| Rating | 95 |
| Style | Mezcal |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 47.5% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $135.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-05-28 |
Cumbrita de la Sierra Lechuguilla & Chawi Ensamble Review
A truly distinctive bottling from Chihuahua, this ensamble from maestro mezcalero Dolores González combines the rare Lechuguilla and Chawi agaves, the latter of which is a small, ornamental species that’s more at home in garden pots than wooden vats and copper stills. The result? A wild and thrilling ride. The nose leans enjoyably synthetic and fruity, while the palate brings a pleasant trio of ripe fruit, dark chocolate, and savory depth. It finishes clean and mineral, wrapping a one-of-a-kind flavor trip in a surprisingly grounded bow.
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