Review by: The Auditor

Review #1241; Mezcal #81

Here we have another bottling of from Neta done for Astor wines and spirits. This mezcal was produced by Primitivo Vásquez Vásquez. This is equal parts Madrecuixe, Mexicano Verde and rare Penca Larga. All the plants were cooked , fermented, and distilled together. He uses a conical earthen oven for cooked, mashes with a machete, axe, and shredder, and fermented with cypress sabino wood tanks. Its then distilled on a copper pot still.

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Mezcalero: Primitivo Vásquez Vásquez

Batch: ENNPMV2104

Bottler: Neta

Region:  Logoche, Miahuatlán

ABV: 46%

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Nose:  Minerality, Rain Water, Earthy, Grilled Bell Pepper, Mint

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Grilled Bell Pepper, Rain Water, Minerality, touch of coriander, Mint

Finish: Long Finish, Grilled Bell Pepper, Earthy, Minerality, Rain Water, Coriander

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Conclusion: Wow what a great offering. This is a great combination of balance and flavor here, strong savory forward notes, minerality, and the spices really make for a special bottling of mezcal.

Final Score: 91

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Scoring Legend:

• 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
• 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
• 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
• 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
• 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
• 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
• 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
• 50-59: Save it for mixing.
• 0-49: Blech.