"This tequila spends 19 months in Thomas Handy rye whiskey barrels. Considerably strong on the nose, with a grassy, rye-laden bite that pairs well with a more prominent agave character here, lending the tequila more earthiness and a stronger wood aroma. Similar tones on the palate: This is an earthier and more distinctly agave-laden tequila, with notes of almonds, mint, cardamom, and a finish that evokes dried dates. That forest floor element clings forever on the back of the throat, alongside just a touch of acetone."