Alexander Mikulka rated 37m ago

Yeyo Tequila Reposado CAPRI

90 SCORE

“Bottle: Bottle 459, YEYOCREP2684, 259856, 10/08/26, 13:34 Appearance: Burnt almond Nose: Fruity, muscadine grape, white peach, apricot jam, honey, cooked agave, baking spice, cinnamon, citrus, candied lemon peel, toasted oak, vanilla, pink peppercorn, flowers, honeysuckle, almond, hazelnut, and alcohol…intensely fruity and very different Palate: Cooked agave, fruity, muscadine grape, dried apricot, apple cider, baking spice, cinnamon, caramel, clover honey, citrus, orange zest, pink peppercorn, toasted oak, roasted nuts, almond, vanilla, flowers, orange blossom, and alcohol…similar to the nose, with distinct but subtle differences and additional tannic structure Finish: Toasted bread, butter, dried fruit, apple cider, white peach, cinnamon, toasted oak, honey, and alcohol…long duration and remarkably complex, with a medium viscosity Overall: This is an incredibly unique reposado and one of the more interesting unconventional barrel experiments that I’ve had. The White Port barrel brings a ton of fruit and nuttiness without completely masking the agave, and the tannic structure on the palate puts it right smack dab in the middle between extra seco and lágrima. It’s so well balanced that “refreshing” is about the best way that I can describe it. If you’re in the mood for something different, this is definitely one to seek out. ”

M E rated 1h ago

Lost Lore Mundo Reposado

91 SCORE

“Solid overall pick for the change to try this early and the barrel definitely is there but also the agave still there one of my favorite single barrel picks so far. ”

Frank Torres rated 1h ago

Tapatio Añejo

91 SCORE

“ARAMA: The glass close and inhale deeply. What hits me first is the comforting, rich scent of slowly cooked agave, instantly grounded by that deep, toasted oak from the barrel. Then comes this beautiful wave of decadent caramel and velvety vanilla, smoothed out by a touch of warm honey and creamy butter. Underneath all that sweetness, there's always a subtle kick of black pepper that ties the whole aroma together perfectly. FLAVOR: The first sip washes over my palate with a really rich, cooked agave sweetness, instantly balanced by a bright pop of citrus. Then, the deeper notes of toasted oak, caramel, and vanilla roll in, giving it that smooth, buttery feel. There's this grounded, earthy backbone that ties it together, and it all finishes with that classic kick of black pepper. FINISH: As it goes down, the creamy sweetness of vanilla and caramel gently fades, leaving a long, warm aftertaste of rich agave. There's a distinct mineral note that settles in, like damp earth, and then it leaves a pleasant, lingering peppery sting right at the end. ”

Danny The Tequilist rated 1h ago

Fortaleza Reposado

91 SCORE

“The nose is absolutely beautiful. This lot 5 is clean! I wish they hadn’t added water. This is a treat.”

Madera y Tequila rated 4h ago

Tequila Turincio 28 Meses

84 SCORE

“Fairly good. At 28 months aged, it's all to be expected: barrel notes and spices. Good finish. ”

D Campbell rated 4h ago

Yeyo Tequila Reposado CAPRI

89 SCORE

“Very light profile, with a great aroma and nice finish. Definitely recommend this one either neat or in a Tequila Old Fashioned. ”

Brian Jewell rated 5h ago

Tierra de Ensueño Reposado

85 SCORE

“Nose is nice agave a little sweet Oak, cinnamon, a hint of cocoa Mouth feels medium to oily More the same with complexity of oak pepper, agave, cinnamon you get a little bit of the whiskey or barrel bourbon flavor. I touch of mineral. Finishes very nice and lingers with just to write amount of pepper, agave, cinnamon, oak cocoa”

Carlos Fierro rated 7h ago

Arriesgado Blanco

89 SCORE

“Taste this blind, you’d be forgiven thinking this was a mezcal. As a mezcal, you’d describe it as having a light smokiness. As a tequila, you’d call it a heavy, smoke-forward-glass. Arriesgado, kinda meanders between two worlds. Not quite fully tequila, not quite fully mezcal. Well, as a designation, they are fully tequila, but in spirit, this spirit straddles the line. The tequila harkens back to days past, with their cooking of the pinas in an above ground, adobe, wood fired oven. Sort of a Temazcal for agave, though decidedly a lot hotter. Extraction of the mosto is done using a canoe and mallet. They aren’t using that new-fangled tahona that’s all the rage, nowadays. Fermentation is done is wood vat, open air, with fibers and wild yeast. When using canoe and mallet to crush the cooked agave, there is so much usable sugar in the fibers, it’s necessary to ferment with the fibers. The added benefit is the additional complexity in flavors, the dangers is that those flavors can be a bit overwhelming. Again, its a fine line to walk. But when done well, you can find yourself in a beautiful place. I think Arriesgado, finds itself in a beautiful place. Ancestral, traditional, artisanal, Arriesgado in its production, philosophy, aromas, and flavors reaches into the past to deliver this tequila today. Straddling those two lines again. —Nose: Smoke is the prevalent aroma. It hits you first. And for a tequila, it can be jarring. But it’s not necessarily overpowering. Once you take in that initial hit of smoke you get the cooked agave. It doesn’t stand alone, however. It has a decided tinge of smoke as well. Grassy, raw agave then comes through. Followed by a minerally brine. And earthy notes. Once you become familiar with the smoke, you start to pick up on the nuance. This isn’t necessarily a subtle tequila, but there are layers. Sitting with it and looking for the secondary aromas is worth it. I didn’t pick up on it until I had my first sip, but going back after that initial sip, I get clay, it’s a deep earthiness. —Palate: Whoa, the palate doesn’t start the way you’d imagine. Smoke isn’t what hits you first. Sweet agave embraces you. The smoke isn’t welcomed to the party until the back end of the sip. Minerals, herbs and green vegetables mix with the smoke and sweet agave. There’s a light lactic acid there too. It creates a soft, round, oily mouth feel. Which is a nice counterbalance to the sharp aspects of this tequila. The smoke will fool you a bit though. Smoke with mezcal can be rather astringent, with slight turpentine notes. Largely due to the process of cooking, covered in earth and other organic materials. With Arriesgado, because its roasted in wood fired ovens above ground, some of those harsher flavors are avoided, while adding some of the earthy, smoky, goodness. Sharp, but not harsh. Sharp, but sweet as well. Sharp, but still with soft edges thanks to the sweetness and some of the lactic acid that seems to be present. —Finish: is long and more complex as you get into it a bit. The first sip and finish is smoke prevalent. It covers up a bit of the other flavors, but as you get into the glass you start to pick up on the sweet agave that met you on the first sip. You get some pepper. You pick up on the raw agave and some of the herbs that give the aftertaste some additional complexity. As your taste buds get used to the smokiness, the rest of the flavors start to come forward more. It’s a nice, long, changing finish. The most surprising aspect is that for a higher proof blanco, there is very little alcohol numbing. —Final thoughts: If you prefer smooth tequila this may not be your cup of tea. If you are looking for a full bodied tequila, that is unapologetic when it comes to an agave forward, flavorful tequila—a tequila that is willing to push the edges of that distinction between mezcal and tequila—a tequila that asked you to sit with it, get to know it, walk with it just a bit, if you do…you may just fall in love with Arriesgado. —The Tequila Note”

Mercedes Mark rated 9h ago

Trujillo Manifiesto 56

89 SCORE

“Great nose: agave/fruit/melon Great palate and finish: tons of agave-citrus, spice, and all things nice. Absolutely delicious. ”

Mercedes Mark rated 9h ago

Cambio Cellar Series #5 - Sur Lie

92 SCORE

“Hands down one of my personal favorites, so sad it’s sold out. Really enjoyed this unfiltered style and beg John to make more every chance I get. ”

Mercedes Mark rated 9h ago

Yeyo Tequila Reposado CAPRI

90 SCORE

“Really enjoyed this one! Great nose, mouth feel, and finish. Love the barrel experimentation and Yeyo as a brand is always been solid ❤️”

Lágrimas del Valle Plata - 2024 La Loma

92 SCORE

“Excellent! total steal for its price! at 46% just offers so much more aromas and flavors! aromas：floral, fresh herbs, lavender, bright citrus palate: sweet cooked agave, baking spice, peppery, lots of mineral ”