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"The bouquet smells enticingly of agave, flowers, and citrus rind. The palate entry features tastes of honey, Tequila, black pepper and citrus. Finishes cleanly, with delicately sweet notes of honey and sap." 90-95 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 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."

"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.

"Clear. Aromas of salty baked okra and collard greens, chestnuts, and dried tropical fruit follow through on a round entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with candied yams, prunes and sweet baking spice notes. Finishes with a warming white pepper, silt, and wet sandalwood fade. Very earthy and rustic." Silver Medal.

"Casa Dragones is 100% Blue Agave Joven Tequila. Our tequila is hand-made in small batches in Tequila, Mexico, using a multiple distillation process for a clean, extra soft taste. Our Maestro Tequilero hand-finishes each bottle by gently balancing platinum tequila with a hint of extra añejo. This entire process is designed with a singular purpose: to deliver a tequila so smooth, it can only be called a sipping tequila."

"A fresh and seductive fragrance that includes scents of cucumber, agave pulp, fennel, pine, coriander and mint. The palate entry is smooth and correctly agave juice-sweet; at midpalate the flavors meld into a semisweet and lusciously prickly taste thrust. Finishes on a heated note as the spirit races ahead of the agave." 90-95 pts.

"Clear. Plantain custard, anise cookie, and sweet potato aromas. A soft, delicate entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body of sea salt, grilled papaya and pineapple, floral honey, and green peppercorn flavors. Finishes with long, warning interplay of white pepper, star anise, and dried tropical fruit flavors. Delicious."