Reviews / El Jolgorio Mexicano
Review · · by The Editors
El Jolgorio Mexicano
Mexicano made legible
Score: 4.0/5 agaves
- Producer: El Jolgorio Mezcal
- Maestro: Gonzalo Hernandez, Gregorio Hernández López, Ignacio Parada, Pablo Vasquez Garcia, Regulo Martinez Parada, Valentin Cortes
- Region: La Compañía, Rio Seco, Santa Maria Zoquitlan, Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
- Agave: Mexicano
- ABV: 47%
- Price: $150 ($$)
Verdict
The 4.1 consensus rating is generous but not wrong. Mexicano doesn't have the cult status of tobalá or tepeztate, but Jolgorio makes a serious case for taking it seriously.
Mexicano is an underwritten agave. This bottle is its best ambassador
Tasting notes
Nose: Green herbs, then mineral damp, a touch of caramel
Palate: The clearest expression of the agave on the US market, clean, slightly sweet, with a savory undertone
Finish: Long, drying, stone
The bottom line
A strong argument for an underappreciated agave
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 1 US retailer. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Hi-Time Wine – $139.99