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Don Atenogenes and his family create Pensador Mezcal in his fields near Miahuatlan, Oaxaca, using traditional methods which remain largely unchanged since the 16th Century. They use a combination of espadín and madre-cuishe agave to create it - these are popular agave varieties for good reasons. The process from harvest to bottle each batch of Pensador takes two months - with the hand bottling and labelling taking it closer to three.
Oak-y smoke, roasted apricot, black pepper and a mineral-rich earthiness supported by citrus and grape.
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I'd heard a lot of good stuff about mezcal before i tried it. Articles in the guardian and ft, saw rick steins road to mexico. I had very high expectations but i struggled to find a brand which worked for me. A lot of the bottles i tried we're so big on smoke that they had this chemical, petrol flavour which really didn't work for me. A friend put me on to Pensador and I've finally found my mezcal. The smoke is still there but its softer and just one part of the picture. Stone fruits, aromatics, and a round-ness which makes me think of aged spirits. A sensational liquid. Nice bottle as well
4th May 2020
I first tried mezcal in mexico last summer and since then I've worked my way through a lot of the brands which are available in the UK. Pensador is the one I keep coming back to. Smoother than most but also complex and with just the right intensity. Really moreish stuff
27th April 2020
No wow factor. Clean, well made, generic, not too idiosyncratic, smooth, fresh. High quality but not memorable.
8th April 2020
On my third bottle so thought I should review. Really is excellent stuff!
19th September 2019
Smooth and complex flavours, highly recommend it!
5th October 2018
Really fantastic, glad I bought it!
7th September 2018
Delicious
Took a chance on this new brand and it really paid off. Fantastic mellow taste with a rich earthy smokiness - definitely my favourite mezcal. Highly recommended - do try it.
2nd March 2018
I have a fairly well-stocked liquor cabinet at home, since Pensador made an entry everything else has been collecting dust. It's delicious, take no prisoners kind of stuff. Try it and you'll see!
30th January 2018
My most recent discovery and the best new addition to my drinks cabinet! I will certainly be back for more.
24th January 2018
Surprisingly good debut from a new brand on the market. I have had the chance to taste Pensador a few times now and I can easily say it sits in my Mezcal top 3: incredibly warm and rich, but also incredibly balanced. Absolutely quaffable. Can't recommend it more!
8th January 2018
As someone who knows a lot more than me once said "It's only spirits where being just drinkable is a good thing" but it applies so well to this.For a 48% spirit you would never guess, it tastes delicious with distinct flavours standing out. With none of that petrol-like taste/burning sensation you would expect.It works best when drank straight with a good beer, but I can imagine cocktails are pretty great.
4th January 2018
Absolutely outstanding Mezcal from a promising new name on the market. Wonderfully fruity and citrusy, with an oaky smokiness that provides warmth and balance without overpowering the drink's fragrance and clarity. Highly recommended!