Top 5 Mezcal Brands

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  • @nachoenemy4383
    @nachoenemy4383 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Zack, just wanted to say I started getting more into Mezcal the past few months and your channel has been an invaluable resource for me. I think it would be interesting for you to compare different agave varietals and/or producing regions in broad terms. I.E. mezcals of X tend to be more floral vs mezcals of Y more vegetal etc. I realize that there's a ton of variables to take into account, but as someone new I have a hard time deciding what to try cause I just have no idea what to expect from say a Tobala vs a Jabali, or even if there IS much of a difference. So having a broad overview of the more popular varieties could be a helpful guide I think. Keep up the good work!

  • @efrainveronica2603
    @efrainveronica2603 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found your channel , been hooked on MEZCAL since my trip to OAXACA two years ago. Good to see content on this .

  • @kevinnordby4808
    @kevinnordby4808 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Zack! I’ve been thinking about what brands to look into next and this list is wonderful.

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No worries, Kevin. Happy to help. Let me know if you pull the trigger on any of these brands and what you think of the bottle. 😎

  • @lightveneer
    @lightveneer ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can't argue about the quality of those five, but I agree that a top ten list here is in order (full Letterman treatment). Other commenters pointed out the Mal Bien, Lalocura, Jolgorio, but Rezpiral, Aguerrido (my current fav), Mezonte, and Cuish (the brand) all deserve consideration. And if you get a chance to do a tasting with Erick Rodriguez of Pal'Alma, do it! Keep the content coming!

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true, a Letterman style top 10 would be pretty fun. I'll have to update this in the future and expand on it. All those brands you mentioned are simply incredible. Thanks for checking out the video and I really appreciate your input. It helps to know what other mezcales people love and enjoy. 😎

  • @iamden3914
    @iamden3914 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great list Zack! your voters did well. I think Lalocura and La Luna deserve a mention and La Luna is fairly accessible in my area.

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey! There are quite a few brands that could easily be subbed in and out in terms of quality / accessibiliy. Lalocura and La Luna included! But I was just going by the numbers, hahaha. Thanks for checking it out though, enjoy your weekend!

  • @23bosskid
    @23bosskid ปีที่แล้ว

    Tequila/mezcal popularity jumped up so fast and continues too , that I say by next year the prices are gonna soar , great video and knowledgeable thanks

  • @insurroundsound
    @insurroundsound ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice content...just getting into tequila and mexcal...less than a month in...picked up my first mezcal (mal bien) and was pleasantly surprised at what I was tasting. So different than what I imagined. I'll be on the lookout for some of the brands you just mentioned.

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Enjoy the journey, my friend! Which Mal Bien did you pick up? And... let me know what you get next and how you like it. 😎

  • @jakeizlove
    @jakeizlove ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve had some of the brads you’ve mentioned and will keep an eye out for the others. I like the real Minero, 5 Centidos, and Neta. Also enjoy the El Jolgario (sp?), Mal Bien, and La Laquora (sp?)

  • @gerardoalbarran4101
    @gerardoalbarran4101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love vago’s elote by Hijos, definitely a excellent mezcal especially for the price point. I recently got Tio Rey’s pechuga and can’t wait to try that one out. Cinco sientidos is one of my favorite brands as well.

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100%!! That elote is so damn good for the price point. 😎

  • @mezcalreviews
    @mezcalreviews 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video man!

  • @bennyks
    @bennyks ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a bottle of the Cinco Sentidos Sierra Negra on the way that I’m get into. Have you tried that particular one before? Let me know! Their restaurant Destilado in Oaxaca is also worth mentioning, one of my favorite meals in Mexico!

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had the Sierra Negra a couple years ago and remember it well, it was fantastic. I hope this recent batch you have is just as good. Destilado is frickin awesome! Great food and I love sitting at the bar upstairs, you meet some great people sitting around there and sipping the good stuff. Thanks for watching, Ben. Talk to you soon!

    • @cabildobaggins
      @cabildobaggins ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thumbs up for Destilado. And indeed I did meet some cool people upstairs over dinner and drinkies.

  • @stefanymathias1
    @stefanymathias1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this video. I love your reviews and opinion, would love to hear your thoughts on LOS SIETE MISTERIOS - DOBA-YEJ Mezcal!

  • @foxigaming7151
    @foxigaming7151 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hay Zack, any chance you have located and/or know the name of the tasting room for Pal Alma in Mexico city. I will be there next week.

  • @johnaronson5974
    @johnaronson5974 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just returned from Oaxaca and visited 3 Palenques with the guide Tomás Ramirez, / We tasted at La Desendencia, (Felix) Palenque el Conejo (Antonio) y Palenque Dada Roo (Juan sr. de las canas). Also went to Distilado in Oaxaca City where I tasted 4-5 mezcals from 5 Sentidos, I especially enjoyed tasting a bottle that contained:Cumarron, Cucharillo y Papalome.

  • @ConsciousCrypto
    @ConsciousCrypto 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mezcal is so subjective but I agree with your choices my man!
    I share a few of your Top 5s!

  • @ryans-vi2ng
    @ryans-vi2ng ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel, Zack. I can't find a lot of these expressions in Las Vegas. But I'm in socal regularly. Can you recommend a store in socal where I can find some of the good stuff? Thanks.

  • @psilo110
    @psilo110 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just ordered the Vago Joel Barriga Espadin, looking forward to comparing it to the Jarquin

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Barriga Espadin is great too, I like em both. But... what matters is what you think! Lemme know when you give it a try.

    • @psilo110
      @psilo110 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZackKlamn Joel's Espadin was good, Emigdio does it better

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@psilo110 glad you gave it a try! What bottle is next??? 😎

    • @psilo110
      @psilo110 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZackKlamn I think I hit a plateau with ~$50 Espadin bottles, Jarquin Madrecuish spoiled me. Taking a break before I make that jump to the next level, lots to consider... I can order a Tio Rey ensemble but they seem to be hit or miss. I'm thinking of maybe something like Lagrimas de Dolores Masparilla, or the Madrecuish from Cuish Mezcales

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@psilo110 that Lagrimas Masparillo is pretty bomb! As is the Cuish Madrecuishe. I'd go with the Masparillo if you haven't tried too many Durnago mezcales yet.

  • @HintCreativeGroupNewYork
    @HintCreativeGroupNewYork 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd recommend trying the Pierde Almas Mezcals !! Their wild Tepextate is a fav!! Also why haven't you reviewed any Jabali's? Missing out ;)

  • @Jeff-tc2mo
    @Jeff-tc2mo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought us poor Mezcal liking Canadians up here in the great white north would be left out with none of the favs available up here, but I can get Cinco Sentidos. I have liked all the bottles I have tried.

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว

      You guys have been getting some great stuff the last year especially. Canada loves Mezcal... yeeeew!!! 😎

  • @npgraham1
    @npgraham1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm surprised that Lalocura, El Jolgorio, and Mal Bien didn't make the list, but more for me I guess

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If there was a top 10, they all 3 you mentioned would have been in there (and well deserved). All 3 were close but a vote or two short out of the sample size of 100 people. FYI, my top 3 are Neta, Mal Bien and Maguey Melate and only one of my favs made it in the top 5. Thanks for watching though, have a great rest of your Saturday!

  • @203excellence
    @203excellence 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what's your opinion on the brands rey campero, macurichos, and la luna?

  • @ositofreitas
    @ositofreitas 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honorable mention to Mezonte and La Luna. Hope all is well brother

  • @cabildobaggins
    @cabildobaggins ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And I’ve also had excellent luck with Lalocura and Alipús.

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Both are great brands too! Lalo was verrrrrrry close.

  • @rellorellin7544
    @rellorellin7544 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When will you be releasing the 2023 best and 2024 updated

  • @alldayubum
    @alldayubum 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the mid range prob cause all i can afford lol like Nuestra Soledad and Rey campero

  • @N.M.T.K
    @N.M.T.K ปีที่แล้ว

    Good list 🥃🤌🏽

  • @ositofreitas
    @ositofreitas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I guess its a category called curators as the brand itself doesnt actually produce mezcal. I would throw Derrumbes in there as well, their Guerrero, Durango and SLP expressions are world class imho.

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great point! Although Real Minero would be the only brand of the five who produce and sell wholly from within (i.e., not a curator). That Derrumbes Durango is the best in their line IMO. So good. One thing Derrumbes have done well here in the USA is with the 200 mL options. I seem to always be going on about that but it's such a great way to dip your toe into an agave/region/brand/etc. and see if it's for you without splurging for a whole bottle.

  • @frchavez22
    @frchavez22 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    La Luna Mezcal from Michoacán should be on this list

    • @jcastaneda3104
      @jcastaneda3104 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just bought it without doing any research and hoped someone recommended it

    • @ConsciousCrypto
      @ConsciousCrypto 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Zach loves La Luna (honorable mention) Maguey Malate is doing cool stuff dunno if it stands alone because it's not retailed traditionally

  • @djpolo99
    @djpolo99 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best Trailer Ever!! #Legendary

  • @r.rivera2754
    @r.rivera2754 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What happened to La Locura ?

  • @traveltime6975
    @traveltime6975 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hard to argue with those choices, but I don't mind if you leave Lalo off the list...more for me. *s*

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lalo was close to be honest. But totally, haha, more for us to enjoy. Thanks a ton for checking it out! 😎

    • @barboshaa
      @barboshaa ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you left Felix Angeles out of the list!! More for me

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@barboshaa Yeah, buddy! FAA is a master. I have a some of his tepeztate left from when I visited his palenque last. Amazing stuff! Have a great day! 😎

  • @jeffhoward8123
    @jeffhoward8123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love pechuga style mescal

  • @eumeliovazquezjr1630
    @eumeliovazquezjr1630 ปีที่แล้ว

    No Ray Campero?

  • @queensdriver
    @queensdriver ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Palomo tepextate is the best i’ve ever had so far

    • @ZackKlamn
      @ZackKlamn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't had the chance to try that one yet, Tepextates are usually so delicious too! Thanks for your feedback and checking this out. 😎

  • @jcEstrada
    @jcEstrada ปีที่แล้ว

    5 sentidos is not mezcal, it is a “destilado de agave” as they aren’t certified by COMERCAM, that’s why you won’t find in the label the word “mezcal”

    • @alejandrogazu6705
      @alejandrogazu6705 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats a mezcal without paying the money to be certified

    • @jcEstrada
      @jcEstrada ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s debatable, it’s important to be certified by comercam or other institution; it’s the only way to have a third party inspecting every batch making sure you don’t add “weird stuff” to the juice

  • @robpagnotta5689
    @robpagnotta5689 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🤙

  • @dencer360
    @dencer360 ปีที่แล้ว

    pára todo mal un mezcal para todo bien tanbien