Reviews / Zancudo Botanico
Review · · by The Editors
Zancudo Botanico
Botanical-infused espadín that reads more amaro than mezcal
Score: 3.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Zancudo Mezcal
- Maestro: Carlos Morales
- Region: San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin
- ABV: 43%
- Price: $70 ($)
Verdict
Zancudo Botánico is a thoughtfully-constructed infused mezcal – more sincere than Yotobi's flavored range, but the sum is a hybrid rather than a clarified spirit. The base espadín is decent; the additions pull the bottle into cocktail-modifier territory. Useful behind a serious bar; less interesting neat.
Infused mezcal drifts toward the amaro side of the bar
Tasting notes
Nose: Herbal tea, bitter citrus, cooked agave, eucalyptus
Palate: Medium-weight. At 43%, the botanical program layered over a competent espadín. Pleasant, polished, closer to a flavored liqueur in register
Finish: Herbal, slightly bitter. Medium
The bottom line
An amaro-adjacent mezcal. Keep it for cocktails
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.