Cazadores Extra Añejo Tequila

Next up on the agave train is the Glen Fiddicho er...Cazadores. First of this brand that I've had and also my first extra anejo (although technically the Maestro Dobel I just drank had some extra anejo blended in). Let's see how the valley of the deer is south of the border. Nose: Caramel, vanilla, cinnamon and a bit of oak. The faintest hint of agave. Smells like bourbon that someone spilled a few drops of tequila into. Palate: Sweet and hot, more cinnamon and burnt caramel. Finish: Spicy and bold but fades quick. Tastes more like rye than bourbon or tequila at this point. It's an interesting one. Tastes nice but the agave is really getting lost behind the oak aging, which seems like it defeats the purpose a bit. It's a nice mix of Mexico and America though. It's like a Home Depot parking lot in a glass.

I purchased this bottle because I like my tequilas on the sweeter side. This is without a doubt a tequila for the bourbon drinkers. You can definitely tell it was aged in American oak barrels for 3 years. The Distiller tasting notes and flavor profile for this tequila are accurate. However, there is a nice spice that is present while sipping — it negates some of the sweetness.

Nose: vanilla custard, cinnamon, whiskey-esque oak note, almost a malt note? Agave comes out a bit as it opens in the glass. Salted caramel, green apple. Palate: rich, vanilla, gentle agave elements. Caramel. Mild stewed fruit. Agave comes out more as you sip. Baking spices. Finish: agave, mild minerality. Mild oak

Smokey with notes of vanilla. Strong agave nose. Goes down extra smooth. My first extra anejo and it won’t be my last.

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Decent, but a strong burn going down