DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL AWARD

Mar Azul Reposado Tequila
(Amatitán, Jalisco, MX)

Nose: Agave-forward, strong agave, sweet agave, beautiful agave, banana, concord grapes, lemon, plants, herbaceous, salty, seaside, earthy, smoke, oak, softness, bright, classic.
Palate: Hint of vanilla, sugars, corn, plantain, dried fruit, lemon, citrus, carnations, bell pepper, light fennel, vegetal, agave, almond, herbaceous, pinch of salt, spice, black pepper, toast, dry oak, wood, nice combo of sweet and tart, clean, creamy, classic expression, quite nice.
Finish: Butterscotch, caramel, bell pepper, spicy tart agave, spices, woody but not overpowering, integrated, well rounded, viscous, clean, soft, great for sipping, ready for a margarita, nice, beautiful.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Humano Reposado Tequila
(Tototlan, Jalisco, MX)   Kosher certified.

Aroma: Aroma: Butterscotch, caramel, vanilla, honeydew melon, lemon, lime, citrus, ripe apple, agave, floral, green herbs, salt, black pepper, spicy, minerals, oak, fresh.
Palate: Toffee, caramel, chocolate, creamy, lime, lemon zest, citrusy, agave, vegetal, herbal, saline, spicy, oaky, silky, creamy.
Finish: Tropical fruit, lime, citrus, herbs, zesty, soft, mellow, approachable, excellent.

Gold Medal

Biatch Reposado Tequila
(El Arenal, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Caramel, butterscotch, cream, vanilla, honey, cooked pear, lemon, lemon peel, citrus, agave, sweet agave, vegetal, herbaceous, herbal, sweetened black coffee, nutty, spice, black olive, brine, oak, castile soap, clean.
Palate: Salted caramel, butterscotch, praline, vanilla, honey, peach, orange, light lemon, citrus, agave, herbaceous, peppery, spicy, earthy element, smoke, dried wood, sweet, creamy, soft, approachable.
Finish: Milk chocolate, cane sugar, honey, lemon, citrus, grass, peppery, earthy element, smooth, silky, enjoyable.

Gold Medal

Padre Azul Tequila Reposado
(Amatitán, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Butterscotch, toffee, caramel, dark chocolate, molasses, cookie dough, cantaloupe, melon, lemon, citrus, raw agave, agave, herbal, mint, toasted almond, earthy, brine.
Palate: Butterscotch, toffee, caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, toasted vanilla, sweet pie, pineapple, lemon zest, rich agave, herbaceous, herbal, mint, green bell pepper, vegetal, white pepper, light spice, earthy, oak, well balanced, bold, smooth, creamy.
Finish: Butterscotch, vanilla, honey, sweet corn, lemon, citrus, nice sweet agave tartness, white pepper, smoky, balanced, very smooth, silky-clean, very nice.

Gold Medal

Mr. Sancho Pancho Reposado Tequila
(Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, MX)  Kosher certified.

Aroma: Butterscotch, salt water taffy, brown sugar, caramel, caramel popcorn, butter, vanilla, heavy cream, orange cream, honey, pastry cake, floral, cocoa, coffee, pickle, mineral, musty, smoky, light wood, oak.
Palate: Caramel, brown sugar, cocoa, cocoa powder, vanilla, spiced vanilla, whipped cream, honey, dried fruit, raisins, mango, almond, peanut butter, spice, tobacco, briny, tannins, cedar, oak, candy sweet, creamy.
Finish: Toffee, dark chocolate, light cocoa, vanilla, honey, raisins, smooth agave, herbal, walnut, nutty, peppery, powdery, tannins, excellent mouthfeel, clean, silky.

Gold Medal

Emerald Spear Reposado Tequila
(Arandas, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Sugar cane, honey, lemon, lime, Rose’s lime juice, tropical fruit, ripe banana, apricot, green mango, agave, olive juice, minty, herbaceous, herbal, smoky, oak, fresh.
Palate: Honey, pineapple, lemon, lime, citrus, dried fruit, heavy agave, plant, mint, herbs, vegetal, olive juice, pinch of salt, pepper, spicy, toast, oaky, silky.
Finish: Caramel, honey, honeydew, pineapple, lemon, spicy, tangy, smoky, oak, fresh, crisp, creamy, nice, elegant.

Gold Medal

Cabal Reposado Tequila
(Amatitán, Jalisco, MX)  Certified USDA Organic & Bioagricert.

Aroma: Caramel, toffee, brown sugar, nougat, vanilla, cola, honey, raisins, baked pear, lime, agave, nuts, grains, earthy, fragrant fresh-cut wood, smoke.
Palate: Caramel, butterscotch, brown sugar, sweet cream, vanilla, honey, raisin, flowery, wild flowers, agave, spinach, mint, pistachio oil, coffee, oregano, black pepper, spices, hot pepper, bread, toasty, earth, sawdust, oak, cornucopia of mixed flavors, pleasant.
Finish: Toffee, honey, raisin, vegetal, agave, black pepper, spice, sweet and sour, aged wood, sherry, good use of aging, a lot going on, layered, unique, smooth. rich, drink neat..

Gold Medal

Casa Mexico Reposado Tequila
(Los Altos, Jalisco, MX)  110° prf

Aroma: Caramel, butterscotch, toffee, white powdered sugar, cotton candy, candy corn, mild honey, sweet agave, vegetal, hops, peppery, almond, oak, wood, fresh.
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, honey, lemon, floral, herbal, agave, corn notes, bell pepper, vegetal, almond, nutmeg, spicy, peppery, tobacco, earthy, wood, oak, higher proof apparent.
Finish: Vanilla, soft agave, black pepper, spicy, peppery, earth, woody, beer notes, heat, high proof works well, rich.

Gold Medal

Reina De La Muerte Reposado Tequila
(Arandas, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Butterscotch, toffee, brittle, very milk chocolate, candy corn honey, lemony, pineapple, banana, sweet agave, classic agave, cut grass, almond, talcum powder, buttery, oak.
Palate: Butterscotch, toffee, chocolate, vanilla, honey, lemon, citrus, agave, herbs, herbaceous, coffee, nuttiness, white pepper, spice, smoky, musty, oak, silky.
Finish: Toffee, honey, raisins, citrus, nice agave, herbal, spice, black pepper, peppery, smoky, touch of tannins, rich, creamy.

Silver Medal

SILVER MEDAL AWARDS

Cazcanes Reposado Tequila No. 7
(Amatitán, Jalisco, MX)  Certified Organic.

Aroma: Butterscotch, vanilla, apricot, melon rind, floral notes, agave, dried agave, herbal, vegetal, smoke, oak, clean.
Palate: Vanilla, sugar cane, honey, cantaloupe, watermelon, lemon, citrus, agave, dry agave, bell pepper, vegetal, almond, herbal, herbs, pepper, light smoke, earthy, oak, smooth, clean, fresh, pleasant.
Finish: Toffee, vanilla, cream, dried apricot, bell pepper, cinnamon, spice, pepper, spicy, subtle wood, smoky, interesting, soft, elegant.

Silver Medal

Maracame Reposado Tequila
(San Juanito de Escobedo, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, licorice, melon, agave, cactus, cinnamon, bitter herbs, dusky, wet soil, meat, smoky, heavy smoke, charred wood, camp fire, oak.
Palate: Toffee, caramel, dark chocolate, truffle, brown sugar, vanilla, honey, blossom honey, licorice, bell pepper, agave, cooked agave, jalapeño, pepper, cinnamon, spicy, tobacco, smoky, tannins, bright earthiness, tingly, soft.
Finish: Agave, burnt sugar, lemon zest, herbaceous, peppercorn, bitter notes, complex, balanced, smooth.

Silver Medal

Cazadores Reposado Tequila
(Arandas, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Caramel, birthday cake, raisin, green melon, sour apple, lemon, citrus peel, roasted corn, salted popcorn, agave, spearmint, olive, furikake, bacon fat, earthy, dry hay, fresh.
Palate: Bell pepper, plantain, agave, sour lemon, lime juice, citrus, Confectioners’ sugar, herbal, almond, coffee grounds, olive brine, earthy, smoke, clean, creamy, pleasant.
Finish: Caramel, vegetal, salty, peppery, earthy, smoky, balanced, crisp, silky smooth, complex.

Silver Medal