Dashes of vanilla begin that later translate to some roasted agave, mild minerality, mild smoke, a bit of lactic notes similar to cupreata but more subdued. The finish has some of that lactic note, smoke and minerality and is medium length. This mezcal wasnt too mind blowing, although im not familar with the flavours of agave durangensis. clase azul is not a go to, but glad to have a taste of this agave species. im sure bozals is just as good with a reasonable pricepoint.