1 | Spirits | Anejo

"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."

"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 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."

"A delicate, non-woody bouquet with notes of fennel, pickle brine, cucumber, green pepper, and escarole. The palate entry is medium-dry, and peppery; at midpalate tastes of semisweet oak, agave sugars and herbs are added. Ends up more dry than sweet and keenly earthy/vegetal as the oak element vanishes." 85-89 pts.

Very few bottles of this commemeration of the 60th anniversary of Don Julio's first commercial tequila production exist. Sublime and rich, this special anejo is a tequila (and brandy) lovers dream.

"Golden amber color. Warm caramel, orange peel, clove, and white pepper aroma. A supple entry leads to a very smooth, dryish medium-to full-bodied palate with toffee, brown spices, and roasted pepper flavors. Finishes with a long, sweet fade of spicy orange cake, exotic peppercorns, and bourbon barrel wood notes. Elegant and stylish, but perhaps a touch too much wood."

"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.

"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."