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Del Maguey Vida de Muertos

Joven Mezcal Del Maguey
  • Distiller

    Marcos Cruz Mendez

  • Bottler

    Del Maguey

  • ABV

    45%

  • Age

    NAS

  • Price $30 to $59.99

Del Maguey — the biggest name in the American mezcal market — is always finding new ways to expand its catalog. The brand's flagship Vida expression was recently joined by a low-smoke "Vida Puebla" alternative. Here we have a third rendition, Vida de Muertos, bottled at 45% ABV from a limited center cut of the usual distillate. Muertos pays homage to autumnal Day of the Dead bottlings, apparently upping some of the floral flavor.

Flavor Profile
Dry & CrispEarthy & SavoryFruity & JuicyLight & MellowRich & OakySpicy & Peppery
AppleAshBlack pepperChalkCharCooked agaveCreamEarthHoney
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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 85
  • The Daily Pour
  • By t8ke
  • Moderate mouthfeel, mostly ash and char to kick off with a bit of agave, apple, some charcoal and minerality.
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  • Raided Score: 83
  • Distiller
  • By Stephanie Moreno
  • The smoke is gentle and in fact, the overall the intensity of the aroma is on the light side. The mezcal has a medium-light body on the palate with just a hint of oiliness. More tastes bring out white pepper to go along with the moderate earthy/clay flavors.
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  • Raided Score: 93
  • Tastings
  • By Tastings
  • Aromas and flavors of honeydew, claro tobacco, lime and sea salt, and smoky underbrush with a round, lively, dry medium body and a peppery, complex, medium-long finish.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Ashy up front but full of creamy sweetness, some clay, honey, pepper, a bit of plasticity.

  • Taste:

    Moderate mouthfeel, mostly ash and char to kick off with a bit of agave, apple, some charcoal and minerality.

  • Finish:

    Long finish. Much more balanced than standard Vida and the Puebla, this is pleasant and has a bit more going on as it escapes.

  • Overall:

    Pleasant overall, this is the most balanced of the Vida expressions to day and I quite like it.

  • Score:

    85

  • By t8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources