Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila Review

Black barrel is rather tasty with lots of flavor and hint of fruited floral in the finish.

Hornitos black barrel tequila review.

Easy to drink and unforgettably smooth hornitos black barrel was the most highly awarded tequila since 2014. View all products by hornitos california residents. I give it 6 out of 5. It would also be great in choice cocktails.

Hornitos black barrel might be the perfect tequila to persuade a few or few thousand whiskey fans to cross over. Hornitos black barrel anejo tequila 40 abv 80 proof 29 99 nom 1102 is dark gold in color and visually could easily be mistaken for an american whiskey. The distinctive hornitos black barrel aging process creates a spirit unlike anything else in the tequila category. With oaky vanilla notes and a peppery spiciness the tequila offers light smoky oak notes and smooth sweet agave character.

The nose however is decidedly tequila with black pepper vanilla and roasted agave mixed in with old oak. It s got a great flavor where both the oak barrels and the agave are clearly present and a smooth finish. Hornitos black barrel arrives on april 14 in limited release. Click here for proposition 65 warning.

I really don t like whiskey but the taste of this tequila soaked in a barrel of whiskey makes this tequila the best i have ever had. Best buy aged 18 months in american oak barrels to deliberately create whiskey like flavors this maple hued añejo has a concentrated distinctly sweet aroma that hints at vanilla and tropical. Official hornitos tasting notes add almond to the aroma and hints of vanilla in the taste. I love love love the hornitos black barrel version of tequilla.

Look for the black frosted bottles. Our unique hornitos black barrel tequila is aged like a whiskey providing the perfect twist on a traditional manhattan or old fashioned cocktail. Hornitos plata tequila 2014 unaged but it tastes like it has a bit of wood on it nonetheless. I usually make a margarita mixed with some sweet sour.

I love whiskey and it has the slightest hint of a whiskey taste.