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Wahaka Mezcal Tobalá
Wahaka Mezcal

Wahaka Mezcal Tobalá

4.38 Very good

18 reviews18 ratings

95 critic score Top 9% of mezcal

Mezcal Mezcal Oaxaca No age statement 42% ABV

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About this bottle

The wild tobalá agave, known as “the king of mezcal,” is gathered in the highlands of Oaxaca, frequently on extremely steep mountainsides and rocky cliffs. Beyond its difficult growing environment—at elevations of 1,700–2,600 meters—the tobalá's smaller size necessitates a much greater quantity of plants for this release. Similar to the madre cuishe, this uncommon agave requires at least 12 years of maturation before harvesting.

How it tastes

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

Herbal 80
Floral 75
Fruity 65
Sweet 60
Umami 60
Rich 55
Smoky 45
Earthy 45

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 6 parsed reviews.

Haylee Yee 4.0

Very smooth, with a bit of a smoky aftertaste. Creamy finish. Great as a solo drink; wouldn't mix it, it's too good.

Kaye Aiken

Aroma: lime, flowery notes, and exotic fruit. Taste: hints of herbs, a bit sugary,

Kellen Prather 4.5

Clean, bright, and fruity. Not much smoke detected. 94 points.

Selena Randolph 5.0

Excellent. Very potent and substantial smoke presence.

Gloria Resendiz 4.0

Stone fruit. Pineapple. Light.

Kason North 5.0

Pure and vibrant

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