Dos Hombres Mezcal is a brand founded by Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston of the TV series Breaking Bad, in which they played Jesse Pinkman and Walter White.
About this mezcal
Dos Hombres Mezcal is made with agave Espadin in San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca. The agave used in this mezcal are cooked in underground pit ovens, milled by horse-drawn tahona, fermented for 7-10 days with mountain spring water, and double distilled in copper stills. As founders, Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston (from Breaking Bad) put it “We started Dos Hombres to create a Mezcal that we thought was perfect. A unique blend of the finest Espadin agave, hand-selected from the hillsides of a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico.” According to their website, this mezcal has notes of “apples, mango, local fruits, wood, and smooth smoke.”
Dos Hombres Mezcal
Dos Hombres Mezcal was founded by Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, who starred in the hit TV show Breaking Bad as Jesse Pinkman and Walter White. The brand was officially launched in July 2019 with an Espadin. In December 2020, a limited-release Tobala was unveiled for over $300 per bottle.
In June 2021, it was announced that Constellation Brands purchased a minority stake in Dos Hombres.
Learn more:
- Watch Aaron and Brian talk about mezcalero Gregorio and “wanting [his family] to be part owners” in a Total Wine virtual tasting in July 2020.
Conan Sips Aaron Paul & Bryan Cranston’s Mezcal – CONAN on TBS
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ChangoBababooey
1 reviewLiterally the worst alcoholic beverage I have ever tasted. It was mediciny and offputting. Before reading the reviews here I thought that my bottle (DH-38 14453) had been adulterated. An absolute waste of $50.
Fintan
1 reviewTastes like hand sanitizer.
dontblake
1 reviewDH-27 Bottle #1669
Appearance
Color: water white
Viscosity: thin
Legs: film turns to faint legs and drops
Aroma
Fruity up front, notes of sweet caramelized agave. Light alcohol
Flavor
Agave: med light, roasty agave, light floral notes
Alcohol. Spicy, med light
Smoke: light phenol, smooth
Finish: light agave, spicy alcohol
Balance more to alcohol then agave
Mouthfeel
Body: thin
Alcohol: slight sting on the tongue and back of the palate
Overall
A good mescal, but lacking complexity. would be good in a cocktail
3/5
DH-27 Bottle #1669
Appearance
Color: water white
Viscosity: thin
Legs: film turns to faint legs and drops
Aroma
Fruity up front, notes of sweet caramelized agave. Light alcohol
Flavor
Agave: med light, roasty agave, light floral notes
Alcohol. Spicy, med light
Smoke: light phenol, smooth
Finish: light agave, spicy alcohol
Balance more to alcohol then agave
Mouthfeel
Body: thin
Alcohol: slight sting on the tongue and back of the palate
Overall
A good mescal, but lacking complexity. would
thomaselliott
14 reviewsBatch #OA-14
Bottle #3186
This is enjoyable as a sipper. It has sufficient complexity to keep things interesting if not a bit on the pricey side for a cultivated espadin.
This smells of apples and citrus fruits, mixed in with the scents of cooked and partly burned agave. Slight smells of softwood from the pine vats in which it was fermented.
Tasting this on a hot afternoon, you get that first hit of smoke or of burnt agave and then follows up with apples and a sticky sweetness of mango. The cooking process of roasting the agave in volcanic stone ovens using firewood, makes for for this brunt agave and a smokey flavour that sticks around for a while. There’s a certain viscosity of this espadin that is welcome and the mouth feel is a light oil coating on your cheeks which keeps these flavors around for a few minutes after each sip.
Batch #OA-14
Bottle #3186
This is enjoyable as a sipper. It has sufficient complexity to keep things interesting if not a bit on the pricey side for a cultivated espadin.
This smells of apples and citrus fruits, mixed in with the scents of cooked and partly burned agave. Slight smells of softwood from the pine vats in which it was fermented.
Tasting this on a hot afternoon, you get that first hit of smoke or of burnt agave and then follows up with apples and a sticky sweetness of mango. The
Aluminum__falcon1224
1 reviewI re washed my margaritas glass and mixer thinking the burnt rubber taste was my fault. It’s the tequila…this is awful omg
tecolotesweet
14 reviewsStandard espadín. Really smoky in the front that tapers off into a vegetal sweetness in the back. Not a lot of depth here, but the finish is good enough, that I would probably order this over a standard DMV. Far from the worst celebrity mezcal (looking at you Casamigos).
Justin.Anderson3
14 reviewsIt’s the best celebrity mezcal I’ve had. It’s not terrible but it’s very generic. The typical overly Smokey mezcal but has some sweet notes to it
Zack Klamn
512 reviewsBatch #: DH-15
Nose – Fresh citrusy orange. Slight creaminess to it. Very little smoke.
Palate – Mandarin orange. Icing sugar. Great mouth feel – coats really nice. Tasty smoke and salinity in the finish. For 42% ABV this has a bunch of flavor and a nice warmth to it in the belly.
I got this for $50 in California which is getting closer to where it should be. For a “celebrity mezcal” this is pretty good – this absolutely blows Casamigos Mezcal out of the water.
Batch #: DH-15
Nose – Fresh citrusy orange. Slight creaminess to it. Very little smoke.
Palate – Mandarin orange. Icing sugar. Great mouth feel – coats really nice. Tasty smoke and salinity in the finish. For 42% ABV this has a bunch of flavor and a nice warmth to it in the belly.
I got this for $50 in California which is getting closer to where it should be. For a “celebrity mezcal” this is pretty good – this absolutely blows Casamigos Mezcal out of the wate
Gregg T&T
100 reviewsSweet, cotton candy and citrus notes and vanilla. Fine.
Firesidesipper
35 reviewsI agree with the other reviews that describe this as underwhelming. It’s not a bad mezcal, and has the expected basics. That said, it tastes diluted at 42% ABV, and for what it costs there is a litany of joven Espadins to go to first. Batch #OH-101. Bottle #4001.
GhostCat92626
2 reviewsThis has become one of my favorite mezcal’s. The subtle smoke and hints of mango make it perfect in so many cocktails. Anything from squirt/mezcal to a Oaxaca Old Fashion or even over ice. I’m a huge fan and can’t wait to taste their new varietal, Tobala.
Brooklynmezcal
2 reviewsThis is by far the best mezcal I have had recently.
TheMezcalSpectrum
4 reviewsExcellent Mezcal and I’m glad I was able to pick up a few bottles. The notes on this include mango and a lingering smokiness that isn’t overwhelming or too pungent. This is nice and I highly recommend to new or experienced Mezcal drinkers.
Samhain
9 reviewsNose is slightly sweet mostly rubbing alcohol, some smoke. Taste is about the same little nutty finish, decent heat for 42%. Hard to find a worse drink for half the price. DH-009 0637x
AdrianM
18 reviewsPetrol smell and a lot of smoke. Some floral and citrus hints. Entry level mezcal. Would only mix with it, but not sip neat. For the price, way better and more complex mezcal options out there.
gcat911
3 reviewsMy favorite mezcal right now – the mango notes are incredible.
Wild Common
10 reviewsWatered down, burnt rubber, flat. Much better options that are more traditional and higher quality for the price.
Jonah Dempcy
2 reviewsMezcal has such a wide range of flavors, and this is in the lower middle end. Rubber ducky, sadly not that great.
Tyler
612 reviewsIt’s not terrible but it costs ~$60 for a 42% ABV Espadin which is a bit expensive… hopefully the mezcalero and his team are getting a lot of the profits. Celebrity mezcals seem to be overpriced and underwhelming. That said, it is better than Casamigos. I get light smoke, vanilla syrup, lemon cream, and eucalyptus. It could be a decent recommendation for spirit sipping newbies since it is lower proof and not a smoke bomb. Batch DH-001, bottle #5252.
If you like this, check out Legendario Domingo Espadin from Oaxaca (orange label). It is the same mezcalero, Gregorio Valasco, but at 48% and half the cost! It is unfortunate that Dos Hombres doesn’t credit their mezcalero on the label or their website. Dec. 2020 update – they credit Gregorio Velasco on the Tobala page of the official website!
It’s not terrible but it costs ~$60 for a 42% ABV Espadin which is a bit expensive… hopefully the mezcalero and his team are getting a lot of the profits. Celebrity mezcals seem to be overpriced and underwhelming. That said, it is better than Casamigos. I get light smoke, vanilla syrup, lemon cream, and eucalyptus. It could be a decent recommendation for spirit sipping newbies since it is lower proof and not a smoke bomb. Batch DH-001, bottle #5252.
If you like this, check out Legend
Ltp93
1 reviewThis stuff is absolutely phenomenal. Anyone who doesn’t appreciate its incredible smoky yet smooth flavor can leave more for me. It is quickly becoming my favorite mezcal and perhaps my drink of choice overall. Not to mention, it has a different ‘drunkness’ to it, very euphoric. No hangover whatsoever with this stuff. Ever. Clean as a whistle.
tallchad
82 reviewsAlthough I have heard this is “smooth smoke” I am still having trouble getting past the overly strong smoke taste. I keep hoping for the “apples, mango and other fruits” listed in the description but no. It is still good (anything breaking bad is good). But not a lot happening for me.
El-Dawg
182 reviewsI’ve had this several times, and have had different experiences for each. In general it’s always on the lighter side (definitely tastes a bit light with a low ABV of 42%), but has some sweeter notes with a stronger alcohol finish. I wouldn’t call it watery, but it’s close. I won’t buy another bottle (it carries a high price tag for a lower ABV espadin), but would sip it in a pinch. (Afterthought: Great bottle (one of my favorite actually), and label. Also, I’m a fan of Breaking Bad, and so I tried not to be biased when tasting. It’s also hard not to see a bit of a money grab here . . .ie what Clooney did with CasaMigos. I don’t think B.C. knew what mezcal was before Aaron had the idea 😉
I’ve had this several times, and have had different experiences for each. In general it’s always on the lighter side (definitely tastes a bit light with a low ABV of 42%), but has some sweeter notes with a stronger alcohol finish. I wouldn’t call it watery, but it’s close. I won’t buy another bottle (it carries a high price tag for a lower ABV espadin), but would sip it in a pinch. (Afterthought: Great bottle (one of my favorite actually), and label. Also, I
Jonny
634 reviewsI realize it’s cooler to hate celebrity mezcals than it is to NOT hate them. But I don’t hate this at all. I’ve had a ton of stuff from the producer, Gregorio Valasco, through Piedre Almas and other brands, and he makes solid mezcal. Yes, this Dos Hombres is a little lighter, with lower ABV than I typically look for in a sipper, but it’s got some character. It’s floral on the nose with hints of lemon and lavendar aromas. The palate, as mentioned, is light, but it’s got hints of vanilla and brown sugar. There’s a celebrity price tag on the shelf for this, which is unfortunate, but I suppose all those great Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston Instagram pics won’t pay for themselves 😉
I realize it’s cooler to hate celebrity mezcals than it is to NOT hate them. But I don’t hate this at all. I’ve had a ton of stuff from the producer, Gregorio Valasco, through Piedre Almas and other brands, and he makes solid mezcal. Yes, this Dos Hombres is a little lighter, with lower ABV than I typically look for in a sipper, but it’s got some character. It’s floral on the nose with hints of lemon and lavendar aromas. The palate, as mentioned, is light, but it
CasaDeGuero
21 reviewsTastes very watered down. Not great. Watered down aspect does make it drinkable for beginners.
Batch: DH-005
POMBO
5 reviewsTried this at a mezcal bar in NYC. Very weak, no body, tastes similar to Casamigos – watered down mezcal
squingilly
1 reviewThoroughly dissapointed.
expected much more. it has an extremely anticeptic quality to it.
at that price point ,there are much better options