| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Mezcal |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 52% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $118.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-05-28 |
Gusto Histórico Madrecuixe Victor Ramos Review
While it’s common (and for aficionados, preferred) to encounter mezcal bottled above the U.S. minimum of 80 proof, it’s much more rare to find bottles that creep past the 100-proof mark. But this tahona-crushed, copper-pot-distilled bottling arrives at 52 percent ABV, and we point that out because the alcohol is so seamlessly woven into the spirit from nose to finish. An intense and enjoyable drinking experience, notes of tobacco, sage, underripe berries, and a medley of garden vegetables arrive with crystal clarity and enhanced intensity.
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