| Rating | 92 |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 49% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $110.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-05-27 |
Palomas Mensajeras Destilado de Agave Alto Capon Review
Another Michoacán mezcal made with the unusual (and often challenging) Alto variety, this is distilled in a Filipino-style pot still made of copper and oak then rested for an astounding 4 years and 2 months in glass. At 48.5 percent ABV, the producer describes it as “mezcal for breakfast” thanks to the strong notes of cereal milk, dried fruit, melon, and banana.
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