Recent reviews

Batch JAT00524. The clay fermentation/distillation really comes through a lot on the nose of this mezcal. It has heavy aromas of clay, slate, sandalwood, walnut, and allspice. There’s also a strong lemon aroma. The palate is somewhat sweet with similar hints of clay and wood, but additionally with notes of lemon oil, leather, and eucalyptus. Both the nose and palate have notes that remind of essential oils, where the single flavor/aroma is distilled down to it’s essence.

Really like this pechuga as an affordable option. I had this in a blind tasting with several other higher priced pechugas and this was my favorite. With just chicken and mole added, it is easier to pick out the distinct flavors.

I love good espadin and ensamble mezcals and was looking for something different and unique that didn’t break the bank ($50 in Atlanta) and this definitely fit the bill! Definitely smokey and if you say it has been smoked with chicken and mole, so be it! Awesome!

WOW. I went to a bar in San Diego recently where they had a line up of the Pal Alma line, and I was lucky enough to sample several of their expressions. One of them was the pechuga of Cafe de Olla which was spectacular, and the other one that really stood out was this Pastor which is also a pechuga style. If you like FUNK, please go for this bottle. Very intense flavors of ferment and hyde, while also giving you the fruit and meat notes that you would find in a juicy pastor – as the name would suggest. Legendary. Worth every penny.

LOT-CHI -220

I love this stuff! It has a pretty oily body/mouthfeel which I love as it enhances the sensory experience. It is very fruity without sacrificing any bold flavors. That being said it is a very powerful mezcal and anybody who appreciates intense sensory expereinces would probably like this. Heavy on smoke!

Lot 01 24 ESP Case 44/60 42% sampled on 11 2024. Aromas out of the bottle are soft smooth and roasted brown fruits. Little smoke. Flavors follow with a sweetness and brown flavor of agave and green grassy overtones. Very basic Espadin, but clean.

200ml is a good format for this. I’ve had mixed experiences with Lalo Puntas and this is on the better end of his offerings. Dry peach clay. Vanilla meringue. Quite strong. I’m not the biggest puntas fan and this is up there at 69% – definitely requires a “beso” sip before the real flavors come through. A fun release from Mixtape as something to compare with Lalo’s other mezcals. 2022 lot.

Lote: SABI016/15
80% Espadin, 20% Bicuise
Don Valente Juarez
Super sweet and creamy Miahuatlan juice. Some mintyness, corn, pink bubblegum. Bit of an ethanol aftertaste. Overall though great bang for your buck!
Review #235

Aroma of perfume, very nice. The taste is very different. Heat green pepper, jalapeno lingers for a while. The after taste is of an open topo chico left for several days. Weird funky but seems like the agaves were cut too early.

Lote 1. Aromas of citrus like tangerine and lemon, mixing with woodier elements like charcoal, pine, and walnut. The palate is funky but not overwhelmingly so. Tasting notes of tart blackberries, raspberries, zesty tangerine, and light whipped cream. This is a nice mezcal from Michoacan and showcases some of the texture and brightness that draws me toward mezcals from this region.

Its simply not worth the money, the craftsmanship on the bottles is 1st class but the liquid inside is economy

This mezcal is so complex its almost to much but its not 🙂 Palate has some great earth tones that range from spice to fruit to a home cooked meal. Its not for the faint of heart but I highly recommend to try

For me this mezcal is the ideal mezcal for both beginner agave drinkers and for long time connoisseur. There is a bright fresh agave flavor on the front palate with a gentle smoke note on the back lingering profile. The middle is complex with a peppery sweetness that is so easy to drink. My favorite part of this mezcal is I can drink it over and over without being to overwhelmed by the smoke of a majority of mezcal. 10/10 recommend this

LOT 98 Special Edition Pablo R. Bottle 3612/432
Smell – tropical fruit, toffee, green apple
Taste – Toffee, pepper, citrus, faint smoke
Comment – Very soft and subtle. Simple and clean. Not too much fire. Great if you want a cheap sipper. It works amazing as a mixer if you are looking for a mezcal without too much smoke.

Lot PUE-171, 100% Papalote version
Floral, strawberry, and hint or banana with lightly roasted aromas. Juicy Fruit gum and tropical fruit on the palate with minimal smoke. Medium to long finish…really enjoying this one!

Found edition 5, bottle 196/250, 2020 Harvest at a bar nearby. A bit disappointed given the high ratings. Vegetal notes and fruit overwhelmed by the smoke. A medium to short finish. Nothing impressive happening here.

Abv: 48.5% Batch: JAT00524

Two ounce sample. Floral aromas and fruit leather. Palate has some of that fruit and floral character. Flavors are sweet and tart, almost like artificial sweeteners, with herbal notes like mint, chalk, and a 70s aftershave note on the backend. (Old Spice? Aqua Velva? Brut?) Hard to place this one, not my jam, but could be for others as the reviews above show.

48.8% abv Batch: JAC00524

Two ounce sample. Inviting nose, rich campfire, freshly opened sweet tarts, and dusty road.
Flavors hit on tart cheery, cardamom buns, fresh well water, hint of clay and minerality, faint cigar smoke/tobacco, solid backbone of heat, and a lingering taste of fall harvest tea. Very enjoyable. I can taste some of the leather notes others mention and the brown sugar too. I know Islay scotch was mentioned but maybe something closer to a good California Cab.

Lot BG057. Best mezcal I’ve had for $30. Drinks clean like water.

Great for cocktails, not for sipping. Balanced flavour profile. Not too smokey either. Prefer in a Paloma, mezcal margaria, or mezcal mule.