Maguey Melate Plum Ciruela from Jaime Moreles Aquino is made with 100% distilled plums. This contains 0% agave.
About this destilado
Maguey Melate Plum Ciruela from Jaime Moreles Aquino was produced at his “Yuu Baa, Tierra Caliente” palenque in Villa Hidalgo Yalala, Oaxaca. This spirit contains no agave whatsoever. So why is it on Mezcal Reviews? Maestro Jaime Morales also produces delicious agave spirits and this distilled plum is really interesting. The plums were harvested, but never cooked. Instead, the fruit was squeezed by hand and added to small clay fermentation pots. Once fermented, it was double distilled in a clay pot still.
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jackstraw
37 reviewsbatch: JAI-PLU-002
bottle: 167
olive brine, chlorine
salt, clay
stone fruit
musty barn
review #14
Zack Klamn
542 reviewsBatch: JAI-PLU-002 Bottle: 117
Nose – Prunes. Semi-sweet dark chocolate. Cheesecake. A pleasant nose.
Palate – Very greasy. An olive oil note. Jarred olive brine. It’s got a funkiness to that is a bit off putting (and I usually love funky mezcals). Finish is hot and a bit harsh for 45% ABV. This was interesting to try but I won’t be reaching for this bottle too often.
TheAuditor
39 reviewsNose: Cream Cheese, Olive Oil, Slight chlorine, Minerality,
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Strong Olive Oil, Minerality, Brine, Cream Cheese, Pool Water,
Finish: Shorter finish. Pop of chlorine, Olive Oil, Minerality, Brine
On the weird side, but overally very good. It reminds me of sitting next to a pool that has just been bodied by a bunch of chlorine but in a good way. Super funky but with good flavors that keep me coming back.
TzotollineRaramuri
75 reviewsMaestro Palenquero Jose Jaime Morales Aquino, Oaxaca, Eau de Vie de Ciruela Ancestral “Maguey Melate” 160 Lt Batch Jai-Plu001; Bottle #63; 2020; MEXICO.
?- clear
?- drying impact, slightly prickling.
Aromas of plum blossom, apricot, peach, nectarine, hay, mint, barnyard, savory plum pit.
Adequate & semi-complex production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- coating, astringent and warming effect; sufficient smooth to rough alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet & sour taste, with bitter highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of tamarind, hay, barnyard, savory, truffle, pepper, smoked pepper, light clay.
Medium concentration flavor intensity, slight complex character, harmonious balance.
Straightforward and long finish.
Very Good overall impression.
*has a few rough edges, mostly in the alcohol sense, also lacks length, and more plum character on the palate. However, it’s pleasant. It is way more rustic than any plum eau de vie or brandy from Europe. That is not against it. But the lack of plum character in comparison is.
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Maestro Palenquero Jose Jaime Morales Aquino, Oaxaca, Eau de Vie de Ciruela Ancestral “Maguey Melate” 160 Lt Batch Jai-Plu001; Bottle #63; 2020; MEXICO.
?- clear
?- drying impact, slightly prickling.
Aromas of plum blossom, apricot, peach, nectarine, hay, mint, barnyard, savory plum pit.
Adequate & semi-complex production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- coating, astringent and warming effect; sufficient smooth to rough alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sweet & sour t