What a wonderful expression of Patron tequila añejo! Not exactly what one would expect of a tequila, it reminds me of The Macallan 12 Sherry Oak Cask. On the nose I get a creamy sherry and sweet cooked agave aroma with a light nutty note. The palate I get a nuttiness and a creamy fruity sherry (almost a sherry bomb) with cooked sweet agave and a luscious, creamy mouthfeel. I do pick up caramel and baking spice along with very little oak. The finish is medium to long with more cream sherry and nutty flavors. Although the sherry may be a bit overwhelming, the agave is always present and perfectly layered throughout from beginning to end. One of the most sip-able of sipping tequilas I’ve had. Pairs wonderfully with an aged cigar. I found this online at theliquorbook.com for $75
About this bottle
Originally conceived by former Master Distiller Francisco Alcaraz, this limited-edition tequila matures for more than two years in ex-oloroso sherry Spanish oak barrels. Since each barrel is unique, current Master Distiller David Rodriguez was called on to blend the tequila from each cask in order to achieve the desired quality. It is bottled at 40% ABV and available as of October, 2021.
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The tequila that can get whisky drinkers into tequila especially those who love Macallan, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, etc. This sherry cask aged tequila has lots of sherry influence consisting of notes of raisins, Nutella, pecan pie, cloves, maple syrup, licorice, figs, dates, ginger, orange peels, Christmas cakes, green chili peppers, almonds, cranberries, mulled wine, and some cooked agave. This may not be for pure tequila drinkers as the sherry overpowers the agave and although I enjoyed it and would recommend trying it once at some point, I wouldn’t put it up there with Tears of Llorona, Gran Patrón Burdeos, Arte Extra Añejo.
As others have said, the Sherry notes are very prominent... And that's why I like it. It is so unlike any tequila I've had on the palette. On the front end is the typical agave notes, but it gives way to that sherry cask very quickly. There's some heat at end when it goes down, but not very much. Big fan of this expression; and the for the price it's definitely worth sipping as an everyday pour. If you want something new, give it a shot.
My expectations were much higher. Good. But not special. Spicy. Herbal. I expected more sherry fruitiness. Not much here. Yes, its more complex than a regular tequila but there are much better varieties. Still its a nice sipper.
flavor is more like a sherry cask finished scotch. Definitely a tasty version of tequila, will be added to the sipper rotation
Very nice, like a cross between a hood Tequila and a whiskey
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