| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Mezcal |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 45% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $40.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2022-05-30 |
Agave de Cortés Mezcal Joven Review
This 100 percent Espadín mezcal is great for both cocktail making and sipping on its own. The bright notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and berries on the nose and palate are joined by a subtle hint of perfume. You also get a good level of smoke, which is not overpowering and just enough to complement the fruit notes nicely. This is an interesting, delicious mezcal and a great pick for this price point.
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