Mezcalosfera Tobala

Item: Mezcalosfera Tobala
Rating: 3.0
Author: The Editors

Ageo Cortés's tobalá – quieter than the shelf's references

Score: 3.0/5 agaves

Producer: Mezcalosfera de Mezcaloteca
Maestro: Ageo Cortés
Region: Miahuatlán, Oaxaca
Agave: Tobala
ABV: 48.38%
Price: $150 ($$)

Verdict

Ageo Cortés's tobalá is a competent but modest release, the agave is present, the proof is adequate, but the bottle lands as a step below Mezcalero No. 25, Banhez Tobalá at price, or the Memorable range at ceiling. Pour for completionists; reach for the reference bottles otherwise.

Not every Mezcalosfera is a masterpiece. This is one that isn't

Tasting notes

Nose: Wildflower, honey, green melon

Palate: 48.38% with tobalá present but less concentrated than the top tobalás in the category, the floral lift shows, the mid-palate thins

Finish: Medium-long, floral, clean

The bottom line

A pass for Mezcalero No. 25 or Banhez Tobalá

Where to buy online

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