Mezcal

Review #385; Mezcal #23: Banhez Mexicano

Banhez is a co-operative of 35+ families in San Miguel Ejutla village in Oaxaca. This Mezcal was produced by Mezcalero Luis Pacheco out of semi-wild Mexicano agave. ABV: 47% Nose: Vegetal, fresh cut greens, roasted peppers, raspberry sweetness, light blueberry. Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Vegetal, peppers, steamed greens, light campfire smoke, tartness, light minerality, brine. Finish: Medium length, warm. Strong […]

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Review #377; Mezcal #21: Maguey Melate by Antonio Carols Martinez

This is a bottling from Maugey Melate. This Marteño comes to us from Mezcalero Antonio Carlos Martinez. It was produced in a clay pot still, fermented in a wood fermentation vat for 15 days, and bottled at still strength. ABV: 49.6% Nose: Mesquite, Green Apple, blueberries, clay, lemon zest, light minerality, clean campfire smoke. Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel.

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Review #360; Mezcal #19: Bozal Sacatoro

Bozal Sacatoro is made with agave Sacatoro. The Bozal brand says that this is a subspecies of agave Angustifolia (i.e. related to agave Espadin), taking between eight to twelve years to mature before being harvested from the hillsides of Guererro ABV: 44.8% Nose: Strong, Punchy. Fresh Ripe Strawberries, savory minerality, Roasted Bell Peppers, slight meatiness, Palate: Medium oily

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Review #330; Mezcal #18: Macra Negra Dobadon

This is a Mezcal Offering from Macra Negra, made from Dobadan in Santa Maria La Pila by Alberto-Ortiz. Let’s see how it holds up. Batch XA014-17 ABV: 47.9% Nose: Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Grilled Pineapple, Toasted Brown Sugar, vanilla bean, floral Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Roasted Pepper, Grilled Pineapple, light banana, all spice, slight mineral, floral. Finish: Medium length finish,

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Review #320; Mezcal #17: Macra Negra Tobala San Luis Del Rio

Batch XJM27-17 Jorge Mendez was the Maestro for this, made from 100% Tobala. ABV: 50.5% Nose: Strong Red Fruits, clay, guava, bell peppers, slight mesquite. Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Spicy, Red Fruits/Berries. Guava, allspice, earthy, minerals, crushed sweetarts, roasted green peppers. Finish: Medium length, Strong Red Fruits and Berries, roasted bell pepper, warm clay/earthiness. Minerality Rating: 8/10 This is delicious

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Review #314; Mezcal #16: Mezcal Macra Negra Ensamble

Espadin, San Martin & Mexicano. La Noria Secc 13, Ejutla Batch XBP0617 This is an Ensamble from Macra Negra, let’s dive in. ABV: 49.6% ABV Nose: Green Bell Peppers, Slight Onion, guava, minerals, Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Warm. Green Peppers, slight mesquite, creamy. Green Onion, slight spice. Finish: Long, strong green pepper, green onion, spicy. Creamy. Mesquite, mineral. Rating: 7/10 Bursting

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Review #312; Mezcal #15: ManoNegra Tobala

Batch 09-2011 456/750 This is a tobala Mezcal spirit, made by Jorge Mendez Ramierz in San Juan Del Rio. Let’s see how it holds up. ABV: 48% Nose: Black Pepper, spicy, Earthy, Red Berries. Palate: Medium Mouthfeel, Black Pepper, Spicy. Mineraly, tangy citrus. Sweet bell pepper. Finish: Medium length, warm. Minerals, slight earth. Pepper, citrus. Rating: 6/10 A pretty tasty

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