Nov 13, 2019 | Brands, Making Mezcal, Oaxaca, Sustainability
Disclaimer: In August of 2019, I was invited by Casa Lumbre Spirits, the parent company of Montelobos Mezcal, to join their industry trip to Mexico for their annual Dia de los Muertos celebration in Oaxaca. This trip included an evening in Mexico City, a visit to the...
Oct 24, 2019 | Tasting Notes
The leanest raicilla I’ve ever tasted but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have fruit or fermentation. It’s still very much a raicilla. Details Location: Las Guásimos, JaliscoAgave: Amarillo, Verde (angustifolia and rhodacantha)Maestro...
Oct 23, 2019 | Denominación de Origen, Law
As the world of mezcal turns we’re seeing agave spirits from everywhere but if you’ve been paying attention to mezcal’s home turf, you will have noticed a remarkable fluorescence of a new mezcal category, destilados de agave or agave spirits. These are mezcals which...
Oct 17, 2019 | Tasting Notes
A really rich mezcal that is a testament to Oaxacan tradition. Details • Location: San Dionisio Octotepec • Agave: Espadin • Maestro Mezcalero: Lucio Morales López • ABV: 45.1% Tasting experience The nose is incredibly full bodied and redolent of agave roast....
Oct 10, 2019 | Tasting Notes
A quality pechuga – the price makes you want to drink so much more! Details Location: Santiago MatatlánAgave: EspadínMaestro Mezcalero: Celso Martínez LópezQuantity: 78 casesABV: 48NOM: O349X Flavor keywords: Strawberry, banana, classic pechuga. Nose...
Oct 10, 2019 | Tasting Notes
This is a nice, straightforward mezcal made for your sessions. Details Location: Santiago Matatlan Agave: Sierra Negra Maestro Mezcalero: Celso Martínez López Quantity: 155 cases ABV: 48 NOM: O349X Flavor keywords: Warm, granite, contrasts well with food. Nose A nice...
Oct 8, 2019 | Denominación de Origen, Law
The CRM has a new ad campaign that very clearly spells out that if a bottle does not have the hologram on it, it’s not mezcal. Needless to say, this has riled some folks up. There is nothing subtle in the verbiage as it loudly and proudly proclaims that the...
Oct 8, 2019 | Brands, Mezcal History, Tasting Notes
We all know the story of Del Maguey. Paraphrasing founder Ron Cooper, it was the slowest start up success. Exactly when you can say it succeeded is up for debate but the time scale is important, Del Maguey is just about to hit its 25th anniversary. Cooper hustled,...
Oct 3, 2019 | Tasting Notes
An otherworldly nose doesn’t stand in the way of complete mezcal experience. Details • Location: San Luis del Rio • Agave: Ensemble of Cirial, Tepextate, and Tobala • Maestro Mezcalero: Don Baltazar Cruz Gonzales • Quantity: 744 bottles • ABV: 48% • NOM: O14X •...
Sep 26, 2019 | Tasting Notes
This will expand your understanding of tepextate. Location: Mengoli de MorelosAgave: TepextateMaestro Mezcalero: Felipe and Ageo CortesQuantity: 266 bottlesABV: 50.2Buy it today Nose It conjures such a distinct sensation of dusty landscapes with little hints of a...
