Tres Generaciones has persisted for decades as a workhorse brand for tequila giant Sauza. In honor of its 50th anniversary, Generaciones is literally changing up the formula; its new 14-month añejo is slow roasted in masonry ovens, tahona crushed and double distilled in copper pot stills. In other words, a whole lot of old-school technique we don't usually see from the brand.
Sweeter notes come into focus fairly quickly — more maple and a strong thread of vanilla and caramel, classic anejo flavors that pair nicely as a foil against the persistent notes of greenery and spice.
Aromas of vanilla and mocha, all spice, caramel, and black pepper on sesame toast with a full body and a long coconut cream with anise and mint, pepper, lime oil, and arugala salad with toasted sesame finish.
Pepper-y and leads with a spicy, cedar character, laced nicely with tropical fruits, cinnamon, maple and a hint of ginger... this is a fun release that also demonstrates how far an extra couple proof points can go to bump up the complexity on a great tequila.
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House Review
Nose:
Rich and fruit forward on the nose, brown sugar, baked apples, mango and a touch of kiwi fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Taste:
Moderate mouthfeel, pepper-y and leads with a spicy, cedar character, laced nicely with tropical fruits, cinnamon, maple and a hint of ginger.
Finish:
Long finish, leans spicy and spice forward, full of maple sweetness, pepper and a touch of pear. Hint of char and minerality.
Overall:
Pleasant and full of spritely fruit, sweetness and baking spice, this is a fun release that also demonstrates how far an extra couple proof points can go to bump up the complexity on a great tequila.
Score:
88
By t8ke
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