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. Mesquite, Lemon Zest, faint green apple, black pepper, campfire smoke.
Finish: Medium length, Black Pepper, Lemon Zest, Clay, light campfire smoke
Rating: 7/10
This is overally pretty tasty. The flavors are punchy and strong, with tons of savory flavors coming through with some good balance. This is only a sample of one of Melate Maugey releases, but this makes me excited to have joined the club and for the future releases to come!
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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