Distilled twice on a copper pot still, ArteNOM hails from NOM 1414 - the clever name makes sense now - using well water and a roller mill + stone oven. No additives, 40% ABV - let's get after it.
Sweet on the palate, though the presence is thin. Cream, some cocoa, hint of caramel and cinnamon. No heat, a hint of lactic sweetness. Still not wildly complex, but there is at least enough going on to feel somewhat satisfied. Probably use this mostly for cocktails, and I think it would do ok there, but dont pick up this bottle thinking it will really wow you.
Aromas and flavors of beeswax and green pepper with a slightly chewy, crisp, dryish light body and a tingling, rapid finish with notes of licorice, caramel candies, and straw. A playful Tequila for all manner of mixed drinks.
Rich with space and ample agave notes. Wood has mellowed things out a bit, though it’s clearly still hanging on to its agave roots. More of a butterscotch character in the mid-palate here, along with modest wood notes .Good stuff, but not nearly the masterwork that the blanco is.
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House Review
Nose:
Lots going on here - mossy sweetness, cocoa, cream cheese, vanilla bean, honey and melon. Sweet, but inviting.
Taste:
Sweet on the palate, though the presence is thin. Cream, some cocoa, hint of caramel and cinnamon. No heat, a hint of lactic sweetness.
Finish:
Medium in length, a hair sour. Nice agave character, some pepper.
Overall:
Still not wildly complex, but there is at least enough going on to feel somewhat satisfied. Probably use this mostly for cocktails, and I think it would do ok there, but dont pick up this bottle thinking it will really wow you.
Score:
80
By t8ke
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