Initial aroma of wax paper and black pepper; aeration stimulates scents of asparagus, broccoli, new leather and herbal butter. The palate entry is spicy and semisweet; the midpalate adds subtle tastes of butter, steamed green vegetables, white rice and light toffee. Finishes satiny smooth and appealingly spicy. A tour de force in balance and harmony.
— P.P.
(11/15/2005)
The opening whiffs detect the buttery, resiny and lightly baked presence of oak barrels; following further air contact, more vegetal aromas appear, including green pepper, green olive, candle wax and garden flowers. The palate entry accentuates the oak-barrel sweetness while the midpalate adds succulent notes of cream, caramel and light honey. Concludes sweet…
— P.P.
(11/15/2005)
This balanced Tequila has soft honey color and a lightly smoky scent. A touch of sweetness on the tongue winds into a brisk, smoky finish with a light undercurrent of caramel.
— K.N.
(5/1/2011)
This limited-edition reposado comes in an exquisite bottle with a spiky glass piña (agave) blown inside. The restrained and mellow spirit has a mild honey aroma and flavor, with flashes of cinnamon and jalapeño pepper on the finish. Soft feel.
— K.N.
(5/1/2012)
This pale straw-colored spirit has a soft, fruity aroma with a hint of green bell pepper. On the palate, look for jalapeño pepper and oaky, tannic notes and a gentle vanilla finish. Velvety feel.
— K.N.
(5/1/2012)