Reviews written by jdjohn84

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Ordering
June 25, 2015
Overall rating
 
92
Aroma-Nose
 
94
Initial Taste
 
92
Body
 
94
Finish
 
91
Enjoyability
 
91
Price
 
89
Presentation
 
90

This has a rich full nose of sweet cooked agave, with a hint of floral. I also get caramel tones even without a barrel influence in this blanco. ...

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jdjohn84
September 18, 2014
Overall rating
 
91
Aroma-Nose
 
92
Initial Taste
 
91
Body
 
92
Finish
 
90
Enjoyability
 
90
Price
 
91
Presentation
 
89

A nice nose of fruits, with the barrel adding more complexity to their blanco. I get a bit of candied orange and red apple. Initially a sweet taste...

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jdjohn84
September 18, 2014
Overall rating
 
91
Aroma-Nose
 
89
Initial Taste
 
90
Body
 
94
Finish
 
90
Enjoyability
 
91
Price
 
90
Presentation
 
89

Typical nose of a bargain brand with a slight banana aroma in my opinion, but no chemical or acetone as is sometimes the case with bargain brands. A pleasant...

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jdjohn84
September 18, 2014
Overall rating
 
88
Aroma-Nose
 
89
Initial Taste
 
87
Body
 
86
Finish
 
89
Enjoyability
 
88
Price
 
86
Presentation
 
90

I get different aspects with every sniff, but it's a mixture of earth, grass, oak, fruit, and a tinge of tartness. No single one thing is overpowering, and every...

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jdjohn84
September 18, 2014
Overall rating
 
89
Aroma-Nose
 
87
Initial Taste
 
87
Body
 
90
Finish
 
90
Enjoyability
 
88
Price
 
89
Presentation
 
87

Slightly floral, slightly citrus, slightly wet grass...almost a tangy aspect minty citrus flavor with a hint of earth in the nose. Initial taste is tart with only minimal sweetness....

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jdjohn84
January 09, 2014
Overall rating
 
86
Aroma-Nose
 
89
Initial Taste
 
89
Body
 
85
Finish
 
84
Enjoyability
 
86
Price
 
80
Presentation
 
91

The anejo definitely has the best nose of the flight with caramel and slight oak. The taste has continuing caramel from the nose, and some cooked agave, with maybe...

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jdjohn84
January 09, 2014
Overall rating
 
85
Aroma-Nose
 
87
Initial Taste
 
86
Body
 
85
Finish
 
84
Enjoyability
 
85
Price
 
80
Presentation
 
91

The nose has a little bit of caramel and oak, but as with the blanco, I get some sourness. Initial taste is more caramel and oak - fairly sweet....

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jdjohn84
January 09, 2014
Overall rating
 
85
Aroma-Nose
 
87
Initial Taste
 
84
Body
 
85
Finish
 
84
Enjoyability
 
84
Price
 
80
Presentation
 
91

I really wanted to like this brand since it is based in Chattanooga, TN - within my home state. But it falls short in almost every aspect, especially considering...

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jdjohn84
December 12, 2013
Overall rating
 
86
Aroma-Nose
 
88
Initial Taste
 
86
Body
 
85
Finish
 
84
Enjoyability
 
86
Price
 
75
Presentation
 
96

A nose of agave, grass, earth...and French oak. I'm afraid triple distillation has taken away some character. The taste is sweet cooked agave and French oak with some...

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jdjohn84
December 12, 2013
Overall rating
 
94
Aroma-Nose
 
93
Initial Taste
 
95
Body
 
93
Finish
 
94
Enjoyability
 
95
Price
 
93
Presentation
 
92

I'm not going to beat around the bush - this is a splendid reposado in my estimation. As far as reposados go, this is in my top ten for...

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jdjohn84
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