Derrumbes San Luis Potosi

Wow, what a burst of jalapeño and cheese — both on the nose and on the palate. Serrano-wrapped dates, pine needles without the bitterness, sourdough white bread on the finish. I seriously love this, if I catch a bottle at some point I’d love to elaborate on the tasting notes. The reflex you get is to quit whatever conversation you had, then sit down in a corner and just explore this mezcal in quiet contemplation.

LOT 45 Dec. 2020, seems an exclusive batch for La maison du whisky:
I got my bottle! It needs time to improve the smell, but flavours are just as fascinating as that unknown batch above. Jalapeños, green bell pepper, sautéed chayotes, a hint of Serrano ham, figues rather than dates. Less lactic than the previous batch, rather 3% fat yoghurt than cheese, and a bit more grassy aftertaste. More vegetal and herbal generally, but that could change over time after opening the bottle. It lacks a bit of structure and aftertaste for a full score, but what a fascinating mezcal it is. You could try to imagine an ensamble of tepeztate, arroqueno, funky raicilla and a savoury pechuga (less of that last note in batch 45).

Lote A35(200ML)
I feel like salmianas are a ‘love it or hate it’ agave. This one is delicious though, so guess I like them somewhat.
Strong smell & tastes of jalapeños & olive brine. Taste includes, but not limited to, honey, rotten fruit, bruised peaches, jalapeño poppers, and more. Complex and unique, and yet at least in my group, polarizing. I’ll probably upgrade this 200ml flask to a full bottle here soon. Great bottle to introduce to new mezcal curious friends, as it shows how crazy different and complex mezcal can be (as Rakhal also pointed out). More like 4.25
Review #107.

Lot 21, 05/19, Bottle 1154/1750. 43.9% abv

First off, the nose. Insane levels of jalapeño, freshly cut, focusing on the green flesh here. possibly something pickled. By something, we can only mean a jalapeño. Jalapeño in many forms I’d say.
The jalapeño doesn’t go anywhere when you start drinking. Maybe a bit of that bison grass vodka. a bit salty. As it sits in my cup, some hard aged cheese notes come out on the nose. the pickle idea turns to brine, and olives take center stage.
Comes out to a tune I don’t love, but give it some air and that one note goes on to add a few more. Definitely not sad to have a 750 of this

Lote A35/ Botella#2616, Destilado 03/2020.
?-clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of ripe funky fruit, papaya, mango, sweet potato, cooked maguey quiote, guava wax, lemon, animal & floral honey, skittles mix.
Adequate and complex production; average plus length, ordinary character.
?-coating effect, smooth sufficient alcohol; light medium body.
Primary sweet , lightly sour taste, buttery smoothness.
Flavors of cosmetics and perfume, floral, tropical, lemon and lime peel, guava & starfruit, honey, skittles mix.
Medium plus concentration, slightly complex plus, correct slightly bold balance.
Straightforward very long finish.
Very Good overall impression.

Disliked the artificial cosmetic and perfume aromas in mouth. Overall balanced.

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Nose: Jalepeno poppers. Review over. (Jalepenos stuffed with crème cheese, wrapped in bacon, and cooked / grilled). This is the tail end of the bottle I’ve owned, and now it’s a little more floral and nopales-driven. The peppers still take center stage, with a lactic funky sweetness playing so well in between. Black peppercorn and bacon notes for the charry-savory element, though this wasn’t cooked in a smoke-driven process. Some light pineapple gone sour, oregano, and white corn on the edges of the popper profile.

Palate: Gentle entry that’s floral, with a wonderful midpalate that’s more agave driven and simplistic and pleasantly sweet. The finish is where the mild pepper sweetness comes to play with the cream cheese and light fatty char. Texture is nice, flavor is full enough, and it drinks well for its proof. Finish is there, but doesn’t linger with any off notes or stay in a way that’s overbearing.

Thoughts: What a stunner. For character and value, this is one of the most amazing spirits you could find in any shop, for any category. It’s a cocktailing dream, too.

Be aware, I know there will be some batch variation, and this is one of the ones I’ve liked most. I’m curious about the proofing decisions.

I do not recall batch and bottle, but it was very interesting and unique to say the least. About $55. Couldn’t really find anything appropriate enough to mix it with either.

Sweet first attack on tongue. Unique funky notes on nose translate well to the palate: pickled and seeded feta-stuffed jalapeno, in pickled radish brine, familiar agave white peppers and overcooked green beans giving way to a lime zest peppermint aftertaste. Really different for sure! Two too many left turns for my palate. Points for being one of the most unique tasting mezcals. Tasted it a year ago, but would give it another try seeing all these shining reviews.