(Batch A019) Nose: Agave heavy, minty, peppery, pineapple. Palate: Cooked agave, oak, cedar wood, vanilla, butterscotch Finish: Decent finish, vegetative, agave forward. Overall showcases a nice agave profile staying true to the spirit. However the taste and finish were a bit underwhelming compared to similar añejo tequilas.
Flavor profile is consistent, mint, herbal, light sweet cooked agave. Medium finish.
Opened a bottle from Mark Glasier’s collection. Cork was in tact, flavors were amazing from this old school Anejo. Such a gem.
Barrel no. 3 (aged agave barrel pick) out of 12 selected. Slightly higher proof. Amazing spice, light sweetness, caramel, butterscotch notes. Medium mouth feel. Very delightful finish. Over all winner Barrel pick in Jan. 2024
Cherry, cooked agave, vanilla, baking spices. The nose is amazing and this doesn’t disappoint on the palate, great finish to boot.
Panel members responded with honest and detailed tasting notes that ended up revealing some interesting trends. Let’s get into it.
To help ease your shopping experience, we decided to see how well bottles $50 and under would perform against bottles $100 and over in the only fair way we know how. That’s right, we’re talking about a blind taste test!
Sorting through the options can be overwhelming, which is why we always opt to trust the experts. To get their take on a workhorse option, we asked bartenders to share with us their go-to tequilas.
The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste.
Here's the reason for the añejo and extra añejo shortage that you probably didn't know was coming.
Tequila's success has created an enormous strain, imperiling the health and viability of the blue Weber agave on which tequila depends, as well as the farmers who grow it.
Lou cracks open one of the most rare and cherished tequilas made. Watch as he goes nuts tasting it.
In a "You Can't Take It With You" episode, Lou opens up a 70th Anniversary bottle of El Tesoro de Don Felipe Extra Añejo.
Lou Agave talks about why he likes El Tesoro products, including this añejo.