Bruxo No.4 Ensamble Mezcal 750ml
DescriptionExperience the art of mezcal blending at its finest with Bruxo No.4 Ensamble, where multiple agave varieties unite in harmonious complexity. This masterful blend demonstrates the mezcalero's skill in balancing different agaves' characteristics, creating something greater than the sum of its parts. For those seeking to understand mezcal's depth and versatility, this Ensamble serves as a liquid education in how traditional producers create complexity through careful combination.
The composition of No.4 varies slightly with each batch, reflecting the reality of working with wild agaves and seasonal availability. Typically combining Espadín for approachability with wild varieties like Barril and Mexicano for complexity, each component contributes specific characteristics. The art lies in proportioning—too much of any one agave and balance is lost. Production involves careful coordination: different agaves may require separate roasting times before being combined for fermentation, allowing their flavors to meld during the crucial fermentation phase. This traditional approach creates integration impossible to achieve by simply blending finished mezcals.
The tasting experience of No.4 Ensamble showcases remarkable harmony. The nose presents a symphony of aromas where individual agave characteristics weave together—smoke and roasted agave provide the foundation while layers of herbs, tropical fruit, and earth emerge with aeration. On the palate, the blend reveals its components like instruments in an orchestra. Espadín's approachable sweetness anchors the blend, while Barril contributes herbaceous complexity and Mexicano adds floral notes and minerality. The smoke acts as a unifying element, binding diverse flavors into coherent expression. Mid-palate brings waves of different sensations—citrus brightness, vegetal depth, mineral earthiness—that keep the palate engaged. The finish extends with remarkable length, different agave expressions taking turns in the spotlight. This complexity makes No.4 exceptional for contemplative sipping, while its balance creates outstanding cocktails where the layered character elevates simple recipes into memorable drinks.
