Bottle 81/100
Edition 01
47% abv
A super delicious discovery, this Tepeztate has everything we love. There was structure and complexity and the flavors were so well balanced, this is one of the best Tep expressions we’ve tasted. Green notes and herbal flavors open up to chocolate, eucalyptus, baking spices, caramel, hints of sweetness, mineral notes like wet stone.
A lasting buttery mouthfeel finish, with burnt citrus peel flavors.

48% abv
A tasty Tepeztate with emphasis on green notes, bell pepper, grass, and sweet peppers. Fruit notes of citrus and melon were also present with some earthiness. Balanced overall with medium complexity and smoke, and a pleasant finish.

3rd Edition
369/882
51% abv
Very tasty Tobala, with sweet floral notes on the nose, tropical fruit flavors and citrus notes. Papaya, mint, and cooked agave sweetness. Mild smoke. Even at 51% the alcohol is balanced and not prominent. Enjoyed this expression.

Great initial impression, a rich mouthfeel, with layers of flavors of herbs, fruits, a hint of funk paired with spice notes and pepper. Some green and vegetal notes, well balanced overall and good minerality. Mild smoke and a lasting finish. Really enjoy these releases from Valentin Cortes and Asis.

Lot 010622T
48% abv
Really enjoyed this Tobala, a delicious expression with good
complexity, rich in flavors.
On the nose: sweet aromas of Meyer lemon, notes of pine, , eucalyptus, fresh mango.
On the palate: ripe melon, tropical fruits, dried tea and herbs,
bright citrus, with mineral and slate notes and mild smoke.
A rich mouthfeel for a lasting finish, with lingering fruit and pepper.

2019
15th Edition
Layers of flavors, from ripe fruits, to minerals, stone, earth, green and herb notes. Good structure and medium smokiness, with balanced alcohol. An enjoyable finish and rich mouthfeel.

48% abv
Lovely mouthfeel and creaminess, balanced agave, herbal and vegetal notes, some fruit notes like melon, green citrus notes, and a mineral earthiness. Well balanced, with medium smoke. An easy sipper.

Feb 2022
811 liters
Enjoyable Pechuga, with fruit flavors, balanced savory and sweet flavors, mild smoke but a little heat. Very approachable and easy to drink.

March 2019
280 liters produced
48.65% abv
A classic Tep, with typical notes and an emphasis on herbal flavors, with vegetal and green notes. There is pronounced earthiness to this expression, and some citrus notes as well. The alcohol was well balanced, with mild smokiness, and a pleasant finish.

Bright flavors and fruity notes with mild smoke and a nice mouthfeel. On the lighter and easy to drink.

Dominant vegetal notes, and some mineral notes, not very complex overall. Medium finish with peppery notes.

Fruit forward notes, floral nose and sweetness. Balanced smoke and alcohol, easy to enjoy and well suited for cocktails.

Enjoyable mezcal with savory and sweet notes, tempered smoke and a pleasant mouthfeel. Medium finish, great in cocktails.

This producer and maestro Valentin are outstanding. Edition 4 Espadin is complex and well balanced, layers of cooked agave, citrus notes and bright minerals. Mild smoke and a lasting finish. Can’t wait to try the next edition.