Del Maguey VIDA de San Luis del Rio 100% agave blanco mezcal

Product of: Mexico

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Launched in 2010 and produced in the mountainous village of San Luis Del Rio, VIDA is an artisanal, organic mezcal twice distilled in small wood-fired, riverside copper stills.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 19/02/2015

Appearance:

(sample lot No. SLR-144) Crystal clear.

Aroma:

Earthy and flinty with restrained smokiness, burnt sandalwood and light citrus. Faint mocha coffee and floral notes.

Taste:

Earthy, meaty and high in acidity with honeyed roast agave, pronounced black pepper, smoke and burnt sandalwood. More subtle ginger, cinnamon, tobacco and nuts.

Aftertaste:

Long salty finish with elegant smoke.