Reviews / Bozal Tobala
Review · · by The Editors
Bozal Tobala
Bozal's second tobalá release – mid-tier wild at accessible pricing but short of category reference
Score: 3.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Bozal Mezcal
- Maestro: Israel Palestino Vasquez
- Region: San Juan Bautista, Oaxaca
- Agave: Tobala
- ABV: 46.2%
- Price: $150 ($$)
Verdict
Banhez, 5 Sentidos, and Del Maguey all ship better tobalás at similar money – the category has enough competition that a middle-tier bottling needs to earn its space, not just occupy it. Bozal's production is clean; the agave selection on this specific release isn't special enough to justify the shelf. Skip; buy Banhez Tobalá instead.
Not every tobalá is a reference tobalá
Tasting notes
Nose: Wildflower, then sweet smoke, ripe citrus
Palate: Aromatic at 46.2%. Floral without distinguishing depth; a reasonable mid-tier tobalá that doesn't quite clear the category's benchmark at its price point
Finish: Floral, drying, with a slow smoke fade
The bottom line
Banhez Tobalá outperforms at meaningfully lower money
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.