**Fruity and smokey, welcome back Mezcal** Mezcal, Derrumbes, Durango, Mexico, 46%, 70cl

Tasted By The Posh Off Licence September 2025.

Not tasted a mezcal for a year (intake of breath!), but this made me realise exactly what I’ve been missing. Smooth, gently smoky, and laced with ripe fruit, it’s both comforting and intriguing. There’s no need to fear tequila or mezcal—this is their single malt equivalent: complex, crafted, and perfect for sipping in the evening.

Durango is the most north-eastern state in the Mezcal DO area, and is known for its wild but abundant Agave Durangensis, known locally as Cenizo ("ash", because of the colour). 

Maestro Mezcalero Uriel Simental follows the traditional method of production, using a horno de tierra, tahona, natural fermentation, and small scale distillation in copper pot stills.

The flavour profile obtained is fruity and zinging, with hints of tropical fruit, citrus (pomelo), and tamarind, underpinned with a little smokiness and pine notes.

When it hits the palate it explodes with these fruity vibrant notes, and has a textured feeling in the mouth. The finish is fresh and fruity.