Review #392; Mezcal #27: Nuestra Soledad San Baltazar Guel (2018)

This is a mezcal produced by the Nuestra Soledad brand. It was made by master distiller Gregorio Martinez Garcia in San Baltazar Guelavila in Oaxaca. This is bottle number 298, produced in 2018. This is 100% espadin.

Mezcalero: Gregorio Martinez Garcia

Batch: GMGES080219NS

ABV: 47%

Nose: Strong Red Berries, Vanilla frosting, Blueberries, Mesquite, slight spicy

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, strong mesquite, Strong Red berries, Black Peppers, vanilla frosting, tangy,

Finish: Medium finish, peppery, spicy. Mesquite, strawberry, vanilla frosting

Rating: 7/10

This is a nice offering. Packed full of good strong flavors that complement each other well, it never strays too far into overly sweet or overly savory.

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