Loco Ámbar

97 SCORE

“The balance, complexity, and finesse on this Reposado is amazing. I got to blind taste this against Classe Azul, and the comparison is not even close! Not only is the Classe Azul clearly flavored heavily with caramel and mexican vanilla, but the 6 different fermentation methods (3 vessels with and without fibers) used by Loco adding complexity, but the multiple barrel types (Irish Whiskey, Stout Beer, Tawny Port, PX Sherry, and French White Oak) add depth of subtle aromas and character to the agave drive profile. The elements including alcohol are so well integrated that the experience is more akin to fine wine tasting than spirit tasting. Respectively, then scores on this Tequila to me seem impacted by an expectation of this being in line with the more in your face, abocantes/alcohol driven profile of modern main steam Tequilas rather than this combination of artisanal and ancestral with innovative techniques. Even the details sheet on here misses the extent to which they are going to in creating this unique Tequila!”