Rey Campero Azul was produced by Vicente Sanchez Parada at the family’s La Candela palenque in Candelaria Yegole, Zoquitlan, Oaxaca.
About this mezcal
Rey Campero Azul was produced by Vicente Sanchez Parada at the family’s La Candela palenque in Candelaria Yegole, Zoquitlan, Oaxaca. Lot DS001-AZ was produced in October 2022 and rested in glass for 6 months before bottling.
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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Bryen
68 reviewsI tend to not be overly impressed by Rey Campero selections and this one is kind of in the middle of the pack as well. I’ve only had the 5S azul before and this one was far less complex and enjoyable. Sweet with a burn like most RC mezcals I’ve sampled. A bit of that tequila flavor backbone peeks through. I found it a bit muted overall and didn’t have many flavors poke out to me– I think I might have been the first person to order a pour of this in a while lol
les
37 reviewspapaya, strawberry, cedar, watermelon, plantain, yogurt, lemon peel, lime, soil, char, green chile, brine, peach, lemon balm
October 2022, DS001-AZ, 52.7%
Zack Klamn
542 reviewsPretty darn good azul mezcal. Sweeter than a high proof blanco. But that lime citus and black pepper heat. A bit more charred wood. A 1.5 oz. sample from Barcoa in Phoenix. Shoulda ordered more but it was last call.
Tyler
654 reviewsClean agave-forward mezcal from Chente. Classic sugar smooth with some dry vanilla notes. A bit hot but enjoyable. Lot DS001-A2, October 2022.
Jonny
713 reviewsLot DS001-A2. Very clean on the nose. Aromas of chalky minerals, slate, and sea salt. The palate has notes of ripe fruit like red apples, plantains, green olives, and papaya. Theres also a strong peach flavor on this. This has some heat but is a tight compact experience. Long finish.
Jam
156 reviewsLot DS001-A2, October 2022 production date, glass rested 6 months, 52.7% abv
Review #18: minerals, lime, and vanilla show up first, then a bit of bell pepper, coconut, and ashy smoke on the finish. I found it pretty thin overall considering the proof. The flavors are a bit lacking and light. It’s decent but nothing wowed me.