Siembra Metl Quiote from Jorge Perez is made with maguey Alto and the addition of lemongrass during distillation.
About this destilado de agave
Siembra Metl Quiote from Jorge Perez is made with Alto maguey, however, it’s not your standard Alto production, where the entire giant piña is used (and still only yields about six liters). This spirit was made using the quiote and mezonte of the agaves. The producer let the agaves reach maturity so deeply that they began to surge their starches to the center of the plant, and then up the growing quiote stalk. Letting the quiote begin to sprout centralizes those starches in the heart of the piña, called the mezonte, and the bottom half of the quiote stalk. This expression features those parts of the mature plant and the unique aromas and flavors that only those sections can provide. Jorge’s production is generally lactic, and this spirit is distilled with lemongrass inside the still. The inclusion of lemongrass adds a citric and herbaceous counterpoint to his lactic style, but it’s a distinctly “Jorge” spirit.
Siembra Metl Mezcal
Siembra Metl Don Mateo is mostly produced by Emilio Vieyra in Pino Bonito, Michoacán. Emilio’s distilling practices go back 5 generations. The Vieyra family cultivates their agaves and produces their spirit between the Rio Balsas basin and the Eje Neo-volcanico de la Sierra Madre del Sur. The fields are at an average of 7,500 ft and the Vinata where the spirit is roasted, macerated, fermented, and distilled sits at 7,000 ft. Check your bottle for details as they tend to vary slightly from batch to batch. The Siembra Metl brand also features some rare special edition releases from other producers, and they bottle tequila under the renowned Siembra Azul and Siembra Valles labels.
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Ranger_Ryan
45 reviewsHad at Los Coñejos in ABQ.
Bottle 39/228. Lot 01, 170 liters.
Don’t remember much, other than it was delicious. I would definitely spend the money on this one. I’ll be hunting this down so I can experience again.
James Christian
45 reviewsBatch = 01
Agave = Inaequidense
Mezcalero = Jorgé Perez
Underground pit, oak mallets, eucalyptus canoes, lemongrass, and copper still
Note: The bottle has been opened at half mast for almost two years now at this tasting
Nose = Mild smoke, much less lemongrass than when it first opened. Slight ethanol.
Palate = A bit metallic and acidic, yes. A little astringent on the sides of the tongue (whereas it was not this way when first opened)
Flavors = LEMONGRASS, acidic minerality. Agree with the previous reviewer – there is a healthy bit of bitter ‘tea that has been steeped for too long” now.
Overall = Unfortunately, this is not holding up for me over time. It was far more delicate and floral, with beautiful lemongrass notes and none of the bitterness I’m picking up now. Could be interesting in cocktails at this point
Batch = 01
Agave = Inaequidense
Mezcalero = Jorgé Perez
Underground pit, oak mallets, eucalyptus canoes, lemongrass, and copper still
Note: The bottle has been opened at half mast for almost two years now at this tasting
Nose = Mild smoke, much less lemongrass than when it first opened. Slight ethanol.
Palate = A bit metallic and acidic, yes. A little astringent on the sides of the tongue (whereas it was not this way when first opened)
Flavors = LEMONGRASS, acidic minerality. Agree with the pr
justsomedude
28 reviewsLot 1 bottle 160/228
Nose: Tons of lemongrass, limoncello, citronella, and dill pickles?
Palate: Citrusy and herbaceous if a bit thin and acidic.
Finish: Long and pleasantly herbaceous without becoming bitter nor medicinal.
Overall: Very pleasant and vivacious but lacking complexity and weight. One for lovers of herbaceous liqeuors. Glad I waited until close out pricing to buy.
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsHoney Cough drops and Gasoline. The finish is strange on this one. As the liquid is going down the gullet, there is a “burnt tea” kinda note that really ruins the rest of the palate. Slight gasoline smell in there also that I dont care for. Will try again
Zack Klamn
542 reviewsNose – Lemongrass. A tiny bit of bleu cheese.
Palate – Very nice lemon candy sweetness and funky in the first sip. It really grabs your attention. Big flavors all the way to the finish where the quality smoke hits the stage. A note that gets me in the aftertaste is a Panna Cotta dessert. Great stuff!!!!
SoloAgave
86 reviewsHad this at Mezcaloteca (branded differently but October 2019 batch). I love his regular Alto/Inaequidens under the Mezonte brand so this was a nice treat with an added layer of complexity with the lemongrass. Sweet, woody, citrusy, grapes, and a nice drying impact on the finish. Made me want to go back for more – although the group I was with wasn’t as enthusiastic so this may be for the more adventurous agave enthusiasts.
Justin.Anderson3
14 reviewsAmazing flavors. There is so much going on with this . The lemongrass on the finish is the best part. If you smoke cigarettes it’s almost that menthol taste which I love.
Jonny
708 reviewsLot 1. Citrusy aromas, with more notes of patchouli, lemons, and sweet spearmint. The palate is BOOMING with flavor. This one really transports me. On first sip, I’m suddenly back in Clarinet lessons as a 3rd grader. Maybe it’s the woodiness plus the lemon, that matches a freshly cleaned reed? Not sure. Woodwinds aside, this has more notes of fresh lemons, sage, green tea, guava, and red grapes. This is absolutely phenomenal if you can find a sip.
Brian.Francis
6 reviewsLot 1.Full of Agave flavor.Lemongrass adds zest.At 92% has just the right edge.Tasty stuff.
Rakhal
421 reviewsLot 1. I don’t think that I’ve ever described a Mezcal as “crushable” before, until now. This is dangerously drinkable. I’m blowing through the bottle I bought, which is really unfortunate because it doesn’t come cheap. It starts off with all those wonderful flavors that I associate with Agave Inaequidens but can never quite describe to my satisfaction. New leather, sandalwood, jasmine, lemons, limes, cantaloupe, guava, and spearmint, then I swallow and BOOM!!! An explosion of lemongrass that is beautiful and absolutely delicious!! I’m not sure what the quiote technique added to this but I definitely want to try the one without lemon grass to see if I can tell. If you can afford this one, buy it.
Lot 1. I don’t think that I’ve ever described a Mezcal as “crushable” before, until now. This is dangerously drinkable. I’m blowing through the bottle I bought, which is really unfortunate because it doesn’t come cheap. It starts off with all those wonderful flavors that I associate with Agave Inaequidens but can never quite describe to my satisfaction. New leather, sandalwood, jasmine, lemons, limes, cantaloupe, guava, and spearmint, then I swallow and BOOM!!! An explosion of lemong