Mezcal Marqués Reposado
Mezcal Reposado
Hacienda Jaral de Berrio // Guanajuato, Mexico
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Cost
Mezcal Marqués is produced at the historic Hacienda Jaral de Berrio in the state of Guanjuato. In 1764, the King of Spain granted Marquis Jaral de Barrio permission to make one of "New Spain's" first distillates at the hacienda. Marqués Reposado is made with wild salmiana agave harvested at 8 years, baked in clay ovens, crushed by tahona and distilled in copper pot stills. It is aged 8 months in American oak.
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ageNAS
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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 TypeAmerican oak
Tasting Notes
"This dry and toasty mezcal has flavors reminiscent of buttery popcorn. The time in oak lends a sweet spice and burnt caramel notes that compliment the inherent peppery qualities of the distillate. The finish is smooth and spicy, with only a touch of smoke."
Reviewed by
Amanda Schuster