Pelotón de la Muerte Espadin has notes of kiwi fruit, lemon zest, dried peppercorn, agave, and soft smoke. It is from the same company as Mezcales de Leyenda and aimed at the cocktail scene.
About this mezcal
Pelotón de la Muerte Espadin is produced in of Oaxaca by mezcalero Cutberto Santiago and his family, who cook agave Espadin agave in stone pit ovens using traditional methods. This mezcal has notes of kiwi fruit, lemon zest, dried peppercorn, agave, and soft smoke. Pelotón de la Muerte is aimed at the cocktail scene and is often sold in one liter bottles.
Pelotón de la Muerte
The Pelotón de la Muerte label is the flag The Doliente Hidalgo, a banner that represented the insurgent army call “The squadron of death”, which sought revenge for the murder of the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. The red in the flag represents the blood of the leader, the black cross represents the mourning for the priest Dolores, and the bones honor his remains. Pelotón de la Muerte is from Mezcales de Leyenda and geared towards the cocktail scene.
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Bensiek
2 reviewsHoneydew and kiwi on the nose with a sweet lemon cream palate. Nice smoke and hot spice on the finish but not a lot of complexity.
logar
20 reviewsSmells of smoked wood, spicy almost immediately. Strong, with an unmistakable woody flavor. The wood gives it a great touch.
jmehrk35
42 reviews200ml
05CUT0720
41% ABV
Initial nasal impact is somewhat drying with slight acetone fumes. Tropical fruit, especially kiwi up front on the aroma followed by orange creamsicle and black pepper.
Astringent, light body mouth feel with generous alcohol. The flavor leads with some tropical fruit sweetness, again mostly kiwi, then lemon zest and liquid smoke. Definite black pepper heat and some menthol on the short – medium finish. Nothing complex here. Better options available at this price point. Would work well in cocktails
200ml
05CUT0720
41% ABV
Initial nasal impact is somewhat drying with slight acetone fumes. Tropical fruit, especially kiwi up front on the aroma followed by orange creamsicle and black pepper.
Astringent, light body mouth feel with generous alcohol. The flavor leads with some tropical fruit sweetness, again mostly kiwi, then lemon zest and liquid smoke. Definite black pepper heat and some menthol on the short – medium finish. Nothing complex here. Better options available at this price poi
Lurky
2 reviewsThis was like drinking limoncello with a hint of ash and agave. Not the most interesting mezcal, but thoroughly enjoyable, especially for the price. It would make a nice mixer or dessert drink.
tdhdk
6 reviewsLote 06CU70519. Really nice and smoky. Reminds me a bit of an Islay scotch. Some nice citrusy notes too.
Zack Klamn
542 reviewsLOTE: 16CU71118
Nose: Smoky, metallic vapor. A hint of lemon citrus sour.
Palate: Smooth creamy orange icing. Vapory ethanol and cigarette aftertaste. Killer start, bit of a rough finish.
So-so entry level espadin.
Joe
27 reviewsLess aroma generally. Kind of a quiet, lightly fruity flavor. Less flavorful than most. Not super exciting. Light roastiness. Pass.
TrogdordeFuegoanator
40 reviewsI hated this the first time, the second time…and no, there wasn’t a third.
Sub anything mass produced and garbage. Doesn’t remind me of anything vaguely nice of any quality which I like about mezcal.
Wish I could give it a few negative stars.
jklitzke
6 reviewsThis is a very good mezcal. I credit it with rescuing my mezcal journey from despair after too many false starts. That said, while I absolutely loved it when I first tasted it, I’ve since found some I like better.
Tasting notes: moderate smokiness throughout, with citrus/passion fruit/kiwi fruity acidity, and a low-key agave sweetness. Some slight minerality too. My bottle didn’t have any of the pungency or acetone notes that others have found.
agavesyrup
2 reviewsMatch made in heaven for cocktails – although it is also good sipped, particularly if you like it on the rocks. Very smokey for connoiseurs of bold mezcals
mezcal_fan
1 reviewGood presentation, I like the bottle a lot – so fancy! The taste – strong, you can feel agave a lot, for me one of the best in this price range to be honest!
Jonny
708 reviewsLot 16CUT1118. Astringent. Sharp aromas for 40% ABV. Leathery palate with a ton of smoke. This probably a decent mixer for Smokey cocktails. Not the best for sipping neat.
meredithmcternan
2 reviewsNot a fan. The flavor tasted almost artificial, and extremely hot for a 41% abv mezcal.
mezcajolina
1 reviewGreat value for money with this smokey and district mezcal. Its pungent flavor makes it just perfect for cocktail making. A little goes a long way, authentic taste satisfies
Mayahuel
2 reviewsI agree with Tyler in that there is a punget kick that I would think would come from a mezcal in the 45-46% range. Not a fan.
TheAgaveFairy
169 reviewsHigh toned agave, smoke, acetone. Tropical fruit (kiwi mostly), citrus, pepper, fun Aviation references (violette, maraschino, lemon), slight musk, some sweeter green apple, light colorful florality. On the palette neat, bigger simpler agave with more sweetness almost more like plums, moderate smoke that lingers, a little more acetone, less defined [tropical] fruit. Surprisingly long finish, touches of spice and minerality and smoke.
Great for the money, complex. Could use less acetone however. Rate 3+. In a cocktail, it plays an appropriate role. Not bombastic nor washy, appropriate and tequila-like overall in balance. Batch variation is a seemingly large issue.
High toned agave, smoke, acetone. Tropical fruit (kiwi mostly), citrus, pepper, fun Aviation references (violette, maraschino, lemon), slight musk, some sweeter green apple, light colorful florality. On the palette neat, bigger simpler agave with more sweetness almost more like plums, moderate smoke that lingers, a little more acetone, less defined [tropical] fruit. Surprisingly long finish, touches of spice and minerality and smoke.
Great for the money, complex. Could use less acetone however.
AaronHM
1 reviewMaybe it’s my favorite mezcal. It has a lot of character to be a young mezcal, the flavors are elegant, with notes of white pepper, mineral flavors, salt, lime notes, alcoholic aroma, maguey and spicy
Mateospirit
8 reviewsI just keep coming back to this one. I have more expensive and pricy options but this is just a neat sipper. I get spearmint, citrus, lite smoke, a fruity sweetness, Woods, leather, earth, pepper. Actually more complex than I expected from the cheesy logo. Worth a try you may dig it.
LosMuertos
33 reviewsThis is my go to mezcal to mix in cocktails. It provides a good smokiness with good value.
Notes of smoke, autumn leafs, pear, dairy and citrus. I also find some violets on the palate.
Scent: 4/5
Mouthfeel: 3/5
Tyler
643 reviewsThe brand tasting notes are quite accurate. There is definitely some peppercorn and lemon zest here with agave sweetness. The nose is almost a sweet tequila. There is kind of a pungent kick even at 41% which isn’t necessarily bad just surprising.