I think this bottle might be spoiled somehow, tastes like mushrooms in vinegar. I will source another bottle and revisit this.

Aroma, agave, fruit, lemon, tangerine with hints of mineral. my nose filled with a fruity lemon and tangerine goodness Palate, was hit with cooked agave, very citrusy, a strong presence of alcohol on the palate with some smoke. Warming my mouth with vanilla and hints of lemon , tangerine , lastly some vegetal undertones Finish, I felt it to be medium with warm citrus and vanilla tingling my palate with a bold alcohol smoke and hints of lemon and tangerine. Overall, I found this añejo to be very pleasant from the aroma to the finish I would use this as a good sipper when friends come over.

Warm, sweet cooked agave, soft vanilla, butterscotch, and hints of light banana with foral undertones palate is a beautiful creamy taste of Guanajuato agave over brick ovens and Tahona. finish is very smooth with a medium to long length explosion of gentle pepper and oak it's a definite repeat as a great sipper

The aroma opens with bright citrus layered over fresh earthiness, cooling mint, and a light thread of petrichor. Pepperiness adds energy, while an assertive ethyl presence gives the nose a sharp, spirited edge. On the palate, lemon and lime citrus lead before yielding to earthy notes and a steady foundation of petrichor. Light floral tones, mint, and a touch of brine add freshness, while pronounced cinnamon, gentle wood, and allspice build warmth through the mid-palate. A subtle vegetal quality rounds out the profile without overwhelming it. The finish lingers with petrichor and citrus, but it's the cinnamon that ultimately leaves the strongest impression, clinging to the palate long after the brighter notes have faded.

You should know by now that El Ateo is making quality small batch tequila. I know it’s small batch because I’ve visited the distillery. This XA has aged for 3 years in American Oak barrels and it’s 40% ABV - 80 proof. On the nose it’s sweet cooked agave, barrels spice, caramel and heavy char Crème brûlée. The aromas are sweet and spicy. The flavors are similar to the nose but the palate / mouthfeel is thin. The flavors are pleasant and as full of flavor as a 40% ABV will allow. This is a full flavor sipper but I imagine that a higher proof version would be more interesting.

Barrel heavy. It’s sweet

This has a really nice nose. Kind of smells like bourbon Finish is a bit sweet