Review #552; Mezcal #60: Mezcal Vago Ensemble En Barro Tio Rey

This bottling comes to us from producer Tio Rey. It is an Ensamble of 82% Espadin and 18% Mexicano. It was distilled on clay, grinded by hand, all in the Ancestral Category.

Mezcalero: Tio Rey

Batch: May 2019

ABV: 48%

Nose: Heavy Earthiness, Minerality, Green Wood, lemon zest,

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Earthy, metallic minerality, green wood, faint campfire smoke, grill charred vegetables, mint.

Finish: Medium length finish, Minerality, Metallic, Earthy, campfire smoke, grill charred vegetables, mint.

Rating: 8/10

I’ve had a few Tio Rey Ensamble’s, and this one by far is my favorite. Its pack full of rich savory notes that mesh and work really well together. Its complex, with great mouthfeel and a long finish. The Earthy and Mineral notes are things I often get in these bottlings, and round out a great experience. I can say that one of his offerings has never disappointed me.

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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