Tequila & Mezcal

• Herradura Reposado 100% de Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $105. 99

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  The Herradura Reposado (“rested”) is a category of tequila invented by Herradura, first introduced in 1974. In order to be called Reposado, the tequila must be aged for at least 60 days, but at Herradura, it spends eleven months in oak.
  Other reviews...The aroma is a little sweet; the sweetness diminishes slightly following aeration, but is still firm, biscuity and dill-like. Entry is delightfully off-dry, keenly acidic, fresh and slightly spicy; the midpalate features long, oily tastes of wax, black pepper and palm oil. Finishes oily, textile-like and a touch metallic. A leaner style of reposado. 90-95 points - wineenthusiast.com
  

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  Herradura Anejo 100% de Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $114. 99

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  Pale straw colour. Attractive aromas of grilled tomato, roast capsicum, pickle and pepper. A warm, glycerous entry unfolds mouth filling flavours of tomato vine, roast nuts, dried herbs, clove and freshly cracked black pepper. Good length. Finishes clean, salty and dry with an exceptionally long white pepper, clove and lanolin aftertaste. A vibrant and complex Anejo in which the oak never overpowers. Great balance. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The bouquet features wonderful aromas of caramel, cream, pastry dough and nutmeg with a background hint of honeyed peanuts. Entry is spicy and full-bodied; the midpalate displays a trace of vanillin that supports the more vibrant flavors of brine, salt, green vegetable and green pepper. Finishes clean, a touch smoky and delicately spiced. A classic añejo Tequila. Delicious. 96-100 points. - wineenthusiast.com
  

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• Herradura Silver Blanco Suave 100% de Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $96. 99

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  The Herradura collection of tequila's are amongst Mexico's finest. Their Silver tequila is aged in white oak barrels for less than 59 days with the average being 45 days resulting in a lightly coloured, full bodied blanco style.

  Other reviews... The bouquet is marvelously animated with vibrant herbal and earthy aromas of dill, green pepper, mace, hemp and tilled earth. Entry is intensely herbal and earthy, and keenly peppery; at midpalate the acidity fuels the flavor push of brine, dill, soil, textile and light spice. Concludes as peppery and forceful as it began. A world-class spirit. 96-100 points. - wineenthusiast.com

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  Ilegal 100% Agave Anejo Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $175. 00

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  Named by bar proprietor, John Rexer, in reference to his efforts at smuggling the product to his Bohemian Tequila / Mezcal Bar, Cafe No Se, in Antigua, Guatemala (he was unable to import his product into the United States using the illegal name "Ilegal"). These mezcals are produced in a traditional manner using Agave Espadin, baked in a conical earth pit, using both mesquite and eucalyptus wood. The cooked Agave is then crushed by a millstone and fermented. Double distillation takes place in small, alembic copper stills. The Anejo was aged for 14 months in a combination of new oak and re-charred used whiskey barrels. Some sediment may be apparent a a result of the handcrafted production process. We received a small sample of LOT #1. Gold colour with some sediment floating in the glass. Aromas vacillate between acetone and a curious amalgam of engine oil, grease, wet tobacco and vinyl that evokes a mechanics workshop. Entry is soft and round with mild brine, candle wax and sweet tobacco flavours mingling. Waxy texture. Finishes clean, medium dry, with a mild green peppercorn burst and sweet herbal fade. An eclectic profile that possesses plenty of exotic appeal. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Ilegal 100% Agave Joven Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $110. 00

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  Named by bar proprietor, John Rexer, in reference to his efforts at smuggling the product to his Bohemian Tequila / Mezcal Bar, Cafe No Se, in Antigua, Guatemala (he was unable to import his product into the United States using the illegal name "Ilegal"). These mezcals are produced in a traditional manner using Agave Espadin, baked in a conical earth pit, using both mesquite and eucalyptus wood. The cooked Agave is then crushed by a millstone and fermented. Double distillation takes place in small, alembic copper stills. Some sediment may be apparent as a result of the handcrafted production process. We received a small sample of LOT 02. Clear, silvery appearance with some light sediment floating in the glass. Sweet, herbal, potpourri-like scents follow with smoldering green wood and hints of vinyl. Semi sweet flavours of brine, eucalyptus leaf and lavender in an oily, silky Mezcal; Ends dry with a delicate green peppercorn fade. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Ilegal 100% Agave Reposado Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $125. 00

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  Illegal's Reposado has been rested for approximately four months in medium char American oak barrels. Bright gold colour. Initial scents offer vinyl and solvent based super glue. Warming the glass reveals wet tobacco and spicy green apple notes. A very curious mix. The soft, waxy entry repeats the aromas with some smoky incense and candle wax end notes. Pure, soft, warming spirit. Finishes a little short with a roast herb, sweet tobacco and butter menthol aftertaste. Fascinating. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $69. 99

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  ABV: 38%

  Other reviews... Clear color. Grassy, green, herbal, savory, earthy aromas and flavors of lemon pepper, key lime pith, lemon grass, and welsh’s grape juice with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an intricate, long finish evoking touches of cracked black pepper, fresh grass, crushed stones, green apple candy, greek yogurt, vanilla bean, stewed fruits, and kiwi. A fresh, light, and herbaceous Blanco Tequila for warm days. 91 points - tastings.com

  4 stars - diffordsguide.com

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• Jose Cuervo Especial Reposado Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $62. 99

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  In 1795, when José Cuervo (Cuervo meaning "crow") began commercially producing and distributing tequila, he used an image of a crow to label each barrel of his product for the many customers who couldn’t read Spanish. This branding mark represents the Cuervo family name and was also used to brand their cattle. In creating this memorable symbol of tequila, José Cuervo proved himself to be an early innovator in packaging design. It seems the crow has been, and always will be, affiliated with the time-honoured quality and legacy of Jose Cuervo Tequila, as well as Tequila itself.

  There are two basic styles of tequila: Gold Tequilas, which typically display a pungent aroma, more oaky dryness, spice and more complexity than their silver counterparts. White or Silver Tequila is an altogether simpler drink – clean and colourless, sometimes with a pronounced ‘fruity’ character, sometimes earthy, deep and pungent. It is the style most often used in mixing, its flavour being more subtly disguised. This gold tequila from Jose Cuervo is made from Blue Agave and a blend of Reposado and other aged Cuervo tequilas. Its distinctive character and consistent quality has helped consolidate Cuervo's position as the largest manufacturer of tequila in the world.

  
  

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• Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $67. 99

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  This handcrafted tequila has been made from 100% Blue Agaves harvested at the peak of their maturity and baked in stone and clay ovens. Carefully fermented and double distilled, Cuervo Tradicional then rests in white oak barrels to mature. Only a limited quantity is distributed each year with every bottle individually numbered.

  Other reviews... Straw gold. Delicate, tissue box perfume, and exotic peppercorn aromas. A round entry leads to an off-dry light-to medium-bodied palate with light caramel, toasty, spicy oak and lightly herbal agave. Finishes with an orchard fruit and black pepper fade. Very clean, balanced, and tasty. 40%Alc./Vol.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal, 88 points (Highly Recommended) - tastings.com

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• Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $63. 99

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  Released in 2003, Jose Cuervo Clasico is silver style “Joven” tequila, double distilled and then married with specially selected oak barrel-mellowed tequilas. Lighter in style than its gold counterparts, the production method culminates in a smoother, more well-balanced tequila with a fresh aroma, a crisp, clean finish & just a touch of sweetness. A versatile mixer!

  Classic Cocktail: The Margarita
  The Margarita has suffered terribly in modern times. In an effort to make it hip, quick, trendy, and cheap it has been bastardized far worse then any cocktail before it. Whether it is the use of inferior (or just plain wrong) ingredients, or commercially made mixes, the common Margarita these days tastes more like a ‘Limeade’ with a splash of orange juice than it does the delectable cocktail that it once was. A true Margarita is made from three ingredients: Tequila, Cointreau (Triple Sec), and fresh squeezed Lime Juice. Like any cocktail, the true art comes in arriving at the proper ratio of the ingredients in order to present a balance of the flavours. Arguably the best ratio for a Margarita is 3:2:1. Three parts Tequila, 2 parts Cointreau, and 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice.

  60ml Jose Cuervo Clasico Tequila
  40ml Cointreau or other Triple Sec Liqueur
  20ml Lime Juice
  Method: Shake with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Optional: You can prepare the cocktail glasss by miostening the rim with lime juice, and then dipping it into coarse salt. - notes partially sourced from www.drinkboy.com

  
  

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• KAH Reposado Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $99. 99

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  Although 'KAH' means "Life" in Mayan, the striking packaging for these tequilas is inspired by a 3000 year old Mexican celebration known as the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). A death/rebirth festival, it honors deceased loved ones. The bottles containing KAH tequila reference traditional Calaveras (skulls made from sugar) used in Dia de los Muertos rituals of centuries gone by. Like Northern European 'vanitas' paintings, the symbolism reminds one of mortality, and doing so encourages us to celebrate life (with KAH Tequila in-hand, of course!) But while the brand has attracted a lot of attention for its Day of the Dead presentation, what's the tequila itself like? Thankfully the gimmick is only skin deep. Reviews have been favourable. We look forward to tasting these tequilas soon!

  Other reviews... Aromas of praline, toasted pineapple-coconut pastry, leather, and peppered figs with a satiny fruity-yet-dry medium-full body and a tingling pepper, Coleman fuel and candied spiced nut finish. Intensely zesty and muy macho in style. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  91 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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  Koch El Mezcal Ancestral Maguey Espadin Mezcal (750ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $129. 99

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  ABV: 47.1%

  Compared to the 'Artisinal' designation, the rules are much stricter when it comes to the production of 'Ancestral' mezcals. Agaves must be cooked using underground pit ovens. Stones and, if preferred, wet agave fibres are included before the agave hearts are added and the pit is covered. Once cooked, the agaves can be crushed either using the Tahona method or with mallets by hand, with the latter regarded by many as the ultimate craft approach (as is the case with Koch). The resulting must of agave juice and bagasse is required to be spontaneously fermented in open-air wooden vats, although stone, clay or animal skin can also be used. Distillation should include the fibre of the agave, not just the juice, and can only be done in traditional wood-fired clay pot stills. The clay is said to contribute an earthiness to the spirit. Koch use 7-9 year old Espadin agaves (A. Angustifolia) for this expression. The nose offers sweet notes of mustard pickle and brine followed by earthy smoke and dried herbs, as well as vinyl and pencil eraser over hints of unripe pineapple. On entry there's a quasi-industrial character (think sump oil or lanolin) before turning vegetal and drying; Green tomato and white pepper come through the smokey, citrussy finish. Understated and nicely textural. 47.1% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... This is a Gem. I’ve visited the palenque of Don Alberto in early January 2018, his work is simply astonishing. The molienda by hand and the banana leaves he puts over his fermentation casks bring a truly special feeling to his art. Not to mention the Olla de Barros which he has always been working with. They bring this clay like feeling on the palate that I’ve never ever tasted so vividly in another Mezcal. The sharpness and freshness of the Espadin is ever present and the length to it make it a very nice tasting Mezcal. Small batch and pure love into the production couldn’t give anything other than excellence. Must try. - mezcalreviews.com

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  Koch El Mezcal Artesanal Maguey Madrecuishe Mezcal (750ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

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  ABV: 46.06%

  Made by Pedro Hernandez in San Baltazar using twelve year old wild Madrecuishe magueys. Their dense core and low water content is said to result in mezcals with fresh vegetal and floral notes. This expression presents a cleaner, more contemporary style; Agave focussed aromas are pure, sweet and sedate. Everything feels in its place in a superb integration of balsa wood and capsicum-like flavours meshed with low-key fruitiness. Herbaceous, green chillie and menthol tobacco notes rally at the finish. This feels like a compendium of all things Mezcal rolled into a single, elegant unison. 46.06% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... Aromatics: Persistent wetness that reminds us of mushrooms in the beginning, leading to fresh spearmint and lemon grass. Finish of dry almonds and sweet pine nuts. On the palate: Medium-bodied with clean prune flavor. Harmonious flavors of sweet cucumber, nopal-cactus and baby arugula leaves. At the end hints of cured meat and pickling flavors, and a light note of eucalyptus in the aftertaste.

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  La Gritona Reposado Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

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  $84. 99

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  Premium Tequila scoop buy. Get ready for Spring / Summer Margaritas.

  ‘La Gritona’ is Spanish for ‘The Screamer’ - an appropriate name seeing that one of the people behind this outstanding tequila is LA-based punk guitarist Andy Coronado. The other significant player is the renowned tequilero Melly Cárdenas, who fashions La Gritona at her small distillery in Valle de Guadalupe in the highlands of Jalisco. One of Mexico’s few female master distillers, the fiercely independent Cárdenas—who has 20 years of quality tequila production under her belt—shares Coronado’s love of the exceptional and unconventional, and leads a team staffed by only local women.

  In a market dominated by major companies like Herradura, Patrón and Fortaleza, the duo set out to create a rocking, pared-down Reposado that would stand out by staying true to the region’s heritage. For a Reposado, La Gritona is light on colour and sweetness—Coronado and Cárdenas want none of the flavours that mask many commercial Reposados like vanilla, chocolate and dulce de leche. Instead this is packed with delicious, honest and savoury, roasted agave flavor, reminiscent of the old-style ‘rested’ tequila, before the mass market took hold: “It’s tequila like our grandparents drank,” says Cárdenas.

  Working with 9- to 10-year-old, mature Blue Weber agave grown in the iron-rich red soil of the Jalisco highlands, every step of production after harvest takes place under Cárdenas’ own roof and with an attention to detail that the big boys, or those outsourcing distillation, cannot hope to replicate. The agave is steam-cooked in a single, thick-walled earthen oven for 24 hours and then allowed to rest for another 24 hours before crushing. The collected liquid is naturally fermented (no additives are used to push things along) in open steel vats at a rate dictated by the ambient air temperature and the wild yeasts, usually lasting between six to nine days. The double distillation takes place in small steel stills. Those bespoke bottles by the way are made from recycled Mexican glass, hand-blown just an hour’s drive from the distillery. Coronado uses any recycled clear glass he can find (mostly old Coke bottles) then chips in a few Dos Equis bottles for the green tint!

  The distilled blanco is then rested in reused American whiskey barrels for eight months before bottling. These low-impact second- or third-fill barrels are given only the lightest char which allows for the refreshing, sappy notes of the agave to shine through, resulting in a tequila that sips and mixes perfectly in equal measure - it’s crisp, clean and elegant and kills it in a Tommy’s Margarita. Tasted uncut, the bouquet offers stunningly pure and keenly fresh scents of brine, dill pickles, capsicum, black pepper and pine sap; Five minutes stirs up sweeter scents of grilled pineapple, vanilla and coconut butter. The silky, medium bodied delivery is gently sweet and wonderfully elegant; Capsicum, green pine and white pepper feature while sappy agave flavours finish the profile with admirable balance. Seamless from start to finish, this stands out from Reposado pack. Highest recommendation. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Look for a pale straw hue and fruity/funky aromas. The palate offers distinct tropical fruit notes, opening with lychee and a faint floral hint, plus a faint waft of ripe-banana funk midpalate. The finish is long and drying, showing grapefruit peel and pink peppercorn. Sip or mix into Palomas. 95 points — wineenthusiast.com

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  Madre Mezcal Ensamble (750ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $135. 00

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  ABV: 45%

  Have you heard the one about the foreigner who went to Mexico and ‘discovered’ Mezcal? Probably, and more than once. Which is why Chris Stephenson is a bit put out. He felt that no sooner had Madre taken off in the United States, much of the narrative around the spirit focussed the story on himself and his co-founders. He responded by printing the name of the producer of Madre’s principal Mezcal, Ensamble, on its front label. Jose Ines Garcia Morales and his family have made Mezcal in their beautiful valley outside San Dionisio, Oaxaca, for generations. He is the nephew of Alberto ‘Beto’ Morales, of the respected Wahaka palenque, and his small operation is the definition of an artisanal craft distillery. Jose’s father and brothers lift and cut the agaves, his mother blesses the agave hearts before roasting, his wife plants new agaves on the land, and an extended group of uncles and cousins oversee the hours of distillation. Drawing on the work of his father and grandfather before him, his palenque is certified Artesanal, meaning agave piñas are traditionally roasted in fire pits for up to five days and crushed using a horse-drawn tahona (stone wheel). Fermentation occurs outside in tinas (or oak vats) relying only on the microbe-rich airborne yeasts. The final process is double-distillation in two small wood-fired, heirloom copper stills.

  Ensamble is Madre’s centrepiece. It’s a blend of Espadin and the rare, wild agave, Cuishe, which only counts for 1-2% of agave species. The lion’s share of the blend is crafted by Jose Ines Garcia Morales and his family in San Dionisio, with a little Cuishe supplied from the Vazquez palenque in Miahuatlán. Agave Cuishe is part of the slow-ripening Karwinskii family, which also includes the Cirial and Tobasiche varieties. Due to the agave’s dense core and low water content, Mezcal made from Cuishe has a slightly tropical and earthy tone. This is picked up during the cooking; the piña is long and thin, increasing the surface area for the roasting process. As, unusually, the stalk and the piña are harvested and roasted together, Mezcal from the Karwinskii family is often said to have a firmer structure. As wild agave is a dwindling resource, for every plant harvested Madre replants it two-fold.

  A departure from overtly smoky expressions, the blend of sweet Espadin and piquant Cuishe is designed to be a perfect first taste for a new Mezcal drinker, as well as a great everyday sipper for the Mezcal aficionado. Not only less smokey than Madre's 100% 'Espadin' bottling, the nose is also more shy being vaguely fruity with hints of mustard pickle and green olive brine. Superbly integrated flavours unfold with dry, ashy notes, suggestions of potpourri and mineral followed by a sappy, resinous character and a peppery finish. The mouthfeel is pure, elegant, supple and borderline juicy while the aftertaste has solid length. Each small batch release is bottled in recycled glass and hand numbered. 45% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... “This Ensamble is made using Espadín and Cuishe agave, and serves rich tropical fruit and bonfire smoke notes that flow from nose to palate. Its alcohol content ups the intensity of those aromas and flavors, delivering a well-balanced experience and an approachable introduction to the category.” Vinepair (15 best Mezcal brands and best Mezcals for sipping 2022)

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  Madre Mezcal Espadin (750ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $120. 00

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  Using Espadins sourced from multiple villages across Oaxaca, each chosen for its distinct site-driven profile, Madre's blend allows Espadin’s full spectrum of flavour to shine. The heart of the Mezcal comes from the palenque of Carlos Blas, based in Matatlán, whose family started making Mezcal in the 1930s. Carlos works with several growers in the region, and his artisanal distillery honours the traditional methods practiced in the area for centuries. Yet, from wherever the Espadin is sourced, Madre pays top dollar for only the ripest and highest quality juice available. Bottled in recycled glass, it’s a smooth, light to medium-bodied Mezcal with evocative hints of olive brine, bicycle tube and modeling glue balancing fruitier notes of semi-ripe pear and apple with a touch of lemon. On the palate, Espadin’s herbal and citrus flavours lead into a green-grassy kind of smokiness and a lingering, delicately earthy, white pepper laced finish. It doesn't lack flavour, even at 40%, but it's so soft you can easily sip it on its own. Alternatively, use it to upscale tequila-based cocktails.

  Other reviews... There’s a ripe, rich fruitiness to this 100% espadin mezcal that makes it a fun swap for classic cocktails, like a Jack Rose or a boozy, stirred Negroni. Clocking in at an easy 40% ABV, it’s also a great gateway for the uninitiated. - Masterful Mezcals, Amy Zavatto, New York Post

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  Mezcal Verde Amaras Momento Organic Blanco Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $94. 99

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  ABV: 42%

  NOTE: THERE ARE 6 DIFFERENT LABEL DESIGNS FOR THIS PRODUCT. YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH ONE OF THE DESIGNS AT RANDOM.

  Made from eight year old espadin agaves produced by Mezcalero, Doroteo Garcia in Tlacolula. The agaves are cooked in an underground oven using ocote, holm oak, and peppertree which give the mezcal a smokiness desirable for cocktails.

  Tasting note: Clear. Vibrant, lifted aromas of tyre tube, smoldering eucalyptus and old parchment follow in a medium to full bodied attack with smokey, grassy, peppery flavours of char grill and brine. Ends chalky, drying, earthy and complex with rubber and roasted agave. An intense, evocative and spicy Mezcal that defies its ABV. 42% Alc./Vol.

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• Mezcal Union Uno Joven Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $105. 00

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  Mezcal's bubble shows no sign of bursting. As demand increases, so does the call for an entry-level option. Enter Union Uno: The brand has been hugely popular in the US and Mexico where it's garnered a reputation as the affordable, quality, go-to choice for mixing. You might be sceptical, as most attempts to hit a lower price-point in this category have come at the expense of both flavour and the equality of those who craft it. Taking a people-first approach to their treasured local drink, the young founders behind Mezcal Union set out to change all that.  Even though Pedro Hernandez is the Master Mezcalero, each bottle is produced by a group of local families - hence the brand's name. To date, the Union has brought together more than 50 families across 20 palenques, offering them all a fair-trade business model and a path to social and economic development.

  Union's Joven expression is produced in San Baltazar Guelavila using farm-grown Espadin and wild Cirial magueys roasted for four days. Resulting in a combination of earthy, herbal and citrus notes, Uno starts out with soft layers of sweet citrus and panna cotta before moving toward archetypal Espadín notes of roasted tropical fruit combined with a little salinity and a hint of pepper. The level of smokiness is spot-on, confidently present without overwhelming. There's also an edge of citrus peel and a twist of green herbs in the mix- echoes of the wild Cirial. Perfectly primed for mixing, it's a great, well-priced Mezcal to have in the drinks cabinet.

  Other reviews... The ripe, fruity style of this mezcal lends itself to making margarita variations and other cocktails. Look for tropical fruit flavors like lychee and banana, and a mild note of jalapeño on the finish. 92 points - wineenthusiast.com

  ...Made from agave espadin and cirial, plants ranging from 8 to 14 years old. Quite smeet and classically smoky on the nose, heavy with citrus notes. The palate offers few surprises, with notes of smoky barbecue sauce, black pepper, and smoked beef notes. There’s an edge of citrus peel and a tough of green herbs in the mix. The finish is fairly short, finding lingering smoke and a slight saline character. Soft and easygoing, it’s a wholly approachable mezcal, though not one heavy with complexity. B+ - drinkhacker.com

  ...Excellent value for the price point. This mezcal is commonly used in bars for mixing. It has a good smokey, medicinal, vanilla and sweet flavor to it. It’s not as complex as other top shelf mezcals, but it’s pretty good. This would make an excellent entry level Mezcal for those who want to differentiate from tequila. I tried this in a bar margarita and thought it was really good and expected it to be more expensive. Overall I’m impressed and I plan on keeping a bottle around for mixing. - mezcalreviews.com

  Silver medal at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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• Mezcal Vago Espadin Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $150. 00

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  ABV: 50.1%

  Espadín is widely grown for its high sugar content and ease of cultivation. Expect a good balance of citrus and smoke in this punchy example from maestro mezcalero Aquilino Garcia Lopez.

  Other reviews.... Awarded Double Gold, Best in Class & the coveted “Best Mezcal” at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

  ...Explosive, expressive aromatics in very clean, bright, easy-drinking spirit, this Espadin leads with guava, tomato leaf, Thai basil and fresh turmeric root. The palate is sappy and fresh, full of sandalwood, lavender and mixed garden cuttings. Very well-balanced. The texture is easy-going and refined, but the finish does leave one with a subtle impression of alcohol and not much else." 89.5 points - distiller.com

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  Mezcal Vago Elote Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $159. 99

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  Tasting note: [49.9.% ABV batch tasted from a 20ml sample] Made by Aquilino García López at his palenque in Candelaria Yegolé, Oaxaca. Garcia infuses the first and second distillation with toasted corn from his own farm which "smooths the edges off the Espadin" and adds a gentle sweetness. Complex and classic with smokey Mezcal aromas of tyre rubber, oil rag, baked citrus, brine and plantain, this shows fabulous balance in a high ABV, creamy attack, ending oily, peppery with tobacco ash, wax and impressive length. Approx. 1000 bottles produced.

  Other reviews... that roasted corn definitely shines through on the nose and palate. Mesquite and dust on the nose, with some cheese funk and mint hiding among the corn notes. More corn on the palate with leather, dirt, and cotija cheese. Funky and delicious. Aquilino was a master for sure. Descansa en paz Aquilino. 4/5 stars - mezcalreviews.com

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  Mijenta Reposado Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $139. 99

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  Mijenta‘s second expression is aged for up to six months in a blend of American white oak, French oak, and French acacia wood casks. The result is a very fine, delicate, feminine Reposado with a gentle delivery and medium dry peppery-agave flavours, capped off by a delicious butterscotch finish. Sleek, soft and eminently drinkable, the profile here evokes lighter styled Highland malts. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... soft and approachable...offers a solid balance between the freshness of agave and the sweetness driven by the barrel. Lightly peppery on the nose, the tequila features fresh herbs, a pinch of spice, and a mild, indistinct fruitiness that runs to apricot and lemon. The palate spins the equation around, offering a honeyed peach and citrus note up front, filtered through gentle caramel and vanilla notes. There’s a punch of barrel char on the finish, but again this element is mild and well-integrated with the livelier, fruity attack. Less unusual than the expressive and wild blanco, this reposado bottling sticks a bit closer to the expected flavor profile — despite its unusual barrel treatment. The price may be a bit dear, but the experience is fully worth the investment. - drinkhacker.com

  ..."Barrels used here definitely have influenced the tequila with added barrel spices, but it's more like a 3 on a scale of 10 -- not overpowering, but present. There's also a touch of tropical fruits, cashews, and milk chocolate enhancing the flavors of herbaceous agave. It has both a sweetness and a savoriness in equal measure. It's one that makes you go back to it to see what else you can find. Definitely not the same old sweet vanilla notes that you see in most aged tequilas which is a win in my book." 92 points - distiller.com

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• Mijenta Blanco Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $114. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Other reviews... Mijenta Tequila is a tequila brand which launched in the US in August 2020. It is made by maestra tequilera Ana Maria Romero from ripe agaves harvested in the Highlands of Jalisco. Notably, all the paper-related products for the bottle are made from agave waste. Mijenta is inspired from "mi gente" which means "my people." The nose gets started with grapefruit peel and pith, plenty of vegetal and grassy notes, lemon juice, and cotton candy. The palate offers grilled pineapples, vanilla, and waxy honey, moving into a finish with toffee, black pepper, a bowl of freshly made oleo saccharum with citrus peels and sugar, and moderate minerality. Bright citrus through and through. 86 points - distiller.com

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• Montelobos Ensamble Joven Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $159. 99

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  ABV: 45.3%

  Popular in its homeland, Montelobos Mezcal has ties to William Grant & Sons of Scotch whisky fame. Iván Saldaña, a respected agave academic with a background in molecular plant biology founded the distillery in Santiago Matatlán in 2012. Sourcing organically certified Espadin agaves, Saldaña has paired his talents with Mezcalero, Don Abel Lopez. Both share a passion for artisanal mezcal respecting traditional production methods (roasting agaves in a volcanic stone pit, crushing with a tahona and natural ferments), as well as a concern for sustainability and the quality of life in the communities and families who have produced mezcal for generations.

  The brand name translates as "mountain of wolves" and the venture is yet another Mexican operation to have caught the attention of multi-national corporations. In 2019 it was acquired by Campari. The acquisition also included Ancho Reyes chili liqueur. The Ensamble is produced from multiple agave varieties, including Papalote, contributing pink pepper, honey and chamomile notes, with a smokey character derived from Espadin (agave Angustifolia) and dried fruit notes from Tobala. The mezcal comes in an impressive rectangular decanter with a premium-look stopper. 45.3% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Clear color. Aromas of sweet tea, gunpowder, grilled green apple, rubber, bacon, orange peel, and pineapple chutney with a supple, crisp, dry medium body and a warming, interesting, long latex and spiced parsnips finish. A curious and concentrated Blanco Mezcal for celebrating and cocktailing. 94 points - tastings.com

  ...Montelobos calls its ensamble the “most bold, sharp, and intense” of its expressions, and that’s more or less accurate. The nose hits quickly but not harshly with smoke, and there’s a strong vegetal note, more root vegetable than green. (Radish might be accurate here.) There’s also a strong hint of tea at the end of the nose, leaving the first impression sweeter than the two prior expressions. On the tongue, there’s a stronger smoke character, but also sweetness with caramel and candied citrus peel. The finish is sharp and thick, with both heavy cream and nutmeg, further emphasizing that sweetness on the palate. That same finish, however, vanishes a moment too soon. Enjoyable and just barely too fleeting at the end, the ensamble gives drinkers lots to pick through and dissect. - drinkhacker.com

  Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022

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  Montelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $114. 99

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  ABV: 43.2%

  Popular in its homeland, Montelobos Mezcal has ties to William Grant & Sons, of Scotch whisky fame. Iván Saldaña, a respected agave academic with a background in molecular plant biology founded the distillery in Santiago Matatlán in 2012. Sourcing organically certified Espadin agaves, Saldaña has paired his talents with Mezcalero, Don Abel Lopez. Both share a passion for artisanal mezcal respecting traditional production methods (roasting agaves in a volcanic stone pit, crushing with a tahona and natural ferments), as well as a concern for sustainability and the quality of life in the communities and families who have produced mezcal for generations.

  'Montelobos' which translates as "mountain of wolves" is yet another Mexican operation to have caught the attention of multi national corporations, and in 2019 it was acquired by Campari. The acquisition also included Ancho Reyes chili liqueur.

  Other reviews... "The nose is fairly straight-forward with abundant notes of smoked meats and brine. The palate is where things get more interesting; flavors of lemon zest, salt, grilled rosemary and ash are detected. Overall, this is an enjoyable mezcal and at this price point, one that is very suitable for a cocktail." - distiller.com

  5 Stars - diffordsguide.com

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  Muestra No. Ocho 100% Agave Plata Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $124. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced by Carlos Camarena, a third generation Tequilero (the man behind legendary brands lik El Tesoro and Tapatio) in conjunction with Tomas Estes,who is credited with bringing the first bottle of Tequila to Europe. Taking a 'terroir' approach, these are reportedly the first tequilas to be 'vintage' dated, noting the year of harvest and location of the Agave plants that the spirit was derived from. The idea is to express the personality of the soil and climate. Each vintage is a limited run.

  Ocho means “eight” and everything about the brand references the number. Ocho came from the eighth sample created by Carlos for Tomas. The agaves ripen for eight years and it takes eight kg of agave to make a litre of Ocho tequila. Production of Ocho blanco takes eight days. Carlos even has eight brothers and sisters and the family is in their eighth decade of producing tequila! The list goes on...

  Tasting note: [Puerta Del Aire Estate tasted] Clear. Superb aromatics include salted lime, dill pickle, green peppercorns, mustard seed with air contact adding grilled pineapple, pencil shavings, rosemary and sappy / fruity agave like notes. Fabulous complexity. Medium bodied with a mildly oily entry and a vibrant, salty / beeswax / white pepper and dried herb finish. Ends fresh, juicy-yet-dry, with agave, brine and white pepper in the aftertaste. Leaps out of the glass. Outstanding. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $68. 99

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  ABV: 38%

  With a presentation referencing Mexico's ancient culture, Olmeca is made out of premium blue agaves from the Jalisco Highlands. Olmeca touts their use of cultivated yeast, rather than “wild or commercial yeast that is often used by competitors.” This expression is aged for 8-10 months in x bourbon barrels.

  Other reviews... Sweet and fruity on the nose with cooked agave, citrus, vanilla and oak. The rounded, smooth palate offers more agave, as well as allspice, nutmeg, crème brûlée and oak. The long finish features caramel, agave, orange peel and a whisper of smoke.
  87 points - Daniel Dhang, - distiller.com

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  Patron Silver 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Closure: Cork

  In 1989 two visionaries, John Paul DeJoria and entrepreneur Martin Crowley formed The Patrón Spirits Company with the singular goal of producing “the best tequila in the world”. Under the stewardship of DeJoria and former Seagram executive Ed Brown, a new distilling factory was built in Jalisco. With the guidance of the renown master distiller Francisco Alcarez, the new factory was designed as a state-of-the-art complex but with a core steeped in tradition. Patrón Tequila has since become the world’s number one ultra premium tequila, outselling it’s nearest competitor by eight times in the United States alone. In 2004 Patrón Tequila was recognized with the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Five Star Diamond Award. Patrón is the first spirits brand ever to receive this prestigious honor. The Company’s headquarters are in Las Vegas Nevada.

  Jalisco, Mexico is considered the most ideal region for the production of the Blue Agave plant. The climate is warm and the soil is clayey with high ferrous oxide content, resulting in Agaves of higher "honey" or sugar content. Patrón tequilas are made from premium selected Weaber Tequilana Blue Agave plants. The trimmed heart of a premium agave plant resembles a large "pineapple" and takes eight to nine years to reach maturity. There are certain "bitter" sprouts which must be carefully removed from the "pineapple" before steam baking. Few distilleries still take the care and time to remove these sprouts as Patron does. After harvesting the Agave’s, the next step in Patron’s production is the slow vapour steam baking in masonry ovens. This steam baking takes approximately thirty six hours (most tequila factories fast cook the pineapples caramelizing the outside and leaving much of the inside under cooked, bitter and starchy.) The cooked agave is then carefully torn and placed in a shallow stone milling pit and slowly macerated by large stone milling wheels. Crushing in this fashion leaves the sweet juice freely absorbed in the mescal fibers. The juice filled fiber is then placed in wooden fermentation vats. Once in the fermentation vats the juice is naturally adjusted and yeast added to encourage fermentation. This fermentation lasts for sixty to seventy two hours. The "must" is then submitted to a double distillation in copper pot sills. The tequila is then balanced to 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume) and fine filtered. Finally, like Patron’s extraordinary commitment to quality, the Patrón bottle is also unique.

  Tasted from a 20ml sample, the nose offers soft, seductive aromas open with vanilla custard that takes precedence over hints of candle wax, clove and black pepper. A very soft palate entry builds to a light to medium bodied, off dry profile revealing flavours of unripe pineapple, green peppercorn and beeswax. Gently warming with a slightly oily mouthfeel. Excellent balance. Finishes dry and salty, followed by an aftertaste of unripe pineapple, cigar box and beeswax fade. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Clear with a silvery cast. Vanilla taffy, dried pineapple-like agave, nutmeg, and mildly earthy aromas. A round, supple entry leads to a dryish light-to medium bodied palate of roasted citrus, dried flowers, dusty mineral, salt, and a touch of cream. Finishes with a white pepper and plum custard-like fade.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
  RATING: 89 points (Highly Recommended)
  

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  Patron Reposado 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $99. 99

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  Patrón Reposado is aged in oak barrels for an average of six months and blended to incorporate the fresh clean taste of Patrón Silver with a hint of the oak flavour found in Patrón Añejo. The tequila pours a very pale straw colour - almost water like. Moderately aromatic nose releases aromas of char grilled pineapple, sweet tobacco, white pepper and a touch of beeswax. Full bodied and round, the soft, warming spirit carries flavours of roasted capsicum, clove and vanilla building into a spicy, salty, black pepper wave. Reasonable length with an aftertaste of beeswax and peppers. 40% Alc./Vol.
  

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  Patron 100% Agave Anejo Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $130. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Closure: Cork

  In 1989 two visionaries, John Paul DeJoria and entrepreneur Martin Crowley formed The Patrón Spirits Company with the singular goal of producing “the best tequila in the world”. Under the stewardship of DeJoria and former Seagram executive Ed Brown, a new distilling factory was built in Jalisco. With the guidance of the renown master distiller Francisco Alcarez, the new factory was designed as a state-of-the-art complex but with a core steeped in tradition. Patrón Tequila has since become the world’s number one ultra premium tequila, outselling it’s nearest competitor by eight times in the United States alone. In 2004 Patrón Tequila was recognized with the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Five Star Diamond Award. Patrón is the first spirits brand ever to receive this prestigious honor. The Company’s headquarters are in Las Vegas Nevada.

  Jalisco, Mexico is considered the most ideal region for the production of the Blue Agave plant. The climate is warm and the soil is clayey with high ferrous oxide content, resulting in Agaves of higher "honey" or sugar content. Patrón tequilas are made from premium selected Weaber Tequilana Blue Agave plants. The trimmed heart of a premium agave plant resembles a large "pineapple" and takes eight to nine years to reach maturity. There are certain "bitter" sprouts which must be carefully removed from the "pineapple" before steam baking. Few distilleries still take the care and time to remove these sprouts as Patron does. After harvesting the Agave’s, the next step in Patron’s production is the slow vapour steam baking in masonry ovens. This steam baking takes approximately thirty six hours (most tequila factories fast cook the pineapples caramelizing the outside and leaving much of the inside under cooked, bitter and starchy.) The cooked agave is then carefully torn and placed in a shallow stone milling pit and slowly macerated by large stone milling wheels. Crushing in this fashion leaves the sweet juice freely absorbed in the mescal fibers. The juice filled fiber is then placed in wooden fermentation vats. Once in the fermentation vats the juice is naturally adjusted and yeast added to encourage fermentation. This fermentation lasts for sixty to seventy two hours. The "must" is then submitted to a double distillation in copper pot sills. The tequila is then balanced to 80 proof (40% Alcohol by volume) and fine filtered. Finally, like Patron’s extraordinary commitment to quality, the Patrón bottle is also unique. Each beautifully designed glass bottle is hand made and individually numbered making every one a collectable.

  Patrón Añejo is a delicate blend of uniquely aged tequilas. All the tequilas are aged in small white oak barrels for a minimum of twelve months. As in many premium red wines, the blends must be adjusted for each vintage.

  Tasting note: Pale straw colour with a water-like hue. Subdued with subtle notes of charry vanillan oak, liquorice, old tobacco and clay. Medium to full bodied; exceptionally smooth delivery includes flavours of sweet spice, baked citrus and hints of peppermint. Ends fleeting, dry. The aftertaste suggests liquorice, light spice and cedary. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Porfidio Quercus 100% Agave Reposado Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $160. 00

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  ABV: 38%

  Distilled from a mash of ten year old agave pinas, Porfidio 'Quercus' is a contemporary and delicately oaked expression of Porfidio Plata that strikes a balance between the pure agave juice that gives Plata its characteristic freshness, and the suavity that only high-quality oak can impart. 38% Alc./Vol.

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  QuiQuiRiQui Mexicano Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $175. 00

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  $2100.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 47%

  In some regions agave 'Mexicano' is also known as 'Dobadaan' (its local name in Zapotec). The Mexicano variety grows from Sonura south to Oaxaca, mostly in the foothills. Drinking mezcal made with Mexicano is a unique experience. Though exact numbers are unknown, some speculate that there are seven or more sub-varieties of Mexicano—inc. Mexicano Penca Larga, Mexicano Penca Corta, Mexicano Liso, Chontal and Amarillo Grande—with each yielding different characteristics.

  Using ten-year-old wild and semi-wild agave grown within an hours drive of the palenque, QQRQ’s Mexicano is crafted in Santiago Matatlán by Carlos Méndez, the sixth-generation Mezcalero behind QQRQ’s house mezcal. A passionate advocate of sustainability, Méndez collects wild seeds from the hills, cultivating and nurturing them in safe conditions before reintroducing these plants to the wild.

  Tasting note: Clear. Soft, semi sweet aromas opening with varnish, tyre tube, unripe pineapple and green wood developing to dark chocolate and mesquite smoke. Incredibly accessible for the ABV, delivering off-dry, oily flavours suggesting smoldering mesquite, green banana, rubber and light fusel notes followed by a drying, minerally, charry agave finish. Arguably the smokiest of the collection. Super complex. 47% Alc./Vol.

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  QuiQuiRiQui Madrecuishe Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $180. 00

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  ABV: 47%

  The Madrecuishe agave is part of the Karwinskii family, which also includes agave Cuishe, Cirial, and Tobasiche. Harvested between 14-16 years old, it grows mostly in the drier climates of Oaxaca, and typically takes a tall, cylindrical form. Due to the agave's dense core and low water content, mezcal made from Madrecuishe typically has high minerality and freshness with vegetal and floral notes.

  QQRQ's Madrecuishe is made by Maestro Mezcalero Natalio Vazquez at his palenque in El Palmar. Agaves are sourced from both wild and semi-wild plantations in Sitio El Palmar, San Luis Amatlán and Miahuatlán. Semi-wild means that wild seeds are sowed in community or private fields and when transplanted, left to grow, as in the wild. True wild agaves are increasingly scarce and Symonds feels replanting wild seeds represents a more responsible way to enjoy these rarer types of agave. To this end QQRQ re-sow ten times as many seeds as agaves used in their Mezcals.

  Tasting note: Clear. Oily and dense with a briney / fruity / waxy / dried herb opening sniff. Drifts lazily from the glass. Air contact loses no definition or intensity adding hints of menthol tobacco, white pepper, char grilled pineapple and dried fruits. A medium sweet, light to medium bodied mezcal with Islay-esque flavours of grilled citrus, tyre tube, wood smoke and a brisk, minerally finish. Elegant and remarkably balanced. The bouquet is first class. 47% Alc./Vol.

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  QuiQuiRiQui Destilado con Mole Pechuga Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $160. 00

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  $1920.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 50%

  Mezcal de pechuga (pechuga translates to ‘breast’ in Spanish) is made when a finished mezcal is redistilled with local fruits, grains and nuts, and a raw piece of protein (typically a chicken) is hung over the still, cooking in the emanating vapors. Traditionally, this is a style of mezcal produced for special occasions and consumed locally—there are as many different versions as there are distilleries. QQRQ’s stunning, vegetarian-friendly recipe trades the poultry for a homemade mole paste. This paste is made to a traditional recipe by the Méndez family in Santiago Matatlán and includes chile Guajillo, chile Ancho, sesame seeds, almonds, peanuts, garlic, onion, raisins, bananas and cacao. It’s thought to be the first commercial release of its kind.

  Carlos Méndez uses the QQRQ Espadin agave as the base. Following the second distillation, the mole paste is added and the spirit is rested to infuse for two weeks before a final, third distillation.

  Tasting note: Clear. Unadulterated and penetrating whiffs include sweet, sappy, herbal, rubbery aromas with a smokey/saline edge. Intense and engaging in an oily wave of char-grilled capsicum, spent pipe tobacco, exotic agave and white pepper flavours. The finish is vaguely fruity, sweet and grassy with lingering wood smoke. Potent and beautifully balanced. 50% Alc./Vol.

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  QuiQuiRiQui Espadin Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $115. 00

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  ABV: 45%

  After visiting Oaxaca in 2011 and falling head over heels for Mezcal, English hospitality veteran, Melanie Symonds, established her now legendary pop-up mezcaleria in East London. Within 12 months, Symonds had returned to Oaxaca to establish her own boutique-sized, Mezcal label, QuiQuiRiQui. Pronounced Kee-Kee-Ree-Kee, the name is Spanish for the cockerel’s call: “cock-a-doodle-doo”.

  Symonds partnered directly with two families who had been forging single estate (Palenque) Mezcal in their communities for generations. The Joven is made in Santiago Matatlán (Mezcal’s unofficial capital) by the sixth generation of the Méndez family. Don Zósimo was the Master Mezcalero behind QQRQ’s first batches; today the harvesting is the responsibility of his grandson, Carlos.

  Tasting note: Made from 100% Espadín agave. Crystal clear. Expressive and distinctively mezcal: Whiffs of tyre tube, potpourri, char grill and sappy / green wood-like notes. Full bodied, with oily, vibrant, earthy, smokey flavours of white pepper, rubber, char, beeswax and sappy agave. Light spirit burn. Ends medium long. Higher than normal ABV works in its favour. 45% Alc./Vol.

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  QuiQuiRiQui Destilado con Mole Pechuga Mezcal (700ml) - DAMAGED CAP

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  Reduced from $160.00

  $150. 00

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  ABV: 50%

  Note: Plastic grip on cap has a chunk missing, cork seal is still intact.
  
  Mezcal de pechuga (pechuga translates to ‘breast’ in Spanish) is made when a finished mezcal is redistilled with local fruits, grains and nuts, and a raw piece of protein (typically a chicken) is hung over the still, cooking in the emanating vapors. Traditionally, this is a style of mezcal produced for special occasions and consumed locally—there are as many different versions as there are distilleries. QQRQ’s stunning, vegetarian-friendly recipe trades the poultry for a homemade mole paste. This paste is made to a traditional recipe by the Méndez family in Santiago Matatlán and includes chile Guajillo, chile Ancho, sesame seeds, almonds, peanuts, garlic, onion, raisins, bananas and cacao. It’s thought to be the first commercial release of its kind.

  Carlos Méndez uses the QQRQ Espadin agave as the base. Following the second distillation, the mole paste is added and the spirit is rested to infuse for two weeks before a final, third distillation.

  Tasting note: Clear. Unadulterated and penetrating whiffs include sweet, sappy, herbal, rubbery aromas with a smokey/saline edge. Intense and engaging in an oily wave of char-grilled capsicum, spent pipe tobacco, exotic agave and white pepper flavours. The finish is vaguely fruity, sweet and grassy with lingering wood smoke. Potent and beautifully balanced. 50% Alc./Vol.

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• Sierra Blanco Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $59. 99

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  ABV: 38%

  An entry-level mixing Blanco with a fruity aroma and a subtle chilli note. Hints of green apple and young pineapple are accompanied by nuances of pepper on the palate, giving Sierra Blanco a slightly feisty edge. The fact that it comes with its own sombrero is a bonus for the bar shelf! 38% Alc./Vol.

  Silver Medal - Mixto Tequila - Blanco - 2020 The Tequila & Mezcal Masters (The Spirits Business)

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• Sierra Gold Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $59. 99

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  ABV: 38%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  Product is around 20 years old. While it is potentially drinkable, Nicks does not guarantee the condition of the liquid inside.
  
  Any teens of the 90's kickin' around? Pretty sure one of you would have 'scored' a bottle of this behind the local supermarket. Anyone feeling nostalgic? 38%. Alc./Vol.

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  Sierra Antiguo Anejo 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $79. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  A deep amber to copper coloured Anejo offering appealing aromas of dried fruits, split cedar, mesquite smoke and faintly terpenic notes. Less definition on the palate with a low-key agave character that takes a few minutes to open up, and there's some resemblance to sherried single malts as flavours of dried fruits, peppercorns and vanillan oak come to the fore. The finish is sedate, mildly sweet and buttery but not long. Better after air contact. 40% Alc.Vol.

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  Sierra Antiguo Plata 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  The youngest member of the Sierra Antiguo family is aged for 26-months in oak (presumably the colour has been filtered out before bottling). It offers medium-fresh aromas of green olive brine, paprika, dill pickle and resin that follow in a smooth, rounded Blanco with flavours of salted lime, juicy agave, white pepper and mineral. Those notes glide through to a warming, oily, sappy finish adding hints of green capsicum and pipe tobacco. Get past the hackneyed presentation and this delivers impressive body and mouthfeel - especially given its entry-level ABV. 40% Alc./Vol.  

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  Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Liqueur (700ml)

  MEXICO

  $54. 99

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  $659.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 15%

  Tasting note: A mixture of strawberry cream liqueur and tequila. The tequila in this liqueur is virtually undetectable, offering a weak spirit backbone but contributing nothing to the flavour. Soft pastel pink with a thin white hue. One dimensional aroma of strawberry syrup and cream. Silky mouthfeel. The palate is light with strawberry syrup & cream flavours. Faint spirit afterglow. For cocktails or adult milkshakes. Refrigerate after opening and consume within six months.

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  Tierra Noble Anejo Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $120. 00

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  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: This deep gold coloured Anejo conjures frail aromas of incense and potpourri alongside menthol tobacco and lavender honey. Brief air contact reduces the bouquet to oak shavings. It's silky and well-rounded with butter-menthol cough lozenge and white pepper flavours finishing elegant, medium long with light wood spice. An accessible sipper. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Bronze Medal / Recommended - tastings.com

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  Tierra Noble Blanco Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: Produced by the Herrara family at the La Estacada distillery at 7,200 feet above sea level. Montpelier wine yeasts and an unusual secondary fermentation provide for a softer mouthfeel. It offers super pure, vibrant aromas of grilled agave, cigar box, potpourri, chamomile tea and hints of grapefruit leading into a svelte textured, graceful, easy-drinking blanco with complex, fresh herbal / citrus / sappy agave accents. Ends with a delicate smoke and pepper finish. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Clear color. Aromas and flavors of coconut oil, key lime, amburana wood, sunscreen, and tarragon with a supple, crisp, dryish light body and a hot, fast finish revealing nuances of black pepper and dried chile pepper finish. A solid mixing tequila to spice up cocktails. Bronze Medal / Recommended. - tastings.com

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  Tierra Noble Reposado Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $109. 99

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  $1319.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: Briefly matured in American oak, this pale gold Reposado offers initially shy, woody, peppery aromas but develops with hints of butterscotch, dried apricots and hazelnut dark chocolate. It's light to medium bodied with piney, juniper-like flavours, mild agave and a drying, spicy-oak finish, rebounding with light agave and honey. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Gold color. Aromas of vanilla yogurt, beeswax, and vanilla-orange with a velvety, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, interesting, breezy toasted almond, dried apricot, and latte finish. An assertive, honeyed tequila for creative craft cocktails. 88 points - tastings.com

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  Tierra Noble Cristalino Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $110. 00

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  $1320.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: 'Cristalinos' are the latest trend in premium tequila. They're matured in American oak, then charcoal filtered to remove any colour. Tierra Noble's is a multi barrel blend selected from the distillery's best stocks. The result looks like a Blanco but tastes and smells like a Reposado; Subdued agave mingles with dusty oak on the nose, following through in a light bodied, silky delivery with waxy agave flavours, low key spices, zero burn and a brisk finish. Don't go looking for punch or complexity. This is very understated. 40% Alc./Vol

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  Tierra Noble Exquisito Extra Anejo Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $240. 00

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  $2880.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: Amber gold, this extra-old Anejo is a blend of the finest aged stocks from La Estacada. Similar on the nose to Tierra Noble's standard Anejo, only more vanilla-heavy, it evolves with suggestions of pipe tobacco, roasted nuts, crunchie bar and hints of menthol. Light-weight, with lots of wood coming through, the finish is gently astringent leaving you with hints of roasted agave, pine nuts and vanilla. Aged for up to 85 months. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Tres Tribus Ensamble Joven Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $119. 99

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  $1439.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 44%

  A small batch mezcal hand-crafted by fifth generation Mezcalero, Juan Antonio Coronel and named after the three tribes of Oaxaca. 'Ensamble' simply means it's made from a combination of agaves rather than a single variety. Because Coronel insists on traditional methods, his agaves are allowed to grow for years, sometimes decades, until they're fully mature. In this case, the blend includes wild Salmiana ranging from 15 up to 35 years old, wild Jabalí averaging between 10 and 15 years old, and farmed Espadins harvested at around 8 years. The agave hearts are roasted according to traditional methods. Local water combined with wild yeasts kick start the week-long fermentation in clay jars. Distillation takes place in a still designed and hand-built by Coronel using copper and local elements from the region. He also has a replanting program that replenishes agave harvested in the wild as well as trees used in the production process; For every wild agave he cuts, he replants four new ones. Coronel's 'Ensamble' opens with soft, approachable scents developing a sweet, earthy edge suggesting wet clay, lucerne mulch, dried thyme and white pepper. Those notes are echoed by beautifully integrated flavours in an oily-yet-tangy, agave driven mid-palate that gives way to mesquite smoke, white chocolate and hints of bicycle tube, trailing off in a fruity, pepper and brine finish. It's a terrific assemblage to enjoy on its own, but one that should also make a strong contribution to cocktails. 44% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... Alluring notes of jasmine, mango and honey with a delicate minerality. The mid-palate of cooked agave showcases a toasty elegance as well as hints of stone fruit with a long finish of citrus and earthy flavors. Fantastic sipped alongside fresh and zingy food, it'll also make a great Mezcal Manhattan.

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  Tres Tribus Cuishe Joven Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $154. 99

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  $1859.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 44%

  Besides his 'Ensemble' expression, Mezcalero, Juan Antonio Coronel releases single variety Mezcals made from Tobalá, Espadin and Cuishe. The latter comes from agaves ranging from 10 to 25 years old, traditionally cooked with oak chips and then naturally fermented in wooden vats underground with wild yeast and spring water from the San Pedro Tidaá spring. Distillation takes place in a still designed and hand-built by Coronel using copper and local elements from the region. He also has a replanting program that replenishes agave harvested in the wild as well as trees used in the production process; For every wild agave he cuts, he replants four new ones. As for the flavour? Wild cuishe (or cuixe) typically yields intense mezcals noted for their mineral and spice notes. This one takes a slightly different trajectory. The aromas of moist earth and farmyard are similar to some peated whiskies while later inhalations find uncanny whiffs of blue cheese. The delivery is superbly soft, deep, oily and just plain delectable for mezcal as sweet, gently smoked flavours lead into blue vein cheese, dried pineapple, salted dark chocolate and mineral, rounding off ashy and dry with charred-agave complexity. If you are looking for an exotic new take on traditional Mezcal, try this. 44% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... a distinct flavor profile that includes elegant herbal notes of rosemary, as well as hints of vanilla and cinnamon along with tangy blue cheese.

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• Tromba Cinco Cinco Still Strength Blanco Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $119. 99

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  $1439.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 55%

  Tromba takes its name from the ‘big rain’ which arrives in the Jalisco region every spring. These rains provide the nourishment required to yield some of the finest agaves in Mexico. Created by veteran distiller Marco Cedano, Tromba's latest release, 'Cinca Cinca' is one of a handful of higher strength tequilas to enter the Australian market to date. Expect extra texture and intensity. 55% Alc./Vol.

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