This Joven bottling is a blend of two mezcals from the Oaxaca, Mexico regions of Tlacolula and Yautepec made from espadín agave. The two mezcals are produced traditionally, but separately. Following the distillation process, the mezcals are blended together before bottling.
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Sipping neat from a repurposed steel salsa tumbler on a porch in Tulum. Light, almost watery in a good way. Smoke of course, but also cucumber and something else I can’t elucidate. Accessible and cheery, in short the opposite of Malcolm Lowry’s prose in Under the Volcano, which I’m reading on said porch (hence the mezcal).
Very subtle nose, almost no smoke too. Slightly sweet at first, with bright fruity notes punching through after. Melon? Then it gets an almost Chile pepper spice to it, finishing with sweetness again. Definitely an enjoyable mezcal, with layers, but don’t come to this one for any smokiness.
Probably the best mezcel I have ever had. It is the perfect amount of smokiness, while still retaining a sweetness and agave undertone. It is pricey, but well worth it. I use this as a sipping tequila, or to spice up my jalapeno margaritas.
I’m not sure how Jack tasted what he did. I’m by no means a Mezcal expert but I get deep charred peat smoke. Ardbeg on quick first impression. Fading to light sweet agave with lingering dry char. $70 in Ontario.
tried neat with @Looneyhead in Monterrey, Mexico. On the nose it’s obviously young and earthy with notes of agave, nail polish remover. On the palate I also get nail polish remover with a harsh finish
This is a wonderful mezcal .. beautifully textured, velvety smooth, classically smoky... like petting a teddy bear in the back of a cigar lounge. It’s a great choice.
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