Looks like some fun for any Ft Worth Locals

This is my first post here, glad to find this community! I just got back from Oaxaca, brought a few bottles with me, including a couple of cremas. It was really interesting to see what some of the maestros are doing for ecological conservation. I went to college near Juarez (the US side, alas) and I was sad to see that adulteration - or worse - is still a problem. Overall a fantastic trip!

Cremas need wayyyy more love is my own takeaway

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Going soon and looking to pick up some good bottles that are not available through North Carolina's state controlled stores, our choices are pretty limited.

Never had mezcal before, found these on sale for $35 each. If I have tequila, I usually make margaritas, but these seem to advertise as a bit more of a premium product. Excited to try them later this week. Are they fairly good quality and representative of decent mezcal?

Looking for a less smoky and less complex mescal to make margaritas with. Wondering which of the ones below anyone can vouch for (not as good sipping mezcals, but as nuanced, balanced ones that would work well for margarita making).?

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Hello All, I’ve been interested in mezcal for a while but have only tried two so far: banhez espadin and Sombra Reposado. Scotch has been my spirit of choice and I was wondering what mezcals would u recommend for somebody like me. I’m not a bit peat head or anything.I prefer wine cask finished scotches with a mild to moderate amount of peat. Also, any recommendations for reading materials regarding different styles of mezcal?

Do y’all know if this brand is good? Never had any of it but looks like a good label at least?

Can’t believe how lucky that was! How different is this than the regular chichicapa? Looks like these bottles are selling for $180-$300+ online. Guess that was a major win?

My work carries Vicio, Montelobos, Vida, and Gracias a Dios mezcal. I know the money from Vida goes to a French company, which of these other mezcal would be putting money back to Mexico? If any?

And more importantly how do I find this information out on my own?

I'm going to make a beeline for Del Maguey and Quiquiriqui.

Apart from them, any other suggestions from the brands showing?

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I’m well versed in tequila, and a bit of a novice when it comes to mezcal. I am in Denver so there are a bunch of liquor store options to try.

If price is the least of the worries. What bottle do you get a big mezcal fan for their wedding.

I’m hoping to order a new mezcal for a friends cinco de mayo mezcal tasting! I’m currently operating with Gracias a dios, a Vago Elote, and a Del Maguey Minero! I would love to add/try a tobala or pechuga, I just don’t think I can spend more than $75 for it. I also live in PA, so I made a list of options that I could order from the state store website. Let me know if you’d recommend any!

Wahaka Joven Tobala (the one Tobala exception to my $75 limit)

Casa Manglar Espadin Y Tobala

Catedral de mi Padre Tobala

Bruxo Mezcal Artesanal No 2 Espadin Barril Pechuga de Maguey

Banhez Pechuga De Pavo (another price exception, if recommended highly).

If none of these are particularly recommendable, I’d rather just hold off until I can make an Ohio or Maryland trip! Thanks I’m advance!

I’ve loved mezcal for quite some time and have had a somewhat limited amount so far. When I first started out I was a big fan of the vida but I know now that one is very one dimensional. Since then I have had a mi mama mi dijo which I was a pretty big fan of, especially for the price ($35) and most recently I got a Amaras cupreata. I found this one to be pretty decent as well but not worth double the price. It was a bit “light” tasting for me and not as complex as I might’ve liked.

I keep seeing the chichicapa recommended here but I have read mixed reviews. Some people saying it has cane sugar added and isn’t a “proper” mezcal.

I’m looking to stay under $80 and my local options are total wine and BevMo.

Stopped by a little out of the way liquor store that I had previously found some Real Minero in. Sadly they had sold it all, but the owner wanted to convince me to try the Espina Begra Jabali he had. It's not listed on mezcalreviews.com though, and the other expressions (espadin, tobala and tepeztate) which are there all have fairly mixed reviews.

Curious if anyone has tried the jabali and how you'd rate it. And/or general thoughts on this brand. Thanks!

-Luneta Espadín Destilado con Te de Limón by Berta Vasquez. -Luneta Espadín Destilado con Cacao by Luis Arellanes & Rufino Martínez. -Mamá Chuy Madre Cuishe Destilado con Yerba Santa Y Café by Ageo Cortes.

• 5 Sentidos Pizorra (Tepextate) by Delfino Tobón Mejía

When I went to my local liquor store to pick up a couple of other bottles the clerk talked me into buying a bottle of Apaluz which was on sale for $19.99. He said that if I don't like it I can bring it back for a refund. I tried it tonight and was impressed. Especially for the price.

It started off a bit on the rough side with a new bottle opening so I let it sit for around 30 minutes and it really opened up. Light smoke and a pretty viscous, oily mouth feel. Lots of agave up front. In both the aroma and taste I got a very burnt butter essence with some citrus, coconut, pineapple and a funky cheesiness. Almost like a Pecorino Romano with the richness and saltiness.

Overall a lovely juice. I imagine this would be stellar at a higher proof. But for under $20 it's a huge value play. Anyone else try this? I think I'll grab a couple more bottles at this price. Seems like it would be good in a mixed drink too.

Hey guys,

Currently staying on the island of isla mujeres and saw that there are 5 liquor stores on the island, looking for a mezcal I would not be able to find in the states.

Has anyone been to any of the liquor stores here/recommend which one would be the best?

I love mezcal and substitute it for gin in my Negronis. For my wedding I want the best smoky mezcal there is.

I never had a wedding in my first marriage. For my second we have been married 5 years but never had a formal wedding. This one is over the top but so many of my friends are Hispanic and I want a good Mezcal.

The best one I have had was an older guy on Isla Mujeres with a scorpion in it and we drank it til we died and we are friends forever.

Hi everyone,

I really need some practical advice regarding hosting a mezcal tasting for a couple's bachelor/bachelorette party in Mexico.

Quick backstory as to why I would be asked to do this: I'm a former bartender, whisky enthusiasts, and have hosted whisky trainings for bar staff.

Thing is I don't know nearly as much about mezcal, and although I've been reading up on it, what I don't know is a good few Mezcal to serve that are different enough for a variety of people to drink and notice a difference.

With whisky it's easy due to there being so many different styles from different counties etc.

Can anyone recommend me 3 to 4 different types of mezcal that are reasonable prices and available that I could serve?

Thanks in advance!!

It’s been a standout one to me since the beginning because I love Mezcal and I love corn. I have loved every Mezcal I have tried thus far but this one is a little too rubbing alcohol forward for me and not the depth I was expecting with the high amount of recommendations on the page. Where do y’all think I went wrong?

I’ve been living in Pittsburgh for some time, and I had no idea this existed. My mezcal journey started early this year. Because PA liquor stores are a little rough sometimes, my recent special orders from them were a Vago Elote and Del Maguey Minero. I love them both! I’d like to visit this place for a special occasion, do any of these flights sound particularly good?!

Hey to all my fellow Mezcal lovers out there I’m looking for a Smokey mezcal that won’t be too too expensive! I tried dos hombres and Moteloboz black this past weekend and loved both but one was way Smokier then the other

Hey all! I LOVE mezcal but an a novice at understanding the different types and shades. I find it difficult to describe what I like when selecting a bottle, which goes something like ‘really like a good bite, mild-moderate smokey, floral, even finish.’ Generally like clear in color.

Any guidance on what genre this falls into or what I should try to further develop my ideal profile?

I have a limited choice of quality Mezcal to choose from in my price range and want to pick up 2 bottles. I would love any advice from folks. Hopefully 2 that have different profiles so I can try a variety. Thanks! Here are the potential bottles:

Legendario Domingo Oaxaca Espadin

Mayalen Guerrero

Vago Elote – Hijos de Aquilino Garcia

Tres Papalote Wild Cupreata

La Luna Cupreata

La Luna Espadincillo

Montelobos Espadin