Lot: TEJ971219
This is a bottling from Banhez. This was made from 100% Tepeztate which can take up to 25 years to mature. This was produced by Apolonio Patricio Lopez in San Agustín Amatengo, Ejutla, Oaxaca. It takes 5-6 days to naturally ferment before being distilled in copper pots.
ABV: 47%
Nose: Heavy Vegetal, Green Bell Peppers, Steamed Lettuce, Minerality,
Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Warm, Green Bell Peppers, Veggie Forward, Minerals, Earthy, Peppery, industrial smoke, brine
Finish: Medium Length, dry, dirty minerality, Green Bell Peppers, Spicy, Slight Mango, Earthy, brine
Rating: 7/10
This is a vegetal, somewhat “gritty” smoke forward offering and it is good because of that. Compared to some other offerings I have had it feels very “unrefined” in a way. This comes at you with big bold good flavors.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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