Cocktail Secrets

This fine tequila anejo is aged in oak barrels. The result not only looks like a fine brandy but also shares many of the qualities of a good brandy. The aroma is sweet and smoky with a hint of tequila. When enjoyed straight up or over ice, you’re treated to a rich, warm, full body flavor that’ll remind you more of scotch or brandy than it will of tequila. Don’t get me wrong there is an element of tequila but it’s quite understated.

You can use Black Medallion anywhere you’d normally use brandy, but you’ll probably get the most enjoyment out of simply having it neat or over ice. I tried mixing it with Coke but didn’t feel they went well together. I suspect Pepsi would prove to me more compatible. In fact something like:

1oz Jose Cuervo Black Medallion, 1 oz Kahlua, 4 oz Pepsi will likely be fantastic! I think I’ll give that a try…
Jose Cuervo Black Medallion (80 proof) by the numbers:

20 out of 30 - Overall Flavor (smoky & rich)
7 out of 10 - Taste Cycle (nice transition throughout)
7 out of 10 - Aftertaste (tequila burn has been aged away)
7 out of 10 - Aroma (smell me again and again)
5 out of 10 - Character (brandy-tequial hybrid)
5 out of 15 - Usability (you’ll have to get a little creative)
7 out of 15 - Presentation & Packaging (it’s a bottle with a label)
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58 out of 100 - Total Rating

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