Review #188; Mezcal #4: Mezcal Vago Ensamble En Barro Tio Rye (October 2018)

Ensamble En Barro by Tio Rey

Maguey: 57% Espadin, 43% Mexicano

Batch Size: 377 Liters

This is an offering by Tio Rey, a blend of agave plants distilled and unaged in the Ancestral style, lets dive in and see how it tastes!

ABV: 51.3%

Nose: Slight Fruity Sweetness, Clay, Earthy, Slight Medicinal, spicyness

Palate: Thick full mouthfeel, Sweet Fruit Forward, light sweet smoke, medicinal, Clay, Warm,

Finish: Medium length, warm mango, berries, slight smoke, clay and earth trail off quick leaving a mix of fruit and spice behind.

Rating: 7/10

This stuff strikes a good balance of flavors, and they keep coming back as they change. The smoke and other flavors blend well together and I wouldn’t mind a couple bottle of this on hand.

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