Distiller Notes
Vegetal and funky, with rubber notes of smoke and peat; deep and long, nuanced, engaging; smoke rising in strength. Balanced and complex on the palate, with integration of discreet fruit and spice, and a hint of lime zest. Perfect oiliness. Vegetal/herbal at fade, with good agave tones and profile. Bell pepper and thyme on the palate balanced with sweet agave notes, slightly tropical.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Look for delicate hints of white floral and vanilla in the nuanced, slightly sweet aroma. On the palate, light sweetness is chased by smoke, finishing with a citrusy, fresh herb lilt.
Mezcal Joven or “young” is bottled within two months of distillation without barrel aging and will appear clear, like a Vodka or Gin. Longer barrel aging, with the principal aim to soften and round a spirit’s flavor profile, is often most prized by connoisseurs. However, many die-hard Mezcal enthusiasts insist that oak takes away from the purity of the agave flavors—ranging from earthy and smoky to sweet and floral, often in the same Mezcal—and that Mezcal Joven is the best expression.