Under the watchful eye of fourth generation Master Distiller Juan Carlos Gonzalez Diaz, Corte Vetusto Espadín Mezcal is produced. Before distillation, the agave is cooking in traditional earthen pit ovens, with mesquite specially chosen to heat said ovens for the flavours it imparts on the final spirit. This particular expression is made using the Espadín variety of agave - a favourite of Mezcal producers across Mexico. The spirit is double distilled before bottling at 45% ABV.
Earthy and subtly meaty smoke, with a prickle of black pepper and cooked sweet peppers.
Subtly creamy at points, with robust wafts of smoke maintaining dominance of the palate.
Flinty minerals, and a touch of vegetal oak.
Complex Mezcal with so much flavor, am substituting it during my ‘single malt’ time
Great value compared to others and a great entry for those interested in Mezcal. Others from Corte Vetusto are definitely worth a try too. Try it, you won’t be disappointed
Corte Vetusto is the brand to buy if you enjoy mezcal - this particular bottle is crisp with a hint of wild agave. I believe that there are more complex blends for sophisticated palates (Tobala and Ensamble - I have yet to try but heard great reviews from friends). Superb - treat yourself.
New to Mezcal, so decided to go with an award winner to kick it off on the right note. Very glad I went with this one! Rich in flavour with a smokey undertone and packaging great for the display shelf. Highly recommend and will be back for more!
Incredibly nuanced Mezcal that is agave forward and doesn't just pound you with smoke like some of the others out there.
