Nice viscosity in the mouth along with barrel spice, oak, roast agave, caramel and a nice ethanol punch. Tasted at Monterey 10/18/2025
Sampled at Starved Rock Tequila Fest.
Aroma of cooked agave, minerals, citrus and cinnamon. Flavor of cooked agave, black pepper, cinnamon, citrus, minerals and salt. Finish is long with the pepper spiciness hanging around. The aeration adds a smoothness, but my take away some of the natural flavors.
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tried at monterey tequila fest 2025 oak seet barrel spice. bang!