Love this one, my favorite of the lineup! It’s still got a touch of smoke from the direct flame roasting and does approach more like a mezcal than a tequila, so be prepared. But it’s not too smoky or funky, it’s a fruity earthy high proof that sips more like a 45-48% than the 55% abv it is. Really unique and delicious.

I appreciate this for what it is. I'm a traditional blanco tequila lover and not a huge fan of mezcal. this expression is a bit more smokey than i prefer. i liked the finish best, then nose, then palate

Vessel: Glencairn Nose: Mango, Plum, Smoke, Raisin, Citrus, Jicama Mouthfeel: Light- Bodied Palate: Smoke, Stonefruit (Peach?), Licorice Finish: Smoke, Hay, Mango, Licorice Very special batch here. Amatitena has always had a certain smokey complexity to it, but this one has more fruity notes. This one starts on fruit, smoke and ends on fruit and licorice.

Nose: This nose is right down my lane. Agave! Plum, fruits, sweet banana, earth, and a hint of smoke. (Thank you!) Palate: All I could hope is the palate tasted like the aromas. This did not disappoint. Explosion of agave, orange, black pepper with a nice amount of smoke. This is by far one of the best blancos I’ve had in 2024! Finish: Cheeks get some heat with a long finish of pepper and agave.

Tasted at “Mexico In A Bottle” S.F. 2024 The taste and smell swells with smoke and distinctly potent fermented fruit. Not a tanginess of fruit but warmth reminiscent of a baked pie or a warmed mango/plum cider. If you’ve ever enjoyed gnawing on the seed of a warm Mango, as I have, or enjoyed Mamey or an overripe Plum. You’ll enjoy this combined with cooked Agave. I need two bottles.

This is my second expression of Amatitena. The first one was the Origen. It is also a High Proof. On the nose, the direct flame cooking is apparent (Smokey). It is earthy and citrusy. For a 110, the alcohol is light on the nose. I get leather and light tobacco. The palate has a nice cooked agave taste. I get the smokiness. Nice citrus flavors like orange along with minerality and earthiness. Really like the finish. Long last and a great ABV influence makes this tequila pop. This is a mezcal-like tequila. If you aren’t a fan of smokiness, this probably isn’t for you. I really like it.

Fruity, orange citrus, creamy, earthy, such an awesome array of aroma ! Well done Amatitena, great balance, beautiful nose & same notes on the pallet as the nose. This is a winner and id buy multiples if you see it.

Tasted this in Brooklyn at Pozale Festival. Very impressed, almost like vegan Pechuga. A great nose, Lots of fresh citrus notes, light heat for 110 proof. A long pleasing finish

If I was blind tasting this I would have thought this was a mezcal, and that’s why the rating may be lower than most. Super char alcohol volume flavors kind of overpower the additional fruit flavors but I think the mangos added some of that burn on the end of the palate which is where I get the mango to come forward. Definitely something you should try because it only gets better by the amount of time the bottle has been opened. One of those bottles that is reinventing the tequila space

Nose: Smokiness, tobacco, cooked agave, pepper, fruit, citrus, light rubber, and earthy! Palate: Smokiness, followed by a good amount of fruitiness! Tropical and citrusy! Cooked agave is definitely present, but there’s a lot of flavors going on here! There is also, leather, tobacco, rubber, pepper, and mineral! Finish: medium, warm. Overall, great! Better than Origen! But there are similarities! Definitely worth a try!

Nose: rich, earthy aroma with strong agave notes and subtle hints of vanilla and citrus. Palate: smooth, well-rounded flavor profile with roasted—smokey agave, light oak, and a touch of peppery spice. The finish is clean with a warm, lingering aftertaste.

Aroma: Agave, smoke, fruit, Taste: Agave, smoke, fruit, cinnamon, citrus Finish: nice balanced medium finish with agave &fruit notes Loving it more every time I come back. Let it rest for a few minutes and that mango pours out.

SMOKE! This is maybe the most unique high proof I’ve had. I get tobacco, leather, smoke, and earth on the nose, with a little bit of fruit. The body has smoke, fruit, and cooked agave. Almost a smoked salted meat flavor. It’s very good. Nice long finish. The wife likes it but doesn’t love it. It’s a little spicy for her.

Super unique

Wow, definitely for the smokey Mezcal palate. It has Tobacco and Leather notes and the taste is Agave and tobacco. Nice long finish. I'm not a smokey Mezcal fan but this is one of the good ones The glass was a Chisholm High Proof Jarrito.

Overall good, it’s definitely on the smokey side, so if you don’t love mezcal like tequilas, not a great fit. Overall i enjoyed

Similar to the Origen, but with a prominent mango on the nose and packing more of a punch on sips while balancing out the heat with the fruit. It's an easy sipper for 55%. Aside from the fruit, the tobacco / wet leaf note carries throughout the whole experience. I like the fire / wood cooking method, which makes the profile stand out from others. While unique, the price point could have been better compared to other excellent tasting HPs on the market.