Don Julio Blanco Tequila

Rating: 15/23 N: Mellow. Less of that briny, tart, agave character that many tequilas have. This is more papery and smoky with some funky roast meat. A touch of chili powder. I am getting a little agave though and also just a tad of grass. Wow, that's really most of what I'm getting. I don't recall this dram being like this at all. P: Savory with a meatiness that hints at rotting, but doesn't quite go there. A touch of smoke. Papery. Sweet canned pineapple. Some grass and a bit of lime. It's kind of oily too. Some prickly spices.There's a lot happening here. It's good, but a bit challenging at points with its meatiness. And it certainly isn't a typical tequila profile. It is fairly rich and full though. F: Paper and pineapple are the strongest flavors here. Bits of roast meat with light smoke come out at times. Very faint herbal notes long in the finish. I really like the papery finish here. It's a bit odd, but it's kind of nice. - Conclusion - This really isn't how I remembered it. It's funkier and harder to rate. I'm inclined to rate 7 Leguas Blanco higher than this, though not by a huge margin. They're very different styles, of course. There's a bit more of a direct bitter flavor here, oddly. Side by side, Partida Añejo (15/23) also likely beats this. The Partida is more balanced. This has some off notes that most blancos do not, so there are other concerns here. This sort of papers over them though with its...paper flavor. It's funky, but not entirely in a good way. Still, I can't help but like it. It might be a bold choice of tequila, but I tend to prefer that anyway. There's a touch too much of sulphur, but it's very slight and blends well into the roast meat. I'm definitely giving this a 14, but I might go up to a 15. Yeah, this can have a 15. I'm not so sure anymore that Partida Añejo beats this.

This has a surprising amount of that mild wood flavor that characterizes Don Julio 1942. It's sweet with a tad of spice and a lot of a mild herbal kick (including corriander) backed by some lightly caramelized cotton candy. The flavors all match well and there is a decent amount of depth. This is sippable tequila that would be great for mixing. It has less going on than Cabeza Blanco does. It has a bit of mineral terroir like Herradura Silver does, but this one is less aggressive, a tad sweeter, and smoother. This has that quintessential Don Julio smooth terroir to it. It's quite good, but in a odd way that probabaly wouldn't make it my first choice. It's surprisingly leathery on the nose and has minimal spice. There's something a little fruity here, but it's hard to pin down. When comparing the two, I prefer Cabeza Blanco due to its complexity. That sweet, cardboard Don Julio flavor is here and makes it pretty enjoyable. It's kind of fruity with some spice behind it and some weird herbal elements that make it taste like Don Julio. You can't go too far wrong with this tequila. It is fairly creamy with some bite but not too much of one. It has minerals but in a nice way. There's some vanilla and floral presence. It's rich in a creamy way rather than a meaty one. Some Earth and a bit of smoke balance the mineral nicely, bringing with them some herbal notes that stop short of tasting medicinal. The flavor is not really sweet, but it also avoids an I tense alcohol bitterness. This is a very good tequila, but not a profound expression. Despite its relative brashness and bitterness, the fruit and punchy elements of Cabeza make it more appealing.

Best blanco tequila that I’ve ever had. Pricey for a blanco ($54 in MI), but a true sipping blanco is hard to find under this price. What you get for the extra money are richer, more balanced flavors and more intense aroma. Nose: a rush of intense vegetal and fruity agave with milder citrus & floral aromas Mouth-feel: Silky, viscous. Most other blancos are thin, compared to this one. Palate: Well-balanced, low-moderate to moderate sweetness, with rich flavors that match the aromas, at an intensity on par with many reposados. Finish: Medium-length, with the only flaw (for me, anyway) being a little sizzle of heat at the end.

Spicy and herbal. The tequila is quite spicy and tastes strongly of agave. minor notes are: its more oily than I expected, I actually pick up a hint of lemon. The finish is smooth and sweet with a final spice kick. I love this tequila in margaritas. It compliments the lime and orange liqueur so well. It brings a herbal and spicy note to the drink that you are missing otherwise. At ~$40, you are looking at each Margarita you make running you about $2.50. That is quite pricey, but its worth it. You really only need two a night, and then you can switch to the cheaper stuff.

Very nice pungent roasted agave aroma. The taste contained an obvious herbal character combined with some spice/peppery notes. The agave does emerge towards the end to round things out. One of the better blancos I've tried. Perfect for margaritas and maybe neat if it tickles your fancy. IMO I'll reserve the sipping for the higher grade anejo versions. The price is quite high for the style though. You're paying for the name for sure. I'd recommend getting Espolon Blanco. More budget friendly and on par with this DJ.

Sweet, Spicy and Citrus The primary component upfront is a sweetness, its light and bright. Then shortly after I get a spiciness, sort of like the kind you get from rye. I then taste a citrus orange juice/ lemon like note, but this only appears sometimes, when complimented by something else I'm eating or drinking. Finally, I taste the agave all throughout, it isn't overpowering, it is there and blends well. This is good. Like I said in my prior review, when mixed in a margarita the spiciness stands out