El Buho Especial Ensamble is produced using wild agaves sourced in San Pablo Huixtepec, Oaxaca. This traditional ensamble is crafted from four different maguey species: Arroqueno, Coyote, Barril, and Cuishe.
About this mezcal
El Buho Especial Ensamble is produced by Octavio Jiménez Monterroza in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca using wild agaves sourced in San Pablo Huixtepec, Oaxaca. This ensamble is crafted from four different maguey species in equal parts: Arroqueno, Coyote, Barril, and Cuishe. This is a traditional ensamble meaning all of the different agaves are produced together in the same batch. The agaves are crushed by a horse-drawn tahona, cooked for 7 days in a stone oven, and fermented for 7 days in pine vats. After distillation, it was rested in plastic for 7 months. This mezcal has notes of banana on the nose. The fruit is balanced out by a viscous mouthfeel along with intense flavors of pineapple, roasted agave, and vanilla. It finishes with dark caramel and pepper salt.
El Buho Mezcal
El Buho Mezcal was founded by Jose Isaac “Pepe” Jimenez Mendez, who comes from a long line of mezcal producers, and TJ Steele, a Brooklyn-based chef. TJ and Pepe launched their mezcal brand with a mission to deliver a high-quality mezcal at an affordable price in an iconic bottle. El Buho Mezcal is a small batch mezcal that is made in the heart of Oaxaca.
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Rakhal
421 reviewsOne ounce sample no batch number. Rainbow cupcake sprinkles, chocolate frosting, medjool dates, molasses, cream sherry, cinnamon, and powdered sugar. This is really nice but there is a slight rubbing alcohol harshness that keeps it from scoring higher.
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsIf you would have blindfolded me, I would have maybe guessed a standard espadin with some karwinskii-type ensamble. Pinon, some soot, and a tad bit of honey. Not really scratching my itch. Ok
Pollykitty1
1 reviewThis mescal blew my top off! What Intensity, what fragrance, what flavor! Holy cow I could drink the whole bottle right now!! Fruity, salted Carmel, pineapple and cherries, cacao all mixed with hamburgers and extra sour pickles. Liquid smoke, horseradish, bacon bits and snickers candy bar all rolled up together.
Nils Barth
6 reviewsClear. Banana, agave, pineapple. Spice, coffee, vanilla. Burn.
Aromatic nose but harsh feel.
Alcohol 50%
7 months stainless steel
Lot 01/ENS (2018)
Batch 1,174 L
Tyler
641 reviewsFruit and dark sugar. Roasted coffee and chocolate frosting. Interesting ensamble from El Buho. I cannot pick out the individual agaves but I get a strong Americana vibe and the Karwinskii takes a backseat. At 50% ABV it is well-balanced and has a long finish.
Jonny
705 reviewsStrong and rich on the nose. Smells great. Aromas of vanilla, peppers, and tomatillos. Palate is a bit sharp but full of flavor. Notes of sweet potato, potato chips, and sour cream with a splash of crumbled bacon on top. This is a little hot. Might need to sit on the shelf for awhile.