Review #: 173
Description: Derrumbes “San Luis Potosi” Lote33
Spirit: Mezcal
Background: Derrumbes Mezcal is made in San Luis Potosi from wild Salmiana agave. It was crushed in a tahona before being distilled in a copper still by Juan Manuel Perez Juarez.
Reviews 170 – 174 were done as part of a virtual “Mezcal 101” class to offer a decent range of options and styles for decently affordable and available bottles.
Distillery – Juan Manuel Perez Juarez
Bottler – Derrumbes Mezcal
Brand – Derrumbes Mezcal
Selection – N/A
ABV – 43%
Age – Unaged
Nose – Brine, pickle, sharpie, charred poblano peppers
Taste – Sweet and salty, cream cheese, bell pepper, sea water
Finish – Very salty, briny, mineral, the bell pepper turns spicy and a little bitter
Score: 4
Would I buy a bottle? No
Thoughts: This definitely took a turn in the far direction of brine/dill/mineral. I think it’s pretty well executed, but just a bit too much for my personal taste. Definitely not gross though.