A well-made mezcal’s purity is one to admire and to savor.
It invites you to taste the land and labor behind it, a true experience of the palate. That, alone, is pure magic by itself, especially for your stomach.
Mezcal, for centuries, has fit into both the aperitif and digestif categories. Historically known for its euphoric nature, mezcal has an uncanny ability to lift your spirits and get your appetite going. That said, mezcal is for sipping, not shooting. No matter how long of a day or how great of a meal, you will better reward yourself by sipping on your mezcal, slowly absorbing its magic. Here are 6 mezcals you should try sipping solo.
6 Mezcals you Should Be Sipping
Bozal Mezcal Ensamble
Reliable and refreshing, Bozal Mezcal Ensamble is a top-quality, go-to mezcal. From its sleek and iconic bottle to its pure flavors, this Bozal can please crowds with ease.
Izo Ensamble Mezcal
Made with high-altitude grown wild agave varieties, this mezcal gives you a true expression of Durango’s terroir. It’s exciting to sip, as its full-body and complex flavors will have everyone talking.
Del Maguey Tobalá
If you’d like to take your mezcal experience to new heights (literally,) look no further than Del Maguey’s Tobalá. This bottle is a showstopper, made with the unique agave variety called Tobalá, grown in ultra-high altitudes. The result – an earthy mezcal with seductive tropical undertones.
Real Minero Largo
A true homage to family tradition, Real Minero is a family-owned and operated mezcal distillery producing pure mezcal. Made with the rare Largo agave variety, this particular Real Minero mezcal is alluring, bursting with clean and floral flavors.
Mezcales de Leyenda Oaxaca Espadín
Full of character, Mezcales de Leyenda produces an exquisite line of mezcals, reflecting the biodiversity behind this beloved spirit. Their Espadín is dependable and delicious, with inviting herbal and citrus notes.
Burrito Fiestero Ancestral Line
As the first certified ancestral mezcal from Durango, the limited edition, still strength (no dilution post distillation) spirit line keeps all the flavors and aromas of the agaves. This line includes special mezcals made with rare and unique agave varieties for a very viscous and silky mezcal bottled in a piece of art—hand-painted by local artists with different designs depending on the agave type. *The line is limited production, once they are sold out, they will not produce that agave species again for several years.
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Source: Mixology News
