Aguerrido Mezcal
Maguey Melate Criollo – Jose Geremias Vasquez Diaz
Maguey Melate Criollo, Jose Geremias Vasquez Diaz is a Destilado de Agave Joven bottled at 43.7 percent alcohol by volume in February 2023. The producer utilizes Agave rhodacanta and Agave angustifolia for this batch from the Estado de Mexico region. Aromas include wet earth, sweet potato, molasses, and charred corn. The palate presents notes of cocoa, banana, and beef stew with a mineral finish. It remains an accessible sipper that reflects the typical profile of Malinalco productions without overpowering intensity.
Category:Destilado de Agave
Style:Joven
NOM:
Origin:Zumpahuacán, Estado de Mexico
Cooking:
Distillation:Filipino
Certified Testing
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.
Read more
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
+9More notes
Community Tastings
What the AGAVESKOOL community tastes in Maguey Melate Criollo – Jose Geremias Vasquez Diaz
Be the first to add tasting notes for this label
REVIEWS & RATINGS
Latest Reviews
Be the first to review this label
About the Brand
Maguey Melate was founded on two ideas: 1) Artisanal agave spirits are amazing and should be shared with the world, and 2) The faster-cheaper economy is a harmful force for people, the environment, and now agave spirits. They believe if mezcal (and agave spirits) can be understood and appreciated at its full potential, people will show their preference for quality artisanal mezcal that is sustainably and fairly sourced. By raising consumer consciousness on the origins of mezcal and educating enthusiasts on matters of quality and character, informed people will be empowered to ensure the future of mezcal. To do this, they’re reaching a large audience with an impactful message: KEEP MEZCAL ARTISANAL! Maguey Melate is perhaps most well-known for their Mezcalero of the Month Club, which delivers artisanal small-batch agave spirits directly to the doors of consumers in the US and Mexico. In addition to the monthly spirits, they offer exclusive content and interviews with producers. Single releases are also available in the Maguey Melate shop.
