DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Oro de Lidia
(Amititan)

Nose: Butterscotch, honey, rum toffee, lemon, lemon peel, citrus, melon, fruity, sweet agave, vegetal, bell pepper, herbal, mint, pepper, wet stone, ash, oak.
Palate: Caramel, butterscotch, honey, tropical fruit, peach, citrus, lemon, raisin, flowers, full agave, vegetal, nuts, spice, pepper, cinnamon, oak, wood, smoky, earthy, refreshing.
Finish: Caramel, butterscotch, lemon, papaya, toasted almond, spice, mint, ash, oak, smoky, smooth, well balanced.

Double Gold Medal

Bracero
(Arenal)

Nose: Butterscotch, toffee, vanilla, cream, honey, brown sugar, fruity, papaya, citrus, agave, grass, roots, wine, light.
Palate: Toffee, butterscotch, honey, raisin, brown sugar, fruity, dried fruit, agave, floral, lavender, cinnamon, nutmeg, spicy, pepper, oak, wood, smoky, silky, smooth.
Finish: Toffee, fruity, raisin, vanilla, creamy, coffee, spice, oak, smooth, clean, balanced, beautiful, easygoing.

Double Gold Medal

Hotel California
(Zapotlanejo)

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, creamy, honey, lemon, banana, green melon, quince, fruity, dried fruit, vegetal, spicy, smoky.
Palate: Honey, brown sugar, vanilla, fruity, citrus, melon, dried fruit, agave, vegetal, bell pepper, herbaceous, herbal, spice, pepper, earthy, light wood, oak, smooth.
Finish: Honey, melon, almond, pepper, spicy, tobacco, oak, menthol, earthy, smooth.

Double Gold Medal

Calavera
(Tequila)

Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla, candy, light fruit, citrus, lemon, melon, agave, vegetal, Nordic spices, light mint, coffee, cream, butter, pastry.
Palate: Butterscotch, caramel, buttery, vanilla, honey, sugar cane, cotton candy, citrus, herbal, root beer, spice, mint, licorice, anise, coffee, smoke, oak.
Finish: Vanilla, creamy, clove, cinnamon, spice, pepper, licorice, Galliano liqueur, grass, smooth.

Double Gold Medal

Herradura
(Amatitán, Lowlands)

Nose: Molasses, burnt sugar, vanilla, pineapple, citrus, lemon, orange, poached pear, agave, sweet grass, herbaceous, mint, cigar, burnt wood, oak.
Palate: Caramel, honey, vanilla, baked apple, roasted agave, citrus, honeysuckle, herbaceous, grassy, spice, baking spice, allspice, pepper, white pepper, black pepper, anise, tobacco, smoky, balanced.
Finish: Lemon, peppermint, spicy, peppery, white pepper, smooth, flavorful, clean, well balanced.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Excellia
(Highlands, Los Altos)

Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla, honey, candy, citrus, fruit punch, melon, persimmon, full agave, herbal, mint, leather, earth.
Palate: Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, cream, honey, lovely fruit, cherry, lemon, lime, citrus, melon, raisin, agave, vegetal, jalapeño, bell pepper, spice, anise, mint, cola, oak, wood, smoky, full flavor.
Finish: Caramel, honey, sugar, citrus, lemon peel, floral, spearmint, spice, grass, coffee, tobacco, smoky, earthy, balanced, fresh, clean, smooth, beautiful.

Gold Medal

Suavecito
(Tlajomulco de Zuniga)

Nose: Toffee, caramel, butterscotch, cream,brown sugar, honey, vanilla, lemon, mint, baby powder, mild.
Palate: Butterscotch candy, toffee, caramel, creamy, vanilla, honey, coconut, pear, fruit, lemon bar, agave, flowers, cake, almond, spice, coffee, smooth.
Finish: Honey, vanilla, creamy, coconut ice cream, light marzipan, citrus, floral, vegetal, soft, smooth, very light, perfect.

Gold Medal

Route 66
(Atotonilco El Alto)

Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla, whipped cream, brown sugar, berries, lemon, citrus, fruity, agave, cactus, vegetal, herbs, hay, almond, spice, mellow.
Palate: Toffee, butterscotch, creamy, vanilla, honey, fruity, citrus, orange, lemon, fig, dried fruit, agave, vegetal, pepper, spicy, coffee, roasted, oak, smoky, smooth, silky, mellow.
Finish: Toffee, fruity, citrus, floral, spice, pepper, oak, cedar, earthy, flavorful, smooth, clean, tickles the tongue.

Gold Medal

Pueblo Viejo
(Zapotlanejo-Tepatitan Acatic)

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, honey, melon, lime, dried fruit, agave, aloe, vegetal, hay, grassy, spice, oak, light cream, buttered rum, bourbon.
Palate: Toffee, caramel, creamy, vanilla, butterscotch, brown sugar, honey, star fruit, melon, lemon, citrus, fruity, agave, green pepper, herb, baking spice, pepper, mint, tobacco, oak, wood, perfectly balanced.
Finish: Orange, spicy, vanilla, grass, coffee, mineral, woody, oak, creamy, smoky, smooth, gentle.

Gold Medal

Number JUAN

Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla, candy, clotted cream, banana, cran-apple, cherry, orange, citrus, raisin, fruity, agave, hibiscus, herbal, mint, cinnamon, coffee, charcoal, smoky, oak, white oak.
Palate: Creamy butterscotch, caramel, vanilla, honey, orange, citrus, lemon peel, melon, fruity, dried fruit, agave, hot chili, almond, lapsang souchong tea, mint, coffee, cola.
Finish: Honey, vanilla, creamy, brown sugar, baking spice, pepper, grassy, warm wood, oak, clean, smooth.

Gold Medal

Agavales
(Tequila)

Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla, creamy, fruity, citrus, dried fruit, light agave, vegetal, floral, herbal, almond, dry grass, mineral, ash, menthol, oak, woody.
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, honey, creamy, raisin, citrus, melon, agave, vegetal, herbs, bay leaf, nutty, spice, mint, ginger, pepper, grassy, woody, oak, earthy, smoky.
Finish: Honey, agave, jalapeño, ginger, grassy, spicy, peppery, roasted, dry wood, woody, clean, crisp.

Gold Medal

Orgullo
(Zapotlanejo-Tepatitan Acatic)

Nose: Butterscotch, honey, lemon candy, jolly rancher, honey, citrus, green apple, dried fruit, agave, vegetal, gentle flowers blooming, herbal, spice, almond, wood.
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, pineapple, orange peel, citrus, fruity, sweet corn, graham cracker, almond, floral, herbal, spearmint, allspice, spice, cinnamon, light pepper, cola, tobacco, oak, smooth, complex.
Finish: Honey, agave, fruit, floral, lingering spice, pepper, mint, oak, smooth, well balanced.

Gold Medal

Mar Azul
(Lowlands)

Nose: Butterscotch, honey, vanilla, caramel, lemon, orange, citrus, cherry, pineapple, baked apple, fig, fruity, herbal, vegetal, spearmint, clove, hemp, hay, wood, earthy.
Palate: Toffee, caramel, vanilla, honey, citrus, lime, cherry, tropical fruit, apple, agave, floral, herbal, spicy, mint, cinnamon, coffee, oak, smoke, hemp, earth.
Finish: Brown sugar, fruity, dried fruit, vanilla, creamy, agave, vegetal, spice, pepper, mint, grassy, mocha, oak, smooth.

Gold Medal

Pura Vida
(Arandas)

Nose: Honey, vanilla, pear, citrus, light agave, cactus, magnolia, herbs, spicy, mineral, ash, woody, oak.
Palate: Caramel, creamy, sweet fruit, lemon, citrus, raisin, date, roasted agave, floral, vine leaves, hibiscus, spice, herb, mint, pepper, grassy, ash, smoke, oak, woody, earthy, smooth, balanced, classic tequila profile.
Finish: Toffee, vanilla, lemon, raisin, agave, floral, almond, grassy, earthy, spicy, flavorful, smooth, clean, mountain spring water.

Gold Medal

Lunazul
(Tequila)

Nose: Sugar cane, vanilla, whipped cream, subtle fruit, lemon, citrus, agave, flowers, mint, pepper, cocoa, ash, balanced.
Palate: Butterscotch, vanilla, sugar cane, caramel, creamy, honey, brown sugar, citrus, fruity, pear, smooth agave, floral, spicy peppers, herbal, vegetal, mint, pepper, earthy, oak, woody, balanced.
Finish: Honey, burnt sugar, caramel, vanilla, spicy, pepper, baking spice, spearmint, mineral, nice, silky, smooth.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Hussong's
(Tequila)

Nose: Toffee, vanilla, creamy, honey, banana, citrus, kaffir lime, fruity, raisin, agave, grass, almond, cayenne, smoke, subtle.
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, orange, citrus, quince, banana, dried fruit, floral, herbal, sweet corn, bell pepper, nuts, spice, cinnamon, anise, wintergreen, grass, toasty, light tobacco, oak, wood barrel, smoke, delicate, easy-drinking.
Finish: Honey, light lemony, lemon peel, fruity, raisin, spice, vanilla, pepper, clove, grassy, oak, menthol, earthy, smooth, excellent.

Silver Medal

Centinela
(Arandas)

Nose: Butterscotch, caramel, cotton candy, vanilla, honey, light fruity, lemon, tropical fruit, agave, rice, almond, macadamia nut, cinnamon, honeysuckle, mint.
Palate: Butterscotch, vanilla, cream soda, tropical fruit, lemon, dried fruit, agave, herbal, almond, spice, mint, licorice, earthy, oaky, smoky.
Finish: Caramel, vanilla, buttery, berries, herbaceous, spice, pepper, mint, tobacco, oak, delicate, subtle, mellow, smooth.

Silver Medal

Campeón

Nose: Caramel, toffee, creamy, vanilla, honey, fruity, lemon, agave, cactus, herbs, nutty, mint, spicy, baking spice, grassy, wet stone, brine, light smoke, earthy, rum.
Palate: Cotton candy, honey, cream, citrus, lemon, pear, dried fruit, fruity, agave, honeysuckle, lavender, herb, licorice, clove, mineral, fresh, smoky, silky, smooth.
Finish: Caramel, cinnamon, spicy, mineral, crystal clear, smooth, mild, balanced.

Silver Medal

Tarantula 100
100 proof  (Tequila)

Nose: Toffee, sugar, lemon, citrus, apple, light fruit, mild agave, vegetal, herbal, minted Berber spice, magnolia, cocoa, oak, mountain air, green forest.
Palate: Orange, citrus, melon, tropical fruit, strong agave, ginger, mint, anise, spice, pepper, tobacco, oak, woody, earthy.
Finish: Citrus, spicy, cinnamon, pepper, mint, smooth.

Silver Medal

512
(Tequila)

Nose: Pear, fruity, orange, citrus, raisin, agave, vegetal, green pepper, vanilla, mineral, rested oak, smoke, ash.
Palate: Butterscotch, vanilla, creamy, honey, lemon, lemon peel, citrus, melon, agave, white tea, floral, lilac, bitterroot, cinnamon, spice, mint, tobacco, mineral, wet stone, earth, wood, oak, light, smooth.
Finish: Caramel, creamy, vanilla, lemon, citrus, full agave, spice, pepper, tobacco, earthy, smooth.

Silver Medal