7 Leguas Tequila Anejo

7 Leguas Anejo NOM 1120 Tasted on 4/20/07 at 6:30pm. I tried this tequila, which cost me $12, at Zocalo and tasted it in a snifter. With a yellow golden color, this tequila has intense aromas of floral and vanilla. Other aromas include moderate fruit with mild caramel. The tequila has a heavy mouth feel and on the first sip is sweet with a hint of bitterness. 7 Leguas Anejo has numerous arrays of flavors due to its 24 months of aging. Intense flavors of earth and floral are followed by moderate notes of agave. With a medium duration of flavor, tastes of mild fruit and caramel with a hint of smoke bring this tequila to a subtle numbing finish. 7 Leguas Anejo has received the rating of 91 points out of 100.

Bought 3/2/10, paid $55. Had 2 oz from a tall shot glass and then another 2 :). First off let me say the bottle is a bit of a let down when compared to other quality anejo's. Color is a light straw, not near as dark as I would have expected for 24 months in the barrel. The nose is sweet, a bit of caramel, floral nothing overpowering. When sipped, holds nicely on the tongue and the true nature of this tequila comes to life, very complex, way more flavor here than you can catch in a couple of oz's. Leaves a nice burnt almond taste in the mouth after awhile, very smooooooth. Has a nice body and full bodied finish, will leave you asking for more! What a great surprise, the time in the barrel was not lost on the agave, many time the agave will take on the character of the barrel and the agave is lost over time. In fact this is the "Forrest Gump" of anejo's... you'll pick up something new every time you taste it. Don't be fouled by a so so bottle, it does seal completely btw, like all good things, it is whats inside that counts. enjoy...

This anejo was a little lighter color than most others. It had some good agave and wood aromas and flavors. A sweeter entry and then a flavor blast and good hot finish. That is what I like in my tequilas.

i didn't know about the whole patron thing above. That is interesting.

Aroma begins sweet, almost candy-apple, and moves into scents of spicy oak, agave, and light vanilla. Mouthfeel is light, which opens into a burst of dark spicy roasted agave on the tongue, with notes of burnt caramel and bittersweet orange rind. Very spicy and very smoky. Finish is long and medium hot, woody and tingly, with a nice warm after-finish that goes down deep and just keeps giving back. There is a uniquely sharp, smoky barreliness to this anejo that would seem to pair itself well with a good cigar. Delicious.

I bought this at the recommendation of the good folks on this site and they picked a winner.

Aroma: Sweet and spicy. Nice agave and spice nose.
Initial Taste: Sweet on the tip of the tongue with a bit of sizzle as it moves on your palate.
Body: The wood and spice notes make this tequila really complex and enjoyable. There's also hints of vanilla and roasted nuts. Lots of flavors mixing...and doing it very well.
Finish: The spices really linger nicely for a long finish that reminds you of how good this tequila really is.

I'd recommend it to anyone. The price is fair in the $45-50 range and the bottle is nice, but the screw top takes away from the presentation.