Wine Enthusiast 96 points – The wonderful bouquet combines elegant scents of sawdust, pine and vegetal agave with aromas of old leather, cigarette ash and pimento. The palate entry is delicate and peppery; midpalate has a honey-like core flavor with supplemental tastes of cocoa, mil— P.P. (5/1/2006) — 96-100.May/2006Ultimate Beverage Challenge 97 points – Refreshing agave aromas meet freshly tilled earth and chopped cilantro on the nose. Complexity dives even further on the palate, where soft salinity meets cracked pink peppercorn, honeywater, nutmeg, and anise. A perfect tequila to sip on a summer’s day. – 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation) (Great Value) (Tried & True Award).April/2019 |

Wine Enthusiast 97 points – TOP 100 SPIRITS OF 2019 – Complex and pleasing, with an intriguing savory-sweet profile. Look for a deep burnished gold hue and aromas of jalapeno and dried oregano melding with coconut, vanilla and lemon peel. The palate opens opens with dried herbs and mild jalapeno heat, fading into a long coconut and vanilla cream finish, braced up with baking spice sparks. Overall, excellent example of an anejo..May/2019 |