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Today’s lineup turned into a fun little showdown: two newer additions to the shelf versus two bottles that have been favorites for a while.

The first newcomer is the House of Rare Extra Añejo, which just arrived from SIP Tequila on Friday. Naturally, I had to open it right away. I gave it a proper pour and was genuinely impressed. Rich caramel, cooked agave, dark chocolate, and plenty of oak, but still balanced and elegant. The finish went on forever. One of those pours that immediately tells you you’re in for something serious.

The second new bottle is Cascahuín Extra Añejo. I opened it last night and couldn't stop drinking haha (see pic that was all me). It carries that signature Cascahuín character, with beautiful agave notes still present beneath layers of vanilla, spice, and mature oak. Powerful but incredibly refined.

Representing the “old guard” are two bottles I always enjoy.

First is Herencia Histórico 5 Year Extra Añejo. This one is very hard to find, so I tend to save it for special occasions. Every time I open it, it reminds me why I treasure it. Deep, complex, and wonderfully integrated.

Last is Orendain 7 Year Extra Añejo, which is currently the oldest tequila in my collection. And yes, part of the fun is simply pouring the oldest bottle on the shelf.

Four excellent extra añejos, to chill proper on this nice weather, and a nice cigar.

PS photo credit to wifey, she says she takes better pics than me.

Just received a few bottles I ordered that I’ve been wanting to try for quite a while, and I’m genuinely excited to spend the weekend exploring them side by side.

The lineup includes House of Rare Blanco, Lost Lore Blanco, and two bottles from Cascahuin’s 55-25 series. I’ve read a lot of positive reviews about each of these, and they all seem to have very strong reputations among people who appreciate traditionally made, additive-free tequila.

What excites me most is how different the profiles are likely to be despite all of them starting with the same raw material: 100% blue weber agave. That’s one of the things I love most about tequila. Depending on the producer, yeast, fermentation, water source, distillation, and proof, the final spirit can be completely different.

Lost Lore has been getting a lot of praise lately, especially for its agave-forward character and clean profile. Cascahuin hardly needs an introduction at this point, as they consistently produce some of the most respected tequilas on the market. The 55-25 bottlings are especially interesting because of their higher proof and more concentrated flavors.

The House of Rare Blanco is bottled at 46% ABV, which should provide a bit more texture and intensity than a standard blanco. I’m curious to see how it compares against the others, specially since its a brand new brand thats has gotten a lot of attention lately.

The plan is to open all of them over the weekend and take my time with each pour. I’m expecting plenty of cooked agave, pepper, citrus, minerality, and hopefully a few surprises along the way.

Has anyone tried these? Which one would you open first, and which do you think will stand out the most?

PS. a friend took the pic, credit to him haha