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"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."

"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.

"Brilliant copper color. Sweet, robust aromas of vanilla, toasted coconut, dried fruit, roasted nuts, and leather. A soft, supple entry leads to a smooth medium-to full-bodied palate with rich spice, toffee, nuts, caramelized agave, and pepper flavors. Finishes with a long fade of pure chocolate, toasty oak, brown spices, dried fruit, and agave flavors. A complete tequila with great balance, effortless grace, and brooding power." 2005 Reviewed.

"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."

"Aroma after the pour is lean and paraffin-like; swirling and additional time in the glass stimulate more expressive aromas of black pepper, sea salt and jalapeño pepper. Palate entry is tight, acidic and keenly peppery; by the midpalate stage, the flavor profile’s sinewy character goes totally dry and spicy. Ends up very trim." 85-89 pts.

"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.

"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."