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Pierde Almas Espadin

Pierde Almas Espadin has flavor notes that include a bit of smoke, pepper, and hints of chocolate with a long savory finish that holds strong in the mouth.

Rating: (7 reviews)
Brand:Pierde Almas Mezcal
Mezcalero:Gregorio Velasco Luis
Maguey:Espadin
Agave:Angustifolia
Style:Joven
State:Oaxaca
Town:San Baltazar Guélavila, San Luis del Rio
ABV: 49%
Age of plant: 8-10 years
Website: https://www.diageo.com/, opens in new window
Ownership:Diageo

About this mezcal

Pierde Almas Espadin is made from agave Espadin that takes 8 to 10 years to mature. This Mezcal is made by maestro mezcalero Gregorio Velasco Luis is San Luis del Rio. Each bottling contains a slightly different ABV, but they all hover  around 49%. Its flavor notes include a bit of smoke, pepper, and hints of chocolate with a long savory finish that holds strong in the mouth.

Pierde Almas Mezcal

Behind each bottle of Pierde Almas is a time-honored recipe kept alive with painstaking care by the family patriarch in each successive generation. Their labels are hand-printed on 100% acid-free, handmade paper derived from fibers that are indigenous to the region and have been in use since pre-Columbian times. With their Wild Agave Reforestation Program, they are actively engaged in the re-forestation of wild species of Agave in those areas where their populations have been depleted. Pierde Almas begins each rainy season by inviting bartenders, chefs, restauranteurs, and journalists to join them for their annual wild Tobalá planting. Due to the artisinal nature of their mezcal, the ABV of each lot may vary slightly.

In May 2018, British multinational alcoholic beverages company Diageo purchased Pierde Almas Mezcal.

Member rating

3.5 out of 5

7 reviews

Zack Klamn

Zack Klamn

542 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars2 years ago

Lot: 20-SJR
Nose – Vanilla soft serve. Wild grass. Tangerine.

Palate – Honeycomb. Fortifying black pepper heat and charred firewood smoke in the middle onwards. Menthol and sea salt in the finish. Spotted a magic marker note in the finish too but only for the first couple sips then it seemed to blend in. I like this bottle: it’s a strong, quality, in-your-face espadin. I envision this to be an ideal, winter-time campfire sipper.

LaCoyota

LaCoyota

1 review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars3 years ago

Anise seed, vanilla and maple upfront, caramel and grasshoppers (chapulines) in the middle, some cacao bean thrown in for good measure, black pepper and long lasting firewood with an acetic bite to finish. Surprisingly round and cozy, it always makes me think of a good massage. My batch (12-E) was 50.4%, I enjoyed it thoroughly and with a bit of sadness: I probably won’t be buying anymore since they’ve gone Diageo.

t8ke

t8ke

144 reviews
Rated 3 out of 5 stars4 years ago

I like this a lot, but the heavy handed lack of balance in the finish is a little unbalanced. That said, I’m a big fan otherwise and really have enjoyed working through this bottle.

CasaDeGuero

CasaDeGuero

21 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars4 years ago

Sweet up front taste. Slight bitterness in the smoke. Good, balanced and lasting burn that is very pleasant. Very smooth for a 49%. Enjoyable. Good.

Batch: 20-SJR

LosMuertos

LosMuertos

33 reviews
Rated 2 out of 5 stars6 years ago

Quite anonymous notes of vanilla, marzipan and smoke. Floral palate.

Scent: 2/5
Mouthfeel: 2/5

Tyler

Tyler

638 reviews
Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars7 years ago

Lot 05-SLR – Lots of green vegetal notes on the nose. Quite smooth for 50% ABV. Not incredibly complex but also no flaws. Vanilla and smoke forward with some flavors of burnt caramel. Finish is on the dry side with a touch of firewood. I like this one but it is quite down the middle – still, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Lot 20-SJR – Smoke with some sour cherry rubber. 49% ABV with personality but no sass. Dry tart finish. Definitely prefer the SLR batch. They also have yet another batch from San Baltazar. This brand has zero transparency so buy at your own risk!

Lot 05-SLR – Lots of green vegetal notes on the nose. Quite smooth for 50% ABV. Not incredibly complex but also no flaws. Vanilla and smoke forward with some flavors of burnt caramel. Finish is on the dry side with a touch of firewood. I like this one but it is quite down the middle – still, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Lot 20-SJR – Smoke with some sour cherry rubber. 49% ABV with personality but no sass. Dry tart finish. Definitely prefer the SLR batch. They also

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razorbackmike

razorbackmike

152 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars7 years ago

very good mezcal.i find this brand to be like a close cousin to vago.very similar in taste but some small differences.the heat is up front.evergreen notes and lots of black pepper.finish is sweet and minty.very warming in the chest.clean taste but stout.continue to consume this in one evening will put you on your ass quick.the price is a steal.i have tried other varieties of this brand and they are top notch.

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