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Fósforo Tobalá

Fósforo Tobalá is produced by mezcalero Aarón Alva Sánchez San Nicolás Huajuapan, Puebla using cultivated Maguey Tobalá which grows for 8-15 years.

Rating: (2 reviews)
Cost:$$$
Brand:Fósforo Mezcal
Mezcalero:Aarón Alva Sánchez
Maguey:Tobala
Agave:Potatorum
Distillation:Copper
Style:Joven
State:Puebla
Town:San Nicolás Huajuapan
ABV: 45%
Age of plant: 8-15 years
Release year: 2022
Website: https://www.fosforomezcal.com/, opens in new window

About this mezcal

Fósforo Tobalá is produced by mezcalero Aarón Alva Sánchez San Nicolás Huajuapan, Puebla using cultivated Maguey Tobalá which grows for 8-15 years. The harvested plants are cooked underground for 5-8 days, shredded, and then naturally fermented for 10-14 days in open-air wooden vats. The pulp and liquid are then double-distilled in copper pots. This Tobalá is bottled at 45% ABV.

Fósforo Mezcal

Fósforo Mezcal is a female founded brand, led on both sides of the border by Lisa Detwiler and Mariana Hernández. Production is lead by fourth-generation master-mezcalero Aarón Alva Sánchez, Mariana’s husband.

The initial launch of the brand in 2022 was focused on television personality, Mad Money’s Jim Cramer. He spent nearly three decades savoring some of Scotland’s finest whiskies which led to a fascination with mezcal. Lisa Detwiler, Jim’s wife, set out to find mezcal greatness and develop a brand that would echo Jim’s quest for perfection. In late 2018, after having visited a number of producers, Lisa and Jim met mezcalero Aarón Alva Sánchez and Mariana Hernández. After spending time in the community, seeing the agave fields and tasting the exceptional liquid, they knew that they had found something special.

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Member rating

4.75 out of 5

2 reviews

dontblake

dontblake

4 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars5 months ago

Appearance
Color- water white
Viscosity- medium
Legs- forms a thick layer and eventually runs into thick legs

Aroma
Cooked agave, pineapple, honey, hay. Light hint of smoke with alcohol at med-strong intensity

Flavor
Agave: Caramelly, light bell pepper, fruity
Alcohol: Smooth but assertive
Smoke: Low, in the background, but with phenol notes popping later in the palate
Finish: blend of sweet cooked agave and herby , fruity fermentation notes
Balance: well executed balance of agave alcohol and smoke.

Mouthfeel
Body: med full
Alcohol: med, spicy

Overall
Outstanding Tobala. Wonderful agave flavor and light smoke make this a mezcal worth seeking out

Lot: ALRI-01-21

Appearance
Color- water white
Viscosity- medium
Legs- forms a thick layer and eventually runs into thick legs
Aroma
Cooked agave, pineapple, honey, hay. Light hint of smoke with alcohol at med-strong intensity
Flavor
Agave: Caramelly, light bell pepper, fruity
Alcohol: Smooth but assertive
Smoke: Low, in the background, but with phenol notes popping later in the palate
Finish: blend of sweet cooked agave and herby , fruity fermentation notes
Balance: well executed balance of agave alcohol

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Canal Ponds(Jeff)

Canal Ponds(Jeff)

5 reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars1 year ago

I don’t have the production date or details of the bottle, BUT the company is almost 1 year old at the time of this review.
Tobala and I are not friends, but someone needs to taste new products coming to the market. Samples are from a disposable hard plastic cup; nose has a slight funk and muted. The palate opens up and blooms in the mouth. Yes, of course agave, but crisp, fresh, green apple goes into a long finish that stays with you. Wow, reminds me of Mal Bien Alto or Leyenda Verde. Hey, Tobala and I could be friends afterall.

I don’t have the production date or details of the bottle, BUT the company is almost 1 year old at the time of this review.
Tobala and I are not friends, but someone needs to taste new products coming to the market. Samples are from a disposable hard plastic cup; nose has a slight funk and muted. The palate opens up and blooms in the mouth. Yes, of course agave, but crisp, fresh, green apple goes into a long finish that stays with you. Wow, reminds me of Mal Bien Alto or Leyenda Verde. Hey

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