https://mail.tequila.net/ https://mail.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=3267 https://mail.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=3267 Trianon tequila is an entirely new brand to me. They've been around for a little while and the company makes their tequila at NOM 1500 (Tequilera Las Juntas, S.A. de C.V.), but is based in Tennessee. Normally I only picture the expression that I'm tasting at the time, but sometimes interesting packaging is worth noting and Trianon sells the entire line in a very attractive and cool stackable 375ml trio. Let's hope the tequila is as good as the package. Price: $35-40/bottle Aroma: Cooked agave with some earth and some very faint vegetal notes and a hint of mint. Very natural smelling and not overly sweet. Initial Taste: A lightly sweet entry with nice agave flavors and the light mint. Body: Thin bodied on the palate. The vegetal notes are stronger than the earthy ones detected in the nose. The agave is still present and a peppery note sneaks in. Lots of flavors despite the light mouth feel. Finish: A decent linger of the vegetal agave with mint and light peppery agave punch. A pleasant finish that last for a good while. This is a very solid bottle for the price. I like the consistency of the vegetal/mint notes and the sneaky agave peppery punch mid-palate and at the finish. I'd definitely recommend picking this up...especially with the cool packaging and the fact that you can try all 3 expressions at an affordable price. Well thought out idea by the people at Trianon. ]]> Tue, 13 May 2014 02:27:28 +0000 https://mail.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=3179 https://mail.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/discussions/review.html?id=3179 I really wanted to like this brand since it is based in Chattanooga, TN - within my home state. But it falls short in almost every aspect, especially considering that (according to press releases) they are trying to penetrate the 'super-premium' market. In the nose, some cooked agave, but not a major presence; there is also a little mint, and a little sourness. Taste was mostly sweet, but there is a bitterness and a bit of a sour bite. The body was fairly thin and light, but not watery. Finish was unremarkable except for quick, unpleasant heat - maybe some pepper, and a slight lingering of raw agave. This was not a very enjoyable experience in any aspect. I really just wanted it to be over. It sells at a premium, which I don't understand. I purchased the stacked flight set of the of 375ml bottles, which is clever. I have also seen the individual 750ml bottles in the stores; they are attractive, but not anything special or unique. Note that in the stacked set, the top one is the blanco, and has a wooden stopper and synthetic cork. ]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2014 04:15:46 +0000