Ilegal Reposado Mezcal, 70cl, 40% ABV

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Aged for 4 months in American oak barrels this reposado has more body and complexity than the joven.

These cookies allow us to create statistical analyses to determine which articles are the most popular. On the nose you will still find a subtle smokiness but the sweet characters are now more similar to vanilla and butterscotch. Smooth from the first sip, you can taste the smokiness of the oak used in the maturation process and light fresh agave also comes through quickly. The company had a very successful marketing campaign around the phrase “Donald eres un Pendejo” in 2016 for the US election. Oak notes of vanilla and nutmeg entwined with raosted agave aromas of bell pepper, leather and smoke.ARTISANAL MEZCAL – Ilegal Reposado is a rested mezcal made in Oaxaca by brothers and fourth-generation mezcaleros Armando and Alvaro Hernandez using 100% espadin agave. Unlike tequila, many different agave varieties are permitted for mezcal production - Ilegal's mezcals are usually made with the Espadin variety. Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. This complex character is nuanced by delicate tones of smoke and hints of liquorice - and a long, silky finish.

Crafted from Espadin agave, Reposado is “rested” for up to four months in ex bourbon barrels before bottling. Ilegal Mezcal Reposado, pronounced "eeh-lay-gal", is an award winning, small batch Mexican mezcal, named after the expeditions of John Rexer, as he smuggled product to his Bohemian Tequila / Mezcal Bar. Ilegal Mezcal has strengthened our commitment to an eco-friendly foundation and future, announcing that all bottles will be made with 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) glass. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. It has caramelized pear and bitter orange on the nose, and clove, toffee and hints of vanilla on the palate.Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. Like its Ilegal Anejo cousin, this is a great Mezcal to serve to friends who don’t like Mezcal as the barrel aging provides a woody flavor that is familiar to whiskey and tequila drinkers alike. After a few minutes in the glass, darker notes appear - sweet and earthy tobacco, stone fruits and sticky vanilla pods. Definite notes of vanilla and a little caramel, I find this a particularly smooth sip, if a little too “polite” for my taste.

The third of Patrons triumvirate of exceptional tequilas, Patron Reposado has a complex and distinctive flavour profile. Ilegal Reposado Mezcal is a testament to the artistry and skill of the distiller's craft, and a must-try for any mezcal enthusiast looking for a sophisticated and flavourful sipping experience. Once in his bar it didn't take long for word to get out about this smooth and smoky spirit that was only available from the backroom at Café No Se. Ilegal Reposado is made from fermented Espadín agave, just like the other two mezcals the brand has to offer. After distillation, the spirit is aged for four months in American oak casks, resulting in a perfect balance of agave, smoke, and wood.The reposado mezcal is aged for four months in medium-charred American oak barrels, producing a smooth spirit with a subtle, straw-like aroma. Aged for over seven years in 35 barrels of French Oak, Ilegal Mezcal 7 Year Añejo makes for an exceptional gift, or an ideal sidekick to break out on a special night.