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I’ll ignore the truth that this bottle appears like a canister of kerosene. And why shouldn’t I? This totally distinctive tequila (which is backed by LeBron James) is rested for six months in American oak barrels, then blended with “a contact” of Lobos 1707 further anejo tequila earlier than being completed in Pedro Ximénez wine barrels utilizing a solera system technique. There’s not a ton of details about how all that works — which is all wholly distinctive it doesn’t matter what the small print are — however we do know that is 100% agave, although there’s no data on the place the agave was grown.
From the primary nosing it’s clear it is a unusual sort of beast. The pungency of agave is distinct, however the aromas it’s tempered with felt unfamiliar: cedar wooden and prunes, layered with extra acquainted notes of black pepper, vanilla, and darkish chocolate. On the palate there’s a lot occurring it’s just a little tough to determine what’s occurring. Creamy in texture with preliminary notes of cherries and Port wine, the agave kicks in in brief order, with numerous pepper exhibiting together with some inexperienced onion notes. The end sees layers of sesame oil alongside a lingering, inexperienced natural character. It’s altogether complicated and unusual — but in some way pretty satisfying. This can be a tequila to spend a while pondering and debating with associates.
80 proof.
B+ / $48 / lobos1707.com [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
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