September 30, 2008 Tequila Sauza 100 Anos Reposado, NOM 1102. I think there are two types of this tequila because the one I purchased claims to be "100% Puro de Agave." It says it no less than four times total on both the packaging & the bottle. The color is medium/light amber, darker than most other reposados. This tequila has an agave/citrus nose with slight alcohol overtones. The first taste is oakey with a nice spicy warm glow & a light sweetness. The overall taste is medium to full bodied that finishes open, lingering on the palate for some time. It is also smooth, not quite as smooth as it's more expensive counterparts however for $17.99 a bottle with a complimentary glass, what more can you expect? As far as a Sauza tequila is concerned, this is certainly as good or better than Hornitos, in my humble opinion. Drinks more like an anejo than a reposado. Very pleasantly surprised.

 June 16, 2008 Jarro Viejo Reposado, NOM 1435. This spirit has a clean, golden/yellow color with a moderate agave & slightly alcohol nose. I first detected flavors of spicy cinnamon which later accompanied cherry & hints of vanilla. This light-medium body tequila enabled the cherry essence to continue through to a nice open, moderately long finish. Jarro Viejo is relatively smooth with an enduring warm & glowing sensation. This tequila drinks more like a blanco than a reposado. It lacked any of the aging attributes associated with the rested classification. However on the other hand, it is a very flavorful & enjoyable tequila well worth the $24.95 price tag. B/B+.

 June 16, 2008 Sauza Conmemorativo Anejo, NOM 1102. I tried this tequila for the second time after enjoying my 1966 vintage so much. Conmemorativo might have even been 100% agave at that time. I enjoyed this spirit in my Cognac snifter for Father's Day along with another.

The nose displayed slight oak with medium alcohol followed by a slightly aged taste with mild sweetness. The medium body lacked the depth characteristically associated with most better anejo's. This was all followed by an abrupt, alcohol finish with relative smoothness. Missing were many of the discrete flavor elements that make anejo's & 100% agave tequilas so complex.

 June 09, 2008 El Jimador Tequila Reposado, NOM 1119. Same party, different El Jimador. This time the reposado was on the Margarita menu. I was met with a fuller nose & some oak in the background which carried over to the taste. Somewhat smoother & sweeter than it's blanco counterpart but still not much body or anything else. Another good candidate for the large tequila party where quality is not an issue but price is. The 100% Agave was MUCH better!

 June 09, 2008 El Jimador Tequila Blanco, NOM 1119. I prepared a batch of margarita's using this now tequila mixto, since at one time it was 100% Agave. Nice clean, agave & citrus taste in that familiar Herradura style. Slight neutral sweetness with no body. Nothing else except the attractive inexpensiveness of the product. Great for large tequila parties where quality is not an issue. The original was better.