Marca Negra Arroqueno is made by master Mezcalero Alberto Ortiz in very small batches that are typically limited to around 300 bottles.
About this mezcal
Marca Negra Arroqueno is made with wild maguey Arroqueno (agave Americana) in Santa Maria la Pila. This mezcal is made by master Mezcalero Alberto Ortiz in very small batches that are typically limited to around 300 bottles. The maguey Arroqueno gives this mezcal a rich texture that is peppered with notes of oak, vanilla, and tropical fruits.
Marca Negra Mezcal
Mezcal Marca Negra is made for all who wish to explore and embrace the ancient traditions of true mezcal. The handprint on the bottle represents the tireless work of the master distillers and the ancient knowledge that marks each and every batch. Marca Negra seeks the purest and most diverse expressions of this fantastic spirit, wherever they made be found. Due to limited batch production, the product line changes constantly. New mezcal varieties are created while others cease to exist. Mezcal Marca Negra is 48% ABV or higher because the mezcal is bottled at the alcohol level preferred by the maestro mezcaleros. Check your bottles for details about each specific batch.
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Gregg T&T
100 reviewsBatch MJ20-15 237/600 Had high hopes for this one and just seemed to fall flat for me. A little funk on the nose, earthiness in the palate but ultimately lacked enough character to stand out from the rest of the lineup.
t8ke
144 reviewsSweet at first, plenty of agave character here as well. Bright and fruit forward, a hint of cream and cheese on the back palate. Reminds me of salted melon, some cantaloupe, rising bread and some minerality.
Extremely pleasant, this bottling of a favorite agave never fails to disappoint and show the impressive skill in the hand of the maker.
Soxfan
18 reviewsMJ20-15 bottle 263/600 at 48.6% ABV. I recently pulled this bottle out of my collection with a fond remembrance of my initial impressions a couple of years ago. Not my favorite Arroqueno but still a splendid experience, notable in my mind for its balanced and harmonious notes. “Just a taste,” I said to myself. Well, just a taste was not enough, so I’m forcing myself to put it back on the shelf to enjoy next time. I am certain that the next time will be just as rewarding as this re-visit. Highly recommended.
MJ20-15 bottle 263/600 at 48.6% ABV. I recently pulled this bottle out of my collection with a fond remembrance of my initial impressions a couple of years ago. Not my favorite Arroqueno but still a splendid experience, notable in my mind for its balanced and harmonious notes. “Just a taste,” I said to myself. Well, just a taste was not enough, so I’m forcing myself to put it back on the shelf to enjoy next time. I am certain that the next time will be just as rewarding as thi
Nic Hnastchenko
108 reviewsNice green vegetal and super clean. Taking your recommendation with a mezcal by Alberto Ortiz. At Cantina Mayahuel in San Diego
COak
229 reviews4.5 stars. MJ320-15. Another one of Beto Ortiz’s greats. This one made me want to try everything I could from Beto.
thamthong
47 reviewsbatch MJ20-15, 48.6% abv. smells and drinks like a bourgie candy shop. sweet with a lot of depth… red fruits, banana, bubblegum, flowers, hint of roasted beets, nice hit of salinity. like all don beto mezcals, super clean. finish is a bit short. a great arroqueno. 4.5 stars.
Joseph
26 reviewsBatch MJ20-15 – 48.6%
Fragrant, floral, fruity, spicy, citrus, banana, very faint/distant smoke. A soft, tropical quality that is similar to other of Ortiz’s mezcals. Very balanced flavors. A lightly silky mouthfeel with a slight sweetness. Finishes dry with a mild spice and a bit of heat. This is a delicious mezcal with a lot of complexity.
razorbackmike
155 reviewsvery enjoyable!not much on the nose but is not short on taste.entry is a balance of sweet fruit and root vegetables.no smoke and green pepper mid palate.very bright finish with some salt and agave sweetness.arroquenos seem to be down the middle on taste but i have only tried 3 or 4.this is sweet and savory.a notch above good.
Tyler
643 reviewsDelicious arroqueno from Don Beto! Getting some floral notes on the nose. The flavors aren’t overpowering and carry hints of wood, burnt caramel, chocolate, banana. The finish is a bit hot with the alcohol lingering slightly.
Jonny
708 reviewsLot MJ20-15 Bottle 234/600. Very clean with notes of fruit on the nose. The flavor is super bright and vibrant, much like the other bottles (Dobadan and Ensamble) that Don Beto makes for Marco Negra. Flavor notes include plantains, orange pulp, and sweet potatoes. These flavors blend nicely into a very balanced experience through the taste. The mouthfeel is medium-viscous that seems to bounce around to different receptors in the mouth. This is an incredible mezcal.
marco
14 reviewsbatch MJ28-15/ 97.2 proof
AROMA: tahini? crushed sesame seed aroma. radish. no smoke apparent. sweet, elusive compact aromas. bright, clean
fruit aromas slow to emerge. hint of tropical ripeness.
hidden whiffs of cherries and banana skin.
PALATE: fine and balanced. elegant and trim. feminine. round with restrained viscosity. seamless, which seems to be Ortiz’s calling card.
no mineral bitterness or bite.
after 12 hours open, firm but with developing earthiness on palate.
batch MJ28-15/ 97.2 proof
AROMA: tahini? crushed sesame seed aroma. radish. no smoke apparent. sweet, elusive compact aromas. bright, clean
fruit aromas slow to emerge. hint of tropical ripeness.
hidden whiffs of cherries and banana skin.
PALATE: fine and balanced. elegant and trim. feminine. round with restrained viscosity. seamless, which seems to be Ortiz’s calling card.
no mineral bitterness or bite.
after 12 hours open, firm but with developing earthiness on palate.