PASOTE Anejo

Third tequila of the Pasote trilogy, from the independent bottler 3 Badge, this anejo spends 18 months in oak. This expression drinks a lot like a reposado, just pushed further along to the sweeter end of the spectrum. It’s still a very well-crafted tequila, its herbal characters tamped down and its sweetness dialed up. The agave may be dialed back, but it’s kicking around primarily on the nose as well as a spicy reminder that hits well into the finish. Deftly handled and still light as a feather, but a worthwhile counterpart to some of the industry’s more overbearing anejos.