Mezcal Nucano is an artisanal mezcal produced in the region of San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca. Their batches are always limited to ensure artisanal production, and they are made by a 5th generation mezcalero who helps to bring old-world mezcal production into modern times. They make an Anejo, Reposado, and several Joven mezcals that feature different silvestre agave. They are entirely Oaxacan owned and operated.

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018: Double Gold

Tasting notes Serge Valentin: 82 points

This one should be a little simpler. I agree I should have tried it before the Tobala.

Colour: white.

Nose: indeed, this is much simpler, a little spirity, a little soapy, without much depth. Not unnice at all, but the Tobala was vastly superior.

Mouth: good, easy, with all the attributes of a proper mezcal joven. Touches of bananas, perhaps?

Finish: medium, a tad saltier, which is really nice – just a bit late. Wait wait wait, there’s some gentian coming out now, other earthy distillates, celeriac, holly spirit (not holy spirit mind you)… Phew!

Comments: it almost all happened in the finish. A funny feeling.