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Review · · by The Editors
Lamata Ensamble Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas amole ensamble at 48% – Jose Castellanos, northeast frontier
Score: 4.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Lamata
- Maestro: Jose Castellanos
- Region: Las Virgenes, Tamaulipas
- Agave: Amole
- ABV: 48%
- Price: $100 ($$)
Verdict
Lamata Ensamble Tamaulipas is a document of the Tamaulipas tradition that most brands don't attempt – Castellanos is named on the label, the proof is right, and the regional distinction is audible. Not as integrated as the Oaxaca Jarquín ensamble; more interesting regionally. Consensus 4.1; we agree.
Tamaulipas amole is a frontier variant most shelves don't document
Tasting notes
Nose: Desert herb walks in first. Then wet stone, cooked amole
Palate: Dry and distinctive at 48%. Amole-based mezcal from Tamaulipas is a rarely-shelved category; Castellanos's production keeps the agave character clean, and the ensamble adds regional specificity
Finish: Mineral, cool close – long
The bottom line
A buy. Rare northeast-frontier mezcal
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.