Maguey Melate Arroqueno from Nazario Salas Rosas was originally released as the May 2024 Mezcalero of the Month Club agave spirit.
About this destilado de agave
Maguey Melate Arroqueno from Nazario Salas Rosas was originally released as the May 2024 Mezcalero of the Month Club agave spirit.
Nazario is a 4th generation mezcalero. This mezcal is made with agave that take 15-20 years to reach maturity in Puebla. The plants look distinctly different from Oaxaca’s giant Arroqueno, and only weigh between 80-150 kilos per piña.
Maguey Melate
Maguey Melate was founded on two ideas: 1) Artisanal agave spirits are amazing and should be shared with the world, and 2) The faster-cheaper economy is a harmful force for people, the environment, and now agave spirits.
They believe if mezcal (and agave spirits) can be understood and appreciated at its full potential, people will show their preference for quality artisanal mezcal that is sustainably and fairly sourced. By raising consumer consciousness on the origins of mezcal and educating enthusiasts on matters of quality and character, informed people will be empowered to ensure the future of mezcal. To do this, they’re reaching a large audience with an impactful message: KEEP MEZCAL ARTISANAL!
Maguey Melate is perhaps most well-known for their Mezcalero of the Month Club, which delivers artisanal small-batch agave spirits directly to the doors of consumers in the US and Mexico. In addition to the monthly spirits, they offer exclusive content and interviews with producers. Single releases are also available in the Maguey Melate shop.
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Jonny
708 reviewsNAZ-ARR-001. The nose on this is very different from what I’d expect from an Arroqueno. That said, an Arroqueno from Puebla is quite rare and unique. This has aromas of strawberry, blackberry, and black currant. Those berry-like notes mix with hints of sulphur, spent fireworks, and burnt matches. The palate is sweet and thick. Notes of bubblegum, kiwi, guava, honeydew, and cantaloupe. There’s also this slightly sour pineapple note, like biting into pineapple that is cut too close to rind. This is really nice and has a beautiful finish.
NAZ-ARR-001. The nose on this is very different from what I’d expect from an Arroqueno. That said, an Arroqueno from Puebla is quite rare and unique. This has aromas of strawberry, blackberry, and black currant. Those berry-like notes mix with hints of sulphur, spent fireworks, and burnt matches. The palate is sweet and thick. Notes of bubblegum, kiwi, guava, honeydew, and cantaloupe. There’s also this slightly sour pineapple note, like biting into pineapple that is cut too close to
Zorrino
1 reviewMy first mezcal review, so take with a grain of salt. Nose is intense – paint, with a touch of tire rubber and overripe tropical fruit. Subtle on the palate with sweet grassy notes, but opens up with cinnamon, clove, and petrol. The finish, my lord, the finish – it’s like getting gently whapped over the head with the softest feather pillow post-coitus by your naked lover: a blast of cinnamon and bubblegum with faint funk undertone. Wonderful and hits you every. single. time. Five stars for the finish…I’ve been thinking about it all week after the first taste.
My first mezcal review, so take with a grain of salt. Nose is intense – paint, with a touch of tire rubber and overripe tropical fruit. Subtle on the palate with sweet grassy notes, but opens up with cinnamon, clove, and petrol. The finish, my lord, the finish – it’s like getting gently whapped over the head with the softest feather pillow post-coitus by your naked lover: a blast of cinnamon and bubblegum with faint funk undertone. Wonderful and hits you every. single. time. Five s