Gusto Historico Tepextate/ Tobala/ Cuixe/ Madrecuixe was made by maestro mezcalero Juan Vázquez in the community of Miahuatlan, Oaxaca
About this destilado de agave
Gusto Historico Tepextate/ Tobala/ Cuixe/ Madrecuixe was made by maestro mezcalero Juan Vázquez in the community of Miahuatlan, Oaxaca. It’s produced with 50% Agave marmorata, 15% Agave potatorum, 25% Agave karwinskii sp, and 10% Agave karwinskii. This was double distilled in a copper alambique still in May of 2016.
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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Bryen
46 reviewsGod damn I love this bottle. The smell hits you from a mile away– it’s the kind of bottle I have everyone smell lol even if they don’t like mezcal it objectively just smells amazing. As others have mentioned, the balance on this one is incredible. I feel like each small sip has so many layers to it– bell pepper, vegetal, green, and a really bright overall finish. The taste will linger in your mouth for a LONG time after a slight sip of this one. Just fantastic stuff!
God damn I love this bottle. The smell hits you from a mile away– it’s the kind of bottle I have everyone smell lol even if they don’t like mezcal it objectively just smells amazing. As others have mentioned, the balance on this one is incredible. I feel like each small sip has so many layers to it– bell pepper, vegetal, green, and a really bright overall finish. The taste will linger in your mouth for a LONG time after a slight sip of this one. Just fantastic stuff!
TrogdordeFuegoanator
40 reviewsFourth and final pour.
In hindsight was very glad I was poured this last. Different maestro & palenque from before and twice distilled in copper. They told me that it was due to elevation and temperature, which drew me to the pour in great interest. The amount of Tepextate slathered across the canvas was impressive, and I was so impressed how deep and heavy the spirit was otherwise (since it’s sat in glass since 2016) doesn’t seem like it’s lost a thing. Worldly spirit this, BRAVO!
Fourth and final pour.
In hindsight was very glad I was poured this last. Different maestro & palenque from before and twice distilled in copper. They told me that it was due to elevation and temperature, which drew me to the pour in great interest. The amount of Tepextate slathered across the canvas was impressive, and I was so impressed how deep and heavy the spirit was otherwise (since it’s sat in glass since 2016) doesn’t seem like it’s lost a thing. Worldly spirit this
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsEnjoyable. Taste is in line with exactly what I was expecting. Nothing out of the norm. Some sweetness, slight campari type biterness…. the mezcal version of a negroni.
ElAgave
34 reviewsJuan Vasquez
46.9% abv
Nose – musty, grandfather’s cardigan, cream, floral, plum, fruity
Palate – clay, cedar, wood
Finish – floral, clay, mineral, slate
Jonny
705 reviewsGreen pepper, basil, mint, and rose water aromas are infectious. I can’t stop sniffing this as it smells incredible. The palate is coating and buttery with notes of cucumber mint water, walnuts, pine, and a touch of dark chocolate. Warm and savory finish.
Zack Klamn
542 reviewsNose: Proper cream soda. Sweet pepper. A hint of ginger.
Palate: Creamier sweetness vs the other Gusto ensambles. A great viscosity to it. Can really taste that tobala on the finish. Super long and very warm. Lingering birthday cake flavor.
El-Dawg
209 reviewsMy favorite of all 4x Historico Gustos samples I’ve tried. Smell is green, sweet, and inviting. Tepeztate forward, which I’m definitely biased to. Love the green and earthiness, along with some cream notes from the cuishe. Candy sweetness is in there too. Tastes a bit stronger than the 47% ABV, but in a great way. I’m buying a full bottle of this one!
2 oz sample
TzotollineRaramuri
75 reviews1oz sample; unknown Lot/Bottle #s
?- clear
?- warming and drying impact with light prickliness.
Aromas of perfume, rose water, watermelon oil, cucumber, rosemary, fresh dill, mint, basil, green anise, pine & green pinenuts.
Adequate & slightly complex production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- astringent effect with coating and warming highlights; sufficient smooth to rough alcohol; medium-full body.
Primarily sweet & sour taste, with bitter highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of raw wildflower honey, cooked sweet potato & sugarcane, cooked quiote, spiced watermelon, cucumber, peppercorn, peach and pine, faint smokyness.
Concentrated flavor intensity, slightly complex, bold harmonious balance.
Straightforward and very long finish.
Very good to excellent overall impression.
*it’s bold yet refreshing in quality, very interesting and well balanced.
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1oz sample; unknown Lot/Bottle #s
?- clear
?- warming and drying impact with light prickliness.
Aromas of perfume, rose water, watermelon oil, cucumber, rosemary, fresh dill, mint, basil, green anise, pine & green pinenuts.
Adequate & slightly complex production.
Average length and ordinary character.
?- astringent effect with coating and warming highlights; sufficient smooth to rough alcohol; medium-full body.
Primarily sweet & sour taste, with bitter highlights; buttery smoothness.
Rakhal
421 reviewsEasily my favorite of the four that I tried. This is really good. Floral and clean and light. Almost weightless on the tongue. Fresh white roses, fresh basil leaf, cinnamon, cold green grapes, fresh jalapeño, honeydew melon, and kiwi with a very long warm cinnamon finish. I love this one!!
Tyler
641 reviewsLove this stuff and want to try more from this mezcalero, Juan Vázquez. It has a great balance at around 47% ABV. I’m partial to Tepeztate which is a big note here. Not sure I’ve really seen many Tepeztate-Karwinskii ensambles, but this is amazing. The green pepper and woody notes make it taste really organic. Almost like biting into fresh veggies. There are some light mineral water notes mid-palate. Soft finish with cotton candy notes. Extra half star for the price point of around $107/bottle (at least where I found it).
Love this stuff and want to try more from this mezcalero, Juan Vázquez. It has a great balance at around 47% ABV. I’m partial to Tepeztate which is a big note here. Not sure I’ve really seen many Tepeztate-Karwinskii ensambles, but this is amazing. The green pepper and woody notes make it taste really organic. Almost like biting into fresh veggies. There are some light mineral water notes mid-palate. Soft finish with cotton candy notes. Extra half star for the price point of around