Partida Añejo Tequila

Score: 16/23 Nose: A pleasing blend of agave and wood. It's dry and somewhat dusty, with notes of mint, mild agave sweetness, and faint spice. The smell is somewhat complex, but not intensely so. Palate: Dry and spicy, yet with a nice layer of sweet caramel agave that integrates smoothly. It thankfully lacks the sulfuric character of the blanco. I detect hints of orange, mint, and a dash of lime. The mild woody spices contribute to the profile with white pepper and add a sense of maturity. The complexity is adequate, and the balance is quite good. It's light and easy to drink. Finish: Rich, though not full-bodied, with those spices, orange, subtle mint, and a bit of added complexity. It's sweet with agave notes and a dry woody finish. A fitting end to the taste experience. - Summary - This is a very enjoyable tequila. While not exceptional, it's definitely a pleasant sipper. It's less full-bodied than the blanco but holds together better. I prefer this over the blanco. I'd rate it between 15 and 16. Likely a 15. Although I find it quite pleasant, it's not on the same level as Fortaleza Blanco Still Strength (17). I might have underestimated the Fortaleza slightly, but the significant gap suggests this won't exceed a 16. Cabeza is rated a 16 (and could potentially be a 17), and it also surpasses this. While Cabeza is less refined, its flavor is bold and interesting. Cabeza is the least sophisticated of the three, but very engaging and tasty. I was considering a 15, but I'll give this a low 16. When compared to various spirits across categories, the 15s were clearly inferior, and the 16s were generally superior. Consider this the lowest possible 16, but a 16 nonetheless.

There's a lot of unusual discussion surrounding this tequila brand. Unusual, like reviews where individuals praise the brand effusively, claiming luxurious, radiant waves of amazing flavor from the angels... Unusual, like it was established by the same person who promoted Vitamin Water and various other dubious products. Am I supposed to believe he donned a serape, picked cotton with peasants for 3 years, saved up enough pesos, and then entered the tequila business? Doesn't agave take 7-8 years to mature? Oh, I apologize, I forgot; I'm in America, where one is not permitted to question the narrative without being labeled a *gasp* conspiracy theorist! The ultimate insult! Is it, though? Well, whatever. Here's one that goes against the narrative, and you can call me anything you like because I genuinely don't care what anyone thinks of me. This is just acceptable. It's fruity and grassy and:...well, that's it. Perhaps a little wood sugar if I squint hard and hope for it to appear on my disappointed tongue. It's not bad, but it's not great. And I doubt it's been aged as long as they claim. Which they don't specify. So I'm correct. In your face! And you know what else? Vitamin water is terrible too, I've said it. If you desire a mediocre añejo in a fancy bottle, this is your dream. If you want to overpay for disappointment, this is an option. Personally, I advise you to get a bottle and form your own opinion, which is what I did.

Aroma: Agave, black pepper, salt, and a noticeable amount of ethanol. Served Neat: Woody, vanilla, black pepper, subtle agave, earthy, with phantom notes of honey. Served On Ice: Black pepper, white pepper, woody, a background of agave flavor, earthy, with a finish of wood tannins. Conclusion: Worth buying; it's not prohibitively expensive and possesses a complexity in flavor that keeps me returning to it. It may not be the finest anejo, but it's certainly superior to many other anejos available.

Quite good. It's very smooth, offering notes of grapefruit, caramel, chocolate, and pepper. I tried this as part of a tasting alongside scorpion 7 year mezcal and el Tesoro Paradiso Extra Añejo. This actually presented more complexity than el Tesoro Paradiso. What was the reasoning behind giving this an 80? Cuervo especial silver, a mixto, received a higher rating.

Excellent tequila, quite smooth, pleasant and light with fruity notes. The rating given here for this tequila is baffling, especially considering the reposado expression of the same brand received a much higher score.

Very good, especially considering the cost.