Clase Azul Durango Joven Mezcal (750ml)

Please note: due to the matte textured finish on these decanters, they are sensitive to touch and may show minor scuff marks. This is unavoidable. The producers recommend rinsing them under running water to maintain their finish. Avoid using rags or paper products to clean the decanter.

From a brand better known for tequila comes this amazing Mezcal - and for some afficionados, it's their absolute favourite. Made using agaves from Durango in Northern Mexico, the Cenizo agave variety needs around 10-15 years to mature. The agaves are milled by hand, rather than using a donkey and tahona, and the spirit is aged (or rested) for five years in glass demijohns before bottling. It conjures aromas of cooked agave and tejocote pulp with hints of smoke and fresh rosemary, the palate more herbal upfront with lemon peel and charred agave and a long smoky finish. The stunning decanter is made of a volcanic material and hand crafted, while the lid is made by Huichol artisans in a style called 'Chaquira' whereby all the beads are individually stuck on by hand. A must for any bar or collection. Certified Kosher.

Tasted from a 10ml sample... Clear. Sweetly smokey with suggestions of smoldering cedar, menthol rub, peppercorns and bicycle tube. Silky, tactile and surprisingly elegant for mezcal, with a slow crescendo of smokey, ashy, oily agave flavours and a creamy-yet-fresh finish. Grilled capsicum, barbecue char, white pepper and rubber mingle in the medium long aftertaste. Complex and seamlessly integrated. 44% Alc./Vol.