Los Magos Sotol Blanco

Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 38%

Proof: 76°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: Unaged

Product of: Product of Mexico Mexico

Distilled from organic sotol, Los Magos ("the magicians") Sotol was founded by native Chihuahuans Eduardo Almaza and Juan Pablo Carvajal.

The piñas are roasted in a wood-fired pit for 36-48 hours, milled and then fermented in an open vat. After triple distillation, the sotol is bottled at 38% alc./vol. (76 proof).

This blanco expression launched in the USA in March 2021.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 05/04/2023

Appearance:

Crystal clear.

Aroma:

Lightly smoky, tack room leather, salt and pepper, and herbal cedarwood.

Taste:

Salty, smoky and herbaceous with citrus, cracked black pepper and an oaky note as if aged.

Aftertaste:

Spicy, salty, smoky and yet slightly sweet with yellow bell pepper notes.

Overall:

Savoury with elegant smoke and a moreish salinity. Although unaged, this sotol has a woodiness with accompanying tea-like tannins.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 7500463029110
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Closure: Wax-sealed synthetic cork stopper
Product Reference Code: US-LMB750
Tax Code: CAR16042034A
COLA id: 20265001000760

Raw Materials

Other raw material(s): Sotol

Composition

C02 injected? No

Accreditation

Suitable for Vegetarians
Suitable for Ovo-lacto vegetarian
Suitable for Vegans Suitable for Vegans icon
Gluten free

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