Reviews written by JungleLarry

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Ordering
January 31, 2012
Overall rating
 
93
Aroma-Nose
 
93
Initial Taste
 
92
Body
 
92
Finish
 
95
Enjoyability
 
93
Price
 
85
Presentation
 
98

This is a darn fine cognac...er...I mean tequila. This juice has been aged for a little over four years in French oak, and it definitely shows. ...

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JungleLarry
December 07, 2011
Overall rating
 
91
Aroma-Nose
 
92
Initial Taste
 
88
Body
 
92
Finish
 
92
Enjoyability
 
91
Price
 
90
Presentation
 
85

Those familiar with the Arette line know that these tequilas have very distinctive qualities, but this one may just take it to another level... Aroma: Really nice,...

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JungleLarry
December 07, 2011
Overall rating
 
80
Aroma-Nose
 
81
Initial Taste
 
83
Body
 
77
Finish
 
80
Enjoyability
 
80
Price
 
85
Presentation
 
75

This stuff really isn't bad. It's not great, but I don't mind it at all. I don't think I'd buy another bottle because I have other tequilas sitting...

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JungleLarry
October 05, 2011
Overall rating
 
90
Aroma-Nose
 
92
Initial Taste
 
90
Body
 
92
Finish
 
89
Enjoyability
 
92
Price
 
83
Presentation
 
85

4 Copas is a very approachable tequila yet exhibits a lot of complexities that experience tequila drinkers will enjoy. Aroma: Agave, wood, earth, and roasted nuts. ...

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JungleLarry
September 16, 2011
Overall rating
 
91
Aroma-Nose
 
92
Initial Taste
 
91
Body
 
90
Finish
 
93
Enjoyability
 
92
Price
 
92
Presentation
 
86

Tasted out of a Riedel glass. I don't usually drink blancos and this one surprised me a bit, but not in a bad way. Aroma: Earthy,...

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JungleLarry
September 08, 2011
Overall rating
 
89
Aroma-Nose
 
87
Initial Taste
 
90
Body
 
88
Finish
 
92
Enjoyability
 
89
Price
 
85
Presentation
 
80

Aroma: Vegetal, wood, caramel, a bit of smoke, and some agave. Initial taste: Sweet, wood and vanilla come through first. Body: There's agave hiding in there somewhere. ...

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JungleLarry
September 08, 2011
Overall rating
 
92
Aroma-Nose
 
92
Initial Taste
 
93
Body
 
93
Finish
 
91
Enjoyability
 
92
Price
 
88
Presentation
 
97

Aroma: Tropical fruit, berries, wood, licorice, raisins, vanilla. Initial taste: Sweet on entry, with a semi-oily mouthfeel, and no bitterness. Very smooth with wood and agave hitting first....

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JungleLarry
August 31, 2011
Overall rating
 
86
Aroma-Nose
 
88
Initial Taste
 
86
Body
 
86
Finish
 
87
Enjoyability
 
86
Price
 
90
Presentation
 
80

I wanted a tequila that was flavorful and enjoyable while still having some cowboy in it. This pretty much fits the bill. Aroma: Vegetal, floral, agave....

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JungleLarry
August 31, 2011
Overall rating
 
95
Aroma-Nose
 
95
Initial Taste
 
94
Body
 
95
Finish
 
96
Enjoyability
 
95
Price
 
94
Presentation
 
88

Decided to give this reposado a shot because I love the rest of their line. After having a couple other tequilas before it, I was stunned by how good...

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JungleLarry
August 24, 2011
Overall rating
 
93
Aroma-Nose
 
94
Initial Taste
 
90
Body
 
92
Finish
 
94
Enjoyability
 
93
Price
 
90
Presentation
 
96

Aroma: Notes of cinnamon and dark spices with vanilla are the most pronounced, but balanced with subtle hints of agave and wood. Initial taste: Sweet, but a bit of...

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JungleLarry
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