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Vago Ensamble en Barro
A seven-agave clay-pot ensamble from Tío Rey Rodriguez
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Vago Mezcal
- Maestro: Salomon "Tio Rey" Rodriguez
- Region: Sola de Vega, Oaxaca
- Agave: Barril, Coyote, Espadin, Mexicano, Sierra Negra, Tepextate, Tobala
- ABV: 50%
- Price: $113 ($$)
Verdict
Tío Rey's ensamble is ambitious and the clay-pot distillation gives it the texture to carry the ambition. Whether the blend coheres depends on batch and taste; we find this one more interesting than singular. The community agrees.
Seven agaves is either a vision or an argument
Tasting notes
Nose: A deep chord, green herb, sweet smoke, dark honey, wet stone
Palate: Textured, layered, occasionally busy, seven agaves asking for seven different things at once
Finish: Warm, drying. Long
The bottom line
A producer statement. Worth drinking at least once
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Total Wine – $109.99
- Hi-Time Wine