Now I’m relatively new to tequila, my Grandfather used to tell me you can’t drink it neat why bother. After a memorable experience with Jose, I decided tequila was best enjoyed mixed, kinda like gin LOL. Then a friend of mine said “you know all whiskey isn’t equal, it’s the same with tequila. If you want to sip your tequila you need to up your game a little. You don’t have to break the bank to find a reasonably priced mid shelf sipping tequila.” Challenge accepted. He suggested this... and it’s good - really good. The first thing that strikes you is the color, a clear yellowish golden sparkle in your glass. The nose is a mild chocolatey agave with unripened green fruit. I get a mildly spicy cucumber or pepper with chocolate fudge accentuating some cinnamon smoke in the body, a big cube opens this up nicely. The finish is relatively dry and a bit smoky. Although they use Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process it is not overbearing, adds really nice character. I’m a sipper and I’ll be sipping this for a while. Who says you can’t teach an Old Dude new tricks.
About this bottle
Partida is known for having complete control over its production from field to bottle. The estate-grown agave used to make it is aged 7 - 10 years in a section near a dormant volcano in the Tequila Valley of Jalisco, Mexico. It's aged six months in ex-Jack Daniels barrels.
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A bold, Agave by Maestro Tequilero (Tequila Master) Jose Valdez for David Partida Zuñiga Distillery in Lowlands - Central, Mexico aged for 6 months in ex-Jack Daniel’s casks. It has an aromatic birth with notes of agavé, vanilla, hazelnut & almond; while a rich & complex life adds notes of roasted nuts, vanilla & hints of butter toffee; that led to a bold & tangy death with notes of vanilla, earth, fruits, almond butter & hazelnuts. July 2021
Agave funk and leather aroma Sweet tequila palate with a smooth wood profile. Not particularly complex, but certainly good overall. Finishes clear and pleasant with little to no burn.
Taste brings to mind a honeydew drizzled with honey. It’s pleasant but underwhelming, sort of like how I imagine sex with a librarian would be.
initially smooth on the palate, smokiness right after, very strong finish. may be well suited for margaritas but not so much for sipping
Light fruit and honey. A little disappointed as I had higher expectations for this.
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