Review #437; Mezcal #52: Maguey Melate Mexicano Berta Vasquez

This bottling comes from Maguey Melate, a 12 year wild grown Mexicano which was harvest and cooked for 5 days, crushed by a Tahona, fermented in a Sabino and Pine Wood vat for 11 days with well water, then distilled using a copper still.

Mezcalero: Berta Vasquez

Batch: BER-MEX-001

ABV: 45.5%

Nose: Briny, Raspberries, Vanilla Frosting, slight earth, campfire smoke, cream cheese,

Palate: Thick tingly mouthfeel, Raspberries, tart blueberries, vanilla frosting, cream cheese, campfire smoke, brine, mineraly, Dark chocolate

Finish: Medium length, tart blueberries, vanilla cream, cream cheese, nutmeg, light campfire smoke, dark chocolate

Rating: 8/10

This stuff packs quite a punch and is full of flavor, lots of rich deep fruits, dark chocolate, and savory spice and minerals in there. I wish I had been in the club when this came out because this stuff is fantastic.

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