Dos Primos‘ blanco tequila was successful with us again in 2021, sufficient in order that it landed a spot on our prime tequilas of the yr checklist. Whereas a reposado adopted quickly after, it in some way obtained misplaced on the shelf right here and was uncovered solely when the follow-up anejo just lately arrived.
Immediately we take a look at each older expressions, each made out of estate-grown, Highlands agave.
Each are 80 proof. NOM 1603.
Dos Primos Tequila Reposado – Aged 6 months, presumably in bourbon barrels. Loads of daring agave nonetheless on show, peppery and heavy with herbs; fairly inexperienced on the nostril, however softened up with some caramel and vanilla, and a bit lemon to comply with. Fairly related on the palate: lemon peel, rosemary and thyme, then a lingering, cake frosting sweetness. In the event you like your reposados veering nearer to blancos, this can be a nice guess. Conversely, in the event you like your blancos veering nearer to reposado, give Dos Primos’ unaged expression a go. A- / $44 [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Dos Primos Tequila Anejo – Aged 13 months. Significantly darker in coloration. Whereas the Reposado and Blanco expressions have a whole lot of DNA crossover, this anejo actually flips the script. Significantly sweeter on the nostril, these gentle notes of caramel and vanilla come throughout right here gentle syrup-drenched French toast with bruleed bananas. The agave and pepper notes are nonetheless evident, however a lot much less distinguished. Whereas the nostril telegraphs sweetness, the palate’s obtained much more to point out, providing the essence of a boldly syruped Sunday morning pancake platter, candied oranges, and cinnamon. The agave’s nonetheless current, however it doesn’t meld as totally with the candy proceedings, leaving issues a bit out of stability. I positively most well-liked the extra agave-driven youthful expressions. B / $55
Dos Primos Tequila Anejo
$55
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