Review #: 427
Description: Maguey Melate “Largo” Antonio Carlos Martinez
Spirit: Mezcal
Background: This is a mezcal distilled by Antonio “Conejo” Carlos Martinez. It is from Largo maguey that was grown for about 12 years and distilled in a clay pot.
Distillery – Antonio Carlos Martinez
Bottler – Maguey Melate
Brand – Maguey Melate
Selection – N/A
ABV – 47.7%
Age – Unaged
Nose – Quite pungent, vegetal, sweet; jalapenos, lemongrass, roasted agave, opens up and gets a bit more fruity, blackberry comes in
Taste – Quite sweet and fruity; lemon drop candy, watermelon and green apple jolly ranchers, crusty sweet bread, little bit of grassy-earth comes in to even it out
Finish – Peppery, more vegetal, little bit of clove settles in to a nice warmth that isn’t aggressive
Score: 6
Would I buy a bottle? Yes
Thoughts: Really nice on this one. I’m known for loving berries and cream mezcals, but this one was far more straight fruit but it really worked. Really kept me wanting to sip a little more. Very enjoyable and easy to drink