Agave Notes started for a simple reason: I enjoy tequila, and I wanted a place to keep track of what I taste, what I like, and what I would actually drink again. My ratings reflect my own preferences. They are not an attempt to settle tequila debates for the entire internet.
You may love something I rate poorly. You may dislike something I rate highly. That is completely fine. Taste is personal, and disagreement is part of what makes reviews useful.
I usually lean toward añejos, although a good tequila can win me over in any category. My broader tastes probably explain some of that. I do not have much of a sweet tooth. With beer, I tend to prefer stouts and porters. With coffee, I usually reach for French or Italian roast. Rich, roasted, deeper flavors generally have a better chance of getting my attention than something light or sugary.
That does not mean sweeter tequila is automatically bad. It means my palate is my palate, and the reviews on this site should be read with that context in mind.
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