I bought this bottle a while back to enjoy with a good friend of mine in celebration of his birthday, and it was truly excellent Tequila. El Mayor Tequila comes with these cute little labels telling you the batch number and how many bottles were made, which is a great artisan touch.
The smell is like hay with under tones of earth and caramel - no strong smell of distilled spirits that one gets with a less pure alcohol. Now for the sweet taste: first off, there is no sting or burn. It is smooth and rich, and you can taste the oak barrel. There are some flavors of spices (cinnamon, clove, etc.) and the finish is great - it lies on the tongue allowing you to savor this tequila. El Mayor goes down smooth with no serious burn, just a rich luscious feel on the tongue and some pleasant spicy notes.
This would go well with some caramelized pineapple dusted with cinnamon, or with an acidic sweet fruit. I would have to say that this moderately priced tequila is well worth adding to your bar or sharing with friends over the holidays.
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