At the bar: I was more than pleasantly surprised by this drink, the taste of stone, wood, cherry,oak, bourbon, red apple, anise, agave,citrus , brine, and light ethyl left an impression upon my palate noting, mentally, that I must some day purchase my own bottle so that I can ruminate and marinate upon the aromas and flavors more leisurely in my personal enviroment.

gran orendain 9/6/22 NOM 1110 LOTE EEG14 nose: whiskey citrus fruit palate: subdued, caramel, a little vanilla, its dry and a little bitter, possibly because this bottle has been open for several years

The aroma is cooked agave and grass. I can almost get a preview of the mouthfeel because I sense water. The mouthfeel is watery with some more agave and pepper. The finish is short leaving a bit of lip tingling if you let this linger. There is some late burn mid chest. I was not an immediate fan but by the 3rd sip it opened a bit and I appreciate what it is. It has more agave than I originally gave it credit for. I like the more agave. From a distillery that can make a good product ( Excellia/Flecha) and also makes some poor juices (names not important). This would be a mid level product. I have a coworker who would love to shoot this. (He’s a barbarian) It may be your favorite (because you are classier than my friend). Worth a try but I think you will grow past this.