Category: Mezcal Reviews
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Guero Mezcalero: A Fresh and Balanced Espadín from Oaxaca
Looking for a well-balanced and refreshing mezcal? Guero Mezcalero from Matatlán, Oaxaca, crafted by maestro mezcalero Pedro Martínez García, offers fresh, fruity notes with a touch of smoke. Read on for a full tasting review and discover why this artesanal mezcal deserves a spot on your shelf.
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Exploring the Four Unique Expressions of Mezcal Chagual: A Tasting Journey
Mezcal is a fascinating spirit with deep roots in Mexican culture, offering a wide array of flavors depending on the agave used and the region it’s from. In our recent tasting, four different expressions of Mezcal from the brand Chagual were explored. Here’s a breakdown of each expression and what makes them unique. Espadin Origin…
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Tasting Mezquila from Puebla
After a pretty long hiatus from creating any type of content, I’m back and determined to stick to the regularly scheduled content, every #MezcalMonday. Being away and out of practice for so long, has put my taste buds in a sort of state of faint perception. So I am quite elated to be back at…
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Mezcal Lalocura Tobasiche: A Tasting and Review
Discover the complex flavors of Mezcal Lalocura Tobasiche! Earthy, smoky, and rich in spice—this ancestral mezcal is a must-try. Full review inside! #MezcalMonday
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Mezcal Real Minero Largo Karwinskii: Tasting & Review
Discover the exquisite flavors of Mezcal Real Minero Largo Karwinskii. A clay-pot distilled gem with complex tasting notes and deep tradition. Full review inside! #MezcalMonday
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Mezcal Artesanal Campante Agave Blend
Mezcal Artesanal Campante caught my attention on social media. Since I’ve had this urge to start making mezcal cocktail videos for the Mezcal Buzz series, Mezcalogy, I was seeking the right mezcal to kick off the first cocktail recipes. That’s where Mezcal Artesanal Campante comes in. I was enticed by their unique blend of agave…
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Salvadores Mezcal Artesanal Just Spoke to Me
One can say that visiting Oaxaca is like you’ve died and gone to Mezcal heaven. At the same time, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the number of mezcal options you come across. It’s like, up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, mezcal. Then there are those that just call to you, like a…
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Los Amantes Mezcal Añejo Aged 2 years
Los Amantes Mezcal is inspired by the Aztec legend of Mayahuel, who despite her grandmother’s control fled and met with her lover Quetzalcoatl. This defiance cost Mayahuel her life. Los Amantes, “the lovers.” Mezcal Los Amantes has been producing mezcal artesanal since 2007 in Tlacolula de Matamoros, in the Central Valley Region, Oaxaca. Los Amantes…
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Mezcal Pulquero from Mundana Mezcalería
Mezcal Pulquero might just be a mezcal you’ve never heard of. Mezcal is a spirit distilled from agave, there are 200 known species of agave with around 40 to 50 of them can be used for mezcal production. Approximately 80-90 percent of mezcal production comes from agave angustifolia, or by common name, Espadín. Mezcal Pulquero…
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Puntas de Mezcal – What are they, and how do they taste?
Puntas de mezcal comes from the first part of the second distillation of mezcal. What first begins to come out of the alembic in the second distillation contains a high alcoholic percentage (55º to 80º% Alc. Vol.). It’s often used to adjust the degrees of % abv. in mezcal to achieve the desired graduation, the…