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- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: Tequila Raiders
- Excerpt: Pears and apples, mango and papaya meet with confectioners sugar, ashy smoke, a touch of minerality and light pepper. Smoke here is integrated far better than others I’ve tried and while it’s not the most interesting profile, at least it isn’t overpowering.
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- Raided Score: 83
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: The tequila feels full and soft on the palate initially and reveals a mix of herbal, earthy, and roasted vegetable notes. Of course the smoke again is here, but it doesn't dominate every other flavor. The tequila has a peppery bite and it feels lightly slick on your palate at the finish.
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- Raided Score: 74
- Publication: Tequila Matchmaker
- Excerpt: Tequila Matchmaker Panel Score
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Intro:
Smoked tequila as emerged as a quietly simmering trend of 2023. Patron previously dipped its toes into the technique with the release of a $200 Gran Patron Smoky and are now doubling down with a pair of more affordable $70 bottlings. Lets dig into the blanco.
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Nose:
Pleasant sweet agave notes, a touch of tropical fruit and confectioners sugar, clean smoke.
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Taste:
Pears and apples, mango and papaya meet with confectioners sugar, ashy smoke, a touch of minerality and light pepper. Smoke here is integrated far better than others I’ve tried and while it’s not the most interesting profile, at least it isn’t overpowering.
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Finish:
Short finish that’s fruit forward and smoke adjacent - this saves the pour in my eyes, returning it to agave first and profile change due to smoke second.
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Overall:
I’m still not sold on the Ahumado trend, but at least this bottling has character.
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Score:
5
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