Very intense flavor. I have had this “TUMBADO” style twice now and this one is great. Bought at Cuishe in Oaxaca. Lote: MAD-CA/#-23
It is hard to explain the flavor but like the experience of a SweetTart when you don’t expect it. Very ramped up, nothing lying down in the flavor. It was explained that roasting a certain time of year when the conditions are right, as in humid, the agave are allowed to lay around and grow mold before ferment. Don’t remember the months though but around Oct-Dec.
I bought two bottles of this mezcalero in a mercado in Oaxaca. The other bottle was my favorite, a Ticunchi that was more balanced. Both are very nice and “cuero de res” is just about my favorite so far. I let this one sit in the glass for a bit and it is delicious. Comes off stingy and harsh at first, but it is super thick and rich.
Fecha de destilacion: Mayo 2022
Cortes: Corazon
Litros producidos: 75
46%
2022, Lot 001, bottle 40/72, 53% !
One of the best mezcals I have ever tasted. We were in Oaxaca this year and I don’t remember where I first tried it but it was early on in our visit and it got my attention. I tracked it down on our last night there in a bar and only bought one bottle. I have never had a mezcal unfold in the mouth like a fine wine like this. This just unpacks itself on the pallete with a beautiful balanced notes of mint, citrus, peppermint that finishes so clean. Crazy good. Another testament of a good mezcal for me is when the maestro can put the flavor up there without noticing the 53%, it’s that good. Can’t wait to try all the rest of Cruz de Diamantes.
Firewater or Liquid Razorblades, take your pick. Not enjoyable. Plus there is a lingering funk that my guess would be from a dirty still, funky fermentation, ?? Rebrand it Puntas so I can avoid it.
Fortunately this bottle was under $50.
Lot E-37-E-20
50.7%Halfway through the bottle it mellowed out quite a bit, but still got a lotta punta
Great value from a great area, definitely not a waste of money. One of my favorites is from Chichicapam.
Nice for the price. I bought it for the state other than Oaxaca, and single distillation. Must be great to live in Mexico and freely drink native moonshine. One distillation to me brings up flavors of the mason jar stuff, but from maguey. Smooth and flavorful, not polished, can taste where it comes from. Makes me want to visit.
Haven’t had a tinto Mezcal in a while, now I remember why. Fortunately bought it on sale. Not bad, just that barrel flavor should stick to grains and not plants. Just not a good mix for me.
Good thing I got it on sale. There are some off flavors in there, just don’t know where they came from. Pepper and a lot of bite. Gets better as the bottle goes down with the Tobala really coming through.
Lot MST014 24-02-2020, 45%
Bought this cold at a Specks along I-35 near San Antonio. The label had the right stuff, the bottle looks like it is sourced in Mexico, the plastic stopper has “CAYO DEL CIELO” as a reverse relief print on top. Rubbed a little ink on it and you have a cool ink stamp with a saying that is fitting for this Mezcal. Very cool!
Really surprised how good it was for about $38. I like a good thick mouth-feel and this one is nice and tastes like Oaxaca.
Batch PCF09-1701
Bottle 1010/5000
Nothing wrong with it. To me just doesn’t have a flavor of origin, kinda neutral. Very nice thick mouthfeel. Easy to drink.
Lote A002
NOM 159 SCFI 2004
Lote 0001, 48% abv
I like it! When I open a Sotol I expect that flavor of Dasyliron Wheeleri and this has it at a good value! Mucho Gracias!
Outstanding value for the money, nuff said!
Watch out for different labels for the same juice.
Lot BA00020EBA21
Price point and would be a good one to start out on. Not bad, but not a lot of flavor to go wrong on.
Batch 00221BE046 40%
Last trip to Oaxaca hit gold when buying some bottles of this from the man himself. No info on the lot and such since it was his personal label, but ABV was a handwritten 50.0%
This one was very earthy, in a very powerful way. I don’t know the word but you can literally taste where it came from in a beautiful way. That day will come when the last bottle is opened damit.
Lot C0220
47.9%
Very nice mouthfeel, creamy. Do not detect the 47.9 at all.
Has flavor notes that are flat and off putting at the start of the bottle but it got really good as it went.
But it was inexpensive and sippable.Really opened up after the bottle went down. Nice rich thick feeling on the tongue.
Nice traditional name Fidencio. The rest of the bottle label shows this as well.
Bought for the description- for a heart cut of the distillation run. Very clean and sweet mouthfeel. No alcohol sting, just a nice alcohol bite, so no heads (puntas?) detected here as I can tell. I only drink straight so maybe a good one to cut into a drink or something.
By FAR the best espadin I have had so FAR!
ALL of her juice has her touch.
If you are ever in Oaxaca, skip the overpriced bar, and drive to her house in Chichicapam. She’s not hard to find. You will make a friend and put money in the pocket of the producer. The next morning after tasting this espadin at this bar, we were on the road to track her down. It is that good!
The oak flavoring is nice if you want to taste this on a tequila. To me this ain’t mezcal at all.
