Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal Joven Espadín

From Tacos & Beer, 2023

Aroma: Banana peel, butterscotch Flavor: Sweet, then spicy, then smokey. Like cayenne on a Werther's Original. Pear-like when taking a mouthful. Both interesting and enjoyable.

July 11 2022: Purchased a year or so at a private liquor store in Park Royal South, W. Vancouver. A flat mickey cracked just now, an ounce and a half in a whiskey tasting glass. No color, as expected, as it’s un-aged. Herbal on the nose, herbal and briny on the palate, maybe a trace of smoke? Decent, I’d say, for a basic mezcal, but this’s no sipper. I’m infusing it in Mott’s Clamato Original. A very decent mixer, and the tequila/mezcal Caesar is a favorite of mine from way back. Yessir!

Nose: light smoke, citrus Taste: mild agave sweetness, mild spice, nuttiness Overall a great mezcal especially for those getting into mezcal. Not over powering with the smoke and delicious for cocktails like smoky Paloma or smoky margarita.

Smokey fruit, vegetal, oily green peppers, and spice.