*After letting this aerate for a few days, the strong acetone aroma/taste is more subdued. The opening carries wood, caramel, citrus, and a sweetness reminiscent of sarsaparilla, and a noticeable ethyl presence. On the palate, caramel leads with a fleeting jab of butter before cooked agave and orange/lime citrus emerge. Anise, pepper, and the same acetone thread detected in the blanco weave themselves into the añejo. A gripping wood tone anchors the profile, layered with consistent petrichor, crème brûlée reminisce, and a firm touch of barrel spice. The finish lingers with fading yet persistent wood, orange citrus, and light grassiness, while the petrichor clings.

An acetone edge and scathing ethyl greet first, eventually cut by bright and energetic bursts of green apple and unripe pineapple lifted by lime citrus and toasted nuttiness that wafts. On the palate, an unapologetic fermented acetone note bullies. The profile leans toward a fruity-citrus medley, almost like a frozen slushie, layered with nuttiness and prominent grassiness. Still, for me, the cooked agave remains subdued and hard to appreciate. The finish is citrus-driven, lingering with clinging fruit tones, leaving only a ghostly trace of agave in its wake.

The aroma greets with an intriguing musty leather funk, followed by layers of caramel, banana, whiskey, and oak, enriched by roasted almond and a light touch of pine. Despite the potent alcohol presence, it remains balanced, offering cocoa and fruity undertones that round out the complexity. On the palate, whiskey, caramel, and vanilla come forward, accompanied by roasted nuts and a warming alcohol spice that clings pleasantly to the tongue. Cinnamon and a light orange citrus provide a bright contrast to the deeper notes of cocoa, clove, and cooked agave’s raisin essence. There’s a delightful blend of tangy, fruity, and cider-like tones that keep the profile lively. The finish is soft, leaving behind light cider and oak, with fading cocoa, tanginess, and a gentle trace of cooked agave that lingers satisfyingly.

NOM 1426 So under the radar and so fucking good! Not easy to find, if you see the original funny looking bottle with the red clown nose topper, grab it. Clean, crisp, agave forward. Lime, citrus, mint, melon, a great sleeper for sure! Avoid the new NOM 1438 version.

NOM 1438- better than the reposado from the same nom, but again a big difference from the original NOM 1426. This is drinkable, but definitely not high-end

NOM 1438- there's an artificial taste to me, and there is a huge difference between the original 1426 and this 1438. This has additives and tastes it IMO