https://www.tequila.net/ https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=2222 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=2222 Aroma - Sweet with grassy & nutty undertones and a bit of alcohol. Initial Taste - Earth, not at all bitter with a little bit of agave-like sweetness, but different than tequila. Body - Medium Finish - A bit of pleasant alcohol burn and a tiny bit of sweetness. Overall a very enjoyable drink for the price point of $25. The bottle is simple yet very cool as well. I'd recommend this to someone looking for a new hard liquor. ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:29:39 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=2073 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=2073 I'm a sotol newbie, so my comments should be taken in that context. This was the first sotol I've ever had, so I didn't know what to expect. I thought the drink was not as sugar-cane sweet as I had feared, though it is a tad on the sweet side, indeed. Nose-to-finish, the Mesteno Reposado held up pretty well in terms of consistency. I didn't hate it, as a long-time tequila drinker, it seemed more like a "light," inexpensive tequila more than a $30's-plus one...the alcohol content says, "38%" on the bottle. Would I go back to this one for another purchase. No, I would not. I hope to give HCD a try next. ]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:11:40 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=1890 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=1890 I am a huge aficionado of tequila and mescal but until recently I was totally ignorant of the flavors of sotol. On my way back from a tour in Iraq I stopped at a local liquor store in El Paso, Texas. I picked up the bottle thinking it was regular tequila. I drove to Phoenix to visit my family and of course I took the bottle with me. At a party they were having in my honor I opened this bottle of magical deliciousness. I immediately read the bottle and noticed the word "Sotol". I asked my dad about it, and since our family is from Ascension, Chihuahua my dad explained to me that sotol was the drink of Chihuahua. I have spent many years in our town and had never known this. It has truly been a delightful discovery. It has made me proud to know that the state I come from makes such a great drink! ]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:05:20 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=1777 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=1777 Very smooth, but then it's only 38% ALC. My friends have tried it up against $50 bottles of Anejo's tequilas, and they say this Sotol is in that league. ]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:29:29 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=742 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=742 Very low price. Unfortunately, this is not one hundred percent pure sotol. I was lucky enough to buy this at a fair in Mexico. Initial smell is very light. The taste is average at best. I was stunned by the bad aftertaste. I soon learned that it is because this product is sotol mixed with sugars. I also tried Fiesta which is also produced by Hacienda. Very low quality and also not pure sotol. I was surprised that Hacienda, which makes a very very good sotol, was behind these products. It was a representative a Hacienda that told me that these products contained other additives. Truly disappointed. Mesteno is good for a young drinker or someone on a tight budget. ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:54:58 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=657 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=657 It's not your fathers "tequila". this is the most complex taste. It starts of very smooth, then a creamy chocolate caramel flavor and then finishes off with a peppery bite. Very flavorful, something most of todays "tequilas" are sadly lacking! I'm looking forward to trying the H5 extra anjeo ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:57:08 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=442 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=442 Mesteno Sotol Reposado. I purchased this sotol mixto @ Licores de Chihuahua on a recent trip to Juarez & on the recommendation of the proprietor. I should have invested in HDC instead. The color is light amber with slight green tones. With the exception of the smell of alcohol, the nose was almost nonexistent. The first taste was reminiscent of agavecea with a sweetness due to the cane spirits & alcohol burn. The experience does get a little better with more of the agavecea taste opening up through the somewhat rapid finish. It all ends up being smoother than I initially thought which was probably due to the fact that me estomago was becoming numbed over the tasting period. Do not confuse this product with the fine spirits of HDC or the Bronze Medal on the label. Inexpensive @ best. Bottom shelf. D-/D ]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:27:16 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=425 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=425 Hacienda de Chihuahua Sotol Reposado. This sotol is light amber in color with long legs. The nose is slightly woody with some traces of alcohol, chemicals, & rather light in character. The initial taste is warm spice with a nice glowing sensation & slightly nutty. The body is medium with some spicy wood carrying over & a nutty aftertaste. This reposado has a nice open finish, encompassing the entire mouth, & ending with a hint of vanilla. HDC reposado is smooth but not quite as smooth as the plata which surprised me. Taking all things into consideration especially the $, this is a great way to experience a different, relative of tequila, Mexican spirit & not spend nearly as much dinero! ]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:37:44 +0000 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=25 https://www.tequila.net/sotol-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=25 One of the best buys. At $25, retail, it is a true gem in a high priced market. Floral on the palate and nose. Great herb and spice finish that is balanced out buy a unique alcohol burn. ]]> Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:51:13 +0000