Monte Alban Mezcal, 70cl

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Whilst looking for a rum substitute 500 years ago, Spanish conquistadors created the premium spirit Mezcal. And I can almost guarantee that if anyone has more than 2 drinks of this cheap stuff, they’ll inevitably lose their lunch. Using only the finest 100 percent Weber blue agave, it is handmade in small batches to be smooth, soft and easily mixable.

Legend says that the worm gives strength to anyone brave enough to eat and some even believe it acts as an aphrodisiac. The making of a masterpiece Love is all that is needed to create a masterpiece, and the love of a wine-maker stems from the experience of previous generations and continual everyday work is needed to create a flavoursome wine masterpiece. Whilst we endeavour the ensure the continued accuracy of all product, pricing and nutritional data at all times, we do not accept liability for any inaccuracies or incorrect information contained on this site. Purchased on a whim, I usually drink tequila (Don Julio reposado or anejo), figured I'd give mezcal a try.

Roughly 500 years ago, Spanish settlers began looking for a substitute for rum so they began distilling an Aztec soft -drink made from the Agave plant and they ended up with a premium spirit they named Mezcal. California Proposition 65 WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. It is made and distilled in the Oaxaca region of Mexico using 100% agave plants using centuries old techniques and traditions but most famously, each bottle contains the Con Gusano larvae… It has an aroma of spicy, oaky, green leafy notes.

Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! For those who are truly open to tasting and deciphering liquors of all styles and sources, it’s actually sort of an interesting little brew. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Made in Mexico and distilled from the Agave plant using centuries-old traditions and techniques, each bottle contains the famous Agave worm. This however isn't Tequila its Mezcal and shockingly its really really nice, smells almost like honey, cinnamon with a spicy wood sort of after taste, really quite nice.If there is any doubt in your mind about the accuracy of the data contained on this page, please ensure you check the product packaging before serving and contact us immediately. It shows very little burn and has a dry persistent finish offering great complexity, with an earthy array of flavours. A traditionally made Mezcal from 100% Agave, with an Agave worm that legend says gives strength to the one brave enough to eat it. They are well established in the market, and many have had the experience of “tasting the Mezcal worm” with their signature Reposado. Burnt oak and hydrogen peroxide are the main “notes” and the only effect from eating the worm I remember was a mild case of Bali belly.

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But for those hoping for a budget mezcal you will be severely disappointed – this is just a cheap novelty tequila-flavored liquor of some sort – Jose Cuervo gold poured over cinnamon rolls.