Rey Campero Arroqueno can be hard to find outside of Mexico. The limited quantities of this agave, means that only small batches can be made.
About this mezcal
Rey Campero Arroqueno is made from the massive maguey Arroqueno (agave Americana), which can take over 20 years to reach maturity. This mezcal is made by Romulo in Candelaria Yegole. This mezcal is traditionally produced and is only released in limited quantities due to the small supply of maguey Arroqueno. Rey Campero is very conscious of the need to keep this wild agave alive for future generations, so they do not over harvest.
Rey Campero Mezcal
Rey Campero represents the culture, tradition and art of Candelaria Yegolé, a small town in the Southern Highlands of Oaxaca, with a fertile ground on its slopes and canyons. It represents a people dedicated to the production of artisanal Mezcal, so one of its principles is to help producers of maguey, by creating job opportunities, but especially in finding markets for the best Mezcal. Rey Campero, means “King of the Countryside” and it was founded by the maestro mezcalero Romulo Sanchez Parada. Romulo learned how to make mezcal from his father, and he worked in the palenque until age 20. He lived and worked for several years in North Carolina while in his 20s before returning to Oaxaca in 2003. Each lot may vary slightly, so check your bottle for specific details about ABV.
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Zack Klamn
542 reviewsNose – Dr. Pepper soda. Celery. Honey.
Palate – Incredibly floral. Dark chocolate. Raspberry sorbet. Woody and a hint of licorice in the finish. Light and easy sipping.
ptperc
10 reviewsDS002-A May 2017 Bottle 379/480. Much sweeter start than I’ve experienced with most Arroqueños. I thought this may be due to the bottle being freshly opened but after opening up for 10-15min that sweet entrance is still there. Velvety mouthfeel. Faint green vegetal notes, strong guava on the palate. Very approachable I despise this term, but surprisingly “smooth” going down. Only a faint, lingering burn on the side of my palate and roof of my mouth, but none in the throat. Not my favorite Arroqueño but a solid bottling from Maestro Romulo Sanchez Parada.
DS002-A May 2017 Bottle 379/480. Much sweeter start than I’ve experienced with most Arroqueños. I thought this may be due to the bottle being freshly opened but after opening up for 10-15min that sweet entrance is still there. Velvety mouthfeel. Faint green vegetal notes, strong guava on the palate. Very approachable I despise this term, but surprisingly “smooth” going down. Only a faint, lingering burn on the side of my palate and roof of my mouth, but none in the thr
Mansson
71 reviewsLot DS002-A, distilled May 2017. It starts out very sweet, in a honey sort of way, and then opens up to vegetal notes. There are also tropical fruit, a whiff of liquorice and some salt. The palate is both hot and light, if that makes any sense. A mezcal that goes in many directions at the same time. A very exciting drink.
thamthong
47 reviewslot D5001-A, Aug ’14, bottle 254/382. waxy orchard fruit and blossoms on the nose. skews tropical asa it sits. pretty significant ethanol presence. bright, fruity, a little salty. nothing distinct but very pleasant. drinks hotter than 48.7%. i based my love of arroqueno off of del maguey’s, and i have to say it’s a weird first impression to have of the agave, as every other arroqueno i’ve tasted is very different to it, and similar amongst each other. assuming it’s the clay.
lot D5001-A, Aug ’14, bottle 254/382. waxy orchard fruit and blossoms on the nose. skews tropical asa it sits. pretty significant ethanol presence. bright, fruity, a little salty. nothing distinct but very pleasant. drinks hotter than 48.7%. i based my love of arroqueno off of del maguey’s, and i have to say it’s a weird first impression to have of the agave, as every other arroqueno i’ve tasted is very different to it, and similar amongst each other. assuming it&
Tyler
641 reviewsLots of earth and agave on the nose. Flavor notes of honey, grape, and wood. Very tasty once you let it open up. The first time I tried this it was overly boozy but this time it has a better balance. The aromas slightly outperform the flavor experience. Additional time in the bottle might enrich the flavors and make it even better. Lot DS001-A from August 2014.
Jonny
705 reviewsLot DS001-A from August 2014. Bottle 155/382. Sweet on the nose and slightly perfumed. This mezcal is light on the palate with notes of tropical fruit. It’s a bit hot, but a very tasty Arroqueno.