The biggest and boldest flavors are the caramel, vanilla, and the baking spices that have worked their way into the mix, accompanied by the sweetness from the agave. The herbal notes are there as well, but as more of an accompaniment instead of a prime player.
Rather than trending toward the dry oak notes of scotch, as many aged tequilas do, the result here is richer and more candied-fruit-driven, like a cognac or sherry-cask-aged whisky.
Here the sweetness veers into a vanilla character, more like a creme brulee. That offers more nuance to play with the slight pepper notes, but not much: The sugary notes remain overwhelming — and I am normally a huge fan of sweeter tequilas — again leaving you with a finish that coats the mouth
Wet earth and vanilla combine to give the first sip a rustic but refined mouthfeel. Notes of tobacco and chamomile, anise and clove interweave into a beautiful bouquet you won't soon forget.
