Tonight I had to break out the @grandlovetequila añejo out of NOM 1431 and pair it with a @nestormirandacigars Special Selection stick.

Of course I had to throw on some music with this combo as well and @janisjoplin– Piece Of My Heart just seemed like the perfect cut to set the vibe right. 

I’ll be honest with y’all, I had a hard time pinpointing exactly what this pour tasted like, especially with this amazing stick paired with it.

I didn’t get a ton of fresh agave, or any traditional sweet flavors associated with tequila, but it was definitely a good pour from the start.

I gave mama Burks a pour (y’all will meet my mother tomorrow on Fireside Chronicles) and she described it as a mild cinnamon and ginger mix taste to her. She liked it a lot though!

Personally, I’m getting more of a great mezcal vibe from this pour when paired with this smoke.

I think the stick was just so bold that it added a great smokey flavor to the bold cinnamon sweetness of this pour. 

I was able to get this bottle for about $90 bucks, I definitely would say it’s fairly priced and will buy another bottle at some point after this one is done.

It’s a nice change up from the traditional tequilas I currently have on my bar. 

Check out some ways to enjoy this tequila below!

Recommended Ways Of Enjoyment

You guys know I love sipping tequila neat, but I honestly prefer this one either in a paloma or paired with a good steak/seafood instead of just strictly neat.

I’d also prefer I’d also recommend this pour with a nice bold maduro to even out the sweetness this tequila has as a dominate flavor.

If you’re going to mix it in a cocktail then I’d recommend it with citrus or bitter mixers to even out the sweetness.

Ranking– Cork & Keep

So with the price tag of this bottle being $99-$120 it’s way too expensive to be a table bottle.

It’s also too delicious to just share with everyone.

However, I don’t think it’s good enough to meet the top shelf standards to make it to the TLA Top Shelf.

So that means……

Cork & keep bottle it is!

The bottle is beautiful, box is good, so definitely a nice show piece.

The tequila is also definitely good enough to keep is a little exclusive for the right people.

If you’ve had it before, drop your thoughts in the comments. 

Also, check out the photos of this fantastic pairing below!

Taste Category- Dessert/Sweet

This one is a unique type of sweetness that separates it from multiple other tequilas in this category.

It has a nice mixer of toasted almond with roasted vanilla and a punch of black pepper that makes for a unique flavor profile.

It definitely is one of the more complex dessert tequilas that I’ve had, which is a pleasant change of pace!

Grand Love Añejo Bottle & Pairing Photos

Dessert/Sweet Tequilas

TLA Members Only Discounts

Cork & Keep Spirits

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