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Review · · by The Editors
Reyes y Cobardes Durangensis
Durango cenizo in a clay-pot still at 41.5% – undersold
Score: 2.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Reyes y Cobardes Mezcal
- Maestro: Jorge Garcia
- Region: El Venado, Durango
- Agave: Cenizo
- ABV: 41.5%
- Price: $45 ($$)
Verdict
Durango cenizo at 41.5% is the ceiling where cenizo stops reading as cenizo. Amaras Logia Durango proves the agave at higher proof, and Derrumbes Durango does similar. Reyes y Cobardes bought the right sourcing and then bottled it at a proof built for retail price points rather than the agave.
The agave has something to say. The bottle doesn't let it
Tasting notes
Nose: Creamy agave walks in first. Then citrus, a cheesy edge, faint smoke
Palate: Thin, the characteristic Durango cenizo funk present but the proof doesn't let it develop. Jorge García's work is visible; the commercial ABV strangles it
Finish: Funky, slightly off
The bottom line
A pass. Amaras Logia Durango is the Durango cenizo to drink
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 1 US retailer. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.