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Grulani Tobala

Guélavila tobalá – drier, cleaner, less candy

Score: 4.0/5 agaves

Grulani Tobala bottle
  • Producer: Grulani Mezcal
  • Maestro: Leonardo Hernandez
  • Region: San Baltazar Guélavila, Oaxaca
  • Agave: Tobala
  • ABV: 46%
  • Price: $70 ($$)

Verdict

A tobalá that doesn't need to sell you sweetness. Grulani's is what you pour for the drinker who loves Jolgorio or Real Minero tobalá but can't find them. Buy as a top-tier tobalá at fair-price retail.

A tobalá that doesn't need to sell you sweetness

Tasting notes

Nose: Honey, wet stone, dried flowers, citrus peel

Palate: 46% lets the tobalá's florals ride; the Guélavila register is drier than Chichicapam – less honey, more mineral. Leonardo Hernandez makes the agave sound grown-up

Finish: Floral, dry – long

The bottom line

Buy. Near-peer to Jolgorio tobalá

Where to buy online

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