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Animas Joven Mezcal (750ml)

Animas Joven Mezcal (750ml)

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Greg Dudley
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Review Date: 11/2021

Animas Joven is a very nice mezcal at a very nice price. As good quality mezcal for under $50 is becoming very difficult to come by, this bottle delivers. The nose hits first with agave syrup, then brings a fruit forward sweetness that is supported by light smoke. Very pleasant. The palate brings more agave nectar, some rich spices and just a hint of smoke on the finish. I find the spicy notes on this pour make it the perfect substitute in an Old Fashioned. No cherry, lime or orange twist.

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Jeffrey Jones
Review Date: 11/2021
This Mezcal is interesting and delicious. The nose has integrated smoke, savory and citrus aromas that work together very well. In the mouth this wonderful Mezcal continues to please. The savory and citrus flavors are there with a nice fresh fruit salad finish.
Austin Jenkins
Review Date: 10/2021
In terms of reasonably priced Mezcal, this bottle is a gem. For its value it has a near endless amount to offer to anyone who’s looking to enjoy it. On the nose you’re immediately met with an array of rich, and juicy fruit notes: Citrus and Pineapple –followed by green bell pepper, and the soft bite of serrano peppers. The palate offers all the same if not more, wrapping it up in a wonderful savory subtle smoke that leaves the drinker wanting for another sip. Perfectly balanced, and perfectly accessible.
Neal Fischer
Review Date: 07/2019
I've said it many times myself: It's annoyingly difficult to get good, smoky mezcal at a moderate price point. Animas fills that agave-shaped hole in my life. The smoke comes on with moderate strength, giving wafts of charred wood and burnt earth, but it doesn't overpower the agave. Lightly tropical notes unfold the more I sniff with orange, lime, and mango. The palate has a great savory note with a mouth-watering saltiness and earthy minerality.
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Notes

This espadin (A. Angustifolia) mezcal is the perfect pick for anyone starting to explore the world of quality mezcal or as a relatively inexpensive option for mezcal-based cocktails. It's very approachable and laden with sweet agave fruit. The smoke component is decidedly there, but not very intense, as one would expect with a well-made mezcal. A rich texture makes this a delightful sipper or stout component in a mezcal variant of the Last Word. Gold medal winner in Tequila Aficionado's 2021 Brands of Promise.

Product Details

Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico

Type/Varietal: Mezcal

Alcohol Content: 44%

SKU: #1419556

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