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Continue reading →: REVIEW – Siempre Reposado (NOM 1414) TequilaNOM 1414 (Vintage/Lot: 11/2023; Bottle #4355)- A light yellow (straw) color, Siempre reposado’s aromas are light initially and, at first, were a bit hard to discern clearly, but opened up after the tequila rested in the glass and also on subsequent pours after the bottle had been opened, even just…
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Continue reading →: REVIEW – Mezcal Burrito Fiestero Artesanal JovenProduced in the northern state of Durango from Cenizo Durangensis agave (and not Blue Weber agave like tequila), Mezcal Burrito Fiestero Artesanal Joven has a light smokiness pleasantly reminiscent of the gentle wafts of smoke from the embers of a campfire. On the nose, this mezcal has that light smokiness…
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Continue reading →: REVIEW – El Tesoro Blanco TequilaNOM 1139 – BATCH B-009 Crystal clear & shimmering as the light hits the liquid in the glass, El Tesoro Blanco gives off a delightful mix of aromas including cooked agave & cinnamon/sweet spice, minerals, a hint of sweet spiced vanilla, & a vegetal, herbal quality. The tequila coats the…
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Continue reading →: REVIEW – Mijenta Reposado TequilaNOM 1499 – Beautiful packaging and a plus that the brand is environmentally & socially conscious. In addition to all of this, the reposado is delicious. Though experimental rather than strictly “traditional” in its aging process & the influence from the barrel and cask aging is clear, this reposado is…
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Continue reading →: REVIEW – Mijenta Blanco TequilaNOM 1412 – Remarkably floral with sweet cinnamon/baking spices/cooked agave, vanilla, & fruity aromas with similar flavors & a peppery bite (a companion taster also got hints of olive). The strong ethanol aromas mellowed a bit after opening, even just a day after opening & breathing, dissipating some of the…
Documenting my journey into agave spirits along with a smattering of other spirits after many, many years away – This blog is meant to take note of this journey including tasting notes, bottle photography, and other related topics.
Agave Spirits+ Journey 