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Casa Manglar Espadin y Tobala

Commercial-friendly ensamble – the proof undersells both agaves

Score: 2.5/5 agaves

Casa Manglar Espadin y Tobala bottle
  • Producer: Casa Manglar Mezcal
  • Maestro: Humberto Juan
  • Region: San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca
  • Agave: Espadin, Tobala
  • ABV: 45%
  • Price: $31 ($)

Verdict

A commercial ensamble. Espadín-tobalá at 45% is the natural beginner ensamble format, but Casa Manglar's execution delivers neither agave cleanly, the tobalá aromatics don't register, and the espadín base reads commercial rather than structural. Casa Manglar's wild-agave line doesn't quite earn the label. The community agrees. Skip.

Casa Manglar's wild-agave line doesn't quite earn the label

Tasting notes

Nose: A faint wildflower

Palate: Thin at 45%

Finish: Short

The bottom line

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