The Producer is a brand new mezcal producer that has arrived with two bottlings, every made with several types of agave (one a mix, on a pure Tepeztate providing).
Hailing from Oaxaca, Mexico, The Producer seeks to current a mezcal that speaks to persistence, ardour, and an appreciation for refinement. Along with the launch, the model will launch the Producer Collection in partnership with Swizz Beatz, an annual collection that highlights partnerships with influential artists, producers, crafters dedicated to the identical excellence because the mezcal.
“The Producer’s aim is to open the door for these interested by mezcal, who need to study concerning the particular person agaves, palenques, producers and function mezcal performs throughout the tradition of Oaxaca,” says Carlos Sada, Head of Operations for The Producer. “Every expression tells its personal distinctive story of its time spent maturing within the earth by its distinctive flavors and it encourages dialog, group, and is finest loved with family and friends.”
That’s a whole lot of cool discuss, however let’s dig into the precise spirits, each of which we acquired for evaluation. Each are 80.4 proof. NOM 0685X. (No NOM is listed on the Tepeztate bottle, oddly.)
The Producer Mezcal Espadin & Cuishe – White label, a mix of agave. Smoky and gamy on the nostril; there’s a number of beefy character right here, with notes of black pepper, burnt onion, sage, and dare I say smoked venison? A lot the identical on the palate to begin, although issues get distinctly sweeter with notes of marzipan, some citrus peel, and vanilla. The end opens up, leaving the intensely savory assault behind and ending on a smoky creme brulee observe. Attention-grabbing little journey, although the entry is a contact tough. B+ / $47
The Producer Mezcal Tepeztate – Grey label. Extra intensely smoky, much less meaty, on the nostril, although nonetheless very vegetal, with inexperienced onion, tree moss, Brussels sprouts, and inexperienced pepper within the combine. Right here the smoke by no means actually lets go as you tuck into the palate, which is typical of Tepeztate mezcals, although some notes of sesame oil and brown sugar perk up late within the sport. The end continues the savory theme, nevertheless, once more evenly oniony as the comb hearth smoke of the spirit fades to black. Whereas its vegetal components are much more intense, as with the above, this can be a heavy responsibility mezcal that doesn’t scrimp on its extra savory components, for higher or worse. B+ / $98
The Producer Mezcal Tepeztate
$98
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