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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nomore55
1 reviewI’m so sorry I didn’t come here to read about Mezcal Joven before buying a bottle. I thought I’d treat myself to a good brand. Now I’m out $85 because this tastes so gross I can’t drink it. It tastes like burning rubber. 3 shots out of brand new bottle, wish I could return it. My son said it tastes like gasoline.
I’m honestly done with Cassamigos. This the second kind that I have not been happy with.
Devilspawn
1 reviewAs an Automotive Technician I work a lot with fuel and whatnot. As soon as you open this bottle you get the immediate smell of RAW 91 Octane Fuel, it also tastes like fuel. This bottle Costs me $55, and man that was a waste of money. Now I dont even want to drink this anymore. Do not buy unless you love fuel.
Jori
51 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
40 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
19 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
522 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…