THE TASTING ROOM
Bartenders’ Choice: Cuchillo’s Top Three Agave Picks
Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal
La Gritona Reposado Tequila
El Tequileño Reposado Tequila This 100 percent agave spirit is our well tequila at Cuchillo. It has no preservatives and is aged three months in oak, which gives it a vanilla and light oaky caramel character. There’s a slight citrus note too, which pairs so well with freshly squeezed lime. It also carries a sweet earthiness in the mouth.
Another of our bar’s well spirits, this mezcal isn’t overly smoky, like some people expect; it’s quite a mild smoke that lingers on the finish. This artisanal mezcal is naturally fermented without additives and distilled in copper stills rather than the clay pots most other brands use. Its appealing pineapple fruitiness alongside fresh-cut grass is highlighted by spicy, peppery flavours. There’s also a leathery undertone.
We appreciate this reposado because it’s made by a woman-owned and -run distillery in Jalisco and comes in a recycled-glass bottle. This tequila is aged eight months in oak, and while the barrels are older and don’t impart a lot of flavour, they do add character. And with zero additives, you end up with pure sweet agave flavours with a delicate vegetal undertone. It also has a clean and smooth profile.
Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal $79.99 Mexico 528836
El Tequileño Reposado Tequila $44.99 Mexico 156433
La Gritona Reposado Tequila $99.99 Mexico 460612 700 ml
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