Nose: Very subtle on the nose, with alcohol presence coming through more than anything else. Agave is barely detectable, and there’s little to no pepper or earthy character to round out the aroma. Palate: The palate is muted and underwhelming. While it’s not harsh or abrasive, it lacks the expected agave richness, spice, and depth. The mouthfeel is light and neutral, offering very little in terms of flavor development. It comes across as clean but somewhat hollow. Finish: The finish is short and uneventful, fading quickly without leaving much impression. A faint trace of alcohol lingers, but there’s no real warmth or complexity to speak of.

Side by side comparison with previous NOM 1627 After sitting in the glass a bit or more after the pour the sweet smell of lychee is still dominant to me stacked with a potent aroma that reminds me of sweet cigar tobacco. Zesty lime, agave, and light pepper unfurl behind the initial aromas, stone becomes more present with a nutty creaminess as well. On the tongue is an initial gripping of peppery heat that fades away pleasantly and I get agave, orange, a small pleasant buttery taste that’s coats the tongue, some brine and wateriness. The dry down for me is of faint grapefruit, and white grape champagne. I like the taste more than the smell, which affected the rating but overall this is an interesting blanco worth exploring.

Side by side comparison with current Nom 1468: After sitting in the glass for a bit, there is sugary, butteriness, faintly soft sweet agave smell, nutty creaminess, fresh citrus, brine and alcohol. On tasting there's is nearly no noticeable heat but cooked agave, butterscotch, alcohol and creamy toffee strikes my palate immediately and skips away leaving spicy pepperiness, alcohol and grassiness on the dry down. This blanco is straight to the point and will have you coming back to examine its nuances. I prefer this NOM over the newer.