Bozal Barril Reserva is a mezcal made from wild Barril agave (Agave karwinskii) in the highlands of Oaxaca and bottled at 47% ABV.
This thick-foliaged, wild agave, often used as fencing to divide land in Oaxaca, intensifies the complexity of the mezcal. Bozal, Spanish for wild or untamed, works with family mezcaleros and wild and semi-wild agave from Oaxaca, Guerrero and Durango, and its Reserva tier is made in small batches by the ancestral method, with clay-pot distillation.
Citrus and floral notes arise on the nose, with hints of green pepper. The palate is a delightful balance of citrus and creamy banana.
In its distinctive matte black bottle, it is a collector's gift for mezcal explorers.
Sip it slowly from a copita at room temperature.
Mezcal is made by roasting agave hearts, traditionally in earthen pits, then crushing, fermenting and distilling them, a process that gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth. Each agave variety and each village brings its own character, which is why enthusiasts love exploring small-batch bottlings.
Mezcal and other agave spirits are traditionally sipped from a copita or a small clay cup, in small sips, often alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. Many are made in tiny batches by individual families, so each bottle is a snapshot of a particular place, agave and season.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Citrus, floral notes and green pepper.
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Palate: Citrus and creamy banana.
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Agave: Wild Barril (Agave karwinskii).
Specifications
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Brand: Bozal
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Style: Mezcal Ancestral, Reserva
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Agave: Wild Barril (Agave karwinskii)
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Distillation: Clay pot
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Proof / ABV: 94 proof (47% ABV)
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with tropical fruit, grilled fish or green salsas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agave is it?
Wild Barril, a karwinskii agave often used as fencing in Oaxaca.
How is it made?
In small batches by the ancestral method, with clay-pot distillation.
What does it taste like?
Citrus, florals and green pepper, with creamy banana.
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