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Del Maguey Wild Papalome Mezcal
Del Maguey

Del Maguey Wild Papalome Mezcal

4.38 Very good

13 reviews13 ratings

91 critic score Above average for mezcal

Mezcal Mezcal Oaxaca No age statement 45% ABV

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About this bottle

The Nahuatl word "Papalome" or "Papalometl," meaning "butterfly," refers to a wild agave variety that visually resembles the agave Tobalá. This mezcal is produced by Maestro Mezcalero Fernando Caballero Cruz in San Pedro Teozacoalco, Oaxaca. Maestro Fernando employs a distinctive distillation technique, using stainless steel pot stills equipped with a clay and bamboo condenser, which is considered by some to offer the best of both worlds.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Earthy 99
Smoky 90
Rich 80
Umami 80
Sweet 70
Fruity 65
Spicy 50
Oily 45

Reviews

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Angela Rizzo 4.3

Lot: PAP-171 It smells of musty leather with a faint fruity aroma attempting to emerge. The taste is dark, earthy, and smoky, a complete contrast to most mezcals I've recently sampled. Notes of leather, forest floor, black olives, portabello mushrooms, twigs/dried leaves, and tobacco are present, with hints of blueberry trying to balance the dark, earthy flavors. The finish is characterized by a persistent smokiness. It also has a large, creamy mouthfeel. I'm still processing this one, but I really like it.

Buddy Sun 5.0

Excellent! Earthy and smoky, yet very approachable. It has a cured, meaty taste similar to salami. Subtle hints of clay. Reminds me of an Islay scotch! One of my favorites.

Kailyn Darden 4.8

So intricate and captivating. Certainly much sweeter than anticipated.

Gail Godwin 5.0

Smoky and fruity, this is fantastic. A stubborn seed from Miami.

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