Pierde Almas Mezcal
El Buho Especial Tepeztate
El Buho Especial Tepeztate Joven is a 2016 mezcal bottled at 48% ABV after twenty months in stainless steel. The profile features dominant green vegetal notes like bell pepper, jalapeno, and asparagus alongside savory and mineral elements. Palate sensations include white pepper, roasted agave, and citrus candy with a clean, dry finish. The spirit presents a thin, buttery mouthfeel that balances spicy heat with subtle sweetness and faint smoke. This lot offers a delicate yet intense expression of the Tepeztate agave species without overwhelming heaviness.
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Flavor Profile
Visual Phase
Color: Crystalline, very bright, with slight cold flashes could be perceived such as silver, very faint bluish or cold light gray under certain lighting conditions. Clarity: Clean and transparent, without impurities or turbidity.
Olfactory Phase
Aromatic profile with a combination of citrus, fruity, herbal and sweet notes. Aromas of pineapple, tangerine and grapefruit stand out, accompanied by apple yellow, mint and cinnamon, along with a sweet caramel note. The intensity aromatic is average, as is the alcoholic sensation.
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Taste Phase
Citrus and spicy taste profile, with defined flavors of mandarin, grapefruit and cinnamon, which provide a fresh and vibrant acidity. Sweet notes of pineapple are perceived and a sweetness reminiscent of caramel. Acidic flavors predominate, accompanied by a subtle sweetness. The alcoholic sensation is medium-low. The aftertaste shows an average persistence, dominated by citrus notes and fruity. Notes of pineapple, orange and lime are perceived. The alcoholic sensation and astringency is low, allowing the final notes to be expressed clearly and softness.
Read more🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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About the Brand
El Buho Mezcal was founded by Jose Isaac “Pepe” Jimenez Mendez, who comes from a long line of mezcal producers, and TJ Steele, a Brooklyn-based chef. TJ and Pepe launched their mezcal brand with a mission to deliver a high-quality mezcal at an affordable price in an iconic bottle. El Buho Mezcal is a small batch mezcal that is made in the heart of Oaxaca.
