and is a great example how barrel flavors can complement rather than mask agave’s wild charms

A Herbal Liqueur from The Czech Republic

The slight grassy aroma gives way to heavy sweet notes of cooked agave and ends with a finish that stays true to tequila’s traditional roots

TASTING NOTES Caramel and vanilla with hints of spice and chocolate for a smooth

Amatitena Blanco Tequila Loch Lomond Original and is a great exampleAmatitea's Blanco doesn't try to play it safe, and it's earned a genuinely polarizing reputation because of it VinePair included it in their best tequila roundup while noting some tasters weren't sure this level of savory, complex intensity is what most people actually want from a tequila. Made by Master Distiller Alberto Partida from single estate agave (each label notes the exact field and planting year) using almost entirely 19th century techniques