Batch 001 | This is a delicious balance between sweet agave depth and bold green tones. Minerality and brine open the aroma with clarity, joined by a soft, non-stinging ethyl presence and a clean sweep of sweet cooked agave. It’s aromatically direct and focused: no nuances. On the palate, cooked agave makes an immediate and confident entrance before easing into generous anise, cinnamon, petrichor, and a succulent thread of wintergreen. Lemon citrus brightens the profile, while a sharp green tone, reminiscent of bitter, fresh-cut vegetables, adds contrast. The high-proof ethyl finally shows its edge here, delivering a firm bite that pairs naturally with the underlying salinity. The finish is exceptional in its length and presence: a tingle of pepper, enduring petrichor that clings tightly to the palate, a persistent grassy sour-green note, and fading anise trailing behind soft threads of salinity. Bravo.

Batch 001 | Wow! This is now one of my favorite Blancos of all time! Super oily and explosion of agave. Peppermint candy (but not over sweet) and lite pepper. Wow again! Finish is long and sensational!

On the nose, bright and full of citrus, with a sweet lime juice aroma. A really vibrant aroma that showcases pepper, sage, celery, agave, a light cinnamon, layered over a pleasant minerality. The flavor is a classic, agave forward tequila profile, with citrus and vegetal notes carrying through into a lovely sweetness coupled with some hints of peppery celery. Progressing into the finish, the flavors become even more vegetal, with long lasting notes of sage, celery, citrus, black pepper, and a bit of agave sweetness.

Nose: From the first swirl, cooked and raw agave come through, anchored by an earthy note that’s somewhere between damp soil and sunbaked clay. It leans green, like fresh cut nopales or green stems crushed in your hands. Bright citrus peeks through, along with a crack of black pepper and a faint salty edge that keeps it all lifted. Palate & Mouthfeel: The texture is generous - it really settles into the palate without being heavy. Sweet agave leads the way, but then there’s this sharp snap of chile heat that hits quickly and fades just as fast. As it pulls back, other flavors step in: citrus rind, a touch of cinnamon, earthiness, and a mellow note that reminds me of butterscotch. The pepper hangs in the background, like it’s keeping everything in check. Finish: It wraps up sweet, gently spiced, then suddenly you get this bright tingle that sticks around. Just when you think it’s gone, there’s this peppery aftertaste that lingers like a final word. Final Thoughts: The nose had me thinking it’d be on the lighter side, but it really opens up once you sip it. Each layer unfolds at its own pace, and it keeps me curious with every taste. It’s a little bold and just flat out enjoyable.

Batch 001 | Bottle: Batch 001, 15/10/2024 Appearance: Clear Initial thoughts… Nose: Honey, cinnamon, citrus, graham cracker Palate: Sweet cooked agave, citrus, black pepper Finish: Long, sweet, citrusy, and spicy Full review pending…

Batch 001 | Lots of citrus, pepper and vegetal notes with a nice minty finish. It also has some light minerality. Very well done.

Batch 001 | Vessel: Glencairn Nose: Lime, Anise, Cream, Agave, Yeast, Olive Palate: Minerality, Lime, Herbs, Pepper Finish: Minerality, Lime rind, Melon, Cream Soda, Berries

Batch 001 | Nose- Cooked agave, alcohol, citrus

Batch 001 | Great news great cook Agave flavor amazing Blanco tequila!

Batch 001 | Volcanic stone, minerals, ash, roasted agave, pepper long finish

Batch 001 | Wow, legitimately incredible! One of the best blancos I’ve tried in a while. Tons of sweet cooked agave, hints of mint and citrus, black pepper with solid minerality. Very well balanced with an excellent nose and finish. Highly recommend.

Batch 001 | This collab between David Suro and Carlos Camarena was sheer magic. One of the best blancos in the last few years. Complex AF!

Batch 001 | rating neck pour, put thru an aerator, which i dont normally do. this neck pour is quite good! anise off the bat! citrus, mint, cooked agave, minerality, fruity. now I really want to try the repo, but I dont have it!

Batch 001 | Slightly you proof kicks the flavor profile up. Well made blanco with lots of cooked agave, citrus and pepper

Batch 001 | Nose: Agave, mint, medicinal notes, anise, bell peppers, artichoke, zesty floral notes with white pepper Palate: Much more to my liking than the nose. Awesome punch of agave and very enjoyable. Glad this expression is an over proof because it really stands out as a result. Finish: Some nice heat on the tongue at the end

Batch 001 | Sighted and side by side with G4 Madera lote 04, I prefer the G4 in part because it is just so aromatic. By the time I sip the G4 I've already constructed an expected flavor profile from just the aroma. This has it's unique aromas, particular to La Alteña where this is made. Oven cooking, roller mill plus pine fermentation. The vats are impregnated with the effects of prior batches and help inoculate the mosto. First distillation is done with fiber and plays a large part in the rich mouthfeel. 46% ABV for the final product helps as well. Siembra Azul NOM 1414 Vivanco is made on one side of the city of Arandas and this Siembra Alteño NOM 1139 La Alteña on the other to the east. The Siembra Valles is from Cascahuin in Amatitán and closer to the town of Tequila than the other 2.

Sweetness on the nose and palate. Little bitterness mid palate. It’s not bad but I don’t love it

Batch 001 | Sweet agave on the nose and palate. Classic La Alteña, with a twist of herbal, pepper and licorice notes. Must try!

Batch 001 | Nose: sweet agave cooked / earth /vegetal / minerals/ pineapple/ hint of lime / tangerine/ anise / baking spice / cream soda Taste: sweet agave cooked/ anise / pepper/ vanilla/ mild cinnamon/ peppermint / pineapple/ green apple/ lime / tangerine/ orange blossom/ faint cream soda Taste Finish: very light viscosity / provides a nice palate coating despite a low viscosity mouthfeel. Lingering agave / anise / vanilla/ and tangerine citrus last through the entire sip, leaving light minty citrus aftertaste This new blanco ihas harmony but misses a touch on balance….the taste notes either seem to be there but muted or they’re playing AC/DC at stadium loudness. I really like the loud roaring agave, anise, and mild peppermint/mild cinnamon notes, but makes each pour feel like there’s something missing or some new flavor turns it up to 11. Overall I like this a lot and would definitely recommend to a more sophisticated palate owner.

Nice matalitic nose that flows in to a nice and easy sipper. With cooked agave, vanillin, and little citrus. Very nice

Nose of agave. Anise and grape and oregano. Melon. Light earth. Nice palate. Agave, citrus. Pepper. Brine. Cinnamon, floral, sweet honey. Mouthfeel is great. ABV is very good.

Batch 001 | Aroma: Agave-forward with bright citrus, white pepper, and light floral notes. Palate: Smooth yet intense, with sweet agave, green apple, pear, mint, cinnamon, and earthy minerality. Finish: Long, clean, and warm with a very vegetal, mineral-driven finish and lingering agave taste.

Batch 001 | Great cooked agave sweetness with just a hint of pineapple with the flavor and aroma.

Batch 001 | Nose. Cooked agave mint. Anise. Taste. Cooked agave mint pepper. Citrus Finish. Medium finish. Nice blanco

Batch 001 | Great agave flavor, sweet citrus finish, LONG and smooth