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Bosscal Joven

Bosscal's standard cenizo – a gateway Durango at accessible proof

Score: 3.0/5 agaves

Bosscal Joven bottle
  • Producer: Bosscal Mezcal
  • Region: Durango
  • Agave: Cenizo
  • ABV: 42%
  • Price: $50 ($$)

Verdict

The agave is legitimate and the production is clean, the proof is the category-introduction choice rather than a specialty-tier commitment. Durango has louder representatives (Burrito Fiestero's verde and 50% cenizo) when drinkers are ready. Buy Bosscal as the gateway, climb to Burrito Fiestero when the gateway starts feeling quiet.

A workable Durango for cocktails and gateway sipping

Tasting notes

Nose: Pine, then dry hay, warm stone

Palate: Lean and northern at 42%. The standard cenizo profile at accessible proof, agreeable, respectable, not particularly distinctive against the tougher Durango producers like Burrito Fiestero or Derrumbes

Finish: Cooling, dry, with a slow pine fade. Stays medium-long

The bottom line

Fine at its price point

Where to buy online

We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.

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