Wine Enthusiast
Clear color and vegetal aromas of green pepper, green jalapeno, along with black pepper and a hint of smoke and dried oregano. A sweet, fruity flavor at first quickly unfolds to lots of smoke and jalapeno pepper, and a spicy, bitingly alcoholic finish. A bracing backbone for mixed drinks. (KN) (12/2010)
K&L Notes
This Del Maguey Mezcal comes entirely from the small Oaxacan village of Santa Catarina Minas and is made by Florencio Carlos Sarmiento and his sons Florencio Carlos Vasquez and Luis Carlos Vasquez. This distinctive spirit sets itself apart from Tequila in that it is simply made with water and the heart of the agave plant. Notably floral with vanilla sweetness and a bit of citrus tang, this smooth mezcal will charm the most discerning palates. Del Maguey was named “Distiller of the Year” at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.