Breaks the bank. But I love Fuenteseca’s XA. Lots of barrel but I always get agave and honey across all expressions. Delicious
On the nose: Beautiful sweet cooked agave, green vegetables, strong cinnamon, mint, almost banana like sweetness, On the pallet: Cooked agave, cinnamon, mint, vegital, Notes: Overall, this is in perfect lineup with the 2013 and 2018 cosecha releases. I would say it’s the most refined of the three. It’s really well balanced, it truly showcases these gorgeous agaves. Well worth the $90 I paid for it. Masterful tequila making.
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Very well made blanco but not my cup of tea flavor-wise. Had it side by side with the 2018 blanco in glencairns. Was really hoping to love it considering the reviews but not a fan of either of them.