Review #651; Mezcal #72: Cinco Sentidos Sierra Negra

This was distilled by Alberto Martinez and selected for the Aficionados group in 2021. This was produced in Santa Catarina Albarradas, distilled in clay pots across 2 distillation runs.

Mezcalero: Alberto Martinez

Batch: SN09-19

ABV: 48.1%

Nose: Fruity, Apple, Blackberry, Iodine, Chlorine, Spicy, nuttiness,

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Apple, Iodine, Nutty, black tea, tart blueberry, minerality, mango

Finish: Medium length finish, black tea, apple, iodine, nuttiness, minerality, mango

Rating: 7/10

Funky, weird, and fruity this is a good mezcal. Stinky weirdness and lots of fruits come together to give a really well balanced and flavorful mezcal experience.

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