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97 • Don Fulano Imperial Tequila $115. Brilliant copper color. Lavish aromas of dark chocolate, dried black cherries, cola nut, blossoms, leather, toffee, and roasted nuts lead to a super smooth, oily, and fruity sweet full-bodied palate of chocolate covered cherries and apricots, sweet brown spices, cola nuts, suede, and caramel. Finishes effortlessly with a long, complex, and effortless fade of chocolate, dried fruits, and peppery spice. A wonderfully smooth and rich añejo with a great combination of elegance and power. Outstanding. (tasted on Jul-01-2006)

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)

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 • Don Fulano Anejo Tequila $90. Deep, rich amber color. Rich aromas of sweet creamy vanilla, baked banana, tropical citrus fruits, and lavish brown spices. A round, lightly tannic entry leads to a rich, dryish full-bodied palate with toasty coconut, creamy vanilla, grilled pepper, and rich spice flavors. Finishes with a long fade of grilled tropical citrus, minerals, and spice. A superb, richly flavored añejo. (tasted on Aug-03-2006)

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 • Espolon Tequila Blanco $34.99. Clear with a nickel straw cast. Rich cracked pepper, mango, pineapple custard, beeswax, and sea salt aromas follow through on a satiny and gentle entry to a oily medium-to-full body with subtle layers of anise, clove, dried lilac, vanilla, and mineral oil. Finishes with a long, graceful, super smooth fade. Remarkably rich, smooth and pure. (tasted on Jul-15-2008)

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)

94 • Herencia Mexicana Añejo Tequila $79.99. Pale amber color. Sweet buttery,caramelized nut, and pickling spice aromas. Round and supple entry delicately sweet glycerous medium-to full-bodied palate with baked dates, caramel and mocha, and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a long sweet fade of fruit, nuts, and spice. (tasted on Aug-02-2006)

94 • La Certeza Blanco Tequila $40. Clear. Sweet cream, wet stone, agave, and banana custard aromas. A soft gentle entry leas to a supple dryish light-to medium bodied palate with delicate meringue, banana custard, pickle, cracked black pepper and spice flavors. Finishes elegantly with white ash minerality and yellow pepper. (tasted on Aug-04-2006)

94 • Don Fulano Reposado Tequila $58. Pale golden yellow color. Sweet prune, coconut cream, vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg aromas. A firm, round entry leads to dry-yet-fruity medium-bodied palate with toasty coconut, sweet prune, and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a long, sweet and spicy fade of cream and ashy minerals. Remarkable purity and character. (tasted on Aug-03-2006)

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)

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