I have almost no experience with mezcal. Time to fix that. Tasted neat from a small snifter. The nose is quite vegetal and complex. Agave, cactus, succulents, green olive, ethanol, and a sweet element that reminds me of fennel seed. There's also a whiff of bay leaves and a sour note that rides in the background. On the tongue the first impression is sweet and smoky that's followed by a mild pepper and alcohol bite. I am immediately reminded of a light Isle scotch. The finish is long and slightly warming. There's a bitter vegetal note riding over a sweet chord. Mouthfeel is rich and creamy. Clearly I need more experience with mezcal but I like this one so far. Any rating I give should be tempered with the knowledge that I haven't critically considered mezcal before this. I do hope this one is representative of the category, however. I like it!