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Querido Viejo Blanco – NOM 1431 – Tasted on 10/5/07 at 4pm.
I tasted this unaged tequila at my house in a Riedel glass from a bottle I was
given. The estimated cost when available is $48-55 a bottle, which in my
opinion makes this tequila an excellent choice when examining quality versus
price. Each bottle is numbered and comes in a rustic wooden box with a
custom bottle stopper. While the bottle comes with the custom bottle stopper,
I would not recommend using it. The stopper does not properly seal the bottle
and, thus, I would not recommend using it for anything other than short term
use. The tequila is clear in color and has intense aromas of floral and fruit.
Less apparent aromas include moderate spice, mild earth, and a hint of smoke.
Initial aspects of the tequila are a thin-to-medium mouth feel that provides a
mellow and soft sensation on the tip of the tongue. Upon first taste, the
tequila has no bitterness and a low level of sweetness. Flavors of Querido Viejo
Blanco include intense floral and agave followed by moderate fruit aspects.
Finishing with mild earth and spice, this tequila experience comes to an end with
a medium-to-long duration of flavor and a numbing alcohol intensity. In my
opinion, this tequila is well worth trying when it becomes available and using my
rating scale I have award Querido Viejo Blanco tequila with the rating of 92/93
points out of 100.
I tasted this unaged tequila at my house in a Riedel glass from a bottle I was
given. The estimated cost when available is $48-55 a bottle, which in my
opinion makes this tequila an excellent choice when examining quality versus
price. Each bottle is numbered and comes in a rustic wooden box with a
custom bottle stopper. While the bottle comes with the custom bottle stopper,
I would not recommend using it. The stopper does not properly seal the bottle
and, thus, I would not recommend using it for anything other than short term
use. The tequila is clear in color and has intense aromas of floral and fruit.
Less apparent aromas include moderate spice, mild earth, and a hint of smoke.
Initial aspects of the tequila are a thin-to-medium mouth feel that provides a
mellow and soft sensation on the tip of the tongue. Upon first taste, the
tequila has no bitterness and a low level of sweetness. Flavors of Querido Viejo
Blanco include intense floral and agave followed by moderate fruit aspects.
Finishing with mild earth and spice, this tequila experience comes to an end with
a medium-to-long duration of flavor and a numbing alcohol intensity. In my
opinion, this tequila is well worth trying when it becomes available and using my
rating scale I have award Querido Viejo Blanco tequila with the rating of 92/93
points out of 100.
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MuchoTE Reposado - NOM 1414 - Tasted on 3/2/08 at 4:35pm.
MuchoTE Reposado was donated to me by the owners of the company but is
estimated to be at a shelf cost of $30 a bottle. I tasted this tequila in my home
and used a Riedel glass for tasting. The bottle is similar to a normal bottle and
is very basic. The company philosophy is that they put everything into the
tequila and do not distract you with the bottle which would add to a higher
cost. MuchoTE ages their Reposado for at least 7 months which causes it to be
a pale yellow, golden color. Intense aromas of this tequila include floral accents
that are followed by moderate notes of fruit. Deeper in the aroma are hints of
earth and a minimal hint of caramel. In the mouth, the Reposado is smooth (in
a good way) and is mellow and soft on the tongue. While the tequila is
somewhat sweet, there is only a slight hint of bitterness. When examining the
flavors of MuchoTE, first impressions include intense floral accents with a good
amount of agave. On a second sip, I noticed moderate flavors of fruit. When
searching for deeper flavors upon tasting the tequila, one can taste hints of
earth and wood followed by a slight hint of caramel on the back end. This
tequila finishes with a medium-to-long duration of flavor and subtle numbing
alcohol intensity. I awarded MuchoTE Reposado the rating of 92 points out of
100.
MuchoTE Reposado was donated to me by the owners of the company but is
estimated to be at a shelf cost of $30 a bottle. I tasted this tequila in my home
and used a Riedel glass for tasting. The bottle is similar to a normal bottle and
is very basic. The company philosophy is that they put everything into the
tequila and do not distract you with the bottle which would add to a higher
cost. MuchoTE ages their Reposado for at least 7 months which causes it to be
a pale yellow, golden color. Intense aromas of this tequila include floral accents
that are followed by moderate notes of fruit. Deeper in the aroma are hints of
earth and a minimal hint of caramel. In the mouth, the Reposado is smooth (in
a good way) and is mellow and soft on the tongue. While the tequila is
somewhat sweet, there is only a slight hint of bitterness. When examining the
flavors of MuchoTE, first impressions include intense floral accents with a good
amount of agave. On a second sip, I noticed moderate flavors of fruit. When
searching for deeper flavors upon tasting the tequila, one can taste hints of
earth and wood followed by a slight hint of caramel on the back end. This
tequila finishes with a medium-to-long duration of flavor and subtle numbing
alcohol intensity. I awarded MuchoTE Reposado the rating of 92 points out of
100.
Querido Viejo Anejo – NOM 1431 – Tasted on 3/7/08 at 11pm.
I tasted this tequila at my house in a Riedel glass from a bottle I was given by
the kind folks at Querido Viejo. Each bottle is numbered and comes in a rustic
wooden box with a custom bottle stopper. While the bottle comes with the
custom bottle stopper, I would not recommend using it. The stopper does not
properly seal the bottle and, thus, I would not recommend using it for anything
other than short term use. The tequila is a yellow golden color and has intense
aromas of floral and fruit. Less apparent aromas include moderate earth and
caramel followed by vanilla and spice. Initial aspects of the tequila are a medium-
to-heavy mouth feel that provides a mellow and soft sensation on the tongue.
Upon first taste, the tequila has no bitterness and a moderate level of
sweetness. Flavors of Querido Viejo Anejo include intense caramel followed by
moderate-to-intense agave, earth, and floral aspects. Finishing with moderate
vanilla and mild aspects of wood, this tequila experience comes to an end with a
long duration of flavor and numbing alcohol intensity with a refreshing amount
of caramel on the backend. In my opinion, this tequila is well worth trying and
using my rating scale I have award Querido Viejo Anejo tequila with the rating
of 92 points out of 100.
I tasted this tequila at my house in a Riedel glass from a bottle I was given by
the kind folks at Querido Viejo. Each bottle is numbered and comes in a rustic
wooden box with a custom bottle stopper. While the bottle comes with the
custom bottle stopper, I would not recommend using it. The stopper does not
properly seal the bottle and, thus, I would not recommend using it for anything
other than short term use. The tequila is a yellow golden color and has intense
aromas of floral and fruit. Less apparent aromas include moderate earth and
caramel followed by vanilla and spice. Initial aspects of the tequila are a medium-
to-heavy mouth feel that provides a mellow and soft sensation on the tongue.
Upon first taste, the tequila has no bitterness and a moderate level of
sweetness. Flavors of Querido Viejo Anejo include intense caramel followed by
moderate-to-intense agave, earth, and floral aspects. Finishing with moderate
vanilla and mild aspects of wood, this tequila experience comes to an end with a
long duration of flavor and numbing alcohol intensity with a refreshing amount
of caramel on the backend. In my opinion, this tequila is well worth trying and
using my rating scale I have award Querido Viejo Anejo tequila with the rating
of 92 points out of 100.
Partida Elegante Extra Anejo - NOM 1454 - Tasted on 4/3/08 at
3:20pm.
Partida Elegante was donated to me be Partida but it typically sells for over
$300. I tasted this tequila in my home and used a Riedel glass for tasting.
Partida Elegante ages their extra anejo for at least 36 months which causes it
to be a dark amber brown color. Intense aromas of this tequila include caramel
and floral notes that are followed by moderate notes of fruit. In addition, mild
aromas include vanilla and spice. In the mouth, the extra anejo is
medium-to-heavy. While the tequila is semisweet, there is only the slightest
hint of bitterness. When examining the flavors of Partida Elegante, first
impressions include intense floral accents. On a second sip, I noticed moderate
flavors of agave, vanilla, and caramel. When searching for deeper flavors upon
tasting the tequila, one can taste mild notes of wood and earth. This tequila
has a long duration of flavor and has a nice subtle numbing alcohol intensity. I
awarded Partida Elegante Extra Anejo the rating of 91/92 points out of 100.
3:20pm.
Partida Elegante was donated to me be Partida but it typically sells for over
$300. I tasted this tequila in my home and used a Riedel glass for tasting.
Partida Elegante ages their extra anejo for at least 36 months which causes it
to be a dark amber brown color. Intense aromas of this tequila include caramel
and floral notes that are followed by moderate notes of fruit. In addition, mild
aromas include vanilla and spice. In the mouth, the extra anejo is
medium-to-heavy. While the tequila is semisweet, there is only the slightest
hint of bitterness. When examining the flavors of Partida Elegante, first
impressions include intense floral accents. On a second sip, I noticed moderate
flavors of agave, vanilla, and caramel. When searching for deeper flavors upon
tasting the tequila, one can taste mild notes of wood and earth. This tequila
has a long duration of flavor and has a nice subtle numbing alcohol intensity. I
awarded Partida Elegante Extra Anejo the rating of 91/92 points out of 100.