First mezcal and I'm not much of a tequila drinker. Trying to branch out a little. Here goes... N: Puff of smoke at the opening of the bottle that quickly disappears. Lots of cooked fruit - which, I suppose makes sense, since that is what this is - definitely agave, but more subdued than most tequilas I've tried and also broader with some tropical notes and maybe a mango. Slightly medicinal and slightly soapy, but generally nice and easy to appreciate. P: Sweet, fruity, a little spicy. Holds true to the nose with a more subdued agave character that's buoyed by pineapple and other tropical notes. Mid-palate brings some light brown sugar and some tangy notes, almost reminds of a barbecue sauce. The spicy heat builds to a surprising point with a definite chili pepper veggie note. Do you rate a finish on a mezcal? I didn't read any mezcal reviews before diving in here. I guess the aftertaste is more ripe fruit with just a dash of that lingering heat. There, finish. Well, I have nothing to compare this to. It is literally the first mezcal I've ever had, aside from a rare mixed drink that I never bothered to ask what was in it. After a few very long nights with tequila, I developed a sort of distaste for it, but I've been trying work on that (or really my family has, probably without realizing). This is plenty drinkable for me. Guess that's a start. _______ Please come join a bunch of regular Distiller reviewers are chatting spirits in real time on Discord: https://discord.gg/4nfePCdyKM. (If the link is expired, post a comment and I will post a new one.)