Chad C. rated 18h ago

Fortaleza Blanco

88 SCORE

“Actually lote 204. Not in AMM yet. Nice all around. So balanced and good. The aroma does have an extra citrus burst and the taste has a bit more black pepper than most batches. Lovely. ”

Chad C. rated 10d ago

Cazcanes No. 7 Reposado

71 SCORE

“Sorry to the lovers of this brand. We did this blind side by side another quality repo. All of us detected some bad tastes. Aroma is good. But the taste is not. Something burned on artificial on the entry. The finish follows with some bitterness from the taste. Not good. Is this Casamigos?”

Chad C. rated 10d ago

Ocho Tequila Añejo

86 SCORE

“Aroma really good with sweet agave and light barrel notes The taste is completely different. Banana pudding meets bright citrus. Deep and pretty good. Finish is all citrusy sweet roasted pineapple cake. ”

Chad C. rated 12d ago

Don Vicente Fuerte Reposado

91 SCORE

“Wow! This is an incredible reposado. Small taste and need to revisit soon. And get a bottle for my bar. ”

Chad C. rated 13d ago

Fortaleza Blanco (Still Strength)

91 SCORE

“Lote 41 at the duke in SD. Aroma is typical Fortaleza plus a musty citrus Taste is sensational with a burst of pepper, sweet agave, and something fruity…is that pineapple?! Mouthfeel is on the viscous side. Nice. Finish is perfect Fortaleza. ”

Chad C. rated 32d ago

Aguasol Tequila Reposado

83 SCORE

“R2. Blind Aroma has light agave and vanilla, caramel almost towards butterscotch. Good. Taste is full bodied barrel tequila. More caramel and some black pepper. Again, good. Finish rounds out the aroma and taste and stays lingering. Again good. ”

Chad C. rated 32d ago

Campo Azul 1940 Reposado

72 SCORE

“R1. Blind Aroma is ok with some light buttery notes and agave. Taste is rather bland and nothing stands out. Meh. Finish is a little bitter. This is a ok to good ATF. Very light body. ”

Chad C. rated 32d ago

Corrido Blanco

85 SCORE

“B1. Blind Aroma-musty and earthy. Some swampy funk. Taste-matches the aroma with darkness and definite funk but good. Light mint and floral. Then goes lightly bitter. Finish is good. Medium length. Balanced with taste and aroma. ”

Chad C. rated 45d ago

Codigo 1530 George Strait Rosa Reposado

79 SCORE

“Overall ok to good. Aroma is nice but rosas aren’t my thing. The bitterness in the taste and finish is meh to ok. ”

Chad C. rated 46d ago

Laelia Blanco

86 SCORE

“Fun to find this at a bar. Good overall. Soft and floral. Aroma is soft, floral and hint of tangerine. Taste is light with floral agave and earthy sweetness. Nice. Finish is fine. Stays fairly sweet and floral. ”

Chad C. rated 46d ago

El Gran Legado De Vida Still Strength Blanco

92 SCORE

“Super good high proof! Aroma is subtle and does not give away the surprise taste. Typical Cascahuin: fresh agave, minerals and cement. The taste is an explosion of spicy red hot candied agave! Wooo! Hot and fun. Some cinnamon layers in and then light minerality. I’ve got to find a bottle of this from 1123 soon! ”

Chad C. rated 94d ago

Brahman Mex Blanco Artesanal

85 SCORE

“Different flavor profile from a fairly mysterious distillery 1624. Aroma is the best part with some agave, sweet fruit, maybe overripe fruit as well. But there is some funk that I can’t describe. Hmmm. Good though. Taste is ok-good. Some sweet agave but also some bitterness fighting with a sweetness. Finish is ok. I want to visit 1624 and ask lots of questions. Revised one week later: up points in flavor and finish. Also noting greater viscosity. Better this second taste! Another go around: up a couple points again. This is better every time I taste it. Not very complex but good sweet roasted agave in every sip. ”

Chad C. rated 108d ago

Tears of Llorona Extra Añejo

88 SCORE

“Tasted at Baja Betty’s SD agave club. The aroma is hard to detect out of the tiny plastic cup. But overall pretty good. As it opened I got some strong butterscotch! Definite barrel, roasted nuts and some light alcohol. The taste of sensational! It’s really dark if dark, we’re a flavor. Molasses, brown sugar, barrel spice without being too sweet. There is some good caramelized agave. The finish is my favorite. Tasty and smooth whilst giving us some good Tequila heat. I would like to try this in a better vessel Also loses a couple points for value.”

Chad C. rated 122d ago

Alma del Jaguar Tequila Reposado

85 SCORE

“Aroma is light and good with berry cream and some agave. Taste is good with wood, pepper, butter and light caramel and some agave in the background. Finish lingers with a bit of heat and pepper. I like it. ”

Chad C. rated 122d ago

ESPACIAL Tequila Blanco (1465)

70 SCORE

“Fairly neutral aroma with light lactic funk. The taste explodes upon entry. Bursting vanilla with some hot pepper, undertone of vanilla cake batter as it finishes. The finish is thick and long but goes very sweet. Too sweet for me. This is not a Blanco. I’m suspicious about additives. Even for a joven you can’t get this much barrel notes. ”

Chad C. rated 122d ago

Ocho Tequila Plata

70 SCORE

“Unusual low rating with me for this Ocho. From aroma to finish it is not good. Fair at best. Aroma is heavy alcohol and bad funk. Taste and finish do not redeem the aroma. Does Ocho need volunteers to quality check. I raise my hand. ”

Chad C. rated 156d ago

Los Azulejos Reposado

70 SCORE

“The aroma is not bad. There’s an initial burst of flavor that’s tough to describe… Possibly fermented cake batter. A little suspicious. Not overly sweet or additive laden but possible. Finish is ok. ”

Chad C. rated 164d ago

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1146 Añejo

88 SCORE

“Happy to finally try this! Thanks Hugo and artenom team! Everything very balanced and good. The barrel combo is good and fun. Not overly sweet. Nice. Good spice and pepper on the entry. finish is pretty mellow and sweet. There’s a good undercurrent of dark roasted of agave. ”

Chad C. rated 174d ago

Fortaleza Blanco

89 SCORE

“Ok! I know people want to find lot 200, but don’t pass on 199! Great aroma but the taste is where this lote shines—extra buttery even creamy. The aroma is fantastic and reminds me of being near the hornos when they are unloaded. ”