La Luna Cupreata

Lot 66. I was prepared to be disappointed, but I am having a lucky day so far. Quite solid. Not the kind of complexity which warrants high prices, but it’s reasonable at $45.99. Jury might still be out.

Lote 66 46.12% Aromas out of the bottle are fingernail polish acetone but in a good way, tropical ripe fruit with some smoke. Flavors are similar with light fruits and veggies with smoke. Lote 36 lite smoke and candy finnish. Sweet tart light vegatable flavers.

First-ever mezcal (coming from tequila) so I don’t have a big frame of reference. I really enjoy this stuff, the smoke is front and center but the agave is also there along with a fruity/melon presence and some baking spices. Interest is definitely piqued, I’ll be exploring different ones!

On the nose i get olives, cinnamon, slightly floral. On the palate, I get apple, cinnamon, and some minerals, very sweet. Only real draw back is the short finish

When I see cupreata I get excited because the delicious flavor. This one fell flat with just a heat like a cheap espadin. I am surprised so many high stars but maybe the have changed productions styles recent since this brand is now with Southern Wine for distribution and probably getting diluted in quality. It was cheap at the bar so I shouldnt have expected much

Very nice everyday sipper that is something a little different.

Lote 42 – I loved the 100% cupreata expression, but looks like they’ve now made their flag ship product an ensemble of Cupreata, Tequilana, and Manso. I REALLY enjoyed this new batch. The aromas are of stone fruit, unripe mango and plantain. The palate is balanced, but rich with minerality and a soft agave sweetness. The smoke is nuanced on the back end and the proof is high enough that it made great cocktails. Definitely recommend this!

Sweet caramel nose with a warm cream and cheese funk. Taste is roasted poblano pepper, parsley, and a slight sourness. Thin in the mouth, the palette is almost completely missing except for some numbing alcohol on the lips.

Lote P1-05:
Absolutely the best deliciousness to price ratio I’ve ever experienced in a mezcal available for purchase in the US. Bursting with tropical fruity, funky and slightly cheesy flavors. Assuming that batches stay in a similar league as this, I’ll always have a bottle on my shelf.

Lote 22 (50ml sample)
Great smell – sweet and juicy candy. Taste of cantaloupe, dustiness, and some earth. Slightly abrasive, but the sweet/tangy flavors make up for it. More of a 3.75, which seems like a great value!
Review #105

Lot 24

Wrapped tight with minerals, cantaloupe, and juicy fruit gum up front. White pepper comes in late before a finish that goes a bit ashy. A lot going on for a bottle at this price. An extra half star for value

Sweet cantaloupe. One of the best or the best $40 mezcal you can buy in the USA. Highly recommended for newcomers.

Lote: 24, APV: 45.55%

Nose: Peppermint, fruity, light smoke, tad bit funky.

Palate: Peppermint candy, dried pineapple, white pepper with subtle smoke. Slight funk to it. Mineral finish. Great value mezcal!

For the money (generally around $40) this mezcal is one of my favorites. Tropical flavors, cantaloupe, and light smoke (which is good for mezcal haters). Not ideal for Cupreata purists as this is a little light and doesn’t carry the funk that some look for but nonetheless a pleasant bottle to sip on as it lingers in your mouth and doesn’t come across diluted.

Lot 19. 45.16% ABV. One of those mezcales that sticks with you and hangs onto your palate. Total cupreata explosion with fruit candy and sweet/sour agave juice on the aroma and followed up on the sip. Almost legendary.

Medium mouth feel. Clean and crisp. Ashy smoke, lemon custard, grapefruit starburst candies. Pepper, sweet chemical notes and minerality.

Super unique, lots of complexity and availability to match. I’m a fan.

Lovely. Jack-fruit and overripe cantaloupe on the nose. Very sweet taste, the jack-fruit/juicyfruit gum is far more pleasant than it sounds and essentially dominates. There are some very faint peppery/spicy notes that manifest in the back of the mouth/throat and while I would say there’s no real smokey taste, after several sips there is a distinctly ashy aftertaste that begins to accumulate. I like this a lot.

Nose is full of pine forest, tropical fruit and fresh cut flowers. Palate has medium roast, a bit sweet and tangy with notes of pepper and tobacco. Really enjoyable and accessible Cupreata.

Lot: 14. I love Cupreata Mezcals. This one, although not my favorite, is still quite good. Band-Aid smell but tropical fruit flavors. Juicy Fruit gum, strawberry soda, banana ice cream, pineapple, white pepper, and frangipani flower. Yum.

Showcases agave flavor but lacks complexity. Bright Agave and alcohol on the nose. Agave on the palate with some cucumber and lemon rind. Sweetness doesn’t come til the finish, but finish is strong on alcohol and some agave remains. A tinge of sulfate like bologna lingers throughout. Good for the price. 75/100

Lot 8. Had this bottle a while. Bubblegum, mint, cantaloupe. Very solid for the price.

Bottle : 1679
Lot : 10
ABV : 49.61
Nose : Strawberries dominate with notes of cherries. Grappa quality.
Taste : Some heat with a numbing effect but no burn. Very different from Oaxacan mezcals. Very fruity.
Finish : soft and fleeting.
Comments : must drink this out of a mezcal copita to open it up. Glencairin glass does not give it justice…

A rare cupreata from Michoacán that’s amazingly smooth and flavorful. Exactly what mezcal should be. Remember your geography: Michoacán is a state boarding the state of Jalisco where tequila is made. The crop makes the product and the cupreata agave from Michoacán are unlike anything in the world. This mezcal exemplifies what makes mezcal from Michoacán great. Five stars

A lovely agave cupreata mezcal from a really interesting new brand. At 49.5% there is a nice warmth here but zero bite. There are some notes of raisin, dark cherries, shortbread, and a touch of anise. There are some great mezcals coming out of Michoacan and this is one of them! Lot 7.

Lot 7. ABV of 49.56%. Bottle 591. This mezcal is no slouch. Semi-floral nose with additional aromas of pumpkin spice, apple pie, and cinnamon. It tastes similar to a cross between baked apples and ripe watermelon. Short finish, but I really enjoyed this mezcal. There’s not much mezcal from Michoacan available outside of Mexico and this one is a very good experience.