Tequila, Santo Mezquila, 750mL

86pts Wine Enthusiast

This newcomer is a Tequila-mezcal hybrid, backed by musicians Sammy Hagar and Adam Levine. It has a mild honey-like scent, and the palate has a bit of sweet smoke plus faint hints of honey and almond sweetness and a peppery finish; the smoky-peppery notes accelerate with repeated sips. Could be useful as a gateway for skittish mezcal drinkers.

Our mezquila’s smooth agave aroma mixes with an earthy, light smokiness with a hint of herbs. The initial bite is mellow and fades gently while the full taste and finish elicits the intricate agave flavor and herbal complexity layered with gentle smoke, slight floral fruitiness and low saltiness.