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Awesome old school juice, nose is floral, citrus, agave, hints of melon, grape, very nice Pallet is same, buy if you can find it!
Cooked agave very present in the aroma alongside a significant note of wet clay. (This wet clay is distinctly different from the Laphroaig which is much more of an earthy dirt aroma). None of the floral sweetness of the KC appears. The flavor is rich and spicy with cooked agave, cinnamon, and nutmeg. That spice lingers for a long finish. All three Mundials (Knob Creek, Yamazaki, and Laphroaig) are interesting side streets from the base ET añejo. While not wildly different they each display unique characteristics in aroma and flavor. All three have relatively long, lingering finishes. Definitely a good side-by-side tasting exercise. My preference is 1-Yamazaki (87), 2-Knob Creek (86), 3-Laphroaig (84). But, in the end, I would likely just go with the standard El Tesoro añejo (88). Side-by-side tasting of base ET añejo and 3 Mundial añejos. 06-12-2026
Aroma of the KC is sweeter than the other 3. Plenty of cooked agave along with a floral sweetness. On the flavor, vanilla and cooked agave open and are followed by black and green pepper. Sweetness of the aroma is definitely there on the open but with the pepper heat that sweetness dissipates quickly and turns to a slight bitter almond flavor. Soft heat lingers on the finish for quite some time. All three Mundials (Knob Creek, Yamazaki, and Laphroaig) are interesting side streets from the base ET añejo. While not wildly different they each display unique characteristics in aroma and flavor. All three have relatively long, lingering finishes. Definitely a good side-by-side tasting exercise. My preference is 1-Yamazaki (87), 2-Knob Creek (86), 3-Laphroaig (84). But, in the end, I would likely just go with the standard El Tesoro añejo (88). Side-by-side tasting of base ET añejo and 3 Mundial añejos. 06-12-2026
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Appearance: Light golden hue in the glass. It appears fairly thin, with a lighter coating on the glass rather than a heavy or syrupy appearance. Aroma: Cooked agave comes through nicely on the nose, accompanied by vanilla and caramel. The sweeter barrel notes complement the agave without overpowering it. Taste: A nice agave-forward flavor on the palate, followed by pepper and a buttery quality that gives it a smooth, rounded character. There is a slight warmth to the sip, but it never becomes overpowering or harsh. Finish: The finish leaves my mouth pleasantly wet rather than dry, which I really enjoy. The flavors continue nicely on the way down, with just enough warmth to remind you that you’re drinking an aged tequila. Overall: El Tesoro de Don Felipe Añejo strikes a nice balance between the character of the agave and the influence of the barrel. The vanilla and caramel are noticeable without taking over, while the pepper and buttery notes add another layer to the palate. I especially enjoy that the finish doesn’t dry out my mouth. Overall, this is a smooth, agave-forward añejo with enough barrel character and warmth to make it interesting without losing what I want to taste in a tequila.