This is a tequila from NOM 1579. It was be extracted with a Tahona, using well water and rain water and is 2x distilled on a copper pot and aged in ex-bourbon barrels with no additives.
I had this blind, so keep that in mind while reading this.
ABV: 40%
Nose: Green Vegetalness, vanilla, green apple, campfire smoke,
Palate: Light mouthfeel. Vegetalness, vanilla, campfire smoke, slight green apple, mango
Finish: Short finish. Pop of vegetalness, minerality, vanilla, campfires smoke, black pepper.
Rating: 5/10
Guess: 40%, aged 1-2 years in ex-bourbon barrels.
Reveal: Pasote Añejo
I am not too surprised but this is just my 2nd review of a tequila. Overall, its just fine for me. It feels just a tad too simple and too proofed down. 43-46% would help this really shine I think.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect