December 28, 2008 Tequila Casa Noble Crystal * Tasted 12-18-08 * Riedel Tequila Glass

New bottle (2008)

Appearance: clear - full body and long, slow tears
Aroma: musty cooked agave, spice / fresh pepper
Initial Taste: mild floral and agave flavors
Spirit Body: sweet agave and hints of spice, herbs and mint
Finish / Aftertaste: warm mouthfeel, medium mint and pepper aftertaste

CN continues to product an excellent lineup of Tequilas, but I miss the old bottle already.

 December 28, 2008 Tequila El Relingo Blanco * Tasted Blind 12-27-08 * Riedel Tequila Glass

Appearance: clear - full body and long, slow tears
Aroma: agave, earthy, hints of tea and artichoke
Initial Taste: sweet, lemon and mint
Spirit Body: sweet agave, light floral notes
Finish / Aftertaste: warm mouthfeel, short citrus aftertaste

 December 27, 2008 Tequila El Reformador Blanco * Tasted 12-26-08 * Riedel Tequila Glass

Appearance: clear - medium body and tears
Aroma: raw agave, spice, sweet apple
Initial Taste: agave and mild apple
Spirit Body: mild agave, mint and citrus
Finish / Aftertaste: warm mouthfeel, citrus aftertaste

 December 27, 2008 Tequila Mejor Blanco * Tasted 12-26-08 * Riedel Tequila Glass

Appearance: clear - medium body and tears
Aroma: banana, honey, mild agave, clean and sweet
Initial Taste: sweet agave and citrus
Spirit Body: warm with mild fruit, hints of butter and pepper
Finish / Aftertaste: warm mouthfeel, short citrus and mint aftertaste

Great tasting blanco in a luxurious yet simple and modern glass display!

 December 27, 2008 Tequila Cruz del Sol Reposado * Tasted 11-18-08 * Riedel Tequila Glass

Appearance: light straw - thin body and fast tears
Aroma: sweet agave with hint of vanilla
Initial Taste: sweet agave
Spirit Body: semi-tart agave with mild vanilla and cinnamon
Finish / Aftertaste: warm mouthfeel, fruit and vanilla aftertaste