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Vago Cuixe – Aquilino Garcia Lopez

Aug 5, 2020

This spirit hits you in the face like a ton of bricks. Hot and heavy as hell, there is no mid-palate on this ride, and no seatbelts or safety harnesses either. A lot different than Cuixe’s im used to. Hibiscus, rose petals, and some paint thinner. Not what I was expecting at all. Will revisit after oxygen has had time with this pour. RIP Aquilino

Maguey Melate Tobala – Abel Quiroz

Aug 3, 2020

Cant help but break this open early. One of the better Tobala’s ive had. Double Bubble, saddle blanket, thyme and peaches. Well integrated, smooth as silk.

Maguey Melate Tepextate – Hermogenes Vasquez

Aug 1, 2020

Dear lord I wish they made candles out of the nose on this one! Creme brulee, nutmeg, banana leaves to start. Mid palate follows up quickly thereafter with more of the same including some cinnamon and a bit of heat from the alcohol. If you would have made me guess, I would have thought this one was over 100 proof. Finish is long… and even a minute or two after the last sip, I can still taste some of this incredible elixir.

NETA Espadin – Candido García Cruz

Jul 17, 2020

Really different profile for an espadin. Not for me.

NETA Bicuixe – Candido Garcia Cruz

Jul 17, 2020

Tons of rubber, some rauchbier qualities, a little bacon, and some barnyard funk. Really really musty… like a wet basement. Not diggin it

NETA Madrecuixe, Bicuixe, Espadin, Tepextate, Cuixe Verde

Jul 17, 2020

Very pungent. One of the few mezcals where taste and smell are one. Strange “new car smell” type of smell and taste. Finish is rust/dried blood type of taste. The more I drink, the less I like this one. Closer to 3.25/5

Tres Papalote Espadin

Jul 11, 2020

Somewhere between 3.5 – 3.75. At $36, its very good. Creamed corn, eucalyptus, cream cheese. Worth buying a bottle

Vago Espadin – Emigdio Jarquin Ramirez

Jul 7, 2020

Every sip I get something different, but maybe not in a good way. Also, this dram is prickly as all get out, and harsh on both the palate and the swallow. Glad I didnt buy a bottle. Not my bag.

Marca Negra Espadin

Jul 7, 2020

Full bodied, oily. Punches you in the face. Slight harshness on the finish. Just ok

Gracias a Dios Espadin

Jul 7, 2020

Fine. Great for mixing. Not sure on it being a sipper.

Rey Campero Espadin

Jul 7, 2020

3.75/5

Balanced, some nuance. Cream cheese and peaches. Solid. A go-to of the price was lower

Pal’alma San Luis Potosi – Salmiana

Jun 20, 2020

I know there will be a parade of 5 stars following this review, but I dont consider it perfect for my tastes. Ive had this iteration from Erick’s label, as well as the Wahaka VdM series. It IS wonderful. Brie, squash, cilantro, kiwi, ginger, and juicy fruit… maybe. I dunno, its very complex. The finish is the only thing keeping this one from a perfect score. Its harsh, peppery, and I detect a slight taste of Red Hots candy (which I loathe).

However, that being said, I wish I had another bottle at home. I enjoy it for sure.

Maguey Melate Espadilla/ Tobala – Federico Valentín Alva Ibáñez

Jun 9, 2020

Somewhere between 4.5 and 4.75. Other than Berta’s Mexicano, this may be a new favorite from MM. Sandalwood and oak on the nose, herbs and grain with some orange zest. Olive oil thickness. Wonderful!!!!

Maguey Melate Tobaziche – Felix Cruz Angeles

Jun 7, 2020

Peeked ahead to next months MM release…. Tobaziche, one of my favorite varietals. This is exceptional… wheatgrass, plum, Mrs Butterworths syrup, green apple. Dang this has a lot going on! Wish this particular release was bigger than a 375.

5 Sentidos Jabali-Tobala

Jun 5, 2020

Funky. Lotta double bubble bubble gum, chamomile, lavender. I really dont get much Jabali, imo. I’d hit it again, but not really gonna seek this out, per se

Convite Ensamble Silvestre

May 29, 2020

Complex for sure, but all over the place… and not in a good way. Wood up front, followed by musty army surplus, then a left turn into bitter campari-like tones and rhubarb. Gonna need some time to digest this one, but for now, 3.5/5

Maguey Melate Cuixe – Gregorio Martinez Garcia

May 18, 2020

Summertime post-rain. Dusty country roads. Central Texas BBQ. Wildflowers in March. Jammin

Maguey Melate Tepextate – Luis Enrique Juarez

May 18, 2020

Stone fruit and pear, some smoke, oil and fusel notes on finish. Enjoyable but nothing id buy again

Maguey Melate Coyote – Noé García Olivera

May 17, 2020

One of the awesome things about Maguey Melate is that one month you may get something you dont really dig, but the next month you may get an absolute gem. Well, this is the latter. Opens with rose hips, hibiscus, prickly pear…. mid palate is rock candy. Finish is cooked agave with slight vanilla. Up there with Semei’s Arroqueno and Bertas Mexicano for best of MM thus far. Fun!

Maguey Melate Pechuga – Edgar González

May 17, 2020

Not getting anything other than a decently made espadin. If you would have blindfolded me, I would have guessed the same. Ok

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