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Old May 17th, 2009, 07:38 AM
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I was only able to try two, so I won't vote. I had the CN and the Herradura. The place had blancos by Tesoro and Jimador, and I did have a Tesoro blanco 'rita -- very nice. I tried the Herradura Repo a few years back and I remember not loving it, but now that I think back it may have been the anejo I didn't like because it didn't taste enough like tequila -- too woody and winey - like brandy or something like that. I like a big punch of agave which is why I actually tend to prefer blancos or very young first-pressing repos.

Anyhoo, the Herradura was a lot better than I remember -- very smooth and buttery with a caramel or butterscotch flavor. It wasn't too spicy or fruity, but it had a nice core-taste of agave and a really fine finish. There was a bit of alcohol burn, but far less than I expected. I would drink that again. Not super complex, but very palletable.

The Casa Noble was very sublime. I'm not enough of a connoisseur (yet) to properly describe it like an expert taster, but it was layered and complex and had a very apertif type of vibe to it. Would be great after a good meal with a cigar. It seemed more anejo-like than most repos I've had. Very woody but with some pepper. Agave flavor more subtle and refined tasting. So good I may not be worthy, and so expensive I'll be happy with the Herradura!

(And I agree with Snapper -- I actually liked the CN Blanco better than the repo. Maybe the best blanco I've tasted so far)

PS -- the best tequila I've had yet was a numbered bottle of Penca Azul Anejo Reserva.

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