Conditions: indoors, 70 degrees, Kenzie glass, resting for 30 min Appearance: pale light gold shimmer, numerous legs that took a while to form possibly hinting at viscosity and / or sugar and alcohol content Aroma: medium to intense, oak and leather melds with sweet carmelized agave, angels food cake and lemon bar. As it opens, some earthy lemon grass appears later on evolving into stone fruit sweetness. Taste: prominent barrel flavor sticks around on the initial, with a fine balance of cooked agave, black pepper, toaster strudel (cinnamon) and a savory quality hinting at Thanksgiving spices and allspice. Finish is lingering and contemplative with a great harmony and balance that coats the palate and lingers. Very appealing expression for either the mixologist and /or the agave afficionado.

Conditions: indoors, 70 degrees, Kenzie glass, resting for 30 min Appearance: pale light gold shimmer, numerous legs that took a while to form possibly hinting at viscosity and / or sugar and alcohol content Aroma: medium to intense, oak and leather melds with sweet carmelized agave, angels food cake and lemon bar. As it opens, some earthy lemon grass appears later on evolving into stone fruit sweetness. Taste: prominent barrel flavor sticks around on the initial, with a fine balance of cooked agave, black pepper, toaster strudel (cinnamon) and a savory quality hinting at Thanksgiving spices and allspice. Finish is lingering and contemplative with a great harmony and balance that coats the palate and lingers. Very appealing expression for either the mixologist and /or the agave afficionado.

This is a Blind Tasting. There is a more pronounced nose of cooked agave than some other Añejos I’ve sampled. I also detect citrus and alcohol on the nose. The taste is smooth, with hints of agave, caramel, and butterscotch. This is another smooth sipper, with a medium Smokey finish.

In the nose- strong honey with a touch of vanilla. Citrus. In the palate- taste a bit like brandy. Aged in bourbon barrel. Soft and sweet. Strong honey and a touch of vanilla.

Blind tasted in a Glencairn glass with another similar spirit (I assume both repos). Overall impressions: I enjoyed this a lot. Aromas were better and sweeter than the flavor and the finish. A good overall sipper. Aroma: Sweet smelling, vanilla, light agave, oak, brown butter, fruit, cider Taste: lightweight mouthfeel, smooth, clean, and cool. Butter, agave, black pepper, and Finish: warm, oaky and peppery, a little alcohol burn but not hot

The nose showed bits of molasses and honey, and the taste brought out chocolate. The was a little thinner but wasn’t unpleasant. This sample wasn’t bad, but nothing in particular really stood out to me unfortunately.

AMM Blind. Oak, vanilla, banana nose. Caramel, oak, vanilla, agave, taste. Nice long agave and citrus finish that is excellent.