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Review #432; Mezcal #51: Maguey Melate Coyote Noe Garcia Olivera

This was released in April of 2020 as the Mezcalero of the month. This Mezcal was made in San Juan Bautista in Sola De Vega. It was Cultivated for 6 years, grinded in an electric mill then ferment in plastic and distilled in clay pots with spring water. Mezcalero: Noe Garcia Olivera Batch: NOE-COY-001 ABV: 49.1% Nose: Herbal, Earthy, […]

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Review #430; Mezcal #49: Mezcal Vago Espadin by Emigdio Jarquin

This is an espadin bottled by Vago. It was produced in the area of El Nanche, Miahuatlan. It was ground with stone and distilled in a copper still. Mezcalero: Emigdio Jarquin Batch: July 2019 Lot: E-19-E-19 ABV: 49.9% Nose: Minerals, light earthiness, peppercorn, salt, roasted bell peppers, Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel. Warm and dry. An explosion of lemon zest, peppercorns, light

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Review #429; Rum #39: Rumfire

This is a high ester, overproof rum from distillery Hampden distillery based in Trelawny Jamaica ABV: 63% Nose: Rotting fruit funk, banana, pineapple, mango. Light cinnamon, vanilla, Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Tangy, blueberries, rotting frunk, mango, cinnamon and peppery, slight brine. Confectionary sugar. Finish: Medium length. Tart fruits, funk, mango, pepper, confectionary sugar, vanilla frosting. Rating: 6/10 This stuff is

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Review #427; Mezcal #48: Cinco Sentidos Pichomel by Atelo Ramirez

This Mezcal comes from the Mixtexa Poblana in Puebla. It was cooked in a conical earthen oven for 6 days, crushed by hand, fermented in a hybrid steel, copper, and clay still with natural spring water. It was produced in July of 2019. Mezcalero: Atelo Ramirez Batch: PICH02-19MX ABV: 48.4% Nose: Heavy Green Vegetals, bell peppers and cucumbers. Brine, salinity,

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Review #425; Rum #37: Habitation Velier Savanna HERR

This is an offering from Independent Bottler Habitation Velier, and is an unaged rum from Reunion Islands. The esters count is between 225-500 gr/hlpa. This was bottled with no color added and was non-chill filtered. ABV: 61.1% Nose: Pungent and Aromatic. Cotton Candy Bubble Gum, Pineapples, Guava, Strawberries Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Warm, Heavy Bubble Gum funk, Over-ripe

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