Lote Armonía 001
?- clear
?- prickling slight warming impact.
Aromas of green aloe, pine sap, white pepper, light agave syrup, sage and thyme, dusty clay.
Adequate and semi complex production aroma.
Average length and fine character.
?- coating effect; sufficient soft-smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste with light bitterness highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of lime, lemon, pepper, mesquite, sage, candied ginger, light mango.
Medium plus concentration of flavor intensity, slight complex character, harmonious balance.
Straightforwardly pleasant and very long finish.
Very good overall impression.

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Batch WHK-034
?- clear, no visible transitions.
?- drying impact.
Aromas of honeysuckle, honey, floral nectar, light peach, mandarin, pinewood, light rubber/plastic.
Adequate and semi complex production aroma.
Adequate and simple élevage.
Average length and fine character.
?- astringent and coating effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour & bittee taste; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of pinewood, walnut, pecan, light tamarind, floral and animal honeycomb, charred lemon and peach, wasabi, ginger spice, plastic funk.
Medium flavor intensity, complex character, correct balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Good overall impression.
Balanced and complex, but too much funky waxy floral congeners.

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Lot TX001 Bottle #649
?- clear
?- prickling & drying impact.
Aromas of lime zest, hay, grass, fresh herbs, Thai basil, vegetal, aloe, jalapeño pepper, black peppercorn, coriander, fennel, honey, ripe mango.
Powerful and complex production aroma.
Average length and very fine character.
?- astringent slightly coating effect;, sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste with sweet bitterness highlights; buttery-oily smoothness.
Flavors of coriander, green anise, lime & lemon zest, hay, peppercorn, basil, fennel, quince, wild floral honey, raw cactus, agave, aloe vera.
Concentrated flavor intensity, complex character, harmonious balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Excellent overall impression.
Pair with Swiss enchiladas, ceviche, shrimp cocktail, fried flautas, pork or chicken tostadas, chilaquiles.

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Lot TX002 Bottle #50
?- clear
?- prickling slight drying impact.
Aromas of peppercorn, hay, pine, cooked agave, lime zest, lemon blossom.
Adequate and simple production aroma.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- coating effect;, sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste with sweet bitterness highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of peppercorn, lime zest, pine cone, pine needle, hay, and cooked agave.
Concentrated flavor intensity, slight complex character, harmonious balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Excellent overall impression.

* Found batch #2 to be not as complex as the first batch, but still extremely balanced and pleasant.

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Lot PA001 Bottle#266/600
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of floral bouquet, honey comb, wax, linen, raw agave, quince, barley, mango, peach, green apple skin, hay, white tea, clay.
Adequate, complex production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- coating, slightly warming/astringent effect;, sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet &sour taste, light bitterness; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of honey, hay, agave, peppercorn, floral, quince, green apple skin, white tea.
Medium flavor intensity, slightly complex, harmonious balance.
Straightforwardly pleasant and very long finish.
Very good overall impression.

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D 03/03/2020; 510 Lt; Lot 4C0P-0320-0007 @ 47,5%
?- clear
?- pungent and drying impact.
Aromas of VA & acetone, candied pecan & walnut, fresh savory herbs, hay, floral and animal honey, mesquite, cinnamon, chalk, light rubber.
Adequate, complex production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- coating and slightly astringent effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of mesquite wood, savory herbs, cooked lemon, roasted agave, hay, ginger, corn bread.
Concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex, harmonious balance.
Straightforwardly pleasant and long finish.
Very good to excellent impression.
Could have been prime without the VA/acetone chemical aromatic profile that disappeared on the palate.

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II Edicion; LotA5 Bottle#1300T @200ml.
?- clear
?- warming & drying impact.
Aromas of grass, lime, grapefruit, hay, starfruit, guava, lemon, lime, mamey, green pepper, ginger, savory herbs plus acetone/wood varnish.
Adequate, complex production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- coating and slightly astringent & warming effect;, sufficient smooth alcohol; light-medium body.
Primarily sour taste, light bitterness and sweetness; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of lemon, lime, ripe starfruit, guava, grass, hay, savory herbs, light ginger spice.
Medium concentration flavor intensity, slightly complex, correct balance.
Straightforward pleasant and very long finish.
Very good impression.

Well balanced but the chemical smells bring it down on the nose.

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?- clear; pale-light gold center, straw-yellow ocher transition, pale color to edge.
?- drying impact.
Aromas of cinnamon, tamarind, raw sugar cane, mulled orange, lemon, lime, vanilla, crème brulee, mango, guava, chamomile.
Adequate, simple production.
Adequate, complex elevage.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- astringent & coating effect;, sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour & bitter taste, light sweetness; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of spiced citrus, agave nectar, tamarind, rum, sweet pineapple, charred artichoke, red caramel apple.
Medium flavor intensity, slightly complex, correct balance.
Straightforwardly pleasant and very long finish.
Very good overall impression.

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?- Clear.
?- prickling and warming impact; aromas of raw under ripe pineapple, mandarin, caraway, aloe vera, menthol, hay, lemongrass, eucalyptus, terracotta, clay and ash.
Adequate & complex production, average length and ordinary character.
?-coting, warming and astringent effect; smooth sufficiently generous alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet/sour/bitter taste, buttery smoothness.
Flavors of tamarind, terracotta, clay, cooked aloe, roasted artichoke, orange zest, smoked almonds, black pepper.
Concentrated flavor intensity, complex, harmonious balance.
Pleasant very long finish.
Very good overall impression.

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?- clear
?- warming & drying impact.
Aromas of herbaceous, hay, dried sotol core, faint smoke, light lime, fresh pine.
Adequate, slightly complex production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- astringent effect;, sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of pecan shell, pine nuts, roasted almonds, cooked artichoke, light honey, floral perfume.
Concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex, correct balance.
Straightforwardly pleasant and very long finish.
Very good to excellent impression.

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Unknown Lot/Batch
?- clear
?- prickling impact.
Aromas of caraway, coriander, cumin, mint, grass, cooked sotol core, wet rock, chalk, caliche, lime zest.
Adequate, complex production.
Average length and fine character.
?-warming, coating and astringent effect;, sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet taste with light bitterness; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of honeyed apricot, under ripe quince, pear, melon, peach, lemon, lime zest, soft cotton, linden, fresh laundry, and peppercorn.
Medium concentration flavor intensity, complex, harmonious balance.
Straightforwardly pleasant and very long finish.
Very good to excellent impression.

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Barrel #1236, Bottle #223
?- clear; pale honey center, straw transition, clear edge.
?- drying impact.
Aromas of vanilla, oak wood, floral, sweet almonds, gray-beard moss, light mesquite smoke, light banana, bubblegum, hay, raw artichoke.
Adequate, slightly complex production.
Adequate and complex elevage.
Average length and fine character.
?-coating effect, sufficiently soft to smooth alcohol; light-medium body.
Primarily sweet taste with light bitterness & sourness; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of spiced orange, mandarin, floral honey, vanilla, mint, almonds.
Medium concentration flavor intensity, slightly complex, correct balance.
Pleasant and very long finish.
Very good to excellent impression.
Unfortunately the Sotol gets lost on the palate, albeit present on the nose.
Good balance nonetheless, and good value for single barrel.

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Lote A35/ Botella#2616, Destilado 03/2020.
?-clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of ripe funky fruit, papaya, mango, sweet potato, cooked maguey quiote, guava wax, lemon, animal & floral honey, skittles mix.
Adequate and complex production; average plus length, ordinary character.
?-coating effect, smooth sufficient alcohol; light medium body.
Primary sweet , lightly sour taste, buttery smoothness.
Flavors of cosmetics and perfume, floral, tropical, lemon and lime peel, guava & starfruit, honey, skittles mix.
Medium plus concentration, slightly complex plus, correct slightly bold balance.
Straightforward very long finish.
Very Good overall impression.

Disliked the artificial cosmetic and perfume aromas in mouth. Overall balanced.

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Batch 01J40
?-clear
?- warming slightly drying impact.
Aromas of mesquite wood and smoke, mushrooms, turned soil, roasted pecan and walnut, sandalwood, light rubber and band aid.
Powerful and slightly complex production; average plus length, ordinary character.
?-coating effect, smooth sufficient alcohol; light medium body.
Primary sweet and sour taste, buttery smoothness.
Flavors of cooked ripe peach, mesquite, citrus, pepper, spice, cream, vanilla, coconut, almonds.
Medium concentration, slightly complex, correct balance.
Straightforward very long finish.
Good overall impression.

Structure is balanced but it’s smokier than it needs to be.

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CHI-1958
?- clear
?- drying/warning impact.
Aromas of suede, faux leather, sawdust, animal sweat, pepper, cooked aloe vera, lemon, caraway, nutmeg.
Adequate, slightly complex production.
Average length and ordinary to fine character.
?-warming slight astringency, sufficiently to generous/smooth to rough alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste with light bitterness; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of lemon and lime zest, white pepper, nutmeg, spice, apricot, guava, quince.
Concentrated flavor intensity, complex, bold and harmonious balance.
Straightforwardly pleasant and very long finish.
Very good to excellent impression.

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Vid-197
?- Clear.
?- drying impact; rubber, plastic, faux leather, green pasture, hay, facial cream cosmetic, fresh aloe vera.
Adequate/semi complex production, average length and ordinary character.
?-astringent/ coating effect; smooth sufficient alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet/sour taste, buttery smoothness.
Flavors of green grass, aloe vera, rubber, chemical, light smoke, pepper, citrus, cream.
Medium flavor intensity, slightly complex, correct balance.
Straightforward very long finish.
Very good overall impression.

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