Bottle: L 060 24 E046, 289, 13:50, 3 Appearance: Clear Nose: Faint cooked agave, alcohol, somewhat herbaceous, old mint, medicinal, light citrus, dry earth, hay, musty, and stale corn…not the worst, but a bit off Palate: Alcohol, sour citrus, black pepper, faint cooked agave, vegetal, wet grass, metallic, artificial sweetener, fake fruit, pear, and corn syrup…less enjoyable than the nose Finish: Acetone, cinnamon, burnt black pepper, and vegetal…short duration with thick and oily mouthfeel Overall: This wasn’t nearly as bad as I imagined it would be. That being said, it wasn’t what I consider good, either. It’s harsh and sour like citrus juice that’s been left in a stainless steel tumbler for several days along with some nail polish remover that was poured in. There are so many better options for the same price (or less) that I can’t fathom a reason for ever imbibing this willingly again.
2015 XA JCRDF The nose opens with a clear sense of wood spice, carrying toasted oak and a gentle warmth. Cooked agave sits underneath rather than out front, joined by toffee and caramel that feel more browned than sugary, giving the aroma a slightly deeper, barrel driven tone. Palate & Mouthfeel: Sweet wood spice arrives first, paired with vanilla and a restrained sweetness. Cooked agave shows up, followed by caramel that leans toward the darker end of the spectrum. The mouthfeel stays balanced, letting the barrel influence speak without turning heavy. Finish: The finish runs medium to long, with burnt caramel lingering and slowly fading. That toasted sweetness hangs on nicely, leaving a warm, oaky impression. Final Thoughts: This is a barrel forward tequila that keeps cooked agave present but secondary. The profile leans into wood spice, vanilla, and darker caramel tones, finishing with persistence and warmth. If you’re in the mood for something shaped more by oak than brightness, this one delivers exactly that.
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On one hand there’s not really much to the aroma but on the other there is a sweetness mixed with plastic toy parts. Flavor opens flat and watery (that’s the best part) followed by a short burst of weird, synthetic heat. The finish is very short so thankfully it’s over quickly. With this one, it’s exactly what you’d expect - Cuervo Tradicional. They’ve just slapped the Rolling Stones tongue and lips logo all over it. Maybe, just maybe, the Stones actually drank this back on the ‘72 tour. Probably wasn’t much else available and they were consuming so much alcohol and drugs they probably weren’t too concerned with the quality of their tequila. 06-17-2026