Koch Mexicano is made with wild maguey Mexicano in Rio de Ejutla. It has an aroma reminiscent of ferment fruit with hints of sweet spice.
About this mezcal
Koch Mexicano is made with wild maguey Mexicano in Rio de Ejutla. This mezcal is made by mezcalero Adrian Bautista, who makes several other Koch brand mezcals. The aroma of this mezcal is reminiscent of ferment fruit with hints of sweet spice.
Koch Mezcal
Carlos Moreno’s family has been linked to mezcal since the beginning of the 20th century. In 2009, Carlos resumed the family tradition and teamed up with 5th generation maestro mezcalero Pedro Hernandez to create Koch El Mezcal de Oaxaca, with the goal of preserving and promoting mezcal culture. After 10 years of business, they’ve now integrated more than 15 communities and 50 producing families into their collective. Each batch will vary, so check your bottle for details.
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betweentwotobalas
24 reviewsMK002/14MEX. Adrian Bautista. 47% ABV.
Another tasty mexicano that’s lingered on the shelf. Aromas of sourdough, celery, spoiled fruit and citrus meld into notes of apricot jam, Smarties milk chocolate and mint. A sharp acetone bite interrupts sweet and salty flavours midway. Raw greens, more mint, and dry cocoa on the finish. Not mind-blowing but a few years of resting in glass have likely added some value to this 2014 batch.
aarild
152 reviewsCocoa and fruity chili, a bit pine needle hint on the nose too.
Chocolate and floral hints, maybe chamomile, blended with some figs or perhaps dried apricot, agave fruitiness is there but not prominent. Some camphorous notes. Nice.
TheAgaveFairy
169 reviewsAncestral bottling from Sola de Vega, different than pictured.
Eerily similar to this producer’s arroqueno, that makes me very happy. Super clay driven, meaty, vanilla buttercream, ginger, clove. Chicarones, white chocolates, piloncillo, a savory herb, just so dark. Old stone building, lots of leather.
Palate: A little hot which gives a sweet spice character, but once acclimated it’s a denser texture with a pretty long finish that almost has a floral soap aspect. Agave sweetness is huge, complexity isn’t super high but its so unique anyways that my attention is well captivated.
Massively dark and rich, wow. I’m really amazed at how much the “hand of the maker” is showing, this is very similar to the amazing arroqueno he produces as well. Hard to rate.
Ancestral bottling from Sola de Vega, different than pictured.
Eerily similar to this producer’s arroqueno, that makes me very happy. Super clay driven, meaty, vanilla buttercream, ginger, clove. Chicarones, white chocolates, piloncillo, a savory herb, just so dark. Old stone building, lots of leather.
Palate: A little hot which gives a sweet spice character, but once acclimated it’s a denser texture with a pretty long finish that almost has a floral soap aspect. Agave sweetness is huge, com
Patrick
57 reviewsNose : definitely mexician chocolate with cinnamon. Soft herbal notes with barbeque ribs in the distance.
Taste : chocolate and chillies. Some vegetal notes as well.
Finish : Dry, short and a dusting of coco powder.
Pretty much the comfort food of mezcals. Beautiful..
razorbackmike
155 reviewsnice notes of sweet chocolate and agave up front.mild spice and very little heat mid way.i would have given this mezcal an easy 4 star but it had no finish.it was very fleeting and light.i got the same experience with their version of tobala.for the price,i was expecting more meat on the bone.this wasnt a cheap purchase.3 and a half stars UPDATE-i was to quick to judge this one.after letting the bottle air out a bit,more flavors emerged and i got more of a sweet floral linger on the finish.very important lesson.letting your spirit breathe can have a huge impact! a solid 4 stars!
nice notes of sweet chocolate and agave up front.mild spice and very little heat mid way.i would have given this mezcal an easy 4 star but it had no finish.it was very fleeting and light.i got the same experience with their version of tobala.for the price,i was expecting more meat on the bone.this wasnt a cheap purchase.3 and a half stars UPDATE-i was to quick to judge this one.after letting the bottle air out a bit,more flavors emerged and i got more of a sweet floral linger on the finish.very
Tyler
641 reviewsIt can be hard to find Koch in Texas and while I’ve tried a few while traveling, none have stuck out to me. I was able to try this at the Mezcal Collective at Las Perlas and really enjoyed it. Flavors immediately signal delicious milk chocolate, vanilla bean, and black pepper. There is a soft bite with a bit of ash that balances the sweetness. The one we enjoyed that night was from Lucio Bautista who is Adrian’s son to my understanding. Lot MK003/15MEX
Jonny
705 reviewsThick and viscous. This one coats the entire mouth with nice notes of cinnamon, all spice, and red pepper flakes. It has dark notes that linger on the back of palate. This is one of my favorite mezcals from Koch.