The label of Mezcalero Special Bottling No. 2 states that it is the “Finest Mezcal in Bottle,” and many will argue that this is true.
About this mezcal
The label of Mezcalero Special Bottling No. 2 states that it is the “Finest Mezcal in Bottle,” and many will argue that this is true. It was hand-distilled in October and November of 2012 by Don Valente Ángel in Santa Maria Pila. He used wild maguey Dobadaan found on a south-sloping hillside called La Loma de la Mojonera at 5340 feet elevation. This agave is rare. It takes about ten years to mature. Mezcals from Dobadaan are spicy and sweet due to the species’ high sugar content. The salient characteristic of this release is that it spent three years in a tank. Over the span of those three years, this Mezcal developed an innate complexity that is deep-flavored and profound.
Mezcalero Mezcal
Each Mezcalero bottling is true to the fundamental batch nature of artisan Mezcal production. Each bottling is distilled from a single integral batch of agaves that are at least 50% wild or semi-wild, and usually 100%. These “silvestre” agaves take a lot of work to harvest: searching for days in the mountains, packing the agaves back on burros. After that, it takes a month of continuous labor to produce a single batch of Mezcalero, usually 600-700 bottles. Mezcalero is both a brand and an intention. The brand is a way for talented artisan distillers to work with, and gain part of their livelihood from, some very special agaves. The intention goes deeper: to help preserve a way of distilling that is also a way of life, deeply linked to the distiller’s family, to his social environs, to his pueblo, to an entire way of life largely deriving from indigenous culture that is at risk of rapid deterioration under pressure from the modernization of Mexico.
Craft Distillers’ tasting video
(Correction: In this video Mr. Coale says this mezcal is made from agave madrecuishe when it is actually agave Dobadaan/Mexicano. He might have been thinking of the Mezcalero Special Bottling No. 1)
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Imperium
118 reviewsA delicious vegetal taste, a little burn. Sublime. Perfect mezcal.
geralf75
11 reviewsLoved this edition
Greg Mueller
4 reviewsFruity with a bouquet of flavours. Well balanced with complexity.
Bravo!
Mansson
71 reviewsDistilled November 2012. A very fruity mezcal with a dominant raspberry flavour. I also get notes of red bell pepper, cucumber, leather and roasted agave. At the same time, it’s distinctly mineral. A complex and tasty mezcal that became (felt?) even more harmonious when tasted on a second occasion.
PhilBrunski
25 reviewsSuper smooth mezcal that has a sweet floral taste with marshmallows and candy corn. I really liked this one until I saw the price and felt it was a bit overrated, especially with the claim “finest mezcal in bottle”. Its great if you are looking for a one note straightforward sweeter mezcal but no wow factor leaves me a bit disappointed.
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsSoft, but not too soft. Floral with a nice tobacco/umami finish dotted with a trace linger of sweet bell pepper. Very good, but maybe a tad overrated. Not the best mezcal ive had, but def. in the upper echelon. Worth seeking out for sure. 4.5/5
thamthong
47 reviewsfound a couple bottles.
GOOD GOD. unbelievable mezcal. without a doubt the best nose i’ve come across in the world of agave spirits. its completely transportive. smells like a desert oasis—fruit blossoms, spring water, warm sand, wet rocks, cucumber, toasted marshmallow. tastes of vanilla bean flan, spa water, bright ripe peach, tingly baking spices, a slight touch of green peppers and leather, deep deep minerality. perfect harmony. otherworldly mouthfeel, silky and ethereal. the finish goes on forever. booze is undetectable, smoke is all but absent save for a very pleasant toastiness. don valente is a wizard.
really is the finest mezcal in bottle.
found a couple bottles.
GOOD GOD. unbelievable mezcal. without a doubt the best nose i’ve come across in the world of agave spirits. its completely transportive. smells like a desert oasis—fruit blossoms, spring water, warm sand, wet rocks, cucumber, toasted marshmallow. tastes of vanilla bean flan, spa water, bright ripe peach, tingly baking spices, a slight touch of green peppers and leather, deep deep minerality. perfect harmony. otherworldly mouthfeel, silky and ethereal. the fi
COak
238 reviewsI love this mezcal, one of my favorites. It’s got a taste of bubble gum. It’s very soft on the nose and palate. If you like Dobadaan this is a must try.
Tyler
668 reviewsMarshmallows and spring water on the nose. There is a reason this bottle is “special”.. buttery floral notes open up into soft flavors of roasted agave. The finish is soft with a bit of lemon zest and vanilla. Amazing mezcal. Buy a bottle or try while you can as this batch is small.
Jonny
736 reviewsWow! You really can’t get enough of this mezcal. Even after a night of tasting other amazing mezcals, this one tastes incredible. Very sweet and sugary on the nose. Aromas of fresh sugar cane, pine, and vibrant fresh green pepper. Smells like bubble gum! Everything about this mezcal is very clean. The flavor is unbelievably complex. It’s so complex that it’s hard to pin individual notes. There’s some vanilla, leather, roasted agave, rose hip, almonds, and ash. This mezcal jumps around the mouth and hits every receptor. Absolutely incredible!
Wow! You really can’t get enough of this mezcal. Even after a night of tasting other amazing mezcals, this one tastes incredible. Very sweet and sugary on the nose. Aromas of fresh sugar cane, pine, and vibrant fresh green pepper. Smells like bubble gum! Everything about this mezcal is very clean. The flavor is unbelievably complex. It’s so complex that it’s hard to pin individual notes. There’s some vanilla, leather, roasted agave, rose hip, almonds, and ash. This mezcal
Keith
35 reviewsInitial nose of butterscotch over agave, tastes of almond and baking spices folding into cucumber & fresh cut asparagus, a thread of minerality throughout, nectar sweetness plus the wildflowers that go with it overlay all. Its very pleasant aftertaste is icing the cake. I don’t detect smoke till the glass is empty. This is a delightful mezcal.