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Notes from the crew:

Nichole: Tequila, tequila, tequila….how I love my tequila. I have to give props to El Tesoro Platnium for a well made tequila, but my true love goes to Cuervo 1800 Anjeo. The 1800 has such a smooth, rich and well-rounded taste and finish. The spicy yet sweet flavor warms me up and keeps me begging for more. Don’t mix, don’t even ice it, drink it straight for a fantastic tequila experience. If you need some help, let me know and I will help you taste test

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We will be sampling several nice Tequilas thanks to host Nichole Schirm. Directions and time available to members. Please don’t forget your door contribution for the host!

EL TESORO PLATINUM

EL TESORO PLATINUM Tequila

Color: Crystal clear
Aroma: Earthy agave character, like pavement after a summer rain. Smoky with floral notes
Flavor: Intense and pungent on the attack. Exceptionally smooth. Sweet, thick, and viscous in the mouth. White pepper and lemon flavors mix with the agave
Finish: Harsh and hot; essence of agave with incredible length, texture and style
Age: Bottled within 24 hours of distillation to maintain that bold, traditional tequila taste

CASCO VIEJO ORO

Brought up this week from Mexico by Brad and Kathy.

Color: Pale silvery gold

Aroma: Gentle agave, caramel cream and warm pickle F

Flavor: Brisk entry leads to a dryish, light to medium-bodied palate with mashed currant, grilled pepper, notes of vanilla, and sweet pickling spice flavors

Finish: Hot fade of caramel, white pepper and steely minerals

Age: 2 months

HUSSONGS REPOSADO

HUSSONGS REPOSADOTequila

Color: Pale yellow
Aroma: Earthy, ginseng agave aromas with some smoke and pepper
Flavor: Strong and mellow on the attack with complex intensity. Caramel, oak and smoke flavors
Finish: Medium with sweet agave and smoke flavors
Age: Between 2 months and 1 year in oak or other woods such as beach wood

CUERVO 1800 ANEJO

CUERVO 1800 ANEJOTequila

Color: Dark Amber with copper highlights
Aroma: Oak driven agave with caramel, vanilla and toasted coconut flavors; spicy notes with marzipan, mineral, ripe fruit and orange rind.
Flavor: Rich, smooth, rounded, spicy agave taste
Finish: Pleasantly spicy with a long well rounded finish
Age: Rested in mostly French oak, with a small portion from American oak for up to 3 years.

Notes from the crew:

Brad: Favorite Scotch: The Balvenie 15 year has a very dynamic palate with a very long finish allowing you time to find many flavor notes.

Lance: Favorite Scotch: The Balvenie was ultimately the most approachable with an incredibly smooth caramel flavor and long finish, though I was also very impressed with the Glenrothes 1985 – the wonderful flavor and complete lack of bite on the finish would make it a strong contender for FINAL DRINK anytime.

Jason: Favorite Scotch from second tasting in November (again, great job Lance!) [thanks dude! - Lance]: Definitely The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Old. Wow, I have just never had a scotch reach out and grab me like this one did! I loved the complexity, the flavors, and the finish! This is the perfect Scotch to enjoy with a long lost friend or even with your most cherished buddy on an unforgettable occasion (like turning 40 maybe??). Yes, this one was awesome.

Nichole: I know it is a little redundant, but I too enjoyed the Balvenie Single Barrel. I have never really had the opportunity or desire to drink scotch, however, this scotch allowed me to appreciate the complexity and amazing flavor a good scotch has to offer. I would very much enjoy this straight up, sitting by the fire on a cold winter night. Another great scotch to try, if you can obtain it, is the Glenrothes 1985; good year, good scotch!

Scotch lineup
a nice little spread
the Bend Spirit Club lineup
Lance Hardy hosts November's tasting