Maguey Melate Cucharillo from Hermogenes Vasquez Garcia is produced using a Dasylirion (Sotol) varietal that grows in the Miahuatlan region of Oaxaca.
About this sotol
Maguey Melate Cucharillo from Hermogenes Vasquez Garcia is produced at his palenque in Logoche, San Luis Amatlán. He was the Melate Mezcalero of the Month for August 2020, who brought the club one of the most popular expressions featured to date. This Cucharrilo was a close runner up to his club Tepextate. One reason the Tepextate was ultimately selected for the club is that there simply wasn’t enough Cucharillo available at the time. While not part of the Agave genus, this sugar-rich Dasylirion subspecies makes what is perhaps the most unique spirits in Miahuatlán. Unlike other Sotol/Dasylirion species, his type of Dasylirion seems to live for dozens of years in this region, and continues to grow larger after each cycle of flowering.
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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tallchad
103 reviewsWhile I did not like this one, I didn’t dislike it. It’s very interesting. Aroma is like wet socks, but somehow in a good way. The taste is very musty with potting soil and mushrooms. ¡Muy interesante!
Jonny
705 reviewsHER-CUC-001. Aromas of musty straw and grass, starchy uncooked potatoes, and pencil eraser. The palate is a little sharp but enjoyable. Notes of spearmint, menthol, Parliament cigarettes, and vanilla beans. This one is a wild ride.
Nic Hnastchenko
108 reviewsSeeing this is classified as a sotol makes so much sense, was not the typical flavor profile i was used to with mezcal. leans earthier.
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsPineapple and ash. Smell is horse blanket and salty beach. Finish has some sweet mango/pineapple with burnt marshmellow. The strong smoke and over roasted notes keep me from giving this any more stars
Gregg T&T
100 reviewsHay stacks, piles of leaves nail polish remover and rose water. Palate is cardboard, notes of iron and asparagus. Unbelievably unique and I’m totally on board.
Rakhal
421 reviewsI LOVE this!! I knew the moment I smelled it that I was going to love it. This may be the earthiest spirit of any kind that I’ve experienced. Musty, moldy, and mushroomy, like digging into the wet dark soil deep in an ancient forest. This is what I imagine the blood of Mother Earth would taste like. I also taste a warm spicy heat like vanilla bean, anise, and decaying wood. The best Sotol I’ve ever had and maybe my favorite spirit of 2020.
El-Dawg
209 reviewsThis seems to be a polarizing mezcal. For me I couldn’t get past the smell of chlorine / a pool. Lots of grass, but this seemed overall a bit light to me – “watery grass juice” is how I described it. Some mint in there as well for good measure. Not sure I like it, or if this is for me. But again I’ve heard of people that LOVE it . . . so there you go.
Foster
10 reviewsVery earthy. To smell there is a mint forward smell with sometime type of sweetness at the end. Soft to start with an earthy middle and a sweet finish. I do like it but not my favorite.