Ed Draves Samples… Mezcal Meteoro!
Legend has it that many years ago a meteor fell from the sky and hit Oaxaca, Mexico. It was then that a local mezcalero decided to use the red hot […]
Ed Draves Samples… El Buho Mezcal!
Ed Draves of Premier Wine and Spirits, our resident “official” mezcal taster, as if we ourselves don’t also imbibe, really fell for this mezcal. Whether it was the stylized owl, the price point, the taste, or a combination of all of those, he is very high on El Buho as […]
Ed Draves Samples… Mezcal Rey Campero’s “Jabali”
Brand… Rey Campero Category… Jabali from the agave Convallis Origin… Zoquitlan, Oaxaca Tasting Notes… A real treat – slightly opaque, black pepper and citrus on the nose, strong mineral component. This mezcal is full bodied with a mouth coating texture that is extraordinary and thick. The 48% alcohol content provides more balance than […]
Ed Draves Samples… Mezcal Real Matlatl
It was our pleasure recently to host Ed Draves, the Buffalo Mezcalero, in Oaxaca. Ed is the man responsible for all of our “official” mezcal tastings here at Dave Miller’s Mexico. We spent a lot of time in Matatlan sampling some of the many mezcals available in that area. Here […]
Ed Draves Samples… Mezcal Los Javis
Brand… Los Javis Category… Espadin Origin… Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca Tasting Notes… Subtle floral, smokey nose showing a little sweetness. There is a viscosity tension playing off the minerally character making the experience both complex and pleasant. The finish is very appealing as the peachy sweetness carries with the minerality. Maguey […]
Ed Draves Samples… Wahaka Joven Espadin
Brand… Wahaka Category… Joven Espadin Origin… San Dionesio Ocotepec, Oaxaca Tasting Notes… Sweet nose with very little heat, signature mineral character joined by pleasant citrusy notes with a touch of smoke on the aftertaste that went on for several minutes. The taste was pleasant and full, mostly concentrated in the […]
Ed Draves Samples… Real Matlatl Reposado
Brand… Real Matlatl Category… Reposado Origin… Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca Tasting Notes… Clean/golden straw color with a pleasant nose and some minor heat. A little smoke blanketing some berry aromas with delicate flavors [no heat on entry and very smooth]. As can be expected, there is some wood and some smoke […]
Ed Draves Samples… Sombra Mezcal
Brand… Sombra Category… Joven Espadin ~ 45%ABV Origin… San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca Tasting Notes… Very pure with a mineral quality possessing some nice citrus (lime zest) character. Incredibly light and delicate […]
Ed Draves, The Buffalo Mezcalero, Visits Wahaka Mezcal
I’d like to introduce you to Ed Draves, the newest member to Dave Miller’s Mexico. Ed comes to us with over 20 years in the wine industry. I met Ed a couple of years ago when he served with me in Oaxaca. We soon learned that we had a similar […]
