DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Bellagave Coconut Flavored Tequila
(Jalisco, MX)  70° prf

Palate: Coconut water, dried coconut, coconut meat, coconut shell, elegant coconut, nice coconut, Almond Joy, honey, toffee, caramel, nougat, sweet nuts, mint, peppercorn, tastes naturally made, complementary to tequila.

Finish: Dried coconut, lightly toasted coconut, coconut oil, chocolate notes, a bit woody, lingering, very smooth, soft, clean, crisp, tasty, how a flavored tequila should taste.

Double Gold Medal

Codigo 1530 Rosa Tequila
(Amatitán, Jalisco, MX)   80° prf
Rested in uncharred French White Oak Napa Valley
Cabernet wine barrels for 1 month.

Palate: Wine notes, tequila, mild agave, grassy, lime, pineapple, herbal note, saffron, tarragon, spice, jalapeño, salty notes, nice woodiness, oak, nice balance.

Finish: Tequila dominant, wine, dried lime skin, salty, unique barrel, woody, layered, smooth, rich, classic.

Double Gold Medal

Mar Azul Chocolate Flavored Tequila
(Amatitán, Jalisco, MX)  50° prf.

Palate: Nice chocolate flavor, milk chocolate, powdered chocolate, cocoa, malt, vanilla, wafer, praline, café au lait, espresso, wild flowers, mineral oil, integrated, very well balanced, nice texture, smooth, lovely.

Finish: Perfect chocolate notes, milk chocolate, caramel, hard coffee candy, almond, full flavor, very balanced, complex, a conversation starter, exceptionally light, smooth, soft, pleasant, easy-drinking, great after-dinner drink.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Painted Donkey Café Coffee Flavored Tequila
(Dynasty Spirits, Jalisco, MX)  60° prf

Palate: Realistic coffee taste, nice coffee flavor, clean coffee, sweet coffee, coffee hard candy, coffee for sure, nougat, flan, Loacker wafer cookies, toffee, chocolate, dessert, grain, nice balance, beautiful.

Finish: Coffee, coffee hard candy, crème brûlée, sweet vanilla, balanced, rich, creamy, good overall, great with coffee, approachable, very nice.

Gold Medal

Painted Donkey Mango Chili Flavored Tequila
(Dynasty Spirits, Jalisco, MX)  60° prf

Palate: Mango, dried mango, green mango, spicy mango, orange peel, mint, sweet pepper, spicy pepper, balanced, lovely.

Finish: Mint, red chili, Thai spice, spicy, good heat, nice, rich, cocktail mixer.

Gold Medal

Dano's Dangerous Coffee Flavored Reposado Tequila
(Los Altos, Jalisco, MX)  70° prf

Palate: Black coffee, great coffee notes, coffee grounds, toffee, white toffee, caramel, peppery, woody, perfectly integrated, robust.

Finish: Black coffee, balanced coffee, hazelnut, grassy, spice, clean, natural, robust, rich, tasty, classic, great product, perfect.

Gold Medal

Dano's Dangerous Pineapple Jalapeño Flavored Tequila
(Los Altos, Jalisco, MX)  70° prf

Palate: Pineapple yields to the jalapeño, nice jalapeño, peppery, spicy, picante, green pepper, roasted green peppercorn, mango, mint, wet stones, barrel notes, perfectly integrated, crisp, natural.

Finish: Dried pineapple, lingering jalapeño, green peppercorns, herbaceous, roasted, charred, well balanced, approachable, easy drinking.

Gold Medal

Mar Azul Almond Flavored Tequila
(Amatitán, Jalisco, MX)  50° prf

Palate: Almond, toasted almond, almond oil, almond skin, nocino, nutty, Tortoni, marzipan, light Amaretto, toffee, cherry, vegetal, olive oil, sweet, rich.

Finish: Hazelnut, marzipan, cherry, lingering, layered, smooth, creamy, rich.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL AWARDS

Painted Donkey Pineapple Flavored Tequila
(Dynasty Spirits, Jalisco, MX)  60° prf

Palate: Ripe pineapple, true pineapple, pineapple cocktail, dried pineapple, mango, papaya, peach, lychee, sweet citrus, dried fruit, juicy, sweet flavored tea, honeysuckle, perfumed, vegetal, slate, very approachable.

Finish: Ripe pineapple, lingering pineapple, grassy, herbal, caramel, juicy, not too sweet, great summer flavors, very smooth, a good mixer in a cocktail.

Silver Medal

Painted Donkey Coconut Flavored Tequila
(Dynasty Spirits, Jalisco, MX)  60° prf

Palate: Coconut, sweet cream, vanilla, praline, bubble gum, sweet tea, yarrow, dill, woody, sweet, well-balanced, creamy.

Finish: Coconut, vanilla, sweet cream, coconut sugar, cane sugar, herbal, coffee, smooth, creamy.

Silver Medal

Mar Azul Banana Flavored Tequila
(Amatitán, Jalisco, MX)  50° prf

Palate: Ripe banana, Banana Runts candy, banana chips, dried fruit, sweet gum, vanilla, sweet vermouth.

Finish: Banana soda, hard candy, banana powder, plantains, candy, nice, smooth, creamy, consistent, easy drinking, good for cocktails.

Silver Medal

Red Cadillac Mango Flavored Tequila
(Jalisco, MX)  70° prf

Palate: Mango, dried mango, mango candy, mango jelly, mandarin, orange notes, nougat, vanilla, tea leaves, very sweet, extremely round.

Finish: Mango Jolly Rancher, candy, silky fruit, coffee notes, pepper, sweet, nice, tasty.

Silver Medal

Painted Donkey Grapefruit Flavored Tequila
(Dynasty Spirits, Jalisco, MX)  60° prf

Palate: Great pink grapefruit, candied grapefruit, grapefruit soda, grapefruit peel, citrus oil, olea, mineral, sweet.

Finish: Bitter grapefruit, ripe fruit, lemonade, mint, sweetness lingers, very approachable, dangerous.

Silver Medal

Mar Azul Coconut Flavored Tequila
(Amatitán, Jalisco, MX)  50° prf

Palate: Coconut, coconut water, coconut flakes, almond, nut, sweet cranberry, herbal, tequila, very balanced, creamy, tasty.

Finish: Caramelized coconut, lingering agave, peppery, balanced, great for cocktails.

Silver Medal

BRONZE MEDAL AWARDS

Painted Donkey Lime Flavored Tequila
(Dynasty Spirits, Jalisco, MX)  60° proof.

Palate: Strong lime, lime juice, lime peel, lime zest, lime candy, smoky lime, creamy, Mexican daiquiri.

Finish: Lemonade, mint, mineral, very well-balanced, nice, velvety, light & easy, summer drink, great in a cocktail.

Bronze Medal

Bellagave Mango-Jalapeño Flavored Tequila
(Jalisco, MX)  70° prf

Palate: Hint of mango, mango candy, anise, green olive, herbal, jalapeño, nice light spice, spicy.

Finish: Melon, lemon, spice, peppery, very interesting.

Bronze Medal

Painted Donkey Watermelon Flavored Tequila
(Dynasty Spirits, Jalisco, MX)  60° prf

Palate: Watermelon, Jolly Rancher watermelon, watermelon candy, melon, apple, grassy, ripe, natural.

Finish: Deep red orange, candied, sweet, pleasant, fun, easy drinking.

Bronze Medal