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Berries, nuts, herbs, caramel and vanilla On the palate this is sweet agave, barrel, vanilla and cinnamon. This is another fantastic Mundial collection.
As a Laphroaig fanboy, going into this I was very excited. Laphroaig is notorious for its trademark, unapologetically medicinal, peat implementation in all of their whisky along with costal maritime notes. Unfortunately, I was a bit let down by this release. Not because of the infamous scotch overtaking of El Tesoro’s base distillate, in fact quite the opposite. The Laphroaig casks imparted very little and left me a bit wanting. There is a subtle smoke characteristic here & maybe a hint of peat, but that’s about it in terms of cask influence. The El Tesoro distillate was doing most of the talking, and although I do enjoy anything La Alteña, I was hoping for a bit more from the Laphroaig casks to justify the namesake release. Also, the price seems a bit high, especially considering the languid Laphroaig influence.
Really good stuff here. Across the board from nose palate and finish I got caramel, baking spices, sweet cooked agave and some wet oak. It’s an expensive and rare bottle but I liked this one.
Robert Denton Import
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Nose: Bright and lively at first pass, with agave holding steady beneath oak, mint, and crisp apple. There’s a lift of citrus that keeps things fresh, joined by a trace of burnt sugar and cherries that hint at sweetness without overwhelming. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium in weight, carrying a balanced mix of agave and oak. Black pepper adds some heat while vanilla and caramel smooth the edges. A note of strawberry licorice adds an unexpected twist - sweet, a bit nostalgic, and distinct against the oak spice. Finish: Barrel influence takes charge here, with spice and toasted wood pushing through to the end. It’s clean but firm, leaving a clear mark of cask character. Final Thoughts: This pour is well made and easy to enjoy, showing a polished barrel profile without losing all sense of agave. That said, the standard El Tesoro Extra Añejo feels more complete and balanced to me - less oak driven, more naturally expressive.