Sotol — created from numerous species of the Dasylirion plant as an alternative of agave — is on the rise within the U.S. — in addition to in Mexico, the place it originated within the state of Chihuahua. Nocheluna is the OG model of the stuff, hailing from Chihuahua and made by fourth era Maestro Vinatero Don Eduardo Arrieta. It additionally occurs to be delivered to you by Lenny Kravitz, who is seemingly a brand new sotol magnate. Any individual’s gotta do it, amirite?
This launch lands someplace between tequila and mezcal on the subject of general composition. Reasonably smoky on the nostril, you may be instantly forgiven for assuming this was a conventional mezcal, its smoky qualities providing components of a beechwood hearth and tanned leather-based, masking notes of baked apples.
The sotol turns into more and more savory because it develops in glass, muting among the brighter components on the palate. Push previous the pretty brooding nostril and also you’ll discover extra of a spiced applesauce observe, smudged sage, after which vanilla and milk chocolate notes clinging to the again finish. That stated, the smoke by no means dissipates, clinging to the spirit in a manner that you just don’t see even with many mezcals. With that in thoughts, use this as a mezcal substitute — not a tequila stand-in — in no matter cocktail you’ve obtained brewing up. In fact, it’s additionally price savoring straight.
80 proof. NOM 159.
A- / $60 (700ml) / nocheluna.com
Nocheluna Sotol
$60
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