Gusto Historico Tepextate/ Arroqueno/ Madrecuixe/ Cuixe is made by Victor Ramos, who is well-known throughout Oaxaca for his distilling.
About this destilado de agave
Gusto Historico Tepextate/ Arroqueno/ Madrecuixe/ Cuixe was made by maestro mezcalero Victor Ramos in the community of Miahuatlan, Oaxaca. This spirit was made with 25% Agave marmorata, 25% Agave americana var. oaxacensis, 25% Agave karwinskii, and 25% Agave kawinskii sp. The agave was single distilled in a copper refrescadera still.
Gusto Histórico
Gusto Histórico specializes in bringing unique destilados de agave y mezcales tradicionales to the market. The brand was started by one of the co-founders of famed Oaxacan mezcaleria Mezcaloteca, and the Gusto Histórico brand features many of the same producers, with a focus on preserving traditional production methods and practices.
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TrogdordeFuegoanator
39 reviewsSecond cup.
Always neat trying a production from a father and then a son, or vice-versa.
Again, a rising aroma like not many mezcales I’ve sipped as of late. A bit more sharpness here on the nose, perhaps the Agave americana. Incredibly layered and flavorful on the palate. I resisted gulping for a moment to enjoy. Lovely fullness again and this is a great example of why these two are so famous for their work.
GreenspointTexas
358 reviewsPretty much what has already been said on here. Middling, not bad ensamble. 3.75/5 really. Its fine
Tyler
574 reviewsDry cinnamon sticks. Lots of dry wooden spice. Once it sits open the dryness fades and mineral complexity starts to surface. It’s hard to experience more with a small sample but I think this destilado would evolve nicely. It’s neat that each of the 4 agaves used is 1/4 the recipe. This is my least favorite of the delicious Gusto Historico releases (four as of early 2021).
ElAgave
34 reviewsVictor Ramos
49.1% abv
Each agave is 25% of recipe
Nose – sweet cream, vanilla, strawberry, floral, sorbet, orange creamsicle
Palate – caramel cream, vanilla, clay, light smoke, decadent
Finish – butterscotch, oily, butter, vegetal
Jonny
582 reviewsAromas of lime, orange peel, chocolate strawberries, lemon, and leather. The palate his cinnamon and Red Hot candies on the front of the palate in a very pronounced way. That spicier start leads into honey, peaches, vanilla, and aloe. This is nice.
El-Dawg
156 reviewsVery fragrant. Airy, grassy, and earthy. Can’t figure out which agave dominates on this one, but they are all working in harmony together. Unfortunately, this one also seems to be a bit too hot. Overall very good ensamble.
2oz sample
TzotollineRaramuri
75 reviews1oz sample; unknown Lot/Bottle #s
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of lemon & lime pith and peel; fennel, green anise, cucumber, peppercorn, green aloe vera, quiote.
Adequate & simple production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- astringent & coating effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium-full body.
Primarily sour taste, with piquante highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of sour honey, ripe peach, aloe, peppercorn, menthol and citrus.
Medium concentrated flavor intensity, simple character, harmonious balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Very good overall impression.
*extremely well balanced, very clean refreshing character, simple profile; void of any flaw.
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1oz sample; unknown Lot/Bottle #s
?- clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of lemon & lime pith and peel; fennel, green anise, cucumber, peppercorn, green aloe vera, quiote.
Adequate & simple production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- astringent & coating effect; sufficient smooth alcohol; medium-full body.
Primarily sour taste, with piquante highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of sour honey, ripe peach, aloe, peppercorn, menthol and citrus.
Medium concentrated flavor intensi
Zack Klamn
423 reviewsNose: Sweet lime. Yummy, refined smoke. Touch of leather.
Palate: Alpha dominant flavors! Honey roasted cereal. The smoke is very subtle from start to finish but incredible. A sprinkle of salt in the finish.
Another great Gusto Historico ensamble.
TheAgaveFairy
167 reviews49.1%
Peanut butter, banana slices, strawberry Laffy Taffy, lemon drops, violets.
Palate is sweet, some earth, some white pepper floral spice. Vibrant acidity, low bitterness. The finish is long, more earth and mineral driven, but sweet with a little vanilla candle. Ramos is fantastic.
Rakhal
362 reviewsThis one is a little hot but it grew on me. The Cuishe and Arroqueño dominate the mix. Red hots, cinnamon sticks, over ripe pineapple, and vanilla ice cream. Very tasty.