1st AMM Blind Kit 2026: Nose: Bell pepper, very floral, sweet bread notes with some hints of vanilla. Palate: oily mouthfeel. Lemon peel, fresh cracked pepper, bell pepper. Very bright finish with a hint of mint. Decent burn
Nose cooked agave, citrus fruits, pepper, honey Palate cooked agave, citrus, cocoa, pepper, honey, Stone fruit
tasting as part of a high proof blinds with agave swappers june 2026 Torrente hp blanco at 50 abv Nose: Green, vegetal, some anise, yeasty, brine Palate: Better than nose with some sweet agave Finish: Sweet agave, nice Let this one open!
Bottle: AMM’s First Blind Tasting of 2026, Bottle #8 Appearance: Clear Nose: Light cooked agave, citrus, lemon, flowers, baby powder, and celery…I could not get this to open up, regardless of the amount of time given Palate: Light cooked agave, citrus, cinnamon, alcohol, and jalapeño…very light flavors with a touch of heat that gives it a modest bit of personality that would make it more than suitable for cocktails Finish: Black pepper, generic citrus, and alcohol…long and warm with a thick and oily mouthfeel, but considerably underwhelming My blind score: 75 Panelist average blind score: 85.375 Difference: -10.375 Overall: Pending…
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