B-21 Top Recommendation Read More
"The second entry in a stunning pair of mezcals from. Maestro Victor Ramos, one of the game’s legit all-stars." - Andrew Kitz, B-21 Spirits Buyer
Mezcal is hotter than ever, and with the breadth of stylistic diversity and better-than-ever quality standards that now define the category, there's arguably no more fascinating or thrilling ground for exploration on the spirits scene right now. We've seen some real stunners come through our doors in the past year, but few if any have exhibited the kind of singular sophistication we found in this single-varietal agave potatorum from maestro mezcalero Victor Ramos.
Based in Miahuatlán village in Oaxaca, Tío Victor is best known for and most often associated with the Mezcaloteca and Mal Bien labels, but this single-batch expression selected and bottled by ImpEx is truly the master at his very best. Remarkably defined and pure for a single distillation, it's a true thing of beauty. Produced on a copper alembic still and aged in glass for one year, the Tobala Capon is "a masterpiece of complexity, drive, and intensity, all judged to a perfect degree by the maestro," as noted by B-21 spirits buyer Andrew Kitz.
While not exactly rare on the mezcal scene, the a. potatorum varietal is nonetheless highly sought-after for its singular profile, especially when cultivated and harvested by the capon method, which produces something in a class all its own. We snagged the last remaining stock of this limited-edition knockout, so don't hesitate, unless you don't mind missing out on one of the most compelling agave expressions you're likely to find. |