Review #581; Mezcal #64: Real Minero Largo Espadin / Bicuixe

Real Minero Largo Espadin Bicuixe

This batch of Real Minero comes to us from the Madre Resturant. An exclusive batch this one is 41% Largo-Karwinskii, 34% Espadin – Angutifolia, and 25% Cuishe – Rhodacantha. With a batch size of just 82 liters let’s see how it turned out.

Mezcalero: Edgar Angeles

Batch: DRMM3-01

ABV: 49.59%

Nose: Brine, fresh green wood growth,

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Brine, green wood growth, earthiness, heavy minerality, dry,

Finish: Medium length finish. Warm and Dry. Big burst of brine up front, mango, vanilla, minerality, earthiness, fresh green wood growth.

Rating: 6/10

This is a very good Mezcal. Very dry, savory, tons of earthiness and minerality going on, with some green woodiness to boot. A hint of vanilla pops in as does faint fruit notes. savory notes, spices, heavy brine, and minerality scratch an itch I didn’t know I had. However, it doesn’t rise quite as high as some other offering’s I have tried in the past.

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