https://mail.tequila.net/ https://mail.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3058 https://mail.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3058 Fire in the hole! Dulce Vida is taking advantage of the trend toward higher proof spirits with their 100 proof tequilas. These tequilas are meant to be a better expression of what agave distillate tastes like...not as much or at all cut by water. The result can often be a more full flavored, but at times fiery drink...as any barrel proof whisky drinkers will tell you. Price: $40-45/bottle Aroma: A nice agave sweetness with some grass and wood notes. Light floral notes too. Initial Taste: Sweet agave, grass and strong herbal notes. Body: Grassy agave combines with herbs and citrus. There's a definitely alcohol tingle as well. Finish: A long finish with strong herbal and spice notes...a tough of oak as well. Alcohol numbing involved to be sure. It's a solid tequila. The high proof adds some intensity and flavor, but the profile isn't the most flavorful to begin with. It would be a nice intense mixer if you're looking for grassy and/or herbal, but it's not an easy sipper. However, the progress in flavor from the blanco (harsh) to the repo is worth noting. I think that the añejo might hit the sweet spot between the high proof and the barrel mellowing. ]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 02:43:30 +0000 https://mail.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=1749 https://mail.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=1749 Dulce Vida Reposado * Tasted October 2010 * Riedel Tequila Glass Appearance: medium straw - slow tears Aroma: sweet agave, light grass, wood and dark chocolate Initial Taste: sweet citrus and cherry Spirit Body: agave and spiced orange, light wood, mild heat Finish / Aftertaste: dark chocolate / mint finish, heated with grass / mint aftertaste Dulce Vida provides something new to the Tequila industry with their entire lineup of 100 proof, 100% Agave products. Hot and full of flavor, Dulce Vida Tequilas perfect straight up and in your favorite cocktail. ]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:43:12 +0000