Madre Mezcal Espadin (750ml) chateau-d-arcins First the white fruits

First the white fruits

I like the Asian pear and five spice exotic elements here

The nose is floral and expressively perfumed with rose petals and violets overlaying a lattice of dense mixed berry fruit

gently coating the palate

Barney's versions are well-defined and refreshing examples

Madre Mezcal Espadin (750ml) chateau-d-arcins First the white fruitsMadres varietal Espadn is sourced from multiple villages across Oaxaca, each chosen for its unique and distinct site driven profile. The Mezcals are then blended to allow Espadns full spectrum of flavour to shine through. The heart of the blend comes from the palenque of Carlos Blas, based in Matatln, whose family started making Mezcal in the 1930s. Carlos works with several growers in the region, and his artisanal distillery honours the traditional