Previously, I had reviewed the Reposado type of this brand’s tequila. This time around I got the Anejo, and may or may not try the Blanco. All I know is that I saved this review for the week before Halloween because it was the only thing I have had lately that looks like it is perfect for the season. The Anejo is supposed to have aromas of tobacco, chocolate, and coffee. I can tell you that it does have a fairly sweet smell, but you really get those aromas more when you are drinking it. It is very smooth and has a great mouth feel to it. Definitely a great sipping tequila. The design on the bottle is supposed to be representative of traditional Nicaraguan burial parties, so it should look pretty freaking awesome at your Halloween party. This bottle is only 40% alcohol by volume, so if you were looking for something with more of a punch you may want to try the Reposado. I got the bottle I had from BevMo, but there is a link to an online store on their website. If you go that route, be prepared to pay a lot more than you do at BevMo though.
Breakdown :
The Bottle : Still one of the cooler looking bottles, mainly because of the decoration. I thought that the Reposado had an awesome design, but the simple black and white design of this one makes it look awesome, even outside of a Halloween decorum.
Score : 20
The Taste : This brand as a whole so far has great consistency so far with taste. Granted I have only had two varieties, but both were extremely smooth and totally worth just pouring a glass and sipping on it. I didn’t have mine on the rocks because ice always kills the agave flavor of tequila, but if you must have it on ice, I would say it’s probably still going to be very flavorful.
Score : 20
The Buzz : Great buzz, but a very lingering buzz. I finished my bottle pretty early, but still felt it throughout the night. Definitely good if you start drinking in the afternoon on a Saturday.
Score : 20
The Cost : The only thing that has been an issue with this brand has been the price. This bottle goes for about $60 at Bevmo. If you check out the link to buy online from their website, the bottle is $105, and I don’t know if that includes shipping. So comparatively, it would be better to get the Bevmo price, but if it was about $20 cheaper, I know I would be drinking it more often. Like everything else, I guess it’s just a premium price for a premium product.
Score : 10
Total Score : 70
Going through and writing this review, I kind of made up my mind and will be trying the Blanco soon. It probably won’t be reviewed for a while, but I will definitely try it.
Cheers.
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