Luneta Mexicano is produced by famed maestra mezcalera Berta Vasquez in San Baltazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca.
About this destilado de agave
Luneta Mexicano from Berta Vasquez is produced in San Baltazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca. Berta uses wild maguey Mexicano (Agave rhodacantha), which typically take between 8-14 years to mature. The agaves are roasted in an underground pit oven, milled by horse-drawn tahona, fermented in cypress vats, and double distilled in copper.
Luneta
Luneta bottles expressions that are made with a variety of wild and semi-cultivated agaves, in various states by different mezcaleros, each with distinct elaboration techniques yielding individual flavor profiles. Luneta believes that quality, not quantity, is what’s worth striving for. They value individuality, the beauty of imperfection that comes with hand made creations, and the people that bring unique perspectives to the world.
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GMAD
26 reviewslot 02/2020, 41.6%, bottle no. 78/299, Berta Vasquez
Nose – Fresh; very earthy and vegetal. Damp wood, fresh-cut grass, morning dew, peanuts.
Palate – A sweet opening that hits you with an initial punch of citrus that carries you throughout. Oranges, bubblegum, brown sugar.
Finish – Bitter citrus and woodsy – orange rind, tobacco, wet cigarettes.
Fantastic build. The finished product comes together nicely in the glass. To note, this was sat on the shelf for a few months before coming back for a review. It definitely mellowed out than when it was fresh, and improved over time. It’s very tasty and enjoyable. Pricey for a 375ml, but worth it for a Berta.
lot 02/2020, 41.6%, bottle no. 78/299, Berta Vasquez
Nose – Fresh; very earthy and vegetal. Damp wood, fresh-cut grass, morning dew, peanuts.
Palate – A sweet opening that hits you with an initial punch of citrus that carries you throughout. Oranges, bubblegum, brown sugar.
Finish – Bitter citrus and woodsy – orange rind, tobacco, wet cigarettes.
Fantastic build. The finished product comes together nicely in the glass. To note, this was sat on the shelf for a few months b
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsIve had Bertas Mexicano before, but this iteration is different. I feel like this one is all dark and woody. Cedar, oak, pine. Grating finish that tastes pleasant but burns more than it should
Zack Klamn
522 reviewsSampling kit (50 mL) w/ ABV of 47.6%.
Nose – Aloe Vera. Powdered sugar on pancakes. Grilled nopal. Orange rind.
Palate – Vanilla frosting. Lime rind. Garden succulent (Yes I ate one, I was curious). Soap bubbles (a lingering soapiness in the finish as well). Overall: Sweet, very green but the smoke is a bit harsh. This one is alright but not mind blowing – I’m not running out to buy a whole bottle (i.e. glad it was a sample).