Casamigos Mezcal Joven is the first mezcal release from George Clooney’s renowned Tequila brand. They plan to release more mezcal at a later date.
About this mezcal
Casamigos Mezcal Joven is made with agave Espadin in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. According to co-founder Rande Gerber, the “mezcal was brought to [them] by a family that has made it for five generations. It’s extremely smooth, small-batch, with the perfect smokiness and easy to drink.” He later stated, “When we found our mezcal of choice, we worked closely with [the family] to perfect it.” Casamigos Mezcal launched in United States, Australia, the U.K., and Canada on April 1, 2018.
Casamigos Mezcal
Casamigos Mezcal is the new spinoff of Casamigos Tequila. The brand is most noted for its founders, George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Mike Meldman. In June 2017, Casamigos Tequila was sold for $1 Billion USD ($700 million upfront and $300 million based on future performance) to British beverage giant Diageo. Some of Diageo’s other liquor brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Smirnoff, Ketel One, Guiness, and Captain Morgan. Though Clooney sold an undisclosed portion of his ownership stake, he remains active in the company’s Tequila and Mezcal ventures.
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Jori
45 reviewsI remember liking this one a lot more, in fact it intrigued me to the rabbit hole of Mezcal…
years later and….
Tasted it again and it’s just like a gringo party tequila and bad islay scotch mixed.
The George Clooney name is cool. I don’t mind that celebrity.
Extra point for nostalgia, -point for the price
bluImbibe
9 reviewsNumero: 24058
I would give this bottle a lower score if that were possible. This is commercial destilado for the American palate. So bad I cringe a little bit calling it mezcal.
The nose is flat and non existent. Kind of smells like metallic water. The palate offers a very thin layer of smoke but no complexity other than that. The only redeeming quality of this destilado is the fact that some would say it’s “smooth” but this mouthfeel just feels thin, as if they’d charcoal filtered it.
Overall terrible bottle. Tastes like steamed overly immature agave. Nothing really of note.
I would only give this to someone if I wanted to win a bet with a vodka drinker who says they won’t like agave spirits (still refuse to call this mezcal).
Numero: 24058
I would give this bottle a lower score if that were possible. This is commercial destilado for the American palate. So bad I cringe a little bit calling it mezcal.
The nose is flat and non existent. Kind of smells like metallic water. The palate offers a very thin layer of smoke but no complexity other than that. The only redeeming quality of this destilado is the fact that some would say it’s “smooth” but this mouthfeel just feels thin, as if they’d charcoa
Ashley2222
1 reviewI hate I even have half a star clicked bc this shit literally taste how DIP CANS full of spit smell!!!! Disgusting! I LOVE tequila and ts omg. So nasty. I don’t feel drunk nor tipsy but it has me feeling odd ash. Big thumbs down 😂😂
Dris
2 reviewsSavoury and smoky. Moreish although not complex.
Coach T
1 reviewNumero 24058
I enjoyed this mezcal with two friends sipping under the Georgia coastal summer moonlight. A little salt and lime on the side for sips not shots. We all ranked it very high. Subtle sweetness and smoky with a kiss of fruit flavor. These other reviewers must have been into a bad batch. For us it was great.
DrSchvantz
1 reviewLiterally the worst thing I ever tasted in my life. Not just worst alcohol but worst anything. This was my first “mezcal” and I’m gonna wake up early to go buy some regular tequila to forget about this disaster. I just happened to pick this one off the shelf and I must have been cursed at the time. It tastes like burnt wood, paint thinner and jet fuel. I had to create this account just to post the awful review to save others souls. I’m gonna try to return it tomorrow because no one should be selling or consuming this. Run!!!!
Literally the worst thing I ever tasted in my life. Not just worst alcohol but worst anything. This was my first “mezcal” and I’m gonna wake up early to go buy some regular tequila to forget about this disaster. I just happened to pick this one off the shelf and I must have been cursed at the time. It tastes like burnt wood, paint thinner and jet fuel. I had to create this account just to post the awful review to save others souls. I’m gonna try to return it tomorrow because no one sh
AdrianM
18 reviewsNot the best representation of the “commercial stereotype” of mezcal. Excessive smokiness, no depth, no complexity. For the price tag, you may find way more interesting juice out there. I would only suggest this for cocktails.
PedroDLHR
10 reviewsI remember being very excited to try this mezcal since I really enjoy all of the other Casamigos tequila but it was a big disappointment. Honestly, I agree with all the reviews. It is not worth it, especially for the price.
Mace32212
1 reviewTastes like it got in bed with a muffler. Tastes like they put a cigarette in the bottle instead of a worm.
TheAgaveFairy
168 reviewsNose: Thin, paint remover in spades. There’s some clay and basic agave underneath, smelling minty, with smoke that reminds me of cleaning my barbecue grill. Not as ashy and chemical and fake as the first time I tried this, which I guess is good? With enough air, papaya-like fruits, smells more like Matatlan but I can’t confirm this – OH WAIT I’m right, found it. I just can’t read.
Palate: Wet ashtray entry, thin, acidic, really thin, chemical cleaners, a decent amount of smoke on the finish (oh why did I swallow this… yikes). Wet ashtray.
Thoughts: I remember disliking it more which is like, how? How was it possible to make something much worse than this? This is insulting and believe me I wanted to hate it but WOW they didn’t have to make that so easy to do.
Conclusion and “t8ke” scale rating: 2/10. Maybe a 3, if it opens up better – the nose is becoming close to tolerable. My gosh, this shouldn’t exist at almost any price point.
Nose: Thin, paint remover in spades. There’s some clay and basic agave underneath, smelling minty, with smoke that reminds me of cleaning my barbecue grill. Not as ashy and chemical and fake as the first time I tried this, which I guess is good? With enough air, papaya-like fruits, smells more like Matatlan but I can’t confirm this – OH WAIT I’m right, found it. I just can’t read.
Palate: Wet ashtray entry, thin, acidic, really thin, chemical cleaners, a decent amount of smoke on the
Zack Klamn
509 reviewsThis isn’t me hating on a celebrity spirit, this is simply a disgusting mezcal. I ordered it neat at a nice Mexican restaurant and after two or three sips I deemed it undrinkable on its own. I asked if they could make the rest (it was originally a 2 oz. pour) into a cocktail – a Oaxaca Old Fashioned. The ice diluting the already horrible mezcal made the concoction nearly undrinkable. I did choke it down but I cringed the entire time. So bad. Not to mention it’s sometimes upwards of $70 a bottle. Insane.
This isn’t me hating on a celebrity spirit, this is simply a disgusting mezcal. I ordered it neat at a nice Mexican restaurant and after two or three sips I deemed it undrinkable on its own. I asked if they could make the rest (it was originally a 2 oz. pour) into a cocktail – a Oaxaca Old Fashioned. The ice diluting the already horrible mezcal made the concoction nearly undrinkable. I did choke it down but I cringed the entire time. So bad. Not to mention it’s sometimes upward
Hgonzalez315
1 reviewThis is the worst mezcal I’ve ever tasted in my entire life it taste like a mix of diesel fuel and jet fuel. When I took my first sip all wanted to do was throw up. The worst. I purchased 2 bottles. What a waste of money and time.
Gregg T&T
100 reviewsMuted. Anise and overtly sweet agave. Not a lot to report here. Surprisingly inoffensive but complete forgettable.
AspenJEM
1 reviewUmmm- I thought there must have been a burnt batch, and found this site by looking under “Mezcal Casamigos Recalls”. So much money that will never be enjoyed. The FDA doesn’t allow Jet Fuel to be part of any type of drink, do they?
Now I’ll read the other reviews so we know what to buy, next time.
gcat911
3 reviewsFor the price tag – this is all hype – I am going to stick to their tequila which is still pretty enjoyable for me.
CBGriffith
1 reviewTerrible! I agree with this review: “How this got bottled as a potable drink and passed US customs is beyond me. It’s a unique blend of smoke, ethanol, animal urine, and bilge water. And yes, it is also set off by a nice burnt tire aftertaste. Please save yourself, its too late for our $60…” its so bad.
ckuberkube
1 reviewWish I read the reviews before buying. Worst liquor I have ever had. Agree, not even worth keeping for mixed drinks. And fate laughing even further at the dumb purchase, George Clooney showed up in my mail box on the cover of AARP magazine while I still had the taste of his crap bottle on my tongue….
Franco
1 reviewExcited to try my first sip, I would have to flip a coin on whether I would take a 2nd sip or lick my dog’s butt. How this got bottled as a potable drink and passed US customs is beyond me. It’s a unique blend of smoke, ethanol, animal urine, and bilge water. And yes, it is also set off by a nice burnt tire aftertaste. Please save yourself, its too late for our $60…
Charlene
1 reviewMy husband is a fan of Casamigos, he was very excited to try this Mezcal. His excitement was quickly destroyed when he almost spit out his first sip! There was a moment between swallowing and wretching. He chose to swallow, and regrets his decision. It smells like synthetic smoke and tastes like death. He promptly poured 60 dollars down the drain. George Clooney should come over and personally apologize for this atrocity.
TrogdordeFuegoanator
40 reviewsNearly everything about this is offensive. The opaque bottle is actually somewhat clever, as I feel if you could actually see the liquid it would be staring back at you with both of it’s middle fingers up and a ugly grin…”Just robbed you, gringo”.
JJones
1 reviewI thought I was going to die after one sip. I smelled it first, and the smell was horrible, but I said it can’t taste that bad, but I was turned off, so I decided to make a margarita out of it first, OMG!!! it smells and tastes like rubber tires that have been burned, I have the worst taste in my mouth. Poured it out, I’ll give the rest of the bottle to my worst enemy!
gratefullawyer
3 reviewsIt was ok but overpriced
Georgeclooney
1 reviewWish I would have read the reviews first. Thought with his name in the label it would be a good tequila for the price. Tastes like expired pine medicine. Horrible!
Alex500
1 reviewIt’s ok for the first couple shots, but after that it starts smelling abs tasting like petroleum. Too expensive for what it is.
Miguel
1 reviewI joined this site for the sole purpose of reviewing this mezcal. I love all of the other Casamigos tequila but they need to ditch the mezcal. This tasted horrible. I am so angry I bought it before researching it. Ugh!! It’s that bad.
SjS10466
1 reviewTasted ok, mild and not as special as I expected. I normally thrive on tequila/mezcal and I do not mix my drinks – however I was depressed for 3 days afterwards and my friend who never suffers a hangover had an unusual migraine the next day. Casa Amigo Anejo is better…
Wanderingspider
53 reviewsClooney is cool, his juice though…ain’t.
Mass produced, bland, lacking any sort of complexity and any flavour present is not great.
They’re are probably worse mezcals out there but can almost guarantee they’re not as expensive as this. Abysmal.
El-Dawg
177 reviewsI’m only rating this one star as I imagine there has to be some worse so-called mezcals out there. Watery is the first (and sadly close to only) taste at first sip. Small bite, with ethanol finish, which might appease any novice, uninitiated drinker out there. Slightly sweet on the nose. Would not recommend, nor would be hard pressed to even use this to make a cocktail. And at around $60 a bottle this is straight-up highway robbery (and for a 40% ABV espadin??). I feel bad for anyone who wants to get into mezcal, buys this bottle at costco or their local grocery store, and dismisses the whole spirit off of Mr. Clooney’s pursuit to never have to act again.
I’m only rating this one star as I imagine there has to be some worse so-called mezcals out there. Watery is the first (and sadly close to only) taste at first sip. Small bite, with ethanol finish, which might appease any novice, uninitiated drinker out there. Slightly sweet on the nose. Would not recommend, nor would be hard pressed to even use this to make a cocktail. And at around $60 a bottle this is straight-up highway robbery (and for a 40% ABV espadin??). I feel bad for anyone
POMBO
5 reviewsDon’t waste your time. Tastes like alcohol and sugar. Not worth the price for sure (or any price for that matter). Also as a side note, the bottle looks cool but I personally hate that chalkboard feeling and the touch of it.
chonchoparadise
4 reviewsThe most disappointing bottle of mezcal we’ve purchased so far this year. The problem in a nutshell is that there is no there there. It’s unbalanced, ethanol forward and has a taste like bootleg ferments that can be purchased at a quarter the price in Mexico. The ethanol rides above what tastes like a cheap tequila. There’s zero smoothness, zero subtlety. We tried making a margarita from it but the taste just ruins perfectly good limes. It’s gross and for the price it feels like a total ripoff. You’re paying for the bottle and the box. There’s no craft here.
The most disappointing bottle of mezcal we’ve purchased so far this year. The problem in a nutshell is that there is no there there. It’s unbalanced, ethanol forward and has a taste like bootleg ferments that can be purchased at a quarter the price in Mexico. The ethanol rides above what tastes like a cheap tequila. There’s zero smoothness, zero subtlety. We tried making a margarita from it but the taste just ruins perfectly good limes. It’s gross and for the price it fee
Spirit_Chaser
20 reviewsVery watery, and a little sweet. Purely a mixer and prob not even that good of one at that. There are cheaper mixers on the market; a lot of them. Way too expensive for what it is. I see no reason to ever buy this.
Jdawson
1 reviewSmells and tastes like used tires. Vulcanized rubber. This was so incredibly disappointing! Love the blanco, resposado, and anejo, but this mezcal needs to be removed from the collection! Just gross! Makes me nauseous. Had to pour out the whole bottle. Ugh.
AgaveNerd101
7 reviewsComing from the Mezcal capital, Santiago Matatlan, I was expecting so much more. Extremely light and thin, fading out and leaving me wanting something heavier. This brand is not using a traditional process either, no tahona stone milling- which is also disappointing. I would recommend this in a “crowd pleasing” cocktail, if any, where the smokiness can easily be hidden . The price is almost double of what most quality Espadin’s are coming in at.
Dracarys
3 reviewsIt is what it is, a beginner Mezcal. Very soft with very little smoke. Having said that, it’s not a bad first step for someone who has never had Mezcal, as long as they don’t care about money AT ALL. This is double the price it should be.
Yolandaltng
1 reviewTaste like chemicals and water!!! Love the blanco so purchased this and it’s terrible!!! Dont waste your money!!!
cody_norris
1 reviewOnce upon a time, Cody was sitting at his favorite local watering hole enjoying some delightful libations. As Cody was there earlier than he should be (it’s 8am somewhere,) one of the local slangers of drank came in to pitch this Mezcal to the bar owner. At the time, Cody considered him a friend, so he took a sample at his suggestion…
Backstory, Cody proudly served in the United States Army. One of the “highlights” of every soldier’s military experience in Basic Training is their time in the gas chamber. Participation in said event is intended to teach a young recruit the signs and symptoms of a chemical attack. It wasn’t neat. Back to George’s best…
About 1.32 seconds after putting this concoction in his mouth, Cody had mental flashbacks of his first house fire and subsequent smoke inhalation. Net – to say that this product has the “perfect smokiness” and is “easy to drink” is akin to saying that huffing a car’s tailpipe is the perfect way to inhale fresh air….. Cody is hopeful that Mr. Clooney will go back to the drawing board before releasing this supposedly small batch of tragedy to the masses.
Once upon a time, Cody was sitting at his favorite local watering hole enjoying some delightful libations. As Cody was there earlier than he should be (it’s 8am somewhere,) one of the local slangers of drank came in to pitch this Mezcal to the bar owner. At the time, Cody considered him a friend, so he took a sample at his suggestion…
Backstory, Cody proudly served in the United States Army. One of the “highlights” of every soldier’s military experience in Basic Tra
El_Cura
31 reviewsReminds me of Deep Purple…“Smoooooke on the water”… Entry level. Finish bottle first before buying anything else otherwise you’ll be wondering what to do with the rest. Probably good in cocktails if you’re into that sort of thing.
Youviewer
1 reviewI admit I am a mezcal novice…only ever have trying my first a few years back for my 45th birthday. I found myself at the local liquor store staring at this pretty bottle…”Casamigos”…learned later on of the George Clooney involvement. …took some weeks after buying the bottle to get around to finally trying it. I think it is “ok”…but not as big of a favorite as I recall my first taste of Sombra. The best I can describe as being an “off” taste with Casamigos is that it has a “plastic band-aid” aroma clinging to the smoke and after taste… I might try using this as a mixer instead of a sipping mezcal…perhaps as a bloody maria cocktail?
I admit I am a mezcal novice…only ever have trying my first a few years back for my 45th birthday. I found myself at the local liquor store staring at this pretty bottle…”Casamigos”…learned later on of the George Clooney involvement. …took some weeks after buying the bottle to get around to finally trying it. I think it is “ok”…but not as big of a favorite as I recall my first taste of Sombra. The best I can describe as being an “of
Kon-tiki
16 reviewsLot MJ18001. Gluten free! I’ve been looking for gluten free mezcal! Oh wait, isn’t ALL mezcal gluten free?! Yes. It is…. but really glad this brand pointed this out…. Upon opening the bottle, I sniffed the full bottle at its opening…It smelled completely empty…. I closed the cap, shook it up, and smelled again: still smelled empty…This has absolutely no scent at all….None….The palate?…. What palate?…. Each time I taste it, it gets worse….. It tastes like watered-down, sweaty, old gym socks…… The bottle is cool! But the mezcal is garbage and way overpriced…. If I could rate this less than 1 star, I would.
Lot MJ18001. Gluten free! I’ve been looking for gluten free mezcal! Oh wait, isn’t ALL mezcal gluten free?! Yes. It is…. but really glad this brand pointed this out…. Upon opening the bottle, I sniffed the full bottle at its opening…It smelled completely empty…. I closed the cap, shook it up, and smelled again: still smelled empty…This has absolutely no scent at all….None….The palate?…. What palate?…. Each time I taste it, it gets
victoriaeg369
2 reviewsTheres a lot of an ethanol like smell on the nose masked by some sugar over agave. There is ALOT of water on the palatte. It tastes like someone asked for a good quality espadin shaken, the guest decided it wasn’t cold enough, so the bartender shook it again. Then the person forgot about the shot and let it sit on the bar top and then they decided to put that in a bottle. There are way better Espadin’s out there under the $60 price point.
razorbackmike
137 reviewsthis isnt bad.there is no harshness.it doent have the depth and complexity of other mezcals in this price range.this brings to mind the term near beer (or near mezcal).the smoke almost seems added.its semi sweet and easy to drink.it drinks like a tequila.if you are a mezcal purist,this is not your mezcal.i think 2 stars is being generous and the price should be around 35.00.it has a pleasant taste but lacks soul.
Jonny
633 reviewsThinking about the storied acting career of George Clooney, I recall many great characters played by him: From Dr Doug Ross in ER, to movies like Out of Sight, Ocean’s Eleven, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, and Michael Clayton. Out of all of these characters, there’s one adjective that I could use to describe Clooney’s characters: smooth. The dude is smooth. He’s the smoothest of the smooth and that might unfortunately be the best way to describe his mezcal. As far as tasting is concerned, smooth is easy to drink and void of any outlandish and/or out-of-place character notes. Like George, Casamigos is smooth. It’s got some faint hints of cucumber and pollen on the palate, but it’s mostly just water and smoke. For those who only drink 40% tequila, perhaps this is a nice place to start in the world of mezcal. It’s easy to gulp and puts up very little fight on the way down. For those who have had and enjoy mezcal, this is an abomination. I’m talking like a 1997 Batman and Robin abomination (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and of course Clooney as Bruce Wayne). Like Batman pretending to be a regular person (Bruce Wayne), this industrial tequila is pretending to be mezcal. It’s mostly just water and smoke. Not recommended.
Thinking about the storied acting career of George Clooney, I recall many great characters played by him: From Dr Doug Ross in ER, to movies like Out of Sight, Ocean’s Eleven, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, and Michael Clayton. Out of all of these characters, there’s one adjective that I could use to describe Clooney’s characters: smooth. The dude is smooth. He’s the smoothest of the smooth and that might unfortunately be the best way to describe his mezcal. As far as tasting
Tyler
604 reviewsSmells like a white rum on the nose. Aromas of sugar over agave. On the palate, the first thing you notice is water. There is a bit of lemon peel and vanilla. Not awful. Not great. The organic agave notes are faint. Watered down and not unique. Remember, the price is $60 USD for 750 mL.