Delightfully surprised with this. I’m not a huge fan of their joven mezcal so I wasn’t sure what to expect with the reposado. It’s the only reposado mezcal I’ve ever had, so admittedly I’m giving some points for uniqueness. Aging in casks definitely mellowed out the harsh sombra flavors, giving it a richer texture and taste than the joven. Grape musk, caramel, light smoke, with a pleasant, mildly sweet finish. Good for sipping or in a oaxaca old fashioned. Would not recommend in much else. Not my first pick for mezcals but far from my last

Between this and montelobos, I’ll always choose the ladders. They occupy similar spaces in the market but the flavor here is lacking compared with competitors. It’s not bad for mixing, but there are better alternatives for the price. It has a harsh nose and a bitter finish with not a lot to appreciate in between

Vegetal, jalapeño pepper, chipotle burn. Not unpleasant, especially for the price point. But for 5-10 dollars more, there are better options out there. It’s 2/5 for sipping neat, 3/5 for mixes, and 4/5 for bang for your buck/accessibility. Milder than the Vida Clasico, but still catching some acetone burn on the finish that might leave some beginners reeling

Beating a very dead horse here, but the start, mid, and finish is all a bit harsh. Not a good entry sipper. Better suited for cocktails. It’s full throttle, wide open smoke the whole way through.

A go to for me. Easy accessible and budget friendly. This is a multi function mezcal that is terrific for mixing, but preferable for sipping. Good smoke, no harsh notes, lightly sweet and herbal. Finishes beautifully with a rich, grassy aftertaste. This will be a regular in my lineup

I would definitely recommend trying this mezcal side by side with a younger, brighter espadin. The roasted chicken mole flavors come through strongly with a savory, salty finish. It has a rich, thick texture and is a great budget pechuga! Definitely will buy again

So many better options for the price point. Sipping it neat is very mild, but also bland. Gets lost in any mix. Not sure where this fits in or why I’d spend 60 dollars on this again. It’s a fine entry point for anybody who hasn’t tried mezcal. There’s just not much to write about beyond the high price

Admittedly one star given for the price. Around 30 dollars in my area. Punchy, zippy, light smoke, strong and sweet. Lingering smokey burn finish. Great for mixing. Ok for sipping. Definitely going to buy again for