Maguey Melate Cenizo from Luis Carmelo Vazquez Escobedo was originally released as the August 2023 Mezcalero of the Month Club agave spirit.
About this destilado de agave
Maguey Melate Cenizo from Luis Carmelo Vazquez Escobedo was originally released as the August 2023 Mezcalero of the Month Club agave spirit. The temperatures in Durango range from 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius) during the day, and drop drastically at night. This drastic change in temperature can have a big impact on fermentation, and Luis uses extra bagasso to insulate his in-ground fermentation tanks, trying to keep a more uniform temperature for the ferment.
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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jackstraw
34 reviewsbatch: LUI-CEN-001
bottle: 518
abv: 50.2%
sour cherry candies;
bazooka bubble gum;
yoohoo, madagascar vanilla;
candied root vegetables
mushrooms; peat; dust
#34
JDB
165 reviews50.2% abv. Bottle: 352
Nose: Hay and wet cardboard
palate: mild sweetness, minerality, toasted anise, solid heat, sweetbread, indistinct fruit note, cooked oatmeal with brown sugar. 3.75/5 stars
Jam
149 reviewsReview #76: nose is metallic, grassy, moldy, rubber, foam mat, soft earthiness, and popcorn butter.
Palate is way different with some overripe watermelon and strawberry, green banana, caramel, touch of milk chocolate, earthy funk and a moderate amount of dry minerals on the finish.
The nose on this is wild. So musty and dank smelling, like something got wet and was left to sit out. The palate diverges from this a lot, opening with plenty of fruits with just a mild backing of that funk. This is pretty fun stuff. I was not a huge fan of the nose at first, but it is so intriguing that i came around to it. This definitely seems like one of those where everyone picks out such different notes from all the weirdness.
Review #76: nose is metallic, grassy, moldy, rubber, foam mat, soft earthiness, and popcorn butter.
Palate is way different with some overripe watermelon and strawberry, green banana, caramel, touch of milk chocolate, earthy funk and a moderate amount of dry minerals on the finish.
The nose on this is wild. So musty and dank smelling, like something got wet and was left to sit out. The palate diverges from this a lot, opening with plenty of fruits with just a mild backing of that funk. This is p
tallchad
103 reviewsThis is really good! Another great Cenizo from Durango. I might like Daniella’s a pinch more…more sampling must be needed!
The aroma is great! Earth clay and passionfruit up front.
Taste is superbly balanced and fun. There’s a little heat that I appreciate with some earthy and floral notes.
The finish is long and delicious. Great balance with this one!
El-Dawg
209 reviewsThere tends to be this ‘dusty’ and old smell and taste I associate with cenizos. ‘Dull and bitter’ but in a good way. This being not different. Taste also includes candy sweetness, pencil lead, metal. Solid sipper, but not my favorite as of recent.
Ben P
110 reviewsNose: Earthy, slightly musty, soil, potting soil, slightly herbal and peppery
Palate & Finish: Nuts, fig, chocolate covered raisins, mushrooms, candies pecans, pipe tobacco, grilled carrots, spiced black beans, s’mores. Finish is caramel, blonde coffee, leather, light tobacco, slightly oaky and minty, it’s like an Andies mint on mute
If I had to give this a mezcal a mood it would be dark and brooding. It’s earthy and savory with some spice on the side. I understand why others may not enjoy this but I’m loving it the more sessions I have with it. Really solid
Nose: Earthy, slightly musty, soil, potting soil, slightly herbal and peppery
Palate & Finish: Nuts, fig, chocolate covered raisins, mushrooms, candies pecans, pipe tobacco, grilled carrots, spiced black beans, s’mores. Finish is caramel, blonde coffee, leather, light tobacco, slightly oaky and minty, it’s like an Andies mint on mute
If I had to give this a mezcal a mood it would be dark and brooding. It’s earthy and savory with some spice on the side. I understand why othe
Jonny
708 reviewsAromas of dried cranberry, dates, and figs, also sweeter notes of brown sugar, raw sugar cane, and caramel. The palate has notes of peanuts, apricot, raw oysters, dried peat, and Chipotle. Smoky finish. This is one of the few mezcals I’ve had from Nombre de Dios that has almost no lactic elements whatsoever (which I think is a good thing). LUI-CEN-001
aaronthechamp
2 reviewsNose is fruity, slightly sweet/tropical and a slight green/vegetal note. Very bold on the palate – alcohol is very present. Spice, spearmint, caramel sweetness and a viscosity that stays on the palate. Definitely some heat.
Rakhal
421 reviewsI like this a lot. It’s really well integrated with a woody, earthy, floral, and slightly smoky flavor profile. No obvious flavor notes jump out at me, it’s more a feeling that I get when I sip this. Old leather, a woodpile out in the rain, a desert campfire still smoldering in the morning, desert flowers blooming at night. This one speaks to me, I want to meet this guy.
Imperium
99 reviewsA bold cenizo with a bit more spice than normal. I taste strong pear notes mixed with caramel, spearmint and coppery smoke alongside the traditional cenizo flavors.