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Review · · by The Editors
Bozal Ibérico
Bozal Ibérico – their version of the Del Maguey format, using Spanish ham in the still
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Bozal Mezcal
- Region: Rio de Ejutla, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin, Mexicano, Tobaziche
- ABV: 47%
- Price: $150 ($$)
Verdict
Most Ibérico pechugas let the famous ham do all the talking; Bozal's is the rare version where the ensamble base carries the story and the ham plays supporting role. The three-agave complexity is what makes the format worth paying for. Buy it over Del Maguey Ibérico, the ensamble is more interesting than the solo espadín base Del Maguey uses.
The ham-distilled pechuga category keeps attracting producers
Tasting notes
Nose: Cured meat with faint smoke, warm spice, dry herb and a trace of dried fruit
Palate: Savory and layered at 47%. The pechuga-style treatment on a three-agave (espadín-mexicano-tobaziche) base with Spanish Ibérico ham in the still
Finish: Warm, savory, with a slow spice fade
The bottom line
Del Maguey's Ibérico is more distinctive for similar money
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Old Town Tequila – $89
- Keg N Bottle – $99