Reviews / El Rey Zapoteco Tobala
Review · · by The Editors
El Rey Zapoteco Tobala
Tobalá at 45%. A commercial-friendly tobalá that keeps the agave's aromatics intact
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: El Rey Zapoteco Mezcal
- Maestro: Hernandez Escobar Family
- Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
- Agave: Tobala
- ABV: 45%
- Price: $70 ($$)
Verdict
Not at the caliber of higher-proof tobalás, not trying to be. Honest mid-tier at the format El Rey Zapoteco specializes in. Buy Banhez Tobalá at less money for more character; buy this if you're already inside the El Rey Zapoteco range and want the tobalá as a category completion pick.
A solid commercial tobalá that earns its price tier
Tasting notes
Nose: Wildflower, sweet smoke, ripe citrus
Palate: Aromatic at 45%. Tobalá's aromatics survive the proof and the production stays clean; the bottle reads more commercial than specialty but doesn't dishonor the agave
Finish: Floral, drying, with a slow citrus fade
The bottom line
Fine for drinkers getting oriented on the category
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 1 US retailer. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Old Town Tequila – $119.99