5 Sentidos Tobala de Cuero is fermented in rawhides and distilled in small clay pots
About this destilado de agave
5 Sentidos Tobala de Cuero was produced in Santa Catarina Albarradas, Oaxaca. The agaves in this mezcal were fermented in rawhides and distilled in small clay pots. The batches produced by Alberto Martinez were Mexico-exclusive bottlings. Batches produced starting in 2023 for export were produced by Alberto’s son-in-law Reynaldo Alejandro.
The label pictured is a batch from Reynaldo Alejandro
5 Sentidos
5 Sentidos (or Cinco Sentidos) is named after the five senses that their mezcaleros use to produce their agave spirits. The producers of this mezcal do not use any model machinery or tools, being guided only by their senses throughout the production process. The brand was launched by El Destilado restaurant in centro Oaxaca. The restaurant is known for it’s creative menu, unique cocktails, and exception agave spirits. The brand is a curated tour of Mexico with a wide range of expressions that are made by some of the best mezcaleros in the region. Cinco Sentidos is uncertified mezcal and is labeled as “Destilado de Agave”.
Learn more about 5 Sentidos:
- Cinco Sentidos and El Destilado on Mezcal Reviews
- Santa María Ixcatlán: Rawhide Fermentation with Amando Alvarez on Mezcal Reviews
- What’s in A Name? on the K&L Wines Spirits Journal blog
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Zack Klamn
542 reviewsThis was the Tobala de Cuero (cowhide fermentation) by Alberto Martinez.
Nose – Grape Kool-aid. Lavender.
Palate – Thin mouthfeel. Orange marmalade. Big, BBQ notes. Charred Mesquite. Great stuff!!!
t8ke
144 reviewsTBCUERO01-19
This is interesting – a smoky, mineral forward Tobala that engages the savory side of things without going overboard. Impressive distillate for sure.