Tequila Gran Dovejo Blanco High Proof

Rating: 17/23 I'm uncertain about the alcohol content, as anything over 40% ABV is considered strong for tequila. Nose: Pungent, earthy, briny, with a subtle salty mineral quality and a faint floral scent like dusty paper. Dijon mustard is immediately apparent. Beneath that, there's a richness from cooked agave and general earthiness with herbal notes. Green peppercorn is also present. The aroma is very appealing, though not particularly sweet, if that's what you seek. Palate: Quite thick and impactful. It's slick and spicy (black pepper) with prominent mintiness. I estimate it's around 48% ABV. Beyond the initial tastes, there are hints of other herbal bitterness and some caramelized agave blended in. The complexity increases with each sip. It's full-bodied with good balance, though I wish the flavors were more distinct. There's less brine than anticipated, but some is present, along with green olive bitterness and a hint of minerality. Occasional tropical notes in the pineapple-mango-banana range and a dusty papery note at times. Finish: Still has an oily bitterness, sharp spice, mint, and caramelized agave. Faint hints of green peppercorn. Conclusion: This is a superb tequila. It would function well as a mixer or a very good sipper. Its body and flavor execution are far superior to most tequilas I've sampled. I believe this is at least a 16, potentially as high as a 19. It surpasses Cabeza and is highly competitive with Fortaleza. Specifically, I find it slightly better than Fortaleza Blanco and Fortaleza Blanco Still Strength, but not significantly. This rules out the 16 and 19 ratings, placing it at a 17 or 18. I consider Fortaleza Reposado to be slightly superior, though again, not by much. Currently, I find its quality comparable to Fortaleza Blanco and Fortaleza Blanco Still Strength, thus earning a 17. Thank you to a friend for the sample!

Perfectly clear. It smells of damp paper, cooked agave, rocks, salt, jalapeño, green pepper, lime, and concrete. A lively mix of pyrazines and manufactured scents. On the tongue, it's rich and smooth, suggesting some time spent in a tank. Hints of banana, chocolate, pineapple, blueberry, orange, and confectioners' sugar appear. However, these are quickly removed by a harsh, stunning, and very dry end, with rocky salts, black pepper, and white pepper. This tequila is exclusively for devoted fans. Still, I suggest everyone give it a taste. It is undeniably an outstanding tequila. Just exceedingly dry. I love it myself. However, it's hard to market nowadays.

Wow! Fantastic. The nose is earthy with agave and fruit notes, plus a touch of minerality. Butter floods the palate, followed by sweet agave and a whisper of almonds. The finish echoes with agave and almond. It lacks burn, but a distinct warmth is present throughout. The price is justified, and I strongly endorse it.

Clean, earthy scent. Agave and earthiness on the palate. A strong alcoholic finish with a noticeable kick.

This rivals the quality of Cascahuin!

This one presents a very pure flavor profile