1797 | Spirits, Reposado, $20 to $50

"Creamy custard, caramelized roasted pecans, and sweet brown spice aromas. A round, satiny entry leads to a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to full body of dried pineapple, flan, charred nuts, white pepper and spice flavors. Finishes with a powdered sugar, whipped cream, and talc fade. A delicate and sweet style for sipping on the rocks or cocktails."

"The bouquet features zesty aromas of green chili peppers and asparagus with touches of vanilla/oak, palm oil and almonds. The palate entry is sweetish and oaky; at midpalate a delicious buttery taste underpins flavors of oak, light spice and sautéed almond. Finish is elegant, long and satiny." 90-95 pts.

"Pale golden amber color. Delicate aromas of powdered sugar, anise cookie, olive, and hard cheese rind follow through on a round, silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with nectarine tart, orange peel, cola, and pepper spice notes. Finishes with a graceful, charred pepper and vanilla cream accented fade." Gold Medal.

"Golden straw color. Creme brulee, dried mango, candy corn, and sweet baking spice aromas. A silky, super smooth entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body praline, dried tropical fruit, herb, spice and vanilla bean flavors. Finishes with a floral talc, white pepper, and citrusy caramel accented fade. A nicely balanced and flavorful reposado."

"Aroma is herbal, with a trace of honey, then blossoms into a bouquet that’s peppery, herbal, waxy, floral. Palate is medium-bodied, oily, resiny, herbal and semisweet, with balanced flavors of green pepper, red pepper, toffee and honey. Finishes gracefully." 96-100 pts.

"Pale silvery gold color. Creamy vanilla, delicate spice, banana, and fig aromas. A soft round entry leads to a dryish medium-bodied palate with delicate brown spices, sandalwood, roasted pepper, fig, salt, and exotic peppercorn flavors. Finishes with a long fade of raisin, minerals, and pepper."

"The initial aroma is of black pepper and steamed broccoli. Following aeration, a bouquet of succulent scents of Brazil nuts, egg cream and light oak resin appear. An oily flavor of bacon is apparent at palate entry; at midpalate the pepper returns with added tastes of spinach, sage and butter. Finishes elegantly yet zestily as the pepper comes to the fore. Best Buy." 90-95 pts.