San Matias Gran Reserva opens with a rich, inviting aroma led by butterscotch. There is an initial buttery quality, but it quickly reads more clearly as butterscotch, with a hint of maple and just a small touch of agave underneath. The aroma feels warm and dessert-like without becoming overly heavy.

Butterscotch remains the dominant flavor once tasted. It is smooth, rich, though not sweet, with a little agave still present underneath. The French oak aging gives it a rounded, mature character, but the oak itself does not take over the way it can in some older tequilas. The result is very approachable for an extra añejo: flavorful and rich, but still easy to drink.

Maple returns on the finish alongside the butterscotch, giving the tequila a warm, lingering unsweetened butterscotch. A hint of agave remains, and there is just a touch of spice at the end. The spice is subtle enough to add contrast without interrupting the smooth profile.