| Rating | 90 |
| Style | Mezcal |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 46% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $54.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2025-05-28 |
Doce Mezcal Review
Maestra mezcalera Margarita Blas and team employ the capón technique for this Espadín, cutting off the plants’ quiotes, then leaving them in the field for a further three months to gain richness and more eventual concentration of flavor. Roasted with pine and oak, crushed using a tahona, and distilled in copper stills, the resulting mezcal opens with peppery, fruity aromas, and a distinct strawberry fruit leather note. The palate delivers much more savory character and a hint of smoky earth.
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