Mesteno Sotol Reposado
Mesteno Reposado Sotol is 51% agave and 49% cane spirits. A less expensive alternative from Chihuahua, Mexico.
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Mesteno Sotol Reposado
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Tequila.net
May 06, 2007
User reviews
3 reviews
Overall rating
70
Aroma-Nose
70(3)
Initial Taste
65(3)
Body
69(3)
Finish
71(3)
Enjoyability
72(3)
Price
95(3)
Presentation
66(3)
Overall rating
72
Aroma-Nose
66
Initial Taste
69
Body
71
Finish
73
Enjoyability
71
Price
96
Presentation
68
I'm a sotol newbie, so my comments should be taken in that context. This was the first sotol I've ever had, so I didn't know what to expect.
I thought the drink was not as sugar-cane sweet as I had feared, though it is a tad on the sweet side, indeed.
Nose-to-finish, the Mesteno Reposado held up pretty well in terms of consistency.
I didn't hate it, as a long-time tequila drinker, it seemed more like a "light," inexpensive tequila more than a $30's-plus one...the alcohol content says, "38%" on the bottle.
Would I go back to this one for another purchase. No, I would not. I hope to give HCD a try next.
I thought the drink was not as sugar-cane sweet as I had feared, though it is a tad on the sweet side, indeed.
Nose-to-finish, the Mesteno Reposado held up pretty well in terms of consistency.
I didn't hate it, as a long-time tequila drinker, it seemed more like a "light," inexpensive tequila more than a $30's-plus one...the alcohol content says, "38%" on the bottle.
Would I go back to this one for another purchase. No, I would not. I hope to give HCD a try next.
A
Overall rating
71
Aroma-Nose
85
Initial Taste
65
Body
70
Finish
65
Enjoyability
70
Price
90
Presentation
80
Very low price. Unfortunately, this is not one hundred percent pure sotol. I was lucky enough to buy this at a fair in Mexico. Initial smell is very light. The taste is average at best. I was stunned by the bad aftertaste. I soon learned that it is because this product is sotol mixed with sugars. I also tried Fiesta which is also produced by Hacienda. Very low quality and also not pure sotol. I was surprised that Hacienda, which makes a very very good sotol, was behind these products. It was a representative a Hacienda that told me that these products contained other additives. Truly disappointed. Mesteno is good for a young drinker or someone on a tight budget.
G
Overall rating
69
Aroma-Nose
60
Initial Taste
60
Body
65
Finish
75
Enjoyability
75
Price
100
Presentation
50
Mesteno Sotol Reposado. I purchased this sotol mixto @ Licores de Chihuahua on a recent trip to Juarez & on the recommendation of the proprietor. I should have invested in HDC instead. The color is light amber with slight green tones. With the exception of the smell of alcohol, the nose was almost nonexistent. The first taste was reminiscent of agavecea with a sweetness due to the cane spirits & alcohol burn. The experience does get a little better with more of the agavecea taste opening up through the somewhat rapid finish. It all ends up being smoother than I initially thought which was probably due to the fact that me estomago was becoming numbed over the tasting period. Do not confuse this product with the fine spirits of HDC or the Bronze Medal on the label. Inexpensive @ best. Bottom shelf. D-/D
EJ
