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95 • Scorpion Mezcal Añejo 1 Year $60. Pale copper color with an olive cast. Rich aromas of banana nut cake, toffee, baking spice, and tobacco. A silky, supple entry leads to a dryish medium-full body of rich roasted pecan, leather, honey, cocoa-dusted fig, and exotic peppercorn flavors. Finishes with a long, sumptuous multilayered fade with notes of vanilla bean, white ash minerality, and praline. A superb sipping mezcal. (tasted on Aug-05-2008)

95 • San Juan Del Rio Mezcal Blanco $36.99. Clear with a nickel cast. Bright aromas of pineapple buttermilk custard, grilled fruits, root vegetables and herbs. Round and vigorous with a fruity-yet-dry full body. Tangy smoky citrus, honeyed charred nuts, peppery, spice, mineral and vegetal stalk notes linger throughout the vibrant, commanding finish. Great intensity and purity. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

95 • Real De Jalpa Reposado Mezcal $19.99. Best Buy. Golden yellow color. Aromas of waxy honeycomb, dried pineapple and coconut, faint grassy herbs, and lightly smoky spiced nuts. Soft and silky with a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body. Very polished on the finish with hints of cream, white pepper, and tropical flowers. An elegant and balanced reposado mezcal with a lovely wood character. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

94 • El Señorio Reposado Extra Mezcal. Pure golden color. Bright roasted tropical citrus, green herb, caramel, cocoa butter, and smoky charred vegetable aromas. Round and supple with a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body. Smooth and graceful on finish with a superb interplay of smoky fruity agave and nuanced wood tones. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

94 • Scorpion Silver Mezcal $39. Clear with a nickel gray cast. Vibrant white ash, saddle soap, suede, weedy gravel, and baked sweet potato follow through on a rich entry to a dryish medium-full body with bold scorched pine tree, grilled pineapple, and raw honey notes. Finishes with a long, dried pineapple and campfire cinder fade. A bold, pure mezcal. (tasted on Aug-05-2008)

94 • Benesin Mezcal Blanco $36.99.  Certified Organic  Clear with a platinum blue cast. Bright smoky aromas of grilled pineapples, herbs, and pepper oil. Supple and round with a lightly tannic, dry-yet-fruity full body. Notes of tropical fruit custard, cane stalk, root vegetable, and fuel-like minerality rise in the appropriately fiery finish. Great gusto and lingering flavor that will standout in cocktails or with a splash of water and lime. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

92 • Zignum Mezcal Platinum $25/700ml. Clear. Bright aromas of green herbs, cashew fruit, and guanabana custard are very attractive. Round and supple with a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body. Coconut cream, smoked nuts, and peppery spice harmoniously round out the long finish. A very clean, stylish and mixable mezcal that successfully eschews traditional smokiness for approachability. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

92 • Scorpion Mezcal Reposado $45. Pale golden color. Caramelized nuts, dried pineapple and guava, raw honey, smoked prosciutto, and baking spice aromas. A gentle entry leads to a round, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body of smoked applewood and pine, floral talc, honey, and grilled fig flavors. Finishes with a long, white pepper, pine sap, tobacco ember, and caramelized nut fade. A delicious and intriguing mezcal that artfully blend smoky and fruity elements. Will make for great artisan cocktails. (tasted on Aug-05-2008)

91 • El Señorio Reposado con Gusano Mezcal. Bright golden yellow color. Aromas of buttery caramelized and charred cashew, grilled citrus and plantain, and smoky charred meat and green leaves. Soft and silky with a dry-yet-fruity medium body. Coconut, meringue, and pink peppercorns flavorfully round on the balanced, smooth finish. Intriguing. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

90 • Zignum Mezcal Añejo $65. Bright copper color. Aromas of caramelized fruits and nuts and peppery spices. Round and supple with a fruity-yet-dry medium-full body. Big, creamy and sweet spicy wood barrel notes of cherry nut fudge carry through on the long finish. A nice after dinner mezcal. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

90 • El Señorio Joven con Gusano Mezcal. Clear. Compact aromas of charred praline, faint rubber tire, and charcoal smoked meat. Surprisingly soft and silky with a dry medium-to-full body. Smoky meat skin notes are augmented by stewed pineapple, dates, and figs with a touch of cocoa, cream and pepper on the drying finish. Very interesting and will make for stimulating and adventurous cocktails. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

89 • Zignum Mezcal Reposado $35/700ml. Golden amber color. Whisky-like aromas of creamy vanilla nut fudge, buttery caramel corn, and singed pineapple cake. Round and silky with a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body. Creaminess continues with cashew brittle, dried cherry, dried flowers, and peppery spices complimenting the big oak barrel notes. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

89 • Sombra Agave De Oaxaca Mezcal $49. Clear with a very faint nickel straw cast. Rich smoky, fruity charred agave, grassy herbs, and fuel-like minerals are classic and follow through on a bold, yet, supple entry to a dry, rather salty medium-full body with charred peppers and plantains, brined root vegetables, and caulk notes. Finishes with a delightfully retronasal finish of charred pineapple, lime leaves, pewter, and mossy stones. Excellent earthy smoky character in a highly polished frame. (tasted on Jul-29-2009)

88 • Felino Mezcal Añejo $39.99. Rich golden amber color. Aromas of caramelized nuts, waxy honeycomb, dried citrus, peach and berries, and lemon verbena. Round and supple with a dryish medium-to-full body. Roasted nutlike wood tones mingle with peppercorns, dried lavender and lime rinds on the tingling finish. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

88 • Fidencio Mezcal Joven $45. Clear with a silvery cast. Mild aromas of papaya, custard, and delicate peppery spice. Silky and buoyant with a dryish medium body. Finishes cleanly with a subtle interplay of pepper, nougat, grilled tropical citrus and vegetable stalk note with faint smoky minerality. Nice and even. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

87 • El Recuerdo de Oaxaca Mezcal. Pale golden color. Lightly phenolic aromas of singed fabric, grilled pineapple husk, cream, and charred pork skin. Soft and silky with a dryish light-to-medium body. Notes of caramel corn, coconut milk, and mossy stones emerge on the peppery finish. Nice combination of elegance and rusticity. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

87 • Felino Mezcal Reposado $32.99. Bright golden yellow color. Aromas of lit beeswax candle, crushed children's vitamin, and buttery praline. soft and round with a dryish medium body. Lemon-lime powder, dried apricot, watermelon rind, and roasted Brazil nut notes evolve of the drying finish. Curious. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

85 • Monte Alban Mezcal $19.99. Brilliant golden pale amber color. Smoky agave, grilled pineapple, and prairie fire aromas. A soft entry leads to a buoyant light-to-medium body of grilled jicama, prune, and light petrolly mineral flavors. Finishes in a tangy, charred pineapple, white pepper, and muddy straw fade with lingering, tongue-numbing warmth. A solid mezcal for making interesting agave-based cocktails. (tasted on Jan-25-2007)

85 • Monte Alban Mezcal $25. Pale golden color. Charred lumber, rubber, grass, and oiled suede aromas. A brisk entry leads to dryish medium body of charred pineapple, campfire ash, and white pepper fade. Finishes with a hot, petrol-like mineral oil and charred, raw honey, and herb fade. A bold, evenly flavored mezcal. (tasted on Jul-01-2007)

85 • Felino Mezcal Silver $29.99. Clear. Aromas of yeasty sourdough, cream, jicama and radish. Very soft and silky with a dryish medium body. Notes of coconut milk, pepper dust, and faintly smoky vegetables and minerals coast on the gentle, lightly peppery finish. A very mellow mezcal that is reminiscent of soju. (tasted on Aug-19-2010)

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