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Ocho repo potrero grande 2023 sample from Andy Yang Agave Swappers another good one from Ocho!
Light spice and solid roast agave on the nose. I think that this Añejo has more pepper on the palate than some recent releases from Los Alambiques. Some wood/ humidor notes in the mouth as well. Some slight vegetal bitterness on the finish but this is really well executed with the wood notes presented but not dominant. The agave is the show stopper here, full on with some nice tongue buzz provided from the 40% juice. A long fading finish rounds out the experience.
Barrel proof Las Raices Reposado @50.5% is not a single barrel rather a blended batch with little dilution to the dump of casks used. Bottle 2010A is super spicy from the elevated ABV and has a great long lasting finish. Be sure to warm up the mouth before seriously sipping this as it might otherwise leave scorch marks on your tongue. After the palate settles down this presents some great roast agave taste and the familiar Ocho agave creme brulee profile, caralmelized vegetal notes with natural sweetness with added barrel spice and that long lasting finish. Good Stuff
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