Special Annual Awards Issue

Casa Noble Reposado picked as best of year 2001
Casa Noble Reposado 100% Blue Agave Tequila (Mexico, Vamonos Rapido, Los Angeles, CA), 40% abv, $50.

Matured in French oak for a full year. Mature scents of brine, forest herbs and lead pencil, plus soft caramel, mild oak, herbal agave and sea salt. Intensely sweet at palate entry, but more vegetal than oaky or caramelly. The midpalate is laden with sweet, light toffee and candied-nut flavors. The finish offers toast, caramel and resin.