Los Vecinos Ensamble No 1 Mezcal, 750 ml

90% espadin, 5% barril, and 5% madrecuishe agave. There’s punchy smoke on the nose, but it’s clean and inviting, lightly sweet with the essence of a mesquite wood fire. The palate is quite sweet and punchy with fruity lemon and pear notes — before a sultry but restrained smokiness. The mezcal evolves further on the finish, with intriguing notes of caramel, black pepper, and a dusting of chili powder.