Nose: Bright and layered at first pass - cooked agave wrapped in a vinous sweetness, giving way to tropical fruit tones that lean toward pineapple and ripe pear. Oak and vanilla add a gentle warmth underneath, while baking spice brings a subtle reminder of its time in barrel. The nose feels expressive and dessert like, though not heavy. Palate & Mouthfeel: Lighter in texture than the nose suggests. It’s medium-thin, almost watery, with tannins showing up early. The sweetness fades quicker than expected, replaced by oak and white pepper that add structure but also a bit of dryness. Agave stays present throughout, while baking spice and banana peek through toward the end. Finish: Dry and spice driven, with vanilla turning more savory than sweet. A faint oak bitterness closes things out, leaving a clean but slightly astringent impression. Final Thoughts: The nose hints at a deeper rum influenced sweetness that never fully materializes on the palate. While balanced enough, the oak and tannin lean a bit heavy, muting the fruit and warmth promised up front. Pleasant, but it leaves you wishing for more of that aromatic charm to carry through.

Blind tasting at Marty’s in SD. Aroma has caramel and light brown sugar. Taste has strong pepper, agave and decent sweetness. Finish is short and hinting of bitterness.

Lot 7. This is good but not my favorite lot. Cooked agave and vanilla on the nose. Nice palate of agave, earth, minerality. Good finish.

Nice nose of sweet cooked agave. Citrus, lemon zest, orange peel. Light barrel notes. Cinnamon. Nice and tasty palate. Black pepper, agave, oak, cinnamon, caramel and earthy. Dark Chocolate. Good finish and mouthfeel.

This was a really unique and enjoyable pour. Bright, complex, and full of character. Definitely a standout blanco with some intriguing depth. On the nose, the cooked agave comes through strong and vibrant, joined by black pepper and fresh citrus. Briny notes add a savory edge, while vegetal and earthy tones give it a rustic backbone. A subtle touch of anise rounds it out with a nice hint of spice. On the palate, the cooked agave leads the way again, layered with black pepper and citrus zest. Brine gives it a savory kick, while vanilla and cinnamon bring just enough warmth to balance things out. There’s a vegetal streak that keeps it grounded, and a buttery texture that makes the sip feel rich and silky. Overall, this is a bold and well-crafted blanco that manages to be both lively and layered. An excellent tequila that delivers plenty of complexity while staying true to its agave core.

Ensueno blanco lote 7 Sample from Matt Cavanaugh Agave Swappers Agave fruit licorice (more so than anise) yeast sweet agave pepper and citrus I have only tried lotes 1 2 and 7. I think my order is: 2,1,7. 2 slightly edges out 1 and 7.