1 | Spirits | Anejo, $20 to $50, 750 ml

"Old gold color. Grilled lime, floral talc, coconut custard, and toffee aromas are inviting. A soft, silky entry leads to a dryish medium-to-full body of creamy vanilla, toffeed roasted nuts, gingerbread, and dried pineapples. Finishes with a tangy dried topical citrus, white chocolate, and vibrant peppery spice fade. Well balanced and flavorful."

"Pale amber color. Beeswax, buttery caramel apple, spicy pickles, talc, and nougat aromas follow through on soft, round entry to a dryish medium-full body with prominent suede, fig, dried pineapple, caramel, and mineral accents. Finishes with an even pleasing fade. A very classy and refined añejo for sipping."

"Pale golden yellow with a copper cast. Caramel, marshmallow, pickling spice, and grilled pepper aromas. A soft, creamy entry leads to a dryish medium-to full-bodied palate with wildflower honey, light caramel, grilled pineapple and mango, brown spice and pepper flavors. Finishes dryly with caramel cream, black pepper, mineral, and sweet spices."

"Bright light amber color. Bold fruity aromas with caramel corn, sweet pickling spice, and chocolate cherry bonbon flourishes follow through on a round, voluptuous entry to a fruity medium-to-full body with roasted nuts and toffee notes. Finishes with a long, leather and spice accented fade. A fun, flavorful anejo that would be great in cocktails." Gold Medal.

"Golden amber color. Aromas of creme caramel, toasted almonds, leather, dried cherry and baking spices follow through on a round, supple entry to a dryish medium body with delicate herbs, cocoa, clove, and pink peppercorns. Finishes with a touch of polished wood, toffee, and mossy stones. Excellent vibrancy and depth of flavor." Gold Medal.

"Pure golden color. Melted caramel, cola nut, baking spice, beeswax, and chocolate covered cherry aromas follow through on a round, entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with honeyed herb, vanilla, and grilled pepper accents. Finishes with a long, sweet spice and herb fade."

"Pale golden amber color. Buttery coconut creme brulee, peppermint ice cream, honeyed raisin nut bread, and delicate pickling spice aromas follows through on a supple, satiny entry leads to a dryish medium-full body with interesting accents of lemongrass, herbs, and cocoa. Finishes with a round, powerful, yet elegant creme Anglaise fade. Impressively smooth, flavorful and Cognac-like."

"Pale golden yellow color. Shy caramel taffy and brown spice aromas. A soft entry leads to a dryish light-to medium-bodied palate with dried fruit, nut, cola, white bread flavors. Finishes with a sweet, hot, and slightly yeasty, dried fruit, nut and bourbon barrel fade."

"The bouquet features wonderful aromas of caramel, cream, pastry dough and nutmeg with a background hint of honeyed peanuts. Entry is spicy and full-bodied; the midpalate displays a trace of vanillin that supports the more vibrant flavors of brine, salt, green vegetable and green pepper. Finishes clean, a touch smoky and delicately spiced. A classic añejo Tequila. Delicious." 96-100 pts.