Tom M. rated 20d ago

Tequila Ocho Añejo - Widow Jane

89 SCORE

“Aroma - cooked agave, oak, vanilla,carmel, cinnamon, baking and barrel spices, black pepper, whiskey/bourbon Taste - cooked agave, vanilla, carmel, oak, barrel spice, butterscotch, cinnamon, pepper, whiskey/bourbon. Cooked agave vanilla oak are up front with Carmel cinnamon some pepper heat and a little butterscotch follow. Rich and warm with a alight spice and bourbon complete this delicious bottle! A great addition to your bar. ”

Tom M. rated 22d ago

Ocho Tequila Reposado

90 SCORE

“Aroma - cooked agave, black pepper, oak, vanilla, citrus, carmel, earthy, minerals, baking spice, herbs, vegetal Taste - cooked agave, black pepper, oak, vanilla, butter, citrus, carmel, earthy, minerals, baking spice, herbs, vegetal, fruit I am a huge Ocho fan and this repo does not disappoint. Cooked agave and black pepper are up front with oak, vanilla, citrus notes. An earthy, vegetal, herbal profile compliments the carmel, butterscotch, and butter tastes. A lingering combines and balances all flavors together. ”

Tom M. rated 22d ago

Ocho Tequila Plata

89 SCORE

“Aroma - cooked agave black pepper citrus herbs floral Taste - cooked agave black pepper mineral citrus herbs floral some cinnamon. This is a great bottle and right in line with the Ocho brand. High quality aromas and flavors of cooked agave, black pepper, mineral, citrus, herbs, floral. Hangs around and lingers in the mouth in a good way. You can sip or mix and enjoy to the fullest. A definite for your bar.”

Tom M. rated 22d ago

El Jimador Blanco Tequila

65 SCORE

“Underwhelming, flat. Very little agave flavor, a slight hint of pepper, artificial fruit flavor. I would pass on this bottle if looking for quality additive free tequila to enjoy the true beauty of what tequila can be”

Tom M. rated 46d ago

Trujillo Manifiesto 56

89 SCORE

“Aroma is cooked agave pepper mint citrus and some minerals. The taste is similar with some licorice flavor and good long slightly oily mouthful. Clean and delicious. ”

Tom M. rated 46d ago

Volcan de Mi Tierra Reposado

83 SCORE

“Cooked agave oak pepper with roses and fruit come through in the aroma. The taste adds a sweetness of vanilla cinnamon carmel butterscotch with the citrus. The finish takes you back to the pepper which hangs around with the sweetness making it an interesting and enjoyable reposado.”

Tom M. rated 46d ago

Tierra de Ensueño Reposado

87 SCORE

“The aroma and taste start similar then change the more you taste it. Aroma is cooked agave black pepper some fruit slight melon and some sweetness from vanilla and carmel The taste starts similar then goes deeper with oak and a good funky taste of a sweet slightly smoky tobacco. Has clean complexity about it that I enjoy and definitely keep a bottle for a nice relaxing sipper.”

Tom M. rated 46d ago

Zumbador Tequila Blanco

89 SCORE

“The aroma and taste are very similar - cooked agave and pepper are front and center followed by earthy mineral and some citrus fruit. It has a nice finish that hangs on for a few extra seconds. This is an all around great tequila for sipping and/or mixing. This drinks as a much higher value but at its very friendly price it is worth stocking a few bottles in your barz ”

Tom M. rated 52d ago

Alma Del Jaguar Añejo - Mizunara Oak Cask

88 SCORE

“On the nose i get cooked agave honey baking spices oak vanilla cinnamon . I taste the same plus some nutmeg barrel spice fruit and a hint of tobacco. This is a nice bottle to drink but may not be as budget friendly as other ahality choices ”

Tom M. rated 52d ago

Alma del Jaguar Añejo

89 SCORE

“This is a good anejo for me. Cooked agave, carmel, vanilla, oak, butterscotch, cinnamon on the nose. I taste the same with some maple, baking spice. Well balanced overall and sweet but not overly sweet. Makes for a great sipper after dinner. And the donations for the Jaguar project makes it even more worthwhile. ”

Tom M. rated 53d ago

Mijenta Blanco Maestra Selection No. 1

87 SCORE

“Cooked agave minerals earth floral and black pepper on the nose with some fruit notes. Taste is similar with pepper and jalapeño hanging around at the finish to give a little heat. Complex and enjoyable blanco ”

Tom M. rated 53d ago

LALO Tequila Blanco

87 SCORE

“A lot going on with this blanco. Bright crisp clean with cooked agave citrus and black pepper up front followed by a vegetal and earthy flavor with some mint joining in. The pepper is up front and at the back end giving some heat at the finish. Definitely a good mixer for cocktails and a pleasant sipper for a blanco”

Tom M. rated 53d ago

Don Vicente Fuerte Reposado

88 SCORE

“cooked agave is front and center with vanilla cinnamon butterscotch notes rounding out the sweetness on the nose and a tropical fruit and black pepper presence rounds out the aromas. The taste is similar with Black pepper adding a nice warmth to this high proof repo. ”

Tom M. rated 55d ago

Arette Fuerte Artesanal 101 Blanco

88 SCORE

“When I drink this I immediately go to my visit to the Arette distillery and think this IS the distillery. The aromas, the process, the purity, the people all come to mind. Cooked agave, pepper, minerals, citrus, and some vegetal motes are present combining to bring you a high proof that is delicious and easy to drink. Try it and you will find yourself going back for more. ”

Tom M. rated 55d ago

Tequila G4 Madera Reposado

90 SCORE

“I am a fan of this one from G4. The nose gives you cooked agave with cinnamon and a faint caramel for a slightly sweet aroma. Black pepper joins in for that spicy note. The taste follows a lot of the aroma notes with some oak blending in. It definitely reminds me of the G4 family and I enjoy sipping this after dinner. ”

Tom M. rated 82d ago

Ensueño Single Barrel Añejo (Tequila Collective)

90 SCORE

“The dried cherry and fruit aromas come through upfront with cinnamon and oak rounding out. On the palette I get cooked agave, dried cherry, cinnamon some vanilla and oak barrel. The flavors meld together in a cohesive way that is pleasing. You may not think ex cherry bitters barrels would be rich and pleasant but they are. Lasting finish in a good way that makes you want to go back more. ”

Tom M. rated 85d ago

G4 Blanco Clásico

88 SCORE

“Black pepper and cooked agave jump right up front and dominate this G4 in both aroma and taste. Minerals and a minty vegetal taste follow with bell pepper, jalapeño, and mint. There is a citrus finish that makes it a crisper ending. Different than expected in a good way for a G4 and worth grabbing if you find it. ”