Hard to believe, but this is a sweet tequila when it sits on your tongue. The agave is prominent, but not overwhelming. I believe people make their mistake of judging tequila when they shoot it. The alcohol is warm going down, and people mistake this for strength of flavor. This flavor is smooth, and goes down easy. No bite, and no funny faces when it tickles the taste buds. I have also order Patron Burdeos for my birthday, and have tasted it before, but that's an Anejo, and can't be compared to a silver. This is a five star silver tequila, by far the best I've had.