Review #1241; Mezcal #81
Here we have another bottling of from Neta done for Astor wines and spirits. This mezcal was produced by Primitivo Vásquez Vásquez. This is equal parts Madrecuixe, Mexicano Verde and rare Penca Larga. All the plants were cooked , fermented, and distilled together. He uses a conical earthen oven for cooked, mashes with a machete, axe, and shredder, and fermented with cypress sabino wood tanks. Its then distilled on a copper pot still.
Mezcalero: Primitivo Vásquez Vásquez
Batch: ENNPMV2104
Bottler: Neta
Region: Logoche, Miahuatlán
ABV: 46%
Nose: Minerality, Rain Water, Earthy, Grilled Bell Pepper, Mint
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Grilled Bell Pepper, Rain Water, Minerality, touch of coriander, Mint
Finish: Long Finish, Grilled Bell Pepper, Earthy, Minerality, Rain Water, Coriander
Rating: 8/10
Wow what a great offering. This is a great combination of balance and flavor here, strong savory forward notes, minerality, and the spices really make for a special bottling of mezcal.
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