A complex, Agave Spirit by distiller Manuel Benet & mezcalero Eric Hernandez for Destilería Sacrificio NOM-O158X in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is made with Espadin that have aged for at least 10 years; that is roasted using mesquite & ocote pine; before being naturally fermented & double-distilled. The first distillation is in steel & while the second is in copper. It is then aged in untoasted brandy barrels for 3 months before being bottled at 40% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of exotic flowers, smoke, vegetals & citrus; while a unique life adds notes of agave, lemon, cinnamon & campfire; that leads to a complex death of medium length with notes of tropical flowers after a thunderstorm, bitter chocolate, honey, spring water, oak & pepper. June / July 2021 / August / September / October 2025
About this bottle
This mezcal, produced in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, is the "reposado" or "rested" version of Mezcal Sacrificio. Its production begins with the harvesting of 8 to 10 year old agave espadín. After being roasted two days in mesquite and ocote pine wood-fire ovens, the agave hearts are crushed through traditional harvest processes to obtain the agave juice. The agave juice is then distilled twice - first with a steel still, and then with a copper still. The mezcal is then aged three months is Mexican white oak casks previously used to mature brandy. This mezcal is bottled at 40% ABV.
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I give this spirit 3.75 stars. I prefer this mezcal chilled but be careful not to over ice, it can drown out the flavors. The nostrils are welcomed by a smooth yet deep earthly agave scent. Each sip has a light smokiness balanced by a sweet floral arrangement that doesn't last long enough to elevate this to 4 stars. The finish is calm with the smoke dissapating slowly. Chilled, it goes well with the summer heat.
Day 16 advent calender. Tried neat. On the nose it’s very smoky how I like a mezcal to be and slightly sweet. Notes of fruit, zest, and bubblegum on the nose. On the palate it’s smooth and smoky. Definitely will come back to this one.
Love the smoky flavor profile of this one. One of my favorites. For those who are craving a full-bodied mezcal, this will hit the spot my friend!
Restrained smoke, sweet agave, fruity, citrus, honey, feels easy and refined on the palate with a short finish.
Floral and slightly smoky. Easy to sip. Not as intense as other mezcal I’ve tried but pleasant all the same.
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