The business of 2020: the shift to a virtual world
This the second of our series looking at the business of mezcal in 2020. Part one, looking at the shift to retail, can be found here. 2020 was the year we all had to embrace living life online. It wasn’t like
Lobos 1707 tasting notes
Everyone is talking about it so we decided to take one of the newest mezcals on the market for a ride. Details Location: San Dionisio OctotepecAgave: Espadín / A. angustifolia haw.Maestro Mezcalero: Ausencio Leon RuizAbocado con Madera de Barrica de Robles Español /
Agave sp
You may have seen "Agave sp" as the agave listed on some bottles recently, it's not some mysterious new agave, it's just a bureaucratic issue expressed linguistically. Agave sp means that an agave hasn't been expressly accepted and defined by
Sí se puede – the Aguerrido story
I have heard many times that we Mexicans are resilient people mostly because of the tough times we have been through: economic crises, earthquakes, hurricanes, to name a few. Events that usually bring out our strength to get up the
The 2020 business story of Mezcal: the retail market
This is part one of a multipart series. You can read part two here. First the obvious, 2020 created unprecedented challenges for the world of mezcal. If you had asked anyone in January or February of 2020 what the sales
Carreño Ensamble 7 – Joven tasting notes
Details Location: San Dionisio Ocotlán, OaxacaAgave: Tobalá, Tobasiche, Cuishe, Lumbre, Coyote, Tepeztate, Espadin / A. potatorum, A. karwinskii, A. karwinskii, A. sp, A. americana, A. marmorata, A. angustifoliaMaestro mezcalero: Aureliano Hernandez Quantity: 2,665 litersBatch: AH01ABV: 45%Tasting keywords: Mineral, mesquite, agave sugar.NOM: O373XBuy it
Macurichos Espadin Cacao Tasting Notes
Details Location: Santiago Matatlan, OaxacaAgave: Espadin Maestro: Los Hermanos MartinezAbv: 52%Tasting keywords: chocolate, caramelized, mineralNOM: 0165XBuy it now Nose Roasted cacao wafts from the glass, unmistakably rich with classic hints of bitter overtones. From aroma alone, this would be welcome in any coffee drink. Taste The
Macurichos Espadin Conejo Tasting Notes
Details Location: Santiago Matatlan, OaxacaAgave: Espadin Maestro: Los Hermanos MartinezAbv: 48%Tasting keywords: earthy, meaty, plantainNOM: 0165XBuy it now Nose The aromas reveal mushrooms, herbs, a hint of pine, and ripe sweet plantains. There is also a strong chalky mineral aroma that characterizes the nose. Taste Sweet
Macurichos Ensemble Tasting Notes
Details Location: Santiago Matatlan, OaxacaAgave: Cirial, Madrecuishe, Barril, Bicuishe Maestro: Los Hermanos MartinezAbv: 53%Tasting keywords: leather, green peppercorn, bright NOM: 0165XBuy it now Nose Rustic aromas of saddle leather, dried cranberry, and pineapple fronds are cozy and inviting. The aroma is reminiscent of winter spices,
Macurichos Ancestral Tobala Tasting Notes
Details Location: Santiago Matatlan, OaxacaAgave: TobalaMaestro: Los Hermanos MartinezAbv: 48%Tasting keywords: Mineral, earthy, creamy NOM: 0165XBuy it now Nose Sweet earth, melon, pea shoots, and under ripe peaches create a melange of aromas that keep the nose intrigued. There is something opulent about the