Manuscrito, 0002, Chapter Two, High Proof Blanco Conditions: resting in Kenzie for an hour, outdoors, 76 degrees, no wind. Appearance: shimmery platinum / silver, very slow, well spaced legs creep down hinting at mouthfeel, sweetness and possibly reflective of higher proof at 101. Aroma: this bad boy was teasing my olfactory senses as it sat in the glass resting from about a foot away so this is an intense aroma— strong lime citrus from afar, pleasing saline and minerality with grassy wetness, grapefruit as it gets closer and hints of wild mint and tarragon. A definite lowland vibe from a highland expression on the nose Taste: immediate ethanol warmth as it coats palate with a thick mouthfeel. The heat gives way to a tantalizing spice bomb— ancho and chipotle chili, mint and a buttery texture form with the citrus providing a neat counterpoint leading to a lingering and contemplative finish that frames the sip for a long time after. This would absolutely sing in a cocktail, however its complexity and spectrum warrant a quiet, neat sipping session. Bully Verdict: they nailed the assignment for this manuscript! 4.5 / 5 Bullies Knowledge is Flavor. Robbo, CSS, EBS, Tequila Sommelier (ITA) AMM Panelist Booze-Bully.com

BLIND TASTED Aroma: 23/25 Fruity funk! White pepper, citrus peels, celery. Rich caramelized agave. Palate: 28/30 (updated 27–> 28) Almost a sprite like taste and feel from the start. Peppery enough to almost taste carbonated. Juicy pear, lemon, lime, ripe cooked agave. Proof definitely comes across above 40%. Finish: 23/25 (updated 22 —> 23) Long peppery sprite while ending in sweet cooked agave. Value: TBD (tasted blind and don’t know the cost yet) Updated: 8/10 $60 in San Francisco for a high proof blanco. The amount of carbonated sprite I pick up is surprising. Although it does settle down the longer I sit with it. Will need to revisit for sure.

Aroma: Intensified Cooked Agave runs out of the starting blocks while being accompanied by a Spicy Cinnamon and Rich Baking Spice nose. The Citrus component is a very identifiable Lime scent. The Minerality on this shines immediately with a light touch of Earthiness. There is a nice sweet Spearmint to thus is is surrounded by smells of Thyme and Sage with some Grassy bits and a light Vegetal quality. A sense of Brine. Also present are Tropical Fruit notes of Guava, Papaya, and Pineapple. As this opens up for 10 minutes a Floral aroma emerges. Taste: Super Sweet Agave slaps the tongue! The Spicy Cinnamon and Baking Spices flavors have a light amount of White Pepper hanging alongside. The Lime from the Nose is present in the Taste. Along with the Sweet Agave there is a smidge of Honey. Green touches of refreshing Spearmint, Grass, Light Vegetal and the Herbal notes of Thyme and Sage. Towards the finish a light Floralness brings itself to the Soirée. Finish: A very long Sweet Agave note that Spicy Cinnamon, Lime, Minerals, and a bit of Honey all run harmoniously for an incredible and enjoyable pour! This is one phenomenal Tequila! Most that have read my posts know that I hold one particular Tequila on the highest Pedestal. It now has a second at that same level! Manuscrito Chapter Two is a RUN, SPRINT, or Race, Don't Walk to grab a bottle! TMM--93 Salud!!!

Lloyd of agave cinnamon pepper and citrus with hints of jalapeno and lime. A definite add to the list if you like flavorful high proof tequila.

Nice and earthy nose. Sweet agave, mint, floral, minerality. Beautiful agave, pepper, anise, minerality, funky, nice tequila. The initial mouthfeel is nice. Fades quickly.

Nose: bright bold agave, cinnamon/baking spice, sweet & spice, everything nice, Pallet is sweet spicy agave! Very nice, cinnamon coats mouth, spicy numbness in a good way. Good long finish, nice mouthfeel, quality high proof

Let this open up and enjoy the journey! Rich mouthfeel, and sweet cooked agave that fades with a little cinnamon (which I love!). This is best for sipping, but will shine in a cocktail. I’m loving Manuscrito!

Fantastic!

Nose: Earthy and grounded with a mix of cooked and raw agave. Vegetal notes run deep, supported by a clean minerality. Jalapeño and black pepper bring sharpness, while citrus adds brightness to the background. Palate & Mouthfeel: Full, round, and immediately drying. There’s a strong tannic grip comes from the fiber fermentation - it’s almost mouth coating in its pull. Sweet agave is present but edged by black pepper, salted butter, citrus and a lactic creaminess. Cinnamon and raw vegetal notes layer in, followed by chili pepper and a touch of coffee bean that adds depth. Finish: Long and gripping. Cinnamon, chili pepper, and a faint trace of coffee bean linger with quiet persistence. Final Thoughts: Wow - this one stands out for just how tannic and structured the palate is. The dryness pushes the edge of what I’d want, but it’s a small tradeoff for such a detailed, well built tequila. I slightly prefer Chapter One, but only just, and both are top tier.

Vessel: CT HP Jarrito Nose: Agave, Minerality, Anise, Fruit, Chamomile Palate:Jalapeno Pepper, Earth, Minerality Finish: Earth, Agave, Minerality, Thyme Wow! This brand came out of nowhere and frankly, the community is not ready for what they bring to the table. This Manuscrito HP is unquestionably in my conversation for top 12 or so high proof Blancos.

Manuscrito Chapter 2 high proof Sample from Matt C 51 Abv I love the nose = minerality, vegetal, anise and a little alcohol but not a lot for a h.p. Palate is sweetest cooked agave, brown sugar, minerality, mild anise, some berries? My favorite profile

Have to say, I tried this side by side with their high proof two separate days. My first impression was I preferred the 42 ABV over the high proof, the next day I preferred the high proof. That’s how close these two are. Well made, great nose, pepper, citrus, minerality, nice finish

Drinks easier than the 51.55%. Rustic earthy vibes. Very nice. Nice value too (bought mine for $55).

Had a nice pour at Sabor Y Cultura Chicago right after the regular blanco. Very delicious with agave and minerals. This is going to be a fantastic brand

Wow, this is so easy to drink. A delicious HP. Solid palate and a nice long finish to it. Finally sitting down with a bottle and I am happy to nose this over and over. Finish goes on for days. It’s high marks from me.

Loads of cooked agave, pepper, mint, green vegetable, grass. Legs in the glass as good as any I've seen. A lot going on in this glass and an amazing value at this price point.

Nose cooked agave. Slight chlorophyll.pepper Taste. Slight black pepper. Agave. Vegetal. Brine. Finish nice medium finish with pepper standing out. Good highproof good over all line. .

Tasting at La Pina Spicy, peppery, definitely some heat at the back. Mild sausage? Hot aftertaste.

Sweet agave, good viscosity, pepper

My reaction to the first taste was “ooh this is good”. For aroma I got heavy vegetal with a little wet cement or mineral. Taste was agave, alcohol a bit of pepper and mineral. Finish is full, long lasting and the natural sweetness lingered. I really like this tequila and will include it in my next blind tasting to really see how it stacks up.

No#2. Love Manuscrito's No #2, but I like No#1 a little more because the higher proof distracts a little. See Bill's Durnbaugh's review. His tasting notes mimic mine. Thanks Bill.

Very mild aroma. Strong agave flavor with some sweetness and spice. Very smooth slightly smokey finish.

What is going on! It’s wonderful to come across something new slightly different and exciting. Who’s making this is killing it! Earthy, the slightest smoke amazing agave notes and long finish. Even some citrus and fruit punch notes.

This high proof is different than others. Most high proofs are alcohol overpowering. Not this expression. Very nice all around tequila. Very nice minerality. Agave flavor perfection. Sooo smooth. Some spice and pepper. But I just keep going back to agave forward and balanced. Great value.

I refused to download this app for years but I recently visited El Sabino distillery and felt compelled to rate this amazing tequila. Suave, traditionally made tequila that reminds me of the best tequila’s of the past (think original El Tesoro recipe). Bright Cooked agave, cinnamon, citrus, baking spice, bell pepper, and so much more. I invite you to savor this tequila if you get the chance. ¡Salud!