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Review · · by The Editors
Creyente Tobala
Creyente tobalá at 40% – Diageo's wild-agave attempt
Score: 3.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Creyente Mezcal
- Maestro: Mijail Zarate, Pedro Mateo
- Region: Tlacolula, Yautepec, Oaxaca
- Agave: Tobala
- ABV: 40%
- Price: $70 ($$)
Verdict
A legitimate but underpowered tobalá. Diageo's Creyente brand extends into wild-agave territory with the tobalá at 40% – the same commercial-friendly proof failure that afflicts the entire Creyente range applied to an agave that needs more. Tobalá at 40% remains a missed opportunity across the commercial tier. Consensus matches. Any specialty tobalá outperforms at similar money.
Tobalá at 40% remains a missed opportunity
Tasting notes
Nose: Wildflower, then faint smoke, cooked agave
Palate: Underweight, tobalá undersold by commercial proof
Finish: Floral – medium-long
The bottom line
Any specialty tobalá outperforms at similar money
Where to buy online
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