Las Perlas de Jalisco Raicilla de Costa tasting notes
The leanest raicilla I've ever tasted but that doesn't mean that it doesn't have fruit or fermentation. It's still very much a raicilla. Details Location: Las Guásimos, JaliscoAgave: Amarillo, Verde (angustifolia and rhodacantha)Maestro Mezcalero: Santiago Dìaz RamosQuantity: 660 bottlesABV: 48Availability: Now in
The rise of the destilados
As the world of mezcal turns we’re seeing agave spirits from everywhere but if you’ve been paying attention to mezcal’s home turf, you will have noticed a remarkable fluorescence of a new mezcal category, destilados de agave or agave
Mal Bien Lucio Morales López tasting notes
A really rich mezcal that is a testament to Oaxacan tradition. Details • Location: San Dionisio Octotepec • Agave: Espadin • Maestro Mezcalero:
La Jicarita Pechuga – Tasting Notes
A quality pechuga - the price makes you want to drink so much more! Details Location: Santiago MatatlánAgave: EspadínMaestro Mezcalero: Celso Martínez LópezQuantity: 78 casesABV: 48NOM: O349X Flavor keywords: Strawberry, banana, classic pechuga. Nose There’s a slight acetone element that
La Jicarita Sierra Negra Tasting Notes
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The CRM puts a stake in the ground on “legitimate” mezcal
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History in a bottle: The Encantado story
We all know the story of Del Maguey. Paraphrasing founder Ron Cooper, it was the slowest start up success. Exactly when you can say it succeeded is up for debate but the time scale is important, Del Maguey is just
Mezcalero 21 tasting notes
An otherworldly nose doesn’t stand in the way of complete mezcal experience. Details • Location: San Luis del Rio • Agave: Ensemble of Cirial, Tepextate, and Tobala