish. A good overall sipper. Aroma: Sweet smelling, vanilla, light agave, oak, brown butter, fruit, cider Taste: lightweight mouthfeel, smooth, clean, and cool. Butter, agave, black pepper, and Finish: warm, oaky and peppery, a little alcohol burn but not hot

The nose showed bits of molasses and honey, and the taste brought out chocolate. The was a little thinner but wasn’t unpleasant. This sample wasn’t bad, but nothing in particular really stood out to me unfortunately.

AMM Blind. Oak, vanilla, banana nose. Caramel, oak, vanilla, agave, taste. Nice long agave and citrus finish that is excellent.

Pretty sweet with a lot of fruit notes on the nose and palate. If you like sweeter profiles then I think you will enjoy this bottle!

Bottle: Additional bottle markings smeared/illegible Appearance: Yellow coriander seed Nose: Cooked agave, oak, fruity, banana, apple, baking spice, cinnamon, butter, hazelnut, candied walnuts, cider, vanilla, leather, yeast/dough, toasted bread, butterscotch, honey, black pepper, minerality, and brine/salinity…gotta love an agave-forward añejo Palate: Whiskey, oak, cooked agave, barrel spice, molasses, baking spice, cinnamon, clove, brine/salinity, tobacco, burnt caramel, green apple, herbal, anise, peppermint, yeast/dough, Finish: Coffee, molasses, barrel spice, and crème brûlée…a medium length burnt sugar dessert finish with great mouthfeel Overall:

I’ve been seeing El Ateo pop up around me more and more as of late, so I figured I’d pull the trigger. The nose was not as expressive as I was hoping, yet after a bit of time to aerate I found notes of cinnamon, vanilla, cooked agave, light citrus notes, and a bit of minerality. The palate was where this spirit shined for me. A cooked agave center with subtle notes of cinnamon, vanilla, brine, and spice. The finish was mid range, with black pepper and cooked agave. Although it took some time to open up, I’m a big fan of this type of agave forward profile in an anejo.

Vessel: Sniffer Nose: Vanilla, Oak, Almond,Butterscotch, Honey Suckle, Anise, Mint, Faint Cooked Agave Palate: Cinnamon, Pepper, Banana, Carmle Finish: Burnt Caramel, Oak, Butter, On the nose, there are so many sweet and fruity aromas all held together with more herbal notes like mint and anise. The palate is noticeably less herbal and more sweet with spice; banana, cinnamon and pepper come to mind for me. When it comes to the finish, it's a lit more robust than the rest of it. Oak, Butter and burnt Carmel dominate the finish here. This is for sure another winner from El Ateo in my book.

Nice nose. Of agave vanilla and oak. Fruity. Taste is cooked agave, vanilla and fruits.

Tasted at the distillery on BAT in the cava. This is a new NOM that seems to be doing things the right way. Agave are sourced from Guanajuato. Añejo is aged to no more than 16 months in former Maker's Mark barrels plus I saw some other Beam product barrels in the warehouse.

Nose: Lightly oaked. Barrel vanillin. Crisp citrus and minerals. The smell of sun warmed river rocks after a rain. Ripe dark berries. Perfumed guayabas, plump and ready to pick off the tree. A warm fusion of baking spices. Flavor: A dramatic punch of spices and pepper. Lighter colored tree fruit join the darker berries from the nosing. Viscosity, salinity and a balanced, round sensation on the palate. Ripe agave claiming its place in the sun. Aged for 13-14 months; a near perfect marriage of barrel influences and agave.

tasting at the cellar cabo 9/30/23 small pours and bottle was just opened so i want to revisit. Nose really enjoyed. fruity Palate good sweet agave citrus a little pepper some heat Finish good

Perfume aroma with flavors of spice, cherry, and slight tannic finish. It’s good, but I’ll pick the Blanco or Repo first.

Aroma - sweet caramel apple, nutty and buttery. Taste - fruity bright candy, punchy almond. Finish - fruity agave and pepper.

Chery, cough syrup, oak, vanilla, baking spice

2026 Extra Anejo Blended

Received as a sample from Agave Swappers so I am setting value at 5/10.

Color: yellow with hint of chartreuse. Nose: vanilla, bright agave. taste: vanilla, carmel green apple. finish starts out sweet then becomes a little bitter

The methods used here really empart a smooth and rich flavor. Finish is ultra smooth too. Great anejo for bourbon whiskey lovers. I continue to be impressed by this brand.

agave, madera, vainilla, canela, frutas, miel este tequila es bueno y balanceado

Really good anejo! Beautiful cinnamon-like nose with a lovely palate and a muted finish. Some cooked agave is present but not a lot. Blissfully free of sweetness.

A well-balanced añejo that leans more refined than sweet. The nose opens with cooked agave, vanilla, and toasted oak, followed by light caramel, baking spice, and a subtle nutty note. Nothing loud or artificial — just clean and composed. On the palate, it’s smooth and structured. Cooked agave still shows, backed by vanilla, honeyed oak, light cinnamon, and a touch of pepper. The barrel influence is controlled, avoiding the syrupy or overly woody profile that can weigh añejos down. The finish is medium-long, warm, and clean, with oak, agave, and soft spice fading out evenly.

Received as a gift. Wasn’t expecting much. El Ateo turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Priced right.