Reviews / Ilegal Reposado
Review · · by The Editors
Ilegal Reposado
Aging didn't fix what was missing
Score: 1.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Ilegal Mezcal
- Maestro: Alvaro Hernandez, Armando Hernandez Lorenzo, Eric Hernandez
- Region: Tlacolula, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin
- ABV: 40%
- Price: $70 ($$)
Verdict
The 2.3 consensus is almost kind. Reposado needs a base worth resting; Ilegal's 40% joven wasn't strong enough to work with. The commercial template shows clearly here.
Aging a weak base just gives you a weak aged spirit
Tasting notes
Nose: Light oak, pale vanilla, the base Joven character now somewhat muted
Palate: Sweeter and thinner, the aging added flavor but stripped structure
Finish: Slightly hot, off-balance
The bottom line
The weakest Ilegal. Skip entirely
Where to buy online
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