Distilled in Saint Catarina Minas, this Minero expression from Del Maguey was produced in 2016 using a clay still and carries an ancestral designation - recently snagged by yours truly in the backwoods of Wisconsin.
Lively, dryish medium body and a hot, engaging, medium-long finish manifesting shades of Savory roasted nuts and charred bbq. A smoky, roasty, and layered Mezcal with a sweet and spicy palate that’s sure to please.
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House Review
Nose:
Bright and exceptional clay forward. Rich soil, clay, a bright grapefruit note. Some lactic sour character, bright citrus and pepper.
Taste:
Complex on the palate - sweet and creamy at first, before it turns funky and acidic. Incredibly rich mouthfeel, almost reminiscent of a Pechuga. Grapefruit, honeydew, citrus, lime especially.
Finish:
Long finish. Sweet cream, then turns to a drying clay, soil, pepper profile. Rye bread. Love the dryness.
Overall:
This is all over the place, and when paired with the bonkers mouthfeel, it’s a total winner.