Reviews / Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal
Review · · by The Editors
Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal
A sweetened mezcal that solves a problem no one has
Score: 2.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Del Maguey Mezcal
- Maestro: Marcos Cruz Mendez, Paciano Cruz Nolasco
- Region: San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin
- ABV: 40%
- Price: $45 ($)
Verdict
We understand the intent, make mezcal friendlier for smoke-averse drinkers – but the execution flattens everything interesting about the base. If you want smoke-light mezcal, buy a lower-proof joven. If you want sweet, buy amaro.
Crema de Mezcal is what you buy when you don't actually like mezcal
Tasting notes
Nose: Honey candy – then agave syrup, faint smoke
Palate: Sweet, thick, a cocktail ingredient masquerading as a spirit
Finish: Sugar, long and unwelcome
The bottom line
Don't
Where to buy online
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