Nose: Floral, Mineral, Petrichor, Citrus Palate: Pepper, Herbal, Minerality Finish: Herbal, Anise, Lime, Minerality
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Añada 46 abv blanco Sipping from a jarrito glass 5pm. No food for over 2 hrs. Sample from Eddie Castaneda agave swappers! Nose is sweet. Licorice and something sweet like a tropical fruit and spice tried it blind on the BAT I got anise and higher proof i guessed tahona and hp 48 abv
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