This 2020 is seriously delicious. The 2013 is one of the GOATs, 2018 was incredible, and I think I’d put the 2020 just above 2018, but this isn’t meant to be compared to others, it’s meant to be celebrated for what it is on its own and on its own, it’s an amazing blanco. Grab some of these bottles and enjoy.
Glass: Glencairn Nose: Lime, minerality, pepper, earth, olive, hay, grass, salt Palate: Fruity, herbal, pepper, limestone Finish: Herbal, minerality, citrus, brine, faint cinnamon In done ways, this release echoes the 2018 edition, but it’s evolved and made it's own way with Valley agaves this time. The lactic note has toned down significantly, and cinnamon takes a step back. In contrast, the minerality is a bit more pronounced, as is the citrus. The herbal notes remain steady, but overall, this version leans more into those crisp mineral and citrus touches.
To me this is a bourbon drinkers tequila. Oddly oak driven especially when compared to the 9 & 12 year expressions that are far older. Comparatively heavy handed approach on oak maturation & not quite my profile.
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