Reyes y Cobardes Duragensis is made with maguey Cenizo in a clay pot still. It's a bit cheesy with other citrus and creamy tasting notes.
About this mezcal
Reyes y Cobardes Duragensis is made with maguey Cenizo in El Venado, Durango. The town of El Venado has a total population of 140 people, and the surrounding area is mostly unpopulated. This mezcal is made by Don Jorge Garcia, who is 3rd generation mezcalero. He harvests his agave from the hills on his property. This mezcal is distilled in a clay pot still. There is a signature cheesy aroma and taste to all of this mezcals.
Reyes y Cobardes Mezcal
Reyes y Cobardes Mezcal is curated by chef Daniel Tellez Reynoso. He met mezcaleros Juan Claudio and Juan Manuel in 2014 in the region of Sola de Vega, Oaxaca. Together, they started the brand that soon spread to include other producers in different states. They have a seed bank and reforestation programs that emphasize sustainable cultivation methods. They compost spent agave pulp, and they reportedly convert unusable distillate into a fuel source to power the main facility’s machinery.
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Tyler
641 reviewsMezcals from the state of Durango continue to impress me. While this is more muted than some of the other releases due to the lower ABV, it is tasty nonetheless. This mezcal has aromas of sweet butter. On the palate I get a strong note of a malted milk shake followed by lime and black olive. Given this mezcal is under $40 USD for a liter, this is awesome juice. Batch 14 from Don Jorge Garcia in El Venado.
Jonny
705 reviewsBatch 14. Slight sour and cheesy aromas. More aromas of wild apples and wild brown rice. This is very light on the palate and easy to drink. It’s almost wispy or feathery in character. It’s easily accessible and a bit funky. Great deal at this price if you want something wet and funky.