Bozal Ibérico has a citrus-forward nose of lime and grapefruit with a tropical aroma of banana. It is viscous with a slight floral note of hibiscus flower
About this mezcal
Bozal Ibérico is made with Maguey Espadin, Mexicano, and Tobasiche in Rio de Ejutla, Oaxaca. This Ibérico recipe is typically only produced in small batches for ceremonial and festive purposes. First the agave are cooked in an underground oven, then milled and fermented, and finally distilled once in a copper pot still. Before the second and final distillation, a piece of seasoned ham/pork is hung in the still and aromatic herbs, spices, and seasonal fruits are added into the distillate.
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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Imperium
99 reviewsNose: Very unique from the first sniff. It smells delicious, like sweet raisin sauce on salty glazed ham. Other notes of almost overripe fruit.
Palate: Raisin sauce, super ripe pineapple, glazed and salted ham. Turbinado sugar. Woody piña trunk from the tobasiche.
Thick and viscous mouthfeel, yet smooth. It smells more alcoholic than it tastes.
This is very unique and delicious considering it’s an ensemble and Pechuga both.
Zack Klamn
542 reviewsLote: 00220
Nose – Ruby Red grapefruit juice. Baked pineapple and sugar glazed ham. Fresh sage. Squeezed lemon.
Palate – Tasty and meaty (Newfoundland salt pork). Overly floral. The smoke is reminiscent of a Santa Maria, CA style smoker slow cooked baby back ribs (a perk of living in the area). More thin than viscous. Overall though it feels like the ham/pechaga was WAY overseasoned with the “aromatic herbs, spices and seasonal fruits.” This is a case where less would’ve been more and complemented the ensamble (and meat) rather than overpowering it. It’s still good, glad I got a bottle to experience this, I’ll enjoy it but wouldn’t buy it again.
Lote: 00220
Nose – Ruby Red grapefruit juice. Baked pineapple and sugar glazed ham. Fresh sage. Squeezed lemon.
Palate – Tasty and meaty (Newfoundland salt pork). Overly floral. The smoke is reminiscent of a Santa Maria, CA style smoker slow cooked baby back ribs (a perk of living in the area). More thin than viscous. Overall though it feels like the ham/pechaga was WAY overseasoned with the “aromatic herbs, spices and seasonal fruits.” This is a case where less wouldR
TzotollineRaramuri
75 reviewsLote 00119.
?- clear
?- faint drying impact.
Aromas of cajeta, marzipan, candied fruits, floral, sage, caraway, panforte, dill and maple ham.
Adequate & complex production.
Average length and very fine character.
?- coating effect with astringent highlights; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste, with sweet, bitter & savory highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of caraway, coriander, lemon peel, pepper, cilantro, lemon candy.
Medium concentration flavor intensity, slight complex character, harmonious balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Very Good overall impression.
*I really wish more of the Iberico came through on the palate. I really wanted to like this. I really enjoyed the complex nose too, but somehow the palate seemed disconnected. May have to revisit. Nonetheless nicely balanced overall.
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Lote 00119.
?- clear
?- faint drying impact.
Aromas of cajeta, marzipan, candied fruits, floral, sage, caraway, panforte, dill and maple ham.
Adequate & complex production.
Average length and very fine character.
?- coating effect with astringent highlights; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste, with sweet, bitter & savory highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of caraway, coriander, lemon peel, pepper, cilantro, lemon candy.
Medium concentration flavor intensity
SeniorCruz
1 reviewVery tasty. The Jamon is present in the nose and mouth. Quite a unique mezcal. Highly recommend.
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsTastes like a poorly made Ensamble. Fin
GeorgePBurdell
49 reviewsLot 00110
Espadin, Mexicano, & Tobasiche
Spice and citrus on the nose. Meaty and salty on the tongue. Round with a nice balance of sweet and savory. Finish is warm and slightly bitter.
El_Roberto
23 reviewsI really like this one! An aroma of sweet melon and citrus. Salty, smoky and meaty flavour with some spice (very much like pork). Very rich and savoury flavour, absolutely delicious! In my top 5!