Vago Mezcal Ensamble Destilado En Barro By Tio Rey
Vago Mezcal Ensamble Destilado En Barro By Tio Rey
Vago Mezcal Ensamble Destilado En Barro is a small-batch, artisanal mezcal made by the renowned Tio Rey in the heart of Oaxaca, Mexico. This mezcal is a true expression of traditional mezcal-making, distilled in clay pots (barro) using a blend of wild and cultivated agave varieties. Each batch varies slightly, offering a unique tasting experience every time, reflective of the specific agave blend used. Vago Mezcal Ensamble captures the essence of Oaxaca’s terroir, delivering complex, earthy flavors with a rustic, handcrafted feel. It’s a mezcal for connoisseurs and enthusiasts who seek authenticity and diversity in their mezcal experiences.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
For the friend who seeks out the stories behind what they pour, this ensamble from Vago makes a thoughtful, conversation-starting gift. Tio Rey distills it in clay pots in Oaxaca from a blend of wild and cultivated agave. Because the blend shifts, each small batch tastes a little different, so the bottle in your recipient's hands is genuinely its own. Expect an earthy nose that recalls wet soil after rain, then dried stone fruit with a gentle saltiness and a savory, aged-cheese note on the mid-palate. The finish opens with molasses and honey before turning toward fresh wet grass. It suits a milestone birthday for a mezcal enthusiast, a thank-you for a host who loves to cook, or a housewarming where the evening runs long. Encourage them to pour a small measure into a copita and take their time, trying it both chilled and at room temperature, or to save a splash for a smoky margarita or a mezcal Old Fashioned.
Pairs well with
- Grilled meats — The mezcal's earthy, savory character and subtle saltiness stand up well to charred, smoky flavors from the grill.
- Rich mole sauces — Dried stone fruit and a molasses-and-honey finish echo the deep, layered sweetness of a good mole.
- Housewarming gift — A bottle with an ever-evolving profile, from wet soil to wet grass, gives new homeowners something to slowly explore and share with guests.
Questions about this bottle
What does "Destilado en Barro" mean on the label?
Barro means clay. This mezcal is distilled in clay pots by Tio Rey in Oaxaca, Mexico, a traditional method that gives the bottling its rustic, handcrafted character.
What is this mezcal made from?
It is an ensamble, made from a blend of wild and cultivated agave varieties. Because the specific agave blend changes, each small batch varies slightly, so the flavor shifts from one batch to the next.
What does it taste like?
The nose is earthy, like wet soil after rain. The palate brings dried stone fruit, a subtle saltiness, and a savory aged-cheese note, while the finish moves from molasses and honey to fresh wet grass.
How should I drink it?
Sip it neat from a copita, the traditional mezcal glass, and take your time with the aromas. Try it both chilled and at room temperature to see how it changes, or mix it into a smoky margarita or a mezcal Old Fashioned.
