Review #474; Mezcal #57: Cinco Sentidos Ensamble de 4 Magueys (Aficionados Batch)

This is a field blend of 4 Magueys from Atenogenes Garcia, the blend consists of 45% Bicuishe, 25% Coyote, 25% Tepeztate, and 5% Madrecuishe. Distilled in copper, fermented in a pine tank with calcium rich well water, and crushed by a tahona pulled by a “Old Ford Tractor”. This batch was selected by the Aficionados, so lets see how well they chose.

Mezcalero: Atenogenes García

Batch: MADRLA02-19

ABV: 47.5%

Nose: Fresh chopped green veggies, minerality, Raspberries, mint, salinity, guava, guava, peppery, Raw Green Bell Peppers, a bit of earthiness.

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, cucumber, lemon zest, fresh green veggies, herbaceous, salinity, Raw Green Bell Peppers.

Finish: Medium length, sharp red berries, apricot, fresh cut cucumbers, refreshing vegetal greens, Raw Green Bell Peppers.

Rating: 8/10

This is a delicious mezcal. The huge green vegetalness is there, lots of raw vegetables, spices, and some pops of fruit to balance out the aggressive vegetalness. Some spices and pops of cream cheese pop in for me that make this a wonderfully layered, complex, and refreshing drink. This is one that I am glad to have a backup bottle of, and Atenogenes continues to impress me as a producer.

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