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Bozal Tepeztate

Bozal Tepeztate is distilled in small copper pot stills in the wild, mountainous region of Santa Ana del Rio, Oaxaca, which is home to other producers.

Rating: (13 reviews)
Cost:$$
Brand:Bozal Mezcal
NOM:NOM-O472X
Mezcalero:Honorato Cruz Molina
Maguey:Tepeztate
Agave:Marmorata
Grind:Tahona
Distillation:Copper
Style:Joven
State:Oaxaca
Town:Santa Ana
ABV: 45%
Website: http://www.bozalmezcal.com/, opens in new window

About this mezcal

Bozal Tepeztate is made with agave Tepeztate (Marmorata), which has a distinct, erratic leaf structure and flourishes best on the sides of steep, rocky cliffs. This mezcal was produced in Santa Ana del Rio, Oaxaca. This mezcal has herbaceous aromas, with a touch of wet stone on the nose, accompanied by grapefruit zest, orange flower and pine.

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.

Member rating

2.88 out of 5

13 reviews

El-Dawg

El-Dawg

208 reviews
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars3 months ago

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This was at my local Costco for $45 so couldn’t pass it up. Light on the nose, but still with the classic tep notes of earthy grass, green pepper. Taste is subtle but sweet with some minerality and pepper spice. Nothing overly complex at all but an easy sipper (plus a great value)!
Review #200

KyraNicole

KyraNicole

42 reviews
Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars7 months ago

Lots of smoke; earthy. Bitey.
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Imperium

Imperium

97 reviews
Rated 3 out of 5 stars10 months ago

Green banana and silt on the nose.
Creamy candied jalapeño flavor representative of tep. Not super flavorful or long on finish.

Chad W.

Chad W.

11 reviews
Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars12 months ago

Nose has a sweet buttery punch with some lemon and honey notes

Taste a slightly humid soil with some light floral notes and finishes with a cheesy nutty flavor that’s hard to distinguish.

windi

windi

3 reviews
Rated 2 out of 5 stars1 year ago

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Tepeztate is my favorite varietal, but for some reason, I really can’t bring myself to like this one. It’s definitely one of the more affordable tepeztate bottles out there, but it certainly doesn’t do the agave any justice. It’s heavy on the palate with a bitter aftertaste that just hits you like a ton of bricks. I keep trying to find the delicate, floral notes of tepeztate that I enjoy, but it is non existent in this one.

The_Mezcalman

The_Mezcalman

6 reviews
Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars3 years ago

This Tepextate severely disappoints with its lack of complexity. I’m usually a huge fan of Tepe, but the lack of a body and dry profile doesn’t give the clarity of better produced Tepextates. This line may have harvested the agave early considering the low ABV of 45 and lack of frontal aroma. The flavor can satisfy your pallet for the price, but I recommend searching for a Tepextate from a higher altitude. Check out San Luis Del Rio or Ocotlan if you want to experience an aromatic and herbal flavor of more complexity.

This Tepextate severely disappoints with its lack of complexity. I’m usually a huge fan of Tepe, but the lack of a body and dry profile doesn’t give the clarity of better produced Tepextates. This line may have harvested the agave early considering the low ABV of 45 and lack of frontal aroma. The flavor can satisfy your pallet for the price, but I recommend searching for a Tepextate from a higher altitude. Check out San Luis Del Rio or Ocotlan if you want to experience an aromatic a

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SoloAgave

SoloAgave

86 reviews
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars3 years ago

If you insist on getting a Tepeztate and you want to save $35 then this is a great option to get you started. Hardly any options for for this agave at this price point so they get a little bump in scoring and the juice is equal to some more expensive options also. Great tasting notes from other reviewers here already but just manage your expectations and enjoy the fresh green/medicinal/smooth vibes.

Churchyard

Churchyard

4 reviews
Rated 3 out of 5 stars3 years ago

Lot No. 00419

Sweet aromas of bubblegum and cotton candy, hints of herbal/minty postage stamps. The flavors are a bit swampy and medicinal, a bit salinic, and very sweet. Pleasant, worth the price, but not a bottle I’d buy again.

GeorgePBurdell

GeorgePBurdell

49 reviews
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars3 years ago

Lot 00218

Nose: Snow peas (nicked that but it’s dead on), bell pepper, wet stones. Adds some cream cheese frosting on the palate. Jalapeno and minerality na medium finish.

Zack Klamn

Zack Klamn

542 reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars3 years ago

Lot No: 00218
Nose: Invigorating but not aggressive. Snow peas. Green pepper.

Palate: Cool, incredibly steady sweetness (cake frosting) profile. The sweet fades smoothly to a jalapeño and saline/mineral finish. I’m a huge fan!

El_Roberto

El_Roberto

23 reviews
Rated 2 out of 5 stars3 years ago

Usually with a Tepeztate I hope to get that complex mix of different vegetables on the palate and did not get that with this. A little bit of bell pepper and that’s about it. Could have been a bad batch.

t8ke

t8ke

144 reviews
Rated 3 out of 5 stars4 years ago

Long, rich and really complex. Lots of smoke, pepper, snap pea, cream cheese frosting and mango.

Rakhal

Rakhal

421 reviews
Rated 2 out of 5 stars5 years ago

Lot 00218. Fresh jalapeño, fresh bell pepper, peppermint candy, bitter gentiane root, chocolate, quite salty with a sour and bitter finish.

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