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Mexicat Joven

Zacatecas blue agave mezcal – the regional surprise kept too quiet

Score: 3.0/5 agaves

Mexicat Joven bottle
  • Producer: Mexicat
  • Region: Zacatecas
  • Agave: Azul
  • ABV: 40%
  • Price: $40–90 ($$)

Verdict

Mexicat Joven delivers honest Zacatecas blue agave mezcal at an entry spec – the regional difference from Oaxaca is there, just quietly. The category needs more visible Zacatecas and the proof here doesn't quite fly the flag. Pour for regional exploration; the Raicilla and Sotol in the same line are more committed bottles.

Zacatecas has a voice. This bottle whispers it

Tasting notes

Nose: Faint citrus, a clean vegetal top

Palate: 40% keeps this bottle in polite territory – the blue agave (tequilana in Zacatecas context) shows up, but without the concentration a higher proof would bring

Finish: Short-medium, clean, mild

The bottom line

Pour for regional curiosity. Don't hunt