| Rating | 92 |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 46% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $90.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-05-27 |
Mezcal Don Mateo Alto Review
From sixth generation master distiller Don Emilio Vieyra (Don Mateo’s grandson) comes this Michoacan mezcal produced with estate-grown agave. Bright, piney, and dank on the nose like a West Coast IPA of yore, the palate leans more herbal and medicinal. There’s mint, a touch of anise, some green peppers, with just a wisp of smoke.
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