Montelobos Espadín Mezcal Joven

I’m not really sure what mezcal is supposed to taste like, but this is super intriguing. It’s very warming, super Smokey on the nose, and the taste is earthy and herbal. A slightly oily mouthfeel. Long finish and depth.

Sweet, smooth, medium smoke. Nice neat or in a martini

The nose is clean with zero ethanol. Roasted beets, ancho chilis, cane syrup and candied yams. Sagebrush smoke throughout, but doesn’t dominate. The palate explodes with flavor. Grapefruit oils pucker the tongue, a gentle sweetness plays in the background. Roasted bell pepper, copper notes, and peppery fresh radish form the backbone. Pinion woodsmoke wafts throughout the taste. Iodine, smoke and the bite of the radish linger for minutes on the finish. A really well-crafted mezcal for an affordable price. Hard to complain when it’s a good sipper but cheap enough for cocktails.

Reviewing, I focus on value. This is a great example of price point value. Worth the price. A drinking experience that can easily turn into a session. Calls you back to taste again and find more. Truely smooth drinking.

Balanced smoke and heat