Noble Coyote Coyote is made with semi-cultivated maguey Coyote in San Luis Amatlán by Marcos & Eleazar Brena.
About this mezcal
Noble Coyote Coyote is made with maguey Coyote (in this case, a karwinskii) that takes 12 years to reach maturity. The cooked agave are milled by hand with mallets, and it’s double distilled in copper alembic stills. Notes include white pepper, marzipan, vanilla, wood and spice on the nose. Wood and spice notes continue on the palate, with leafy and wet stone notes, leading into a spicy, peppery, minerally finish.
Noble Coyote Mezcal
The coyote has played a fundamental role in mythology. Even today in Oaxaca, it is common to hear farmers tell stories about coyotes that reach supernatural proportions. Every bottle of Mezcal Noble Coyote identifies the Maestro Mezcalero that made the mezcal, the village in which it was made, the type of agave used, and the lot and bottle number. In addition, the Maestro Mezcaleros personally sign the labels as a guarantee of their commitment to the authenticity of their ancient craft. Noble Coyote is concerned with the sustainability of mezcal and is proactively involved in ensuring its future. Among other things, they have created and maintain a seed bank for wild agave. They also cultivate species and varieties of wild agave and devote considerable effort to reforesting the land with wild agave.
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JDB
165 reviewsEleazar Brena 48% No Batch #
Picked up this 250 ml bottle at El Grifo in Condensa in March. The label says an Agave Sp, but the description above says it is a Karwinskii and the flavors do seem reminiscent of a Karwinskii, could be the power of suggestion though. A bit of permanent marker on the nose, a tropical fruit sweetness, and an herbal and woody note. A strong set of flavors on the palate, some tropic fruit for sure, nice spice and heat, and a minerality that shines through. Pretty solid offering.
Eleazar Brena 48% No Batch #
Picked up this 250 ml bottle at El Grifo in Condensa in March. The label says an Agave Sp, but the description above says it is a Karwinskii and the flavors do seem reminiscent of a Karwinskii, could be the power of suggestion though. A bit of permanent marker on the nose, a tropical fruit sweetness, and an herbal and woody note. A strong set of flavors on the palate, some tropic fruit for sure, nice spice and heat, and a minerality that shines through. Pretty s
ElAgave
34 reviewsNose – bright, slight pickle, pickled green beans, horseradish, wet soil
Palate – green bean, fresh pickled cucumber, green peppercorn, minerals
Finish – wet rocks, light smoke, clay, earthy
Tyler
641 reviewsThe “namesake” of the Noble Coyote brand.. I’ve had this sitting in a bottle for a while and it has mellowed out. It is soft and fruity, with some tart minerality. If given blind, I would have trouble guessing the agave species. There are some dry wood and vegetal flavors which indicate agave Karwinskii (or maybe I’m being suggestible given the information). Unlike the previous review, I’m not getting any heat here. This edition was from Mezcalero Marcos Brena in Amatlan.
The “namesake” of the Noble Coyote brand.. I’ve had this sitting in a bottle for a while and it has mellowed out. It is soft and fruity, with some tart minerality. If given blind, I would have trouble guessing the agave species. There are some dry wood and vegetal flavors which indicate agave Karwinskii (or maybe I’m being suggestible given the information). Unlike the previous review, I’m not getting any heat here. This edition was from Mezcalero Marcos Brena in Am
Jonny
705 reviewsThis tastes more like an Americana, not a Karwinskii, but the producer definitely used Karwinskii agave. Very few végétal notes…some bright fruit of oranges, tangerines, blueberries, and grape with mineral water. Dry. This has a bit of heat but has some good flavors and texture. This is one of my favorite of the Noble Coyote line up.