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97 • El Tesoro de Don Felipe Paradiso Añejo Tequila $121. Deep golden color. Lavish aromas of baking spices, pepper, praline, and dried tropical fruit have accents of olive and leather and follow through on a rich, supple entry to a dryish full body with herb, cheese, and sandalwood notes. Finishes with a very long, peppery spice, cocoa, and mineral fade. A stellar sipping tequila with deep, elegant spicy wood character. World class. (tasted on Jul-01-2009)

97 • Don Celso Tequila Añejo $46.99. Brilliant old gold color. Lush aromas of roasted pineapple, grilled pepper, pine needle, sweet creamy custard, and pickling spices follow through on a soft, round entry to a fruity medium-full body with anise cookie, dried pineapple, turmeric, and green peppercorn accents. Finishes with a long, intense spice, tropical citrus, cola nut and sandalwood fade. (tasted on Jul-30-2008)

97 • Espolon Tequila Añejo $44.99. Pure pale golden amber color. Rich aromas of grilled pineapple, pine, roasted peppers, baking spices and melted caramel follow through on a super smooth and satiny entry to a dry-yet fruity medium-full body with loads of herb, toffee, and creamy vanilla custard notes. Finishes with a long, evolving fade of praline, pepper and spice. Superb! (tasted on Jul-23-2008)

97 • El Tesoro de Don Felipe Añejo Tequila $46. Golden yellow color. Rich, concentrated aromas of herb marinated olive, honeyed roasted pineapple, cheesecake, and baking spice. Soft and supple, yet vibrant with a fruity medium-full body. Finishes with a amazingly long, complex, wood driven evolution of pickling spice, cinnamon cream, dried tropical fruits, and earthy herbs. A symphony of agave and spicy oak flavors. (tasted on Aug-11-2010)

96 • Cuervo Platino Reserva de la Familia Tequila $59.99/700ml. Clear with a faint straw cast. Deep, multilayered, and evolving aromas of suede, cheese, cedar, dried flowers, and stone fruits. An exceptionally smooth and effortless entry leads to a silky, dry-yet-fruity full body of creamy vanilla bean, roasted pineapple, nuts, figs, leather, and grilled yellow peppers. Finishes with a very long and spicy fade of honey, salt, exotic peppercorns, and green herbs. Elegant, vibrant, and delicious with a superbly smooth texture and a very complex agave character supported by a kiss of spicy oak. A truly unique blanco tequila. (tasted on Apr-25-2007)

96 • Corazón Tequila Añejo $50. Pale golden amber color. Buttery coconut creme brulee, peppermint ice cream, honeyed raisin nut bread, and delicate pickling spice aromas follows through on a supple, satiny entry leads to a dryish medium-full body with interesting accents of lemongrass, herbs, and cocoa. Finishes with a round, powerful, yet elegant creme Anglaise fade. Impressively smooth, flavorful and Cognac-like. (tasted on Jul-11-2008)

96 • El Tesoro de Don Felipe Añejo Tequila $46. Bright golden yellow color. Lush, complex aromas of toffee, olive, cheese, dried cherry, brown spices, and pineapple custard follow through on a rich supple, slightly tannic entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full bodied with great depth and vibrancy. Finishes with a long oaky herb, mint, cream, and spice nuanced fade. A delicious, elegant sipping tequila. (tasted on Jul-01-2009)

95 • El Tesoro de Don Felipe Platinum Tequila $38. Clear with a platinum cast. Layered, complex aromas of olive, cheese rind, herbs, and roasted pepper follow through on a rich, silky entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with fantastic depth and balance. Finishes with a very long, delicately spice dried tropical fruit, cherry, and pepper fade. A wonderful blanco that shines on its own and will transform cocktails. (tasted on Jul-01-2009)

95 • Don Celso Tequila Blanco $36.99. Clear. Waxy pear, white nut, sugared cucumber, and delicate spice aromas follow through on a soft, gentle entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with sweet pear blossom, anise cookie, and honey accents. Finishes with a graceful, oily, licorice and talc fade. A wonderfully poised blanco with excellent delicate fruit and complex, subtle spice character. (tasted on Jul-23-2008)

95 • Chinaco Añejo Tequila $63.99. Pale amber color. Lush aromas of toffeed nuts, olive, cedar cigar box, and spicy pineapple cake. Rich and supple with a dry-yet-fruity full body. Finishes lavishly with bourbon barrel notes of vanilla cream, tobacco, cocoa, and drying baking spices. A fantastic sipper. (tasted on Aug-24-2010)

95 • Gran Centenario Leyenda Extra Añejo Tequila $300. Rich amber color. Cola nut, campfire, iodine, and burnt sugar aromas follow through on a soft, lightly tannic entry to a dryish medium-full body with medicinal herbs and roots, spice bark, nutshell, and leather accents. Finishes with a long, singed herb, talc, and cola nut fade. A unique and extremely whisky barrel dominated añejo that will appeal to fans of Islay Scotch whisky. (tasted on Jul-23-2008)

95 • El Tesoro de Don Felipe Platinum Tequila $38. Clear. Aromas of herb pickled peppers and roasted sweet potatoes, hard cheese rind and pineapple yogurt. Round and supple with delicate fruity and creamy sweetness on the smooth, yet intense medium-full body. Finishes with great power, finesse, and a tingling touch of fire. A fantastic blanco brimming with flavor and character. (tasted on Aug-11-2010)

95 • Dulce Vida Tequila Añejo $50. Interesting aromas of creamy rice pudding, spicy rye pastry, honey, dried cherry, and chamomile. Rich and vibrant with a tannic fruity-yet-dry full body. Finishes lavishly with sarsaparilla, olive, pink peppercorn, clove, and anise notes rushing throughout the long, spice driven finish. Impressively flavorful; serve with a splash. (tasted on Aug-24-2010)

94 • Patron Platinum Tequila. Clear with a platinum cast. Honey, papaya, green pepper, herbs, and creamy spice aromas follow through to a very soft and smooth entry with a satiny, dry-yet-fruity medium body of dried tropical fruit, nutmeg, verbena, and wet stone flavors. Finishes with a peppery and sweet, mineral accented fade. A very soft, elegant, fruity, and feminine style of blanco with great appeal. (tasted on Apr-25-2007)

94 • Trago Silver Tequila $50. Clear with a pale gray cast. Toasted coconut, earthy roasted nuts, soy, and roasted pineapple aromas. A silky, soft entry leads to a dry medium-to-full body of roasted green peppers, vanilla pudding, white pepper, dried pineapple, figs, walnut oil flavors. Finishes dryly with a floral talc, allspice, and dried guava fade. Very refined and elegantly styled. (tasted on Jul-26-2007)

94 • Partida Añejo Tequila $70. Golden amber color. Aromas of creme caramel, toasted almonds, leather, dried cherry and baking spices follow through on a round, supple entry to a dryish medium body with delicate herbs, cocoa, clove, and pink peppercorns. Finishes with a touch of polished wood, toffee, and mossy stones. Excellent vibrancy and depth of flavor. (tasted on Jun-24-2009)

94 • Miramontes Tequila Supremo Reposado $31.95. Pale golden amber color. Creme brulee, roasted tropical fruits, anise, and peppery spice aromas. A soft, supple entry leads to a dryish medium-to-full body of dried fruits, cream, light caramel, anise cookie, and mild brown spices. Finishes with a honeyed, peppery fade with a nice fruit and white ash accent. Great integration of agave and wood. (tasted on Jul-12-2007)

94 • Casa Noble Añejo Tequila $89.99. Deep amber copper color. Robust aromas of cocoa powder, malted milkshake, cola nut and brown spices. A satiny, smooth entry leads to an off-dry full body of warm, creamy dark-chocolate-covered cherries, sandalwood, grilled pepper, and spice. Finishes with a long, cocoa, mineral, and spice fade. Quite confected in style, but wonderful in flavor. (tasted on Aug-01-2007)

94 • Semental Añejo Tequila $58. Brilliant amber color. Grilled pineapple, creamy white chocolate, floral honey, and delicate herb and spice aromas follow through to a silky, buoyant entry leads and a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with accents of roasted yellow pepper, sandalwood, and exotic peppercorns. Finishes with a long delicious fade of creme Anglaise, baking spices, and cigar box. A lively and flavorful anejo that artfully balances fruity agave and spicy, vanilla kissed oak. (tasted on Dec-14-2007)

94 • Don Celso Reposado Tequila $41.99. Brilliant golden color. Rich and complex aromas of caramel custard, cocoa, brown spices, roasted pineapple and celery salt, grilled pepper follow through on a super smooth, oily entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with delicate herb, mineral, and exotic peppercorn accents. Finishes with a very long sweet spicy praline and vanilla bean fade. Rich, complex, balanced and delicious. (tasted on Jul-30-2008)

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