Reviews / Lalocura San Martinero
Review · · by The Editors
Lalocura San Martinero
San Martinero from a producer most people haven't heard of – and should
Score: 4.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Lalocura Mezcal
- Maestro: Eduardo "Lalo" Angeles
- Region: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca
- Agave: San Martinero
- ABV: 49%
- Price: $70 ($$)
Verdict
San Martinero is a rarely-bottled agave, and Lalocura's version is the definitive US-market expression. 49% ABV, clay still, disciplined production, you taste all three. The 4.6
Every producer has a bottle that breaks open. This is Lalo's
Tasting notes
Nose: Mint walks in first. Then citrus peel, green herb, wet stone
Palate: Bright and savory, with a mineral spine the agave often lacks in less careful hands
Finish: Cooling, clean
The bottom line
Small production, reference quality, worth the hunt
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 3 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Astor Wines
- K&L Wines
- Wooden Cork – $178.99