Powered by 100% agave

Change your cover photo
Upload
TzotollineRaramuri
Change your cover photo
Student of The Great Spirit.
Sierra's own Child.
Scholar of Fine Spirits.
Sipper of Sotol.
This user account status is Approved

La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra

Mar 9, 2021

04/2019; Lot 28; Bot 316/890
?- clear
?- soft warming impact.
Aromas of resinous savory herbs, laurel, garrigue, chamomile, floral, light plastic synthetics, sour cream, wet clay or terracotta, lightly cooked sweet potato.
Adequate & complex production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- astringent effect with some coating and warming; sufficient smooth alcohol; light to medium body.
Primarily sweet &sour taste, with light salty highlights; buttery-oily smoothness.
Flavors of sweet potato, savory herb, laurel, peppercorn, grapefruit, citrus zests, light honey & chamomile, ginger.
Concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex, harmonious balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Very good overall impression.

*well balanced, fair complexity, nice typicity; nothing extraordinary.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

The 4th Rabbit Agave Spirit

Feb 28, 2021

Lot L19325; bottle #1 of 149
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of green herbs, garrigue, green & pink peppercorn, sotol-like earthiness, fresh agave core, some tropical pineapple, guava notes, pine cone, yogurt, and perfume.
Adequate to powerful, complex production.
Average length and very fine character.
?- coating slight astringent effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste, with sweet & bitter highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of sierra, ranch soil, hay, pine cone, fresh/raw agave core.
Concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex, bold balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Excellent impression.

*Very unique and interesting profile. It’s like a clean agave meets sotol character. I personally didn’t get ‘smoky’ qualities, which am happy about. Seems they control the roasting quite well. Well balanced, and crafted.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits.

La Higuera Cucharilla

Feb 28, 2021

Lote #1; Bottle 323/500
?- clear
?- prickling and drying impact.
Aromas of faint acetone & rubber or plastic; faux leather, rose water, violets, lavender oil, ripe banana, fennel, basil, cream, powder make up.
Powerful, complex production.
Average length and fine character.
?- coating slight astringent effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste, with sweet & bitter highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of cooked sotol core, hay, ripe banana, quince, leather, Thai basil.
Medium concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex, harmonious balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Very good to Excellent impression.

*very interesting character, very nicely balanced.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Oro de Coyame Sotol

Feb 28, 2021

Lote 0001
?- clear
?- prickling and drying impact.
Aromas of smoke, artichoke, acetate and alcohol.
Powerful, simple production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- coating slight astringent effect; generous smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet taste, with sour/bitter highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of smoke, roasted nuts, roasted artichoke, dill spice.
Concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex, bold balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Good impression.

*slightly monotone, simplistic, and maybe smokier than it need to be. But general character is fairly balanced.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Chawar Miske Blanco

Feb 28, 2021

?- clear
?- light warming and drying impact.
Aromas of fresh aloe vera, pine needle, fresh mountain herbs, mint and thyme, light vanilla.
Adequate slight complex production.
Average length and fine character.
?- coating effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; light-medium full body.
Primarily sweet/sour/bitter taste; buttery-oily smoothness.
Flavors of mint, thyme, aloe vera and peppercorn.
Light concentration, simple flavor intensity, harmonious balance.
Pleasant and long finish.
Very good impression.

*Very clean, refreshing, well done, yet maybe too simple. If more complexity was pulled out it would gain favorable character.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Hacienda de Chihuahua Sotol Rustico

Feb 21, 2021

Lote 010921
?- clear
?- prickling and drying impact.
Aromas of green grass and hay, hay room, asparagus, artichoke, kiwi, fennel, volcanic rock and smoke, sweet almonds.
Powerful, complex production.
Average length and fine character.
?- coating slight astringent effect; generous smooth to rough alcohol; medium full body.
Primarily sweet taste, with bitter highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of lime zest, white pepper, honey, hay, artichoke, volcanic minerality, ginger, light wasabi root.
Concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex, bold balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Very good impression.

*Fair typicity, perhaps could integrate the alcohol a bit to be better balanced.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Sotol Onó

Feb 15, 2021

Lote A002
?- clear
?- warming impact.
Aromas of lime zest, lemon blossom, fresh pine needles, pine cone, pine nuts, almonds, green pear, quince, light guava, honeysuckle nectar, wet leather, wet rock & chalk, steamed asparagus, alfalfa.
Adequate, complex production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- coating effect; generous smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste, with sweet & bitter highlights buttery smoothness.
Flavors of quince, lime, lemon, black pepper, pine needles, artichoke, ginger, green apple, honeysuckle, chalky minerality.
Medium concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex, correct balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Very good impression.

*Fresher, greener, more mineral than many others, however alcohol generosity may be slightly heavier than ideal.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Pizcadores Sotol Silver

Feb 15, 2021

Lote EZ019201
?- clear
?- drying, slightly warming impact.
Aromas of artichoke, lemon, lime, cooked aloe, almonds, stable, white flowers, ashy wood & smoke.
Slight powerful, complex production.
Average length and fine character.
?- coating and slightly astringent effect; sufficiently generous smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour/sweet/bitter tastes; buttery slightly oily smoothness.
Flavors of aloe, lime zest, floral, almond, honey, farm/stable.
Medium plus concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex, harmonious balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Excellent impression.

*Great display of terroir character, production technique, typicity and balance. Excellent craftsmanship, but not extraordinary.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Flor del Desierto Desert

Feb 11, 2021

Batch AA013, Bottle#10 @ 47%
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of honey, honey comb wax, elderflower, peas, edamame, cooked piña, ripe peach, orange zest, guava wax, sage, green apple, lemon, black pepper, mineral, desert rain and campfire.
Adequate, complex production.
Average length and very fine character.
?- coating and slightly astringent effect; sufficiently generous smooth alcohol; medium full body.
Primarily sour taste with slight sweet, sour and salty highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of raw piña, sugarcane, quince, tamarind, apricot, lime zest, ginger, black pepper, compost, organic earth, campfire.
Medium concentrated flavor intensity, complex, harmonious balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Excellent impression.

*Very natural display of terroir, production technique, typicity and balance. Excellent craftsmanship, but not extraordinary.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Clande Sotol (Purple)

Feb 8, 2021

Lote: 3, bottle 6 of 48; fermented April 2019, 46.8%
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of violet, pine cone, dry pine needle, raw encino wood, hay, wool blanket, stable/ranch house, warm plastic/rubber, yogurt.
Powerful and complex production aroma.
Average length and fine character.
?- astringent, slight coating effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour, bitter, salty taste with highlights of sweetness. Buttery smoothness.
Flavors of mesquite smoke, waxy, roasted artichoke, pine nuts, pine cone, pines needle, wool/hay blanket, light rubbery character.
Concentrated flavor intensity, complex character, harmoniously bold balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Very good to excellent overall impression.
*Well balanced but palate is smokier than it should really be to highlight terroir/raw material more.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Coyote Sotol Chihuahua

Feb 7, 2021

Lote: unknown
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of honeysuckle and floral blossoms, mango, lime and orange zest, banana, cantaloup, pineapple, fresh pine, caliche.
Adequate and complex production aroma.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- astringent, slightly coating effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet and sour taste with highlights of salt and bitterness. Buttery smoothness.
Flavors of pine needles, forest floor leaves, lime zest, cooked banana, guava, quince, minerality.
Concentrated flavor intensity, slight complex character, correct harmonious balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Excellent overall impression.
*Very feminine, elegant, balanced profile.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Mezonte Jalisco

Feb 4, 2021

45v – Batch 04 by both Virgen Senior and Junior; 11 maguey blend.
?- clear
?- pungent and prickling impact.
Aromas of acetone, ethyl acetate & acetic acid.
Trace production aroma.
Average length and unpleasant character.
?- astringent effect; dried out, flat & flabby alcohol; light body.
Primarily sour, chemical taste.
Burning mouth feel up front.
Flavors of acetone.
Light concentration flavor intensity.
Unbalanced.
Unpleasant and short finish.
Poor overall impression.

*Faulted spirit; lacks organoleptic soundness. Faulted by ethyl acetate & acetic acid. Watered down nail polish remover.
There is no structure. No viscosity. No complexity. No character of raw material, or category.
Should not be bottled nor for sale.
Worst spirit ever evaluated.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Lamata Sotol Durango

Jan 27, 2021

Lot SOT-C 10-06-2020 of 45 liters
?- clear
?- drying slightly prickling impact.
Aromas of cucumber, ripe cantaloupe, honeydew melon and watermelon, floral perfume, refreshing herbaceousness, peppermint, parsley, juniper.
Powerful and complex production aroma.
Average length and fine character.
?- astringent and slightly coating & warming effect; generous rough alcohol; medium full body.
Primarily sweet taste with sour highlights; oily slight buttery smoothness.
Flavors of pine needles, pine cone, lime zest, savory herbs, rosemary, aloe vera, honey, floral, light sugarcane.
Medium concentration flavor intensity, slightly complex character, harmonious balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Excellent overall impression.
*Very unique. Balanced despite the generous alcohol.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Mazot Palmilla

Jan 27, 2021

Lot unknown.
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of apricot and orange brandy, orange zest, quince, raw sugarcane, sawdust, dry palm leaf, hay, artichoke, rosemary, eucalyptus, floral honey, honeysuckle, cucumber skin, peach nectar, white pepper, sandalwood and patchouli.
Powerful and complex production aroma.
Average length and fine character.
?- astringent plus slightly coating & warming effect; sufficiently smoothly rough alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste with salty highlight; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of light smoke/wood savoriness, white mushrooms, hay, stable, sandalwood & patchouli, artichoke, rosemary, thyme, lemon, sugarcane, mint, white pepper, freshly wet soil.
Concentrated flavor intensity, complex character, bold yet harmonious balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Excellent overall impression.
*Very terroir driven, complex, unique, well balanced, rustic. The aftertaste/finish lingers for minutes with a strong sandalwood & patchouli/ranch hay character.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Coyote Sotol Durango

Jan 27, 2021

Lote: 043 D. Texano
?- clear
?- warming impact.
Aromas of ripe tropical fruit, mango, guava, passionfruit, apricot, apple, pineapple, cooked camote, honeysuckle, mint, chamomile, yellow tea, clay and chalk.
Adequate and complex production aroma.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- coating and astringent effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet taste with highlights of sour and bitter. Buttery smoothness.
Flavors of ripe funk, pineapple, mango, passionfruit, guava, starfruit, camote, chamomile, rosemary, honey, light leather, horse sweat.
Medium concentrated flavor intensity, complex character, correct balance.
Straightforward and long finish.
Very good overall impression.
*Very complex and balanced, but not extraordinary.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Santo Cuviso Sotol Coahuila

Jan 27, 2021

Lote 01219; Bottle 579
?- clear
?- drying, slightly warming impact.
Aromas of garrigue, mint, rosemary, thyme, peas, lime zest, lemon, guava, ripe quince, peach, honeysuckle, honeycomb, floral, cooked camote, marshmallow, pine needles, mineral sand, pine nuts, almonds, marzipan, hay, yogurt, patchouli, faint smoke.
Adequate and complex production aroma.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- coating slightly astringent effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; light medium body.
Primarily sour & bitter taste with sweet & salty highlights; oily smoothness.
Flavors of garrigue, mint & rosemary and thyme, waxy honey and guava, pine needles, pine sap, lime zest, ginger, white peach, light anise.
Medium concentrated flavor intensity, complex character, correct balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Very good overall impression.
*Very unique, well balanced, complex polyphenols, yet not extra ordinary.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Legendario Domingo Durango Cenizo

Jan 25, 2021

Lot DDGO-01; Bottle 3/420
?- clear
?- drying & warming impact.
Aromas of vegetal, zucchini, garrigue, lime zest, floral nectar, waxy honeycomb, honey, calcium, cedar and pine wood.
Adequate and complex production aroma.
Average length and fine character.
?- coating and astringent effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet taste with highlights of sour, bitter, salty and piquancy; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of lemon, squash, raw brown sugar, thyme, cooked plantain.
Concentrated flavor intensity, complex character, correct balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Very good to excellent overall impression.
*Very complex palate structure, unique, well balanced, complex polyphenols, yet not extra ordinary.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Rey Campero Tepextate

Jan 24, 2021

Lot DS009-T; B# 53/676; Oct 2017.
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of acetone, rubber, plastics, floral, honey, sugar cane, mandarin, grapefruit, pineapple, pine nuts, raw almonds, white apricot, cooked agave, moist clay.
Powerful and complex production aroma.
Average length and fine character.
?- coating slightly astringent effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium-full body.
Primarily sour taste with sweet bitterness highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of peach, apricot, lemon and lime, floral, honeycomb, ginger, spice, sugarcane, roasted agave, marzipan, cherry brandy.
Concentrated flavor intensity, complex character, harmonious balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Very good to excellent overall impression.
*Main drawback is the acetone/chemical congeneres.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Xiaman Wild Tepextate & Espadin

Jan 24, 2021

Bottle# 460/500; 2019.
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of floral nectar, floral honey, honeycomb, quince, guava skin, savory herbs, vegetal, lime zest, white and black pepper, minerality of wet stone, limestone, sandstone; faint plastic.
Adequate and complex production aroma.
Average length and fine character.
?- coating slightly astringent effect; sufficiently generous smooth to rough alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour & bitter taste with sweet highlights; buttery-oily smoothness.
Flavors of waxy honeycomb, savory herbs, lime zest, vegetal, thyme, oregano, ginger spice.
Medium plus concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex character, harmonious balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Very good to excellent overall impression.
*Balanced and complex, yet not extraordinary.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Derrumbes Michoacan

Jan 24, 2021

Lot 48 Bottle #432T; Dist 07/2020.
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of cooked camote, floral, honey, ripe peach, apricot, papaya, white pepper.
Adequate and simple production aroma.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- astringent slightly coating effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet taste with sour highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of ripe cooked agave, quiote and camote, honey, peaches, apricot, papaya.
Concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex character, correct balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Very good overall impression.
*Seems slight flat structurally, sweet without much astringency.

Learn more about organoleptic evaluation at the International Wine & Spirits Guild’s seminar in Fine Spirits,
or more on Agave Spirits certifications through the Agave Spirits Institute.

Back to top