Derrumbes Durango Mezcal (Mexico) 750ML

Distillery Tasting Notes: NOSE Pepper-sprinkled strawberries, candied lime peel, bike-tire inner tubes, freshly rubbed mint and soy sauce. An alarming combination that works surprisingly well. PALATE Fresh and clean minty flavours kick things off, with chocolate notes following shortly after. Underneath everything is a layer of savoury umami: reduced soy sauce, buttered toast and grilled meat. Greener notes build on top: leafy and fresh. Sweet fruit builds, with sweet cooked agave joined by sharp granny smith apples. FINISH The mint fades to reveal strong mineral notes and a touch of sugary sweetness. Fruit and pepper remain. COMMENT A riot of flavour which all comes together to create a well-rounded and complex spirit. One for the adventurous.