Dos Hombres Joven, 100% Espadín Mezcal
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are simply seductive offering scents of fresh green apples, as well as baked apple, tropical fruits, citrus with hints of wood, and fresh cut herbs all enveloped in a subtle blanket of campfire smoke. The palate echoes the nose delivering a fuller expression of the complex fruit melangé found on the nose with accents of earth, mineral, black pepper, and fenugreek. Full-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a generous dose of acidity and lovely spice notes. $65 – 4.5 Stars
Gracias a Dios Joven, 100% Espadín Mezcal
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are wonderfully complex and appealing with lovely herbal and lingering citrus notes punctuated with sweet smoke accents. The palate confirms the nose delivering a rich baked agave core with waves of smoke, citrus, and caramel with accents of black pepper on the finish. Medium to full-bodied with a silky texture with ideal balance thanks to bright citrus and subtle spice notes. $34.99 – 4 Stars
Bosscal Joven, 100% Agave Mezcal
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are wonderfully complex and seductive with baked orchard fruits, orange peel, and refined smoke with supporting notes of lime, mineral, and brown baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a silky, wild agave-focused core with waves of blood orange, citrus zest, and campfire roasted tropical fruits with hints of salt and black pepper. Full-bodied with a supple texture framed by bright acidity contributing to its ideal balance. $44.99 – 4.5 Stars
Bosscal Pechuga de Conejo Joven, 100% Agave Mezcal
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is wild and complex with the scents of stewed apples and plums rising from the glass supported by notes of orange zest, quince, apricot stone, and fennel seeds. The palate echoes the nose delivering a decadent, orchard fruit-core with loads of spice, sweet orange, and more apples in every form from raw and green to roasted and honeyed. Full-bodied and bold with flavors that are quite unexpected. $99.99 – 4 Stars
IZO Bacanora Silver
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is filled with the seductive scents of sweet mesquite smoke with waves of fresh tarragon, baked apples, mineral, and citrus zest and hints of green pepper. The palate confirms the nose delivering rich baked agave flavors with supporting notes of jalapeño, citrus, anise, and sea salt with white peppercorn accents rising on the finish. Medium to full-bodied with a silky texture and ideal balance thanks to bright citrus and ample spice notes. $80 – 4.5 Stars
Mezcal Campante Artesanal Joven, 100% Agave Mezcal
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are wonderfully complex and alluring, focused on sweet smoke with supporting notes of baked, caramelized pineapple, fresh herbs, wild flowers, and citrus with hints of eucalyptus and vanilla bean. The palate confirms the nose delivering a decadent baked agave core with prominent waves of smoke, orange peel, and vanilla with accents of black pepper and sandalwood on the finish. Medium to full-bodied with a silky texture with ideal balance thanks to bright citrus and subtle spice notes. Made with Espadin and Barril agave grown in the fertile soils of Oaxaca. $64.99 – 4.5 Stars
Miel de Tierra Joven, 100% Agave Mezcal
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose reveals a Mezcal that is far more floral than most with subtle smoke notes and a bright lemongrass accent. The palate fully confirms the nose delivering a herbaceous, slightly soapy character with waves of pepper and citrus. Medium to full-bodied with a mild hot note on the mid-palate. We are looking for a bit more complexity and refinement in our $80 agave spirits. $80 – 3 Stars
La Luna Lote #7 Joven, 100% Cupreata Mezcal
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are wonderfully complex and compelling with lovely floral and citrus notes lingering just behind the bright, and subtly sweet wood smoke. The palate confirms the nose delivering a rich baked agave core with waves of smoke, citrus, and vanilla with accents of black pepper and chili on the finish. Full-bodied with a opulent texture and complex flavors framed by bright acidity contributing to the deft balance. A lovely artisan Mezcal with style and panache. $42.99 – 4 Stars
