Hi OT! Pick me some booze!

[WelshBloke]

I'd like to get a bottle of Mezcal and I know pretty much nothing about it (apart from having a few good mezcal cocktails and getting samplers from barmen).

I really like the... well let's be honest it does taste a bit like dirt! It reminds me of when I helped my dad fix up my grandads garden and the smell of burning soil. It's not a sympathetic description but it was definitely an evocative smell/taste.

So basically I want an honest Mezcal (not an experimental new version with added flavours, and definitely not a liqueur version with sugar), just a simple traditional version.

Kinda keep it at about £50 and from a UK website.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/?current=n_2_n&q=mezcal&size=n_30_n&filters%5B0%5D%5Bfield%5D=targettemplate&filters%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B0%5D=Mezcal&filters%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=any&sort-field=price&sort-direction=asc

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/search?q=mezcal&sort=pasc

I've used both those websites for Scotch so if it's something from there that would be great.

Cheers atot!

 

[lxskllr]

I don't know anything about mezcal, but if I were walking in a shop, I'd be looking at añejos. Spirits are almost always better aged. This bottle is attractive, and I'd be drawn to it. Might be garbage, so this isn't a recommendation, but I like the way it looks.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/mezcal/zignum/zignum-anejo-mezcal/

 

[sdifox]

You want tequila

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https://www.masterofmalt.com/tequila/don-julio/don-julio-reposado-tequila/

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[WelshBloke]

You want tequila

I mean I'm not going to disagree with you but why do I want tequila instead of Mezcal?

 

[WelshBloke]

I don't know anything about mezcal, but if I were walking in a shop, I'd be looking at añejos. Spirits are almost always better aged. This bottle is attractive, and I'd be drawn to it. Might be garbage, so this isn't a recommendation, but I like the way it looks.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/mezcal/zignum/zignum-anejo-mezcal/

See I realised that I was just picking the darker coloured mezcals (plus which labels looked nice) and thats when I thought that I'd come ask people!

 

[sdifox]

I mean I'm not going to disagree with you but why do I want tequila instead of Mezcal?

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[highland145]

Just sayin....

 

[WelshBloke]

Just sayin....
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I have no problem with bourbon! I'm just in a Mezcal mood!

 

[stargazr]

I don't drink Tequila or Mezcal anymore, but prefer the Silver vs. darker Anejo. It's a personal preference. I used to love this, it's reasonably priced.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/mezcal/zignum-joven/zignum-joven-mezcal/

 

[sdifox]

Try this añejo, just slightly above your budget

https://www.masterofmalt.com/tequila/don-julio-anejo-tequila/

 

[WelshBloke]

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Mezcals brandy and tequila is cognac!

 

[sdifox]

Mezcals brandy and tequila is cognac!

Similar concept

 

[WelshBloke]

Try this añejo, just slightly above your budget

https://www.masterofmalt.com/tequila/don-julio-anejo-tequila/

Budgets getting a bit blown tbh!

I was liking the look of this!

https://www.masterofmalt.com/mezcal/mezcal-vago/mezcal-vago-espadin-502-mezcal/

 

[sdifox]

Budgets getting a bit blown tbh!

I was liking the look of this!

https://www.masterofmalt.com/mezcal/mezcal-vago/mezcal-vago-espadin-502-mezcal/

Err the don julio añejo is cheaper than that one

 

[lxskllr]

Don Julio's tequilla though. My very quick perusal of wikipedia says mezcal may be a little more rustic. Rustic can be good.

 

[WelshBloke]

Err the don julio añejo is cheaper than that one

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Yeah but the Vago has a nicer bottle!

 

[lxskllr]

I can personally vouch for Don Julio añejo. It's fantastic, but it isn't mezcal. You kind of got me interested in mezcal now. You're a bad influence :^D

 

[sdifox]

Patrón Añejo is out of op's price range xd and I don't know if the Patrón is better anyway.

 

[stargazr]

When it comes to Tequila and Mezcal, the difference between anejo and silver is not the same as the difference between a 2 year old bourbon and a 10 year old bourbon. It tastes different, and you just have to try both and see for yourself.

 

[sdifox]

Yeah but the Vago has a nicer bottle!

I am sure you can pay someone a fiver for the empty bottle.

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[herm0016]

we buy 400 conejos mezcal. not sure its available over there. its a solid mid price choice.
for reference my scotch preference is Ardbeg
We have a few of great local whiskies. ex: https://www.spirithounds.com/our-spirits

 

[brianmanahan]

PBR is the only kind of alcoholic beverage i've ever bought

so i'd definitely recommend that

(i didn't drink any though)

 

[WelshBloke]

Gah! I've ended up in an overthinking loop!

So in time honoured ATOT tradition I've asked for advice then ignored it all!

Heres my short list.

On budget ones...

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/64866/derrumbes-san-luis-potosi-mezcal

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/66182/madre-mezcal-espadin

Over budget but look fun...

https://www.masterofmalt.com/mezcal/koch-el/koch-el-maguey-barril-mezcal/

https://www.masterofmalt.com/mezcal/mezcal-vago/mezcal-vago-espadin-502-mezcal/

 

[stargazr]

Gah! I've ended up in an overthinking loop!

So in time honoured ATOT tradition I've asked for advice then ignored it all!

Heres my short list.

On budget ones...

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/64866/derrumbes-san-luis-potosi-mezcal

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/66182/madre-mezcal-espadin

Over budget but look fun...

https://www.masterofmalt.com/mezcal/koch-el/koch-el-maguey-barril-mezcal/

https://www.masterofmalt.com/mezcal/mezcal-vago/mezcal-vago-espadin-502-mezcal/

They all look good!

 

[WelshBloke]

They all look good!

I'm leaning towards the Koch just because of the smoke. Its a bit more expensive than I wanted but may as well get a good bottle for the first one?