Reviews / Yuu Baal Espadin, Madrecuishe, Tobala
Review · · by The Editors
Yuu Baal Espadin, Madrecuishe, Tobala
Espadín, madrecuishe, and tobalá in a workmanlike ensamble
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Yuu Baal Mezcal
- Maestro: Ramón Garcia
- Region: Miahuatlán, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin, Madrecuishe, Tobala
- ABV: 45%
- Price: $70 ($$)
Verdict
Yuu Baal's three-agave ensamble is honest mid-shelf work. The madrecuishe earns its place by keeping the espadín's sweetness in check, and the tobalá adds a floral lift that keeps the middle from going flat. Not as vivid as Wild Common's ensamble, but fairly priced and reliable. Reach for it when the Banhez runs out.
Ensambles at this tier live or die on the madrecuishe
Tasting notes
Nose: Cooked agave with green herbs, honey, a dry stone undertone
Palate: The three agaves playing their parts cleanly, espadín for structure, madrecuishe for dry edge, tobalá for floral lift. Nothing jumps; medium-weight at 45%
Finish: Dry, lightly sweet. Medium
The bottom line
A dependable second-tier ensamble. Fair at the price
Where to buy online
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