93 Wine Enthusiast
This blanco Tequila was briefly aged in ex-American whiskey barrels from the Sazerac portfolio, specifically those from George T. Stagg, Old Rip Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace and Sazerac Rye. The end result is a mild almond aroma and tantalizing notes of brown sugar, brown butter and nutmeg on the palate, with a plushness that's unusual for a blanco. Overall, this drinks like a whiskey, save for the jalapeño zippiness on the finish. Interesting and complex. Bottled in 2013.

93 VinePair
Among the expressions in Tequila Corazón’s “Expresiones” line, most rest in former Buffalo Trace or Buffalo Trace Antique Collection barrels, making them a perfect crossover spirit for bourbon enthusiasts. This bottling, on the other hand, is the only unaged tequila in the lineup. It's a pure celebration of agave, dishing up a profile blossoming with floral notes, balanced salinity, and a true-to-form agave core.