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Review · · by The Editors

Le Tribute Durango

Durango cenizo at 45% – Urial Simental, middle-weight regional bottle

Score: 3.0/5 agaves

Le Tribute Durango bottle
  • Producer: Le Tribute Mezcal
  • Maestro: Urial Simental
  • Region: Nombre de Dios, Durango
  • Agave: Cenizo
  • ABV: 45%
  • Price: $70 ($$)

Verdict

Le Tribute Durango is serviceable Durango cenizo without a clear reason to pick it over the better-known brands at similar money – Lamata at 50% and Lagrimas de Dolores Joven at 45% both outwork this. Consensus 3.6; we agree.

A Durango cenizo at 45% – fine, but the state has better

Tasting notes

Nose: Mesquite smoke, cooked cenizo, mineral, desert herb

Palate: Middle-weight and correct at 45%. Le Tribute's cenizo is a fine Durango entry but doesn't distinguish itself against Lamata and Lagrimas de Dolores in the same category

Finish: Mesquite, cool close – medium

The bottom line

A pass. Lamata Cenizo Durango is the better buy