El Recuerdo mezcal joven
Best: Overall
- ABV: 40%
- Volume: 70cl
- Rating: 9/10
Owned in part by MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal, El Recuerdo mezcal is renowned for its smokiness, characteristic of traditional Oaxacan mezcals. Instead of being produced at a traditional Palenque, El Recuerdo mezcal is made at the largest distillery in Oaxaca, with a goal to distil the cleanest mezcal ever produced, using modern machinery, cutting-edge technology and production methods more synonymous with tequila. Made using agave Espadín plants, the mezcal is crafted with traditional techniques and cooked over river rocks with certified pine and oak woods to achieve an environmentally friendly product. The rocks and woods utilised are certified by the Semarnat (Mexican ministry of environmental protection) to ensure the distillery takes care of the planet’s diversity through responsible and sustainable management of local forests.
From the brand’s portfolio, two expressions are available: El Recuerdo mezcal Joven and Gusano. The Gusano incorporates a maguey worm, which gives a silky texture, while the Joven is a little sharper, with a bold smokiness. Those smoky notes are also joined by plenty of sweet toasted agave, faint salinity and just a touch of dark chocolate on the palate. A remarkable, good value mezcal that’s a home bar essential for both beginners and enthusiasts alike.