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Contraluz Cristalino Reposado Mezcal
Mezcal Reposado
Contraluz // Oaxaca, Mexico
Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal is a brand under the umbrella of global spirits company Casa Lumbre, known for other spirits such as Montelobos Mezcal, Abosolo Corn Whisky and Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueurs. Made from 100% cultivated espadin agave, this mezcal is aged in select US whiskey barrels for around six months. Then it undergoes a small batch filtration process to remove its color.
While there have been several Cristalino Tequilas released in recent years, Casa Lumbre was the first to produce a Cristalino Mezcal and with this July 2022 release, it's the first one in the US. Other global markets are expected to follow in 2023. (SRP $59.
Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal is a brand under the umbrella of global spirits company Casa Lumbre, known for other spirits such as Montelobos Mezcal, Abosolo Corn Whisky and Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueurs. Made from 100% cultivated espadin agave, this mezcal is aged in select US whiskey barrels for around six months. Then it undergoes a small batch filtration process to remove its color. While there have been several Cristalino Tequilas released in recent years, Casa Lumbre was the first to produce a Cristalino Mezcal and with this July 2022 release, it's the first one in the US. Other global markets are expected to follow in 2023. (SRP $59.99)
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Cost
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abv40.0
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Mezcal ReposadoA spirit distilled from one or more different varieties of agave. Can only be produced in designated areas within 8 different Mexican states. Must be bottled in México. Reposado mezcal is aged for 2 months up to 1 year in wood.
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Cask Typecharred American oak
Tasting Notes
"The smoke present on the nose is moderate allowing vegetal agave notes and earthy mineral aromas to shine through. The mezcal has a medium-full, soft feeling in the mouth and more of those herbal and earthy notes come in. There's enough sweetness present showing a balance of flavors and it's only gently spicy on the tip of the tongue. A light flavor of dried fruit notes appear as well. More tastes reveal some clay and roast peppers. Smoke is present throughout but it isn't the dominating flavor. Overall, a nicely balanced mezcal at a great price point."
Added by
Stephanie Moreno
Score
89