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Cruz de Fuego Ensamble
Espadín-tobalá ensamble at 45% – a commercial ensamble with tobalá lift undersold by proof
Score: 3.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Cruz de Fuego Mezcal
- Maestro: Carlos Mendez Blas
- Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin, Tobala
- ABV: 45%
- Price: $58 ($$)
Verdict
Espadín-tobalá is the natural beginner ensamble – and the proof cap makes the tobalá read as accent instead of structural partner. Every commercial producer attempts this pairing at some tier; Cruz de Fuego's version is competent but not distinctive. Banhez Ensamble delivers more ensamble per dollar; buy that instead.
A commercial ensamble of the natural beginner pairing
Tasting notes
Nose: Wildflower, cooked agave and a faint smoke high note
Palate: The tobalá lift is present but undersold by the proof choice; medium-bodied at 45%
Finish: Dry, with a slow floral fade
The bottom line
The tobalá reads as accent, not partner
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Saratoga Wine – $57.94
- Spec's
Price check: $58 (2026-07-29).