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Tons of citrus and pepper with earthy notes and mint. Also nice level of minerals
Nose: Bright cooked agave leads, citrus and orange peel add freshness, with subtle herbal tones. Palate: Cooked agave remains front and center, but the citrus and orange peel carry a major presence on the palate. Then I noted black pepper, honey, some vegetal and mineral tones. Finish: Thin and short in length. The flavor is more citrus-heavy and not that complex on the palate.
Another solid bottle from 1123 and Siembra Valles. Overall, the flavor is awesome. I was kinda bummed that the finish was short/thin and it wasn’t more complex. That’s just me being picky. It’s definitely worth trying if you can find it!
If tequila and mezcal had a kid, this would be it. While the smoke is at the forefront, it’s not overpowering! This is a great bridge into mezcal from a phenomenal tequila brand. Mezcal isn’t my cup of tea yet but I would sip this again. I’ve seen it on the shelf for 130-150 range.
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Legitimately spectacular. No other way to put it. Amazing nose of cooked agave sweetness, honey, hints of smoke/camp fire, a little citrus. Lots going on here. It gets better with every sip and the longer it opens up. Much more of the notes from the nose. For lack of a better term, it almost tastes like a slightly sweet mezcal (in a very good way). It’s vegetal with that 1123 minerality in the DNA. A great finish with a subtle smokiness that adds character, doesn’t over power. As traditional as it gets. Might not be everyone’s cup of tea but I love it.