Siete Leguas "Siete Décadas" Blanco (2023)

Bryce Taylor (Austin Tequila Connoisseurs)

Tequila Phenom

307ratings

While this is a Special Release it isn’t the limited release that they claim. 70k bottles were produced using 700ml bottles. This blanco is made using wild agave and it’s 100% tahona crushed and bottled at 42%ABV - 84 proof. -I love the nose. It shouts clean well-made additive-free traditionally made blanco. Immediately I smell earthy minerals and cooked agave with some pleasant alcohol vapors. There’s some white pepper and lemon-lime citrus. The more it opens up and the more I nose it I start picking up some mint and grass. It’s slightly vegetal but with the softness of floral notes. It’s not overly complicated but it’s SOLID. -While sipping I taste the buttery cooked agave along with some natural sweetness. Once I consume the sip the pepper appears. It’s not overpowering, it’s pleasant. There’s a mix of white and fresh jalapeño peppers that meld to give it some heat. The creamy agave is also present on the mid-palate. It has a full-bodied mouthfeel. There are some slight earthy and vegetal notes with some light overlying lemon-lime citrus zest notes and a medium finish. -This is a great blanco and it can be found if you’re looking for it but it’s going to cost at least 120. I love the tequila but not the price.-¡Sorbe sabiamente!

Jessica Cowan

Tequila Boss

512ratings

Has a lovely, subtle smokiness, agave forward, touch of caramel…perfect sipping blanco.

Gerson Batista

Tequila Savant

248ratings

Well I was looking forward to this one for awhile and I have mix emotions. I like it but I don't love it. I just think the price is what through me off. It is a special one and coming from Siete Leguas I was excited. The best thing about it is that is done the right way.

Greg Bartolotta @aged_agave

Tequila Phenom

368ratings

Special edition Siete Leguas, not actually the same flavor profile as their base blanco.This one has citrus notes, cooked agave and light heat. Not as earthy as Siete’s base blanco. The price is high, but a lot went into making these 70,000 bottle.

Ryan August

Tequila Ninja

131ratings

On the nose, delicious agave, minerals and citrus. Definitely a sharp pepper, and some floral notes. I don’t feel that this is as earthy as standard 7L blanco. A little bit of cinnamon. On the palate, it’s an immediate hit of sweet agave and minerals. Some notes of banana that almost reminds me of some of my favorite rums. A little bit of butter, and some kind of spice that I can’t identify. It’s almost like cinnamon but not quite.Overall this is a delicious tequila and one I’d love to have a case of. At $60, I’d buy a case and call this a 10/10 on value because wits delicious. Getting up to $90, I’d say it’s priced close to what I’d expect for a tequila of this caliber. At MSRP of $129.99 (which I was able to get this for) I give this a 3 on value. To be honest, I see people paying $179.99-199.99 and having tasted it, I wouldn’t buy a single bottle. Even at MSRP I won’t be buying a second bottle. This is damn good tequila, and it’s got a unique flair, but when compared to Calle 23 Criollo or my current favorite Wild Common SS, nothing is drawing me into this and making me feel like I paid a good price. I bought wild Common on a good sale at $69.99 and I feel more consistently drawn to that. This doesn’t bring something wildly special to the table in the way that something like say, Cazcanes joven did with the malolactic funk and high proof. Even that was a $100 bottle with extra añejo mixed in. I really like this tequila and im sad that I’ll only have one bottle, but it’s just too expensive to justify in my opinion. If it was bottled at 46% or higher (I know they didn’t because of the historic proof) then maybe I’d be willing to give it more points. If it was a full on still strength, I’d actually say that MSRP is probably right. Very disappointed in the bang for your buck on this one. Wish I could rate it higher.

Jacob Skoff

Tequila Badass

467ratings

Wow!!! NOM 1120 - All natural flavor and aroma. Definitely no additives into this one. - Aroma: sweet cooked agave, marzipan, brine salt, earthy, anise, mineral, ripe banana, mint, lime, flower bouquet, white pepper. - Palate: sweet agave, light Chile pepper, olives, warm pepper, fruity and slight spicy. - Finish: exceptional, sweet agave, lightly peppery, anise, medium to long, and warm to the soul. - Only drawback is the price. At $199 for 700ml locally found in US, is steep and hard to justify buying a case or two.

Josh Ohlinger @QueenCLTequila

Tequila Guru

84ratings

Sweet heat. Cooked agave, anise/licorice, cinnamon, black pepper, green bell pepper, jalapeño. Cola and cooked agave on the nose. It drinks hotter than 42%. The finish is long and superb. This is an amazing tequila, but jeeze, the price. All the distributors and retailers are reaping the benefits of these "limited" releases. I'm just as guilty, but we're paying increasingly over-inflated amounts for these tequilas. Good luck finding this at the MSRP. Plenty of bottles were made, but the market is driving up the price.

Khrys Maxwell

Tequila Ninja

161ratings

This tequila absolutely smells great as it’s being poured into the glass…Wow!! There is so much old school character, tons of cooked agave with white pepper, citrus, on the nose and it just screams “vintage Los Altos”. Smells like the texture is going to be light on the palate (with enough experience you will understand this statement) which it is - this blanco feels thin but it explodes with flavor and character; white pepper, jalapeño pepper, citrus, melted butter, dry earth, cooked agave, and lastly, a touch of grapefruit rind. With a long and complex finish that tells a story, Decades (2022??) is a delicate but complex, machismo, and delicious tequila. If I can speak freely, I’d like to address the elephant in the room; the price. We’ve seen it retail in Mexico for $4000mx and up to $299 in the US. While the cost in Mexico is high due to unnecessary and excessive taxes that undoubtedly line the pockets of the politicians, I would have loved to have sat in on the marketing meetings about this as I know that Juan Fernando Gonzales had absolutely no interest in doing a project like this but I love how his son Juanfer has stepped in and brought Siete Leguas into the modern era of spirits sales with a limited edition product. While 70,000 700ml bottles (49,000L) is far from “limited” in the world of artesanal agave distillates, it is a start. I might as well state my displeasure of a 700ml bottle at this point as well. I absolutely do not dig the “shrinkage” which is happening in the spirits industry. But back to the meeting; how did they arrive to a price point of $129?? Is this a pure Criollo tequila or just made with some criollos?? If it is the former, I do understand a there would be a hell of a lot of criollo blue agave harvested in order to have produced 37,418L of tequila at 55% abv (maybe one or two agave per liter??), but I am still at a loss of how they arrived at the current MSRP. Now, if it was a 1L bottle at 55%, I would gladly shell out $100 per bottle on a case or two - especially if the texture was bigger, thicker, and creamier as I would expect from a traditional, puro tahona tequila. At $129 or there abouts, I will begrudgingly buy 2, maybe 3 bottles (over time) only because I absolutely love and adore Siete Leguas. And of which, I should already have a bottle in my possession (I was sent a 2 oz taster from a friend), but either Sazerac or RNDC have not gotten any product to my very good friends at Old Town Tequila here in San Diego. Not only that, but Siete Leguas had promised Old Town a proper amount of product for being one of their best accounts in the US but for some reason, they are only getting 10 of the 167 6pk cases allocated to California and they still do not have a single bottle!! Now, if there were only 7,000 bottles for the entire world, I would totally and completely understand. But no, there are 70,000 bottles with 40,000 of them sent to the US. I am not sure if this bottling of Decades is a product that is supposed to last for years - if it is, the folks at Siete Leguas should let us know. Or if it’s going to be a yearly/bi-yearly release - which seems most likely due to the harvested ranch being on the label and some other info I may have seen on the back label, they should also let us know. If their importer or distributor are just dragging feet…we’ll, they need to get at it. Due to price point, 0 points were awarded for value. If this was a $50 blanco, it would have garnered a full 90 points. At the end of the day, this is a proper and delicious tequila!

Don Heiser

Tequila Wizard

771ratings

Nose:cooked agave, citrus, mint, floral, tropical fruit, anise, and earthy Flavor: cooked agave, spearmint, earthy, citrus, grapefruit zest, stone fruit, melons, and has a creamy mouth feel Finish: starts with agave and moves through fruit, citrus and ends with some white pepper This was tasted blind

Seattle Juan

Tequila Honey Badger

1281ratings

Value is lacking garnering a 4 from me due to the $175-200 retail price from several online retailers.

Mike B (Great Lakes Tequila Club)

Tequila Phenom

317ratings

Agave, flowers, citrus, grass, and minerals on the nose. Great aroma! Flavors mostly follow but with some cinnamon punch. It’s only 42% but drinks like a higher proof with a spicy punch and nice tingly creamy finish.

Francisco Garcia

Tequila Ninja

144ratings

Lots of herbal, cooked agave creamy notes in the nose, impressed on how the legs sticked around on my jarrito glass.Full of flavor, notes of cocked agave, Anis dominate up front followed by nice touch of heat and back end dominated again by herbal-earthy notes sticking around the pallet. Very nice for a 42%alc. bravo!

Lou Agave (Long Island Lou Tequila)

Tequila Badass

402ratings

I'm adjusting this to a 95, from my original video review. Absolutely amazing and artesinal all around. This procedure gives off an herbal presence, along with citrus, butter, anise, mint etc. An absolutely stunning old time distillate, replica of 70 years ago, in this 70th anniversary edition. Using small Criollo agaves, and cooked in a traditional oven, fermented and distilled with fibers, and all copper... it doesn't get much better than this.

Rob Gerard

Tequila Savant

201ratings

Flavors and aromas of cream, green bell pepper, jalapeño, black olive, minerality, and sweet cooked agave with a finish that is almost honey like. The aroma transports me right back to the distillery. Highly recommend.

Remy Newland

Tequila Wizard

898ratings

Nose: Aromas bombard you the moment you pop the cork. Riveting, intensely sweet agave, with a touch of complementary acidity. Earthiness and minerals. Citrus, apricots and Rainier cherries. Ethereal floral notes. Subtle allspice, with bolder cinnamon and anise. Some herbal/vegetal elements: white pepper, thyme, mint and trace celery. A hint of olive and aged cheese. And back full circle to the incredible, intense criollo sweetness. Flavors: A flawless balance between sumptuous agave and pepper warmth. Crisp and clean. Spicy and fruity. Melted brown sugar and Chantilly cream. Unmatched palate texture: thick, silky, creamy, lush.Finish: Endless waves of sensations. Seamless transitions, harmony and finesse make this blanco exceptional. And back full circle to those luxuriously rich criollo agaves…

Grover Sanschagrin

Tequila Honey Badger

1019ratings

Special edition, 70,000 bottles made in honor of the brand’s 70th anniversary. This is a bold and rustic product that is an example of what tequila is all about. Agave all the way through from start to super long finish. Agave, anise, herbal, earthy and some cinnamon aromas. The flavor is sweet sweet creamy cooked agave, with a thick and oily mouthfeel. And the finish is long and sweet. Seriously long finish. Here’s proof that you don’t need additives to make a sweet tequila. This is exceptional.

Scarlet Sanschagrin

Tequila Boss

541ratings

Tons of cooked agave, slight herbal note, cinnamon, faint (white pepper), amazingly sweet and oily in the mouth from the super mature agaves used. The finish is very, very long. Sweet cooked agave all the way.

Zac Wolf

Tequila Lover

12ratings

Aroma: herbal, untamed agave with lingering tobacco leaf aromas lead the way. Lime, brine, and freshly squeezed citrus take over.Flavor: First sip is all spicy agave and lingering earthiness. Second sip yields waves of almond, vanilla, and citrus. Minty freshness lingers on the palate.Finish: the drinkability always sets these elite tier Blancos apart. Snappy texture and clean finish is lovely.

David K

Tequila Guru

82ratings

Smooth and lovely. I would rate it higher but the price point is a barrier.

Wes Tachibana

Tequila Freak

28ratings

Sings!This is bad ass, agave on nose, sweet agave finish early, then long spicy warm finish

Adam Schlesinger

Tequila Lover

14ratings

Smooth and flavorful, probably a phenomenal sipper. Tahona crushed, wild fibres in the still. Complex

Carl Evans

Tequila Savant

212ratings

There is a lot to like. Lots of citrus and minerals with a fruity aroma. But missing something to taste it over the top. Also many places priced out really high on release. Much better value at a lower price point.

Marcos Liang

Tequila Ninja

130ratings

Lote 01-7D/22 Envasado 220922Nose: at first it is briny, black olives and not very expressive, after 15 minutes in the glass a light hue of jalapeño and cheese emerges but dissipates after 15 minutes. A floral notes appears pretty intense. After 30 minutes in the glass the sweeter aromas appear, intense sweet cooked agave! Minerality, touch of citrus and very fresh. Very well balance of sweet and sour. The floral notes are very light by now.Palate: intense sweet cooked agave, minty, herbal, very light floral notes, light citrus, the balance is very well. Finish is medium to long, sweetness of agave with a touch of citrus persists. Wow!

Phil Bolton

Tequila Lover

11ratings

May be the best tasting blanco I’ve ever tasted.

Richard Romo

Tequila Lover

12ratings

A sweet agave bomb on the nose. Great mouth feel, long finish. So good. What Tequila should taste like.