Bozal Ensamble is made with cultivated maguey Espadin and wild maguey Barril and Mexicano. It’s slightly smoky with lots of herbal tones.
About this mezcal
Bozal Ensamble is made with maguey Espadin, Barril, and Mexicano. The maguey Barril and Mexicano in this mezcal are both harvest from the wild, while the maguey Espadin is cultivated. This ensamble is slightly smoky with an herbaceous undertone that rests on the center of the palate. Citrus and floral notes from the Barril are introduced and strengthened by the warm viscous finish of the Mexicano. This ensamble is produced by three different mezcaleros (Fermin Garcia, Lucio Bautista, or Don Adrian Bautista) from two different towns (San Dionisio Ocotepec or Ejutla de Crespo). Check your bottle for details.
Bozal Mezcal
Mezcal Bozal is a craft, artisan, handmade Mezcal. They celebrate the wild side of the Mezcal world and the wild agave used to produce such rich spirits. They use agave from the steep precarious hillsides of Oaxaca and Guerrero that are indigenous to the region. These varietals produce flavors that are exotically intense, with rich earth tones and savory smokiness. From the heart of the maguey these flavors are traditionally extracted to produce mezcal that is wildly refined.
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YogiMezcalita
4 reviewsI wanted to love this one, but I felt it was mediocre. Not a bad mezcal for a mixed drink because it still has the mezcal characteristics, if that is what you’re looking for. On its own – I prefer other mezcals to this. Love the bottle and the design of the brand though 🙂
Bryen
87 reviewsCatching up on all my meh reviews tonight while drinking good mezcal, ironically lol. Don’t fall for this one. The $45 price tag will catch you slipping but it’s $45 for a reason. Similar to another reviewer, I bought this to stop pulling from my good bottles but it was a hate drink lol There’s not really any complexity and it’s very Espadin forward with slight Mexicano profile. Didn’t catch much karwinskii. The bottle is nice but I’m not a bro that displays them so that means nothing! If you’re looking to drop $50 just go for a solid espadin instead of a cheap ensamble.
Catching up on all my meh reviews tonight while drinking good mezcal, ironically lol. Don’t fall for this one. The $45 price tag will catch you slipping but it’s $45 for a reason. Similar to another reviewer, I bought this to stop pulling from my good bottles but it was a hate drink lol There’s not really any complexity and it’s very Espadin forward with slight Mexicano profile. Didn’t catch much karwinskii. The bottle is nice but I’m not a bro that displays them so that means nothi
La-vaca-lechera
8 reviewsA go to for me. Easy accessible and budget friendly. This is a multi function mezcal that is terrific for mixing, but preferable for sipping. Good smoke, no harsh notes, lightly sweet and herbal. Finishes beautifully with a rich, grassy aftertaste. This will be a regular in my lineup
GMAD
96 reviews00123, 47%, 200ml
Nose – Grassy and vegetal; pretty fresh. Like the produce section at the market, some subtle fish sauce, gasoline, barbecue sauce, and some wet dirt. Very intoxicating!
Palate – Punchy and peppery; white pepper, ginger, mint, vanilla, cinnamon, pencil shavings. This is spicy but surprisingly refreshing – expect a bit of heat to it, which I’ve noticed in all my Bozal tastings so far.
Finish – An earthy, bittersweetness; mushrooms, grapefruit, and mild Serrano pepper.
Very nice, I like it. It has a unique flavor, probably due to the Mexicano. So if you’re a fan of that Maguey be sure to give this a taste. I’d say this is a good mid-range sipper given its widespread availability. The first sips were hot! I suspect some time in the bottle will really help bring this out. The 200-sized bottles look really cool.
00123, 47%, 200ml
Nose – Grassy and vegetal; pretty fresh. Like the produce section at the market, some subtle fish sauce, gasoline, barbecue sauce, and some wet dirt. Very intoxicating!
Palate – Punchy and peppery; white pepper, ginger, mint, vanilla, cinnamon, pencil shavings. This is spicy but surprisingly refreshing – expect a bit of heat to it, which I’ve noticed in all my Bozal tastings so far.
Finish – An earthy, bittersweetness; mushrooms, grapefruit, and mi
chrisjburt
2 reviewsSmooth. Light smoke. Slightly sweet.
JDB
181 reviewsDid not catch the batch number. Used to buy this ensemble when mezcal selections were slimmer a few years back. Still solid and flavorful. Lots of buttery flavors, good heat, dryness from the mexicano, a little bitterness from the espadin, and some floral and woody notes from the barril. Holds up well even though it is mass produced and widely distributed.
Bicyclerider
1 reviewSlightly sweet, fruity (citrus) and a very gentle smoke. Like it.
Tacos-tequila-mortgages
8 reviewsAlways good for the price. Sweet, citrus, nothing offensive here.
Average José
54 reviews* Lot No: 00622
* NOM: 0472X
* ABV: 47%
Nose is semi-sweet vanilla and acetone; slightly floral. Not offensive but not very interesting either.
Rougher and hotter palate than I was expecting (and wanting) – bitter spices, pipe tobacco, paprika and peppercorn.
The finish also remains hot – green chili, hay, cinnamon and a bitter Mexicano note. Not my favorite Bozal and even at only $52/L I likely won’t be purchasing another bottle.
Jose M. Aguayo
11 reviewsNose: Floral
Taste: cinnamon, smoke, citrus, acidic
Ranger_Ryan
47 reviewsLot 00322
I really liked this at times, and just thought it was ok at others. The Barril adds sharpness, grassy. Smoke is evident. Good for the price.
Chad W.
11 reviewsLot #622
Nose is roasted nuts and firewood
Taste is some umami up front with a citrus-y acidic coldbrew coffee to follow. Some minerality notes and finishes on the smokier side.
Great intorductory mezcal but any price above $50 is a bit steep.
peastman
2 reviewsThis one is “just ok” for me…with a great smoky taste but a long way from the smoothness of the Pechuga Bozal – however this one is ~$60/bottle in my area.
Sverhage
7 reviewsReally dig this for the price point. Excellent quality to price ratio.
Tasting note: Citrus, lime, attractive nose, fresh, alive.
Buy again- Yes. Though I prefer the middle tier, Cenzio in the teal bottle.
Love Bozal ceramic bottles- they are a piece of art.
Maguey: Espadin, Barril y Mexico
Pueblo: Miahautlan y Etla
Estado: Oaxaca
Classes: Joven
NOM: 0472x
Lot number: 00222
Alcohol: 47%
Mezcal Mike
29 reviewsLot 00122. Before I got to the store, even as I pulled into the parking lot ostensibly to search for other wares, I had convinced myself that my initial attraction to this bottle was superficial. Perhaps overcome with optimism given my other finds, I erred on the side of adventure and scored this solid flavor. Nothing fancy, and I’d probably not replace it for the price I paid for it —$54.99— but it does deliver a relatively robust punch that settles nicely but does not linger too much. Worth a taste and I’m satisfied with my choice.
Lot 00122. Before I got to the store, even as I pulled into the parking lot ostensibly to search for other wares, I had convinced myself that my initial attraction to this bottle was superficial. Perhaps overcome with optimism given my other finds, I erred on the side of adventure and scored this solid flavor. Nothing fancy, and I’d probably not replace it for the price I paid for it —$54.99— but it does deliver a relatively robust punch that settles nicely but does not linger too much.
Forpowder
102 reviewsLot 322 47% Pueblo M. Y Etla. Aroma from the bottle reminds me of sweet pouch tobacco leaf and nail polish with a lemon-like scent to it. The flavor reminds me of green grass, Sage with a nice balance of smoky bitter cactus.
Zbourgraf
1 reviewSweet at the beginning but stiff at the end. Great volume type of drink. Would drink again.
Jonathan Lockwood
13 reviewsAlthough I live in Mexico, I’ve been seeing this Bozal posted by a number of mezcal aficionados in the US lately. While visiting my daughter in the US a couple of months ago, I found it at Trader Joe’s for only $36.99. Hmmm?
For those of us who are pretty experienced with mezcal, we can often tell whether a distillation is worthwhile. Not always, true. But if it includes—not only Espadín—but also some wild agaves, such as in this case Barril and Mexicano…AND if they let the grado go up pretty high, (in this case 47%,) normally its worth checking out.
Not so much with this one I’m sorry to say.
Is this special? No. Is it disgusting? Also no. Is it actually worthwhile? If I had a bottle of this at home, I would give it away–to someone who didn’t know any better. But if I found myself removed against my will from my beloved Mexico–and if it were the only mezcal for miles, I’d drink it. Salud.
Although I live in Mexico, I’ve been seeing this Bozal posted by a number of mezcal aficionados in the US lately. While visiting my daughter in the US a couple of months ago, I found it at Trader Joe’s for only $36.99. Hmmm?
For those of us who are pretty experienced with mezcal, we can often tell whether a distillation is worthwhile. Not always, true. But if it includes—not only Espadín—but also some wild agaves, such as in this case Barril and Mexicano…AND if they let the gr
Justin.Anderson3
14 reviewsLOT 03620
Nose is sweet, grassy and slight cheese at the end. The mouth is a medium body, strong finish, very smoky this batch. I enjoyed this one, but there are better ones out there. The barril flavor on this one is very dominant than the other agaves. I would drink again. Not bad.
SoloAgave
86 reviewsNot sure how Bozal makes anything on these expressions but for $40 its a winner. Good heat, cooked agave, slight spicy complexity, but overall very agreeable. Seems like this bottle is everywhere recently: Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and cocktail bars.