Rating 94
Style
Produced In Mexico
ABV 50.2%
Availability Year Round
Price $49.00 
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Reviewed 2022-05-30

Pelotón de la Muerte Criollo Review

Made with 100 percent Criollo agave, this mezcal delivers a lovely complexity and balance that is not reflected in the price. On the nose, you get a medley of red berries, citrus, and crayon wax notes. The palate is balanced with a hint of banana skin and a smokiness that ties everything together. The proof is on the high end for mezcals but you wouldn’t know it, since there is no lingering burn or heat. This a well-balanced bottle and solid pick for sipping.

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Pelotón de la Muerte Criollo
Made with 100 percent Criollo agave, this mezcal delivers a lovely complexity and balance that is not reflected in the price. On the nose, you get a medley of red berries, citrus, and crayon wax notes. The palate is balanced with a hint of banana skin and a smokiness that ties everything together. The proof is on the high end for mezcals but you wouldn’t know it, since there is no lingering burn or heat. This a well-balanced bottle and solid pick for sipping.

Reviewed On: 05-30-2022
94
POINTS
Pelotón de la Muerte Criollo
Made with 100 percent Criollo agave, this mezcal delivers a lovely complexity and balance that is not reflected in the price. On the nose, you get a medley of red berries, citrus, and crayon wax notes. The palate is balanced with a hint of banana skin and a smokiness that ties everything together. The proof is on the high end for mezcals but you wouldn’t know it, since there is no lingering burn or heat. This a well-balanced bottle and solid pick for sipping.

Reviewed On: 05-30-2022