Nose: Oak forward with cooked agave peeking through, followed by caramel, dried fruit, orange zest, and a touch of black pepper. Everything’s in there, but it’s kind of tangled. It takes a little patience to pull apart the layers. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a slick texture. On the palate there is nothing off putting, but nothing exciting either. Oak, vanilla & caramel sweetness, some generic barrel spice, and a bit of agave. It’s all there, just dialed down and blended into a pretty basic profile. Finish: Short and soft. Sweetness lingers briefly with a flash of barrel spice, then it’s gone. Final Thoughts: This is a no frills, easygoing Añejo. Definitely not for the complexity chasers, but it’s inoffensive and decent enough to hand to a casual whiskey drinker who’s just dipping a toe into tequila. Not something I’d seek out, but I get its lane.

Light nose with some pineapple and jalapeño. On the palate I don’t get a lot of pineapple but just the right amount of jalapeño. I get olive brine and light agave. This is a nice change of pace tequila. I think I’d really like this in a ranch water.